Iconic Designs
Kelly BagBy Hermès
About the Design
In 1837, Thierry Hermès (1801–78) founded his eponymous luxury goods company in Paris as a saddle manufacturer, serving the era’s carriage trade. In 1880, under the stewardship of Thierry's son Émile-Charles, fine riding gear was added to its offerings to complement the saddles. Hermès eventually expanded their workshops to design handbags in the years that followed. The Kelly bag, originally introduced as the Sac à dépêches (“the dispatch bag”) in 1935, was created by Robert Dumas, son-in-law to Thierry's grandson Émile-Maurice Hermès.
Designed for independent women who wanted a piece that was both luxurious and efficient, the Kelly bag has a trapezoid shape, two triangular gussets, a sculpted flap and a handle.
To this day, the understated bag comprises 36 individual leather pieces, 16 studs and a signature padlock and leather key cover, with three layers of leather at the base to ensure the bag can stand upright. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.
The Kelly bag earned its name during preproduction on Alfred Hitchcock’s 1955 film, To Catch a Thief. Costume designer Edith Head sourced products from Hermès to outfit actress Grace Kelly, who fell in love with the Sac à Dépêches and continued to carry it long after the movie wrapped.
Months after marrying Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956, Kelly was spotted carrying a brown pigskin Sac to shield her pregnancy from the paparazzi. And while the oft-repeated claim that Kelly and her bag appeared on a Life magazine cover isn’t true, photography of the actress and her cherished accessory began to appear everywhere at the time, and the bag’s profile suddenly skyrocketed.
In 1977 Hermès officially changed the item’s name to the Kelly bag. Less than a decade later, Hermès introduced another top-handled bag to its line, also named after a style symbol, the Birkin bag.
The Paris-based British actress Jane Birkin sat next to Hermès CEO Jean-Louis Dumas — Robert's son — on an Air France flight. He noticed her overflowing handbag, and she told him she longed for “a handbag that is bigger than the Kelly but smaller than Serge’s suitcase,” in reference to her then-romantic partner, the French musician Serge Gainsbourg. The Birkin bag was created in 1984, joining the Kelly in Hermès’ permanent collection.
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Hermes Kelly Moove Black Swift Calfskin Leather Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Kelly Moove Black swift calfskin leather with palladium hardware features tonal stitching, a round half-moon shape, pull straps attached to a toggle closure, and an adjustable f...
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Hermes Kelly 25 gold w gold hardware as new
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Located in Miami, FL
As New RARE Most Coveted Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Gold Epsom Leather, Complimented by Gold Hardware.
AS NEW.
Please understand this is not a store fresh item. It has been handled ...
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A stunning colour inspired by the metal, Cuivre is a saturated coppery brown.
Crisp with Palladium hardware...
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Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 bag featured in jewel toned Blue Sapphire Box leather.
Considered to be of the most collectible heritage leathers from Hermes, this timel...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes "KELLY" Diamond Buckle Crocodile belt. 18k rose gold
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes 18k rose gold and diamond Kelly belt. Inscribed:
Hermes Paris, numbered XXXX, Au750, Stamped with French
hallmark and makers mark. Comes with original receipt
(retailed for ...
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Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag
Craie with Palladium Hardware is spectacular in person!
Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware).
Perfect gift! Comes full set with keys, lock, clochette, shoulder strap, sleeper, rain protector, and Hermes box.
Craie is the most coveted neutral from Hermes due to its elegance and rare production.
Craie ("Chalk") accented with fresh Palladium hardware appears more white than with gold hardware, and is so sleek and sexy!
Ideal for the modern fashionista that favors platinum jewelry, Craie with Palladium is a true off-white neutral that complements every color, all four seasons.
In the 28cm Sellier construction, this Craie Kelly...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Gold Ambre Sellier Epsom Shoulder Bag VIP Limited
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 25 Gold Bi-Color Jaune Ambre Verso Shoulder Bag Bag
A rare and coveted Kelly 25cm combining two of Hermes' best colors, Gold and Jau...
