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 Pochette Bleu Izmir Sellier Epsom Leather Clutch Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Epsom Kelly Pochette Clutch in Bleu Izmir. This chic clutch is crafted of Epsom calfskin leather in blue. The bag features a leather top handle a flap and...
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Brand: Hermes
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Hermes Blue Electric Togo Leather 32cm Kelly Bag with Palladium Leather
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Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier bag features a rare combination of lizard in all grown up retired Fuchsia pink.
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HERMÉS KELLY BAG, (Made in France) Retourne, 32 cm, Boxcalf , Swift vert anglai, S in circel = 1989, gold hardware, coms with original dustbag from this time.
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Hermes Rose Tyrien/ Tosca Epsom Leather 32cm Candy Kelly Bag PHW
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Located in New York, NY
Hermes Rose Tyrien/ Tosca Epsom Leather 32cm Candy Kelly Bag
Made in: France
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Hermes Rouge Extreme Togo Leather 28cm Retourne Kelly Bag GHW
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Located in New York, NY
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HERMÉS KELLY BAG 2 WAY 35 cm CHEVRE LEATHER, black, collection B - 1998
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HERMÉS KELLY BAG 35 cm, black Chevre leather (Made in France), Collection B = 1998 and in very good condition! CHEVRE LEATHER - very insentive!
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Condition: very good
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Hermes Bordeaux Kelly 28 Bag
By Hermès
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Hermès Etoupe Swift Leather Kelly Moove
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Etoupe Swift Leather Kelly Moove
Product Details
Xupes Ref: BB007
Brand: Hermès
Model: Kelly Moove
Type: Shoulder, Crossbody, Belt Bag, Clutch
Serial Number: B
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2022 Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Hermès Kelly 32 sellier bag in black Epsom leather.
Full set (dustbag, box and original invoice). This beautiful bag comes with a pull cord, bell, keys and padlock. You'll a...
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Hermès Kelly 32 Pink Magnolia PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Elevate your wardrobe with this classic Kelly bag by Hermès.
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Located in London, England
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By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
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Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: very good condition
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Hermes Gold Togo Leather Retourne Kelly 28cm Gold Hardware
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Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
100% Authentic
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Hermés Kelly Sellier 25cm Rose Pourpre Epsom PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A spectacular Hermès 25cm Kelly bag. The exterior of this Kelly features a Sellier style in Rose Pourpre leather. The Rose Pourpre leather is complemented with palladium hardware and...
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Hermes Nata Off-White Epsom Leather Kelly To Go Wallet Crossbody Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
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Made In: France
Year of Production: 2022
Color: Nata beige
Hardware: Goldtone
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Hermes Kelly 32 Brique Box leather bag
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Kelly 32 Brique boxcalf sellier vintage in a burgundy/brown box leather with gold hardware. Recently relaunched colour and leather combo, very popular and desirable. With new ...
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Brown Vintage HERMES Kelly 40
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing vintage Kelly 40 in brown box leather.
Condition : very good
Made in France
Collection : Kelly 40 sellier
Material : box leather
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Dimensions ...
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Hermes Kelly 28 Cactus Sellier Bag with GHW in Courchevel leather
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 28 Cactus Sellier Bag with GHW. Courchevel leather. Vintage rare piece.
Y round circle stamp-1995.
Vintage piece in great condition.
Chourchevel leather was discontinu...
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By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Jean-Louis Dumas in 2000, reedited very rarely in very small quantities.
Incredible mini kelly doll in alligator leather ! Crocodile leather is...
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By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès 20 cm Special Edition Blue Bi Color Epsom Mini Kelly is pristine with the protective plastic intact on the hardware. Petite and femi...
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By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
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Hermes Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
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Hermes Noir Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware
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Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers an Hermès Noir Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Epsom leather that is a timeless symbol of elegance. Its deep black hue enhances the structured silhouette, while lig...
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Hermès Kelly Mini II Tricolore Verso Craie/Mauve Pale/Gold Veau Epsom PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous Hermès Kelly Mini II Tricolore Verso handbag. The exterior of this Kelly Mini features Craie, Mauve Pale and Gold Veau Epsom leather and is compl...
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Hermes Kelly 25 Nata with gold hardware bag
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Located in London, England
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Hermes Kelly 32 Orange Niloticus Crocodile
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Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional HERMES Kelly 32 Niloticus shoulder bag, delivered in its original HERMES dustbag
Condition : very good
Made in France
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Material : Crocodile Niloticus
Int...
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Hermes Kelly II Sellier 25 Epsom Vert Vertigo/Vert Fizz/Blue Palladium Hardware
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Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Kelly II Sellier Bag is a captivating accessory meticulously crafted for your needs. This 25cm bag is fashioned from exquisite Calfskin leather and accented with Palladium...
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Hermès Red Crocodile Kelly Cut Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Vivid Red Crocodile Kelly Cut Clutch is in pristine condition. Hand crafted by skilled artisans; the Kelly Cut is extremely rare...
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By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Etain Madame 25 cm Sellier Kelly is pristine with the protective plastic intact on the hardware. Designed with the stitching on the outside of the bag, the Sel...
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Pink Epsom 25 cm Kelly Sellier is in pristine condition with the protective plastic intact on the hardware. Hermès bags are consid...
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Located in London, GB
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Very rare bag, in blue sapphire, blue malte, and blue iris with
gold hardware. Keys, clochette and removable shoulder strap...
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Located in London, England
Hermes Kelly 25 Crafted from high-quality Epsom leather, in a vibrant lime color with gold hardware.The epsom leather is known for its durability and ...
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2010s Top Handle Bags
Hermés Kelly Sellier 25cm Vert Verone Veau Epsom GHW
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Located in London, GB
A gorgeous Hermès 25cm Kelly bag. The exterior of this Kelly features a Sellier style in Vert Verone Veau Epsom leather. The Vert Verone Epsom leather is complemented with gold-tone hardware and tonal stitchings. It features a front toggle closure with two straps, a single rolled handle and a removable shoulder strap. The interior is lined with Vert Verone leather and has one zip pocket with an Hermès engraved...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Intense Blue Evercolor 28 cm Kelly with Gold Hardware
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Intense Blue Evercolor 28 cm Kelly is in pristine condition with the protective plastic intact on the hardware. Hermès bags are considered the ultimate luxu...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
2012 Hermès Kelly 35 Ghillies Evercalf Rose Texas/Rouge H
By Hermès
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Bag by Hermès, Kelly Ghillies model, size 35, made of evercalf leather, smooth and soft to the touch, in the two-tone Rose Texas and Rouge H colourway. Equipped with a flap with inte...
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