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Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Blue Jean Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier bag featured in New Bleu Jean.
The iconic Hermes Blue Jean is finally reintroduced in limited quantity and is gorgeous for year ro...
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Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch Black Galop D'Hermes Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch featured in Black very rare Galop D'Hermes Vache leather.
Timeless with a flat grain, this lea...
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Hermes Kelly 25 Bubblegum Purple Two-Tone Swift Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Wonderful Hermes Kelly 25 cm handbag in Bubblegum / Purple Swift leather, hardware in Palladium, simple handle in Bubblegum Swift leather, one removable strap in Bubblegum Swift leat...
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Hermes Kelly 28 Black Epsom Sellier Gold Hardware
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Located in New York, NY
Chicjoy is pleased to present this Hermes Kelly 28 Black Epsom Sellier Gold Hardware
Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plas...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Gold Kelly 25cm Tan Sellier Shoulder Bag NEW IN BOX
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Gold Kelly 25cm Tan Sellier Shoulder Bag
The most wanted bag and the only one you need this spring summer!
Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pr...
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Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Togo Palladium Shoulder Bag
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Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Togo Palladium Shoulder Bag
A most superb mini black Kelly that exudes an effortless elegance.
Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plasti...
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Hermes Padded Kelly 25 Limited Edition Bag Gris Meyer Palladium Hardware Swift
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Padded Kelly 25 bag featured in Gris Meyer.
This rare limited edition Hermes Kelly bag has tone on tone saddle stitching to help accentuate the gently pad...
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Hermes Kelly 28cm Feu Orange Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 28cm Feu Orange Shoulder Bag
Brand New in Box. Store fresh. Pristine condition (with plastic on hardware).
Perfect gift! Comes with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Gold Kelly 20 Mini Kelly 20cm Epsom Bag New in Box
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Located in New York, NY
Hermes Mini Gold Kelly 20cm Epsom Bag
Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware)
Perfect gift! Comes full set with sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Sellier en Desordre 20 Etoupe Epsom Gold Hardware Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier En Desordre featured in Etoupe.
Part of the disorder series, this is a Kelly with a twist....
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Gold Bi-Color Jaune Ambre Verso Shoulder Bag Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 25 Gold Bi-Color Jaune Ambre Verso Shoulder Bag Bag
A rare and coveted Kelly 25cm combining two of Hermes' best colors, Gold and Jau...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Gold 28 Togo Kelly Retourne Tan Gold Shoulder Bag Classic
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Gold 28cm Togo Kelly Retourne Gold Shoulder Bag
Don't miss this magnificent Gold Kelly with Gold Hardware- the most sought after combination now!
Brand New in Box. Store Fres...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Lime Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware Fluo Yellow Rare
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 25 Lime Epsom Sellier Bag Gold
Devastatingly gorgeous! Beyond darling and super chic!
Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware).
Perfect gift! Comes full set with keys, lock, clochette, shoulder strap, sleeper, rain protector, and Hermes box.
Lime is an utterly spectacular drop-dead gorgeous fluo yellow.
Widely adored by celebs and socialites, Hermes Lime has been out of production for a long time.
This Mini Kelly is is part of a very limited reissue of a cult-favorite color.
A total head turner, this Lime Kelly is equally sublime with whites and denims, as it is with beiges and greys.
Accented with luxurious gold hardware, it is a stunning and luxurious statement Baby Kelly...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch Blue Indigo Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a men's Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch featured in Bleu Indigo matte Alligator.
Fabulous Hermes wristlet clutch that i...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Togo Leather Handbag with Silver Hardware Engraved
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Indulge in timeless elegance with this authentic Hermès Kelly 25 handbag, a symbol of sophistication and luxury. Crafted from premium black Togo leather, this masterpiece combines im...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 28cm Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Elevate your style to new heights with the Hermes Kelly 28cm in lustrous Gold Togo Leather with opulent Gold Hardware. This iconic handbag exudes timeless elegance and sophistication...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Quadrille Viking Toile Black / White Sellier Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exquisite Hermes Kelly Quadrille 25 Sellier bag featured in crisp Black and White Viking toile.
Very rare to find in the 25 cm si...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Depeches 36 Matte Havane Porosus Crocodile Briefcase Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches 36 briefcase featured in Matte Havane Porosus Crocodile.
Laptop compartment and a rear interior wa...
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Hermes Kelly Cut Blue Encre Clutch Bag Swift Gold Hardware Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a timeless Hermes Kelly Cut bag featured in jewel toned Blue Encre.
This rich blue Hermes clutch is perfect day to evening.
Swi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Blue Frida Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exquisite Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier bag featured in richly saturated Bleu Frida.
This exotic Hermes Kelly bag colour is a beautiful ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Cut Braise Crocodile Clutch Bag Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a timeless Hermes Kelly Cut bag featured in vivid Braise Niloticus Crocodile.
This exquisite lipstick red Hermes clutch is perfe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Hermes Kelly Pochette Bag Jaune De Naples Swift Leather Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Pochette clutch bag in Jaune de Naples Swift leather.
This gorgeous warm yellow is neutral is the perfect balance between very bright yellows and or...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 Black Box Leather Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 bag featured in rare Black Box leather.
Considered to be of the most collectible hertiage leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Retourne 28 Rose Extreme Matte Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 28 bag featured in rich jewel toned Rose Extreme matte alligator.
This iconic vibrant pink Hermes bag is timeless and...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier bag featured in a rare tri-colour Porosus Crocodile.
The perfect neutral palette of Poussiere, Poudre and Ficelle.
No longer produced thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Kellywood 22 Wood Kelly Barenia Leather Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exquisite limited edition Hermes Kellywood "Kelly Wood" 22 bag featured in bog oak and Barenia leather.
Not since the Sterling Ke...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Pourpre Bag Chevre Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier bag featured in rich Rose Pourpre.
Chevre leather accentuated with Palladium hardware.
Comes with signature Hermes box, shoulder st...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
HERMES PIMENT red Swift leather KELLY 25 RETOURNE Bag w Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag in Rouge Piment red Veau Swift leather with palladium hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with an open ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Mini Kelly Etoupe epsom with gold hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 etoupe colour, epsom leather with gold hardware. Preloved in very good condition. With dustbag and box. 2023
Few marks from wear on the leather inside, corners ...
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2010s Clutches
Hermes Kelly 28cm Rose Azalee Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Brand: Hermes
Product: Kelly 28cm Sellier
Size:
CM: L 28 cm x H 20.5 cm x D 11 cm
INCH: L 11" x H 8.5" x D 4.5"
Colour: Rose Azalee
Material: Epsom Leather
Hardware: Palladium
...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Seller 25 Bag Fuschia Lizard Palladium Hardware Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier bag features a rare combination of lizard in all grown up retired Fuchsia pink.
Complimented with palladium hardware.
Divine size for day...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Malachite & Palladium Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Kelly bag in Malachite Togo leather and palladium hardware. 40cm. Partial plastic on plates. Detachable strap in two-tone Malachite and turquoise included. Handle drop, 4." Da...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 32 Limited Edition Lakis Bag Tosca Swift Leather Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes 32 Kelly Lakis limited edition bag featured in rich, saturated Tosca.
Two front zipper pockets and one large rear zipper pocket for easy access - think ph...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Retourne 35 Sanguine Matte Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Retourne 35 Kelly bag featured in Sanguine Matte Alligator.
Warm clay red with orange undertone makes this a fabulous ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Cut Clutch Bag Blue Colvert Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a timeless Hermes Kelly Cut featured in smoky Bleu Colvert Niloticus Crocodile.
Lush with Gold hardware.
The perfect pop of soft colour for any outfit.
Stamped HERMES MADE IN PARIS...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Hermes Kelly 25 Nata with gold hardware bag
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Kelly 25 Nata colour Epsom leather with gold hardware bag. All stickers on, in new condition. Comes with everything, box, dustbag, detachable strap, clochette lock and keys, r...
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2010s Top Handle Bags
Mini bicolore Kelly horseshoe
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Special order for special customers.
Stunning mini Kelly Hermès horseshoe, delivered in its original Hermès dustbag.
Condition: Very good
Made in France
Model: mini kelly
Material : ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Rouge H Kelly 28 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Rouge H Kelly Bag. Beautiful vintage box leather. Gold hardware. Vintage so has some wear on the front straps from age. Beautiful leather. Wear on hardware from age. Interior ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Shoulder Bags
Kelly 35 Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Wonderful Hermès Kelly 35 box handbag
Condition : very good
Made in France
Model : Kelly 35
Material : smooth box leather
Interior : smooth black ...
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Vert Criquet Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 bag featured in fresh Vert Criquet.
Stunning Hermes light green that is absolutely neutral.
Epsom leather accentuates colours beautiful...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Etoupe togo gold hardware handbag
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Kelly 25 Etoupe colour, togo leather with gold hardware. The most classic and chic bag! W stamp 2024. Comes with everything, dustbags, box care ...
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2010s Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bag Nata / Chai / Gris Meyer Palladium Hardware Epsom
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 bag featured in Nata, Chai and Gris Meyer.
A stunning combination of neutral hues to compliment a wide variety of your wardrobe.
The body is Nata...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 20cm (mini Kelly) Black Touch
By Hermès
Located in Sheffield, GB
Hermes Kelly 20cm (mini Kelly) Sellier, Madame, Shiny Alligator in Black with Gold Hardware (GHW). Brand new comes with box and full set, accessories...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 20cm Vert Criquet and Craie HSS
By Hermès
Located in Sheffield, GB
HSS made to order - Hermes Kelly 20cm (mini Kelly) Vert Criquet and Craie Sellier in Epsom leather with Gold Hardware (GHW). Brand new comes with box and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly, crafted in 2020, is a delightful fusion of traditional craftsmanship and whimsical design. This exquisite bag combines Rouge de Coeur Swift leather wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Depeches 38 Briefcase Electric Blue Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches 38 briefcase.
Very rare in Electric Blue.
Epsom leather with Palladium hardware.
Two large accord...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés
Hermes Quelle Idole Doll Bag Charm Sable Mushroom Havane and Black
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a very rare limited edition Hermes Kelly Idole bag charm featured in Sable, Havane, Black and Mushroom.
This playful Kelly Doll charm...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories
Hermes Mini Kelly II 20 Vert d'eau Matte Alligator Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Rare Hermes Mini Kelly II 20 Vert d'eau Matte Mississipiensis Alligator bag. GHW.
The interior is lined with Vert D'eau leather and has one open pocket on the back wall.
Plastic sti...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Blue Electric Togo Leather 32cm Kelly Bag with Palladium Leather
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Blue Electric Togo Leather 32cm Kelly Bag with Palladium Leather
Made in: France
Year of Production: 2013
Color: Blue electric
Materials: Togo leather
Lining: Chevre leather
...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 25cm Tricolor
By Hermès
Located in Sheffield, GB
Hermes Kelly 25cm Nata \ Seasame \ Gris Meyer Sellier in Epsom leather with Palladium hardware (PHW). Brand new with box and accessories, full set and receipt.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 28cm Black Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Sheffield, GB
Hermes Kelly 28cm Black Sellier Epsom leather with Gold Hardware (GHW). Brand new with box and accessories. Full set with receipt.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermès Lime Epsom Leather Kelly 28cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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Product Details
Xupes Ref: BB015
Brand: Hermès
Model: Kelly 28cm
Type: Top Handle, Shoulder
Serial Number: D
Age: 2019
Accompanied By: H...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 20cm Mauve Pale Sellier
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Located in Sheffield, GB
Hermes Kelly 20cm (mini Kelly) Mauve Pale Sellier, Epsom Leather with palladium hardware (PHW). Brand new, comes with full set, accessories and recei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
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