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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HERMÉS KELLY BAG 2 WAY 35 cm CHEVRE LEATHER, black, collection B - 1998
By Hermès, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
HERMÉS KELLY BAG 35 cm, black Chevre leather (Made in France), Collection B = 1998 and in very good condition! CHEVRE LEATHER - very insentive!
Measurement:
Width of the bag 35 cm...
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
Blue Hermes Kelly 28 Vintage
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing vintage HERMES Kelly 28 black Sellier bag
Condition: good
Made in France
Model: Kelly 28 sellier
Material: box leather
Interior: smooth leathe...
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1970s French Top Handle Bags
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
Age: 2023
Acco...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Hermès Kelly 32 retourné from 2015
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing Hermès Kelly 32 in blue togo leather, delivered in its original HERMES dustbag.
Condition: very good
Made in France
Model : Kelly 32
Material : togo leather
Interior : blue l...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Depeche HSS 38 Briefcase Blue Electric Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches HSS 38 briefcase.
Very rare in striking, vivid Bleu Electrique.
Epsom leather with rich gold hardware.
Two large accordion compar...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés
Hermes Kelly 28 Rose Confetti epsom phw bag
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Kelly 28 Rose confetti colour, epsom leather with palladium hardware. Very rare bag in as new condition. Y stamp. Comes with everything box, dustbags and receipt.
Category
2010s Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 32 Orange Niloticus Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional HERMES Kelly 32 Niloticus shoulder bag, delivered in its original HERMES dustbag
Condition : very good
Made in France
Model : Kelly 32
Material : Crocodile Niloticus
Int...
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Hermes Bamboo Kelly 25 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Bamboo Kelly 25 Bag. Excellent like new condition. Interior clean. Plastic is still on the hardware. Most wanted size Kelly. Rare small size. Includes clochette, lock, keys, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Shoulder Bags
HERMÉS KELLY RETOURNE BAG, Box calf, Swift vert angle, S in Circel - 1989
By Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
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.
Dimensions
Hight 2...
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1980s French Top Handle Bags
1994 Hermes Gold Lisse Leather Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage kelly 35 in gold lisse leather with gold hardware. Visible spot marks and rubbing throughout the leather surface. Beautiful vintage piece. Slight tarnishing on the hardware d...
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1990s Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 35 Togo Leather Etain Retourne Palladium Hardware Bag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Kelly, in the Retourne style, is in Etain Togo leather with Palladium hardware, Today, the Kelly bag from Hermes, designed in a gorgeous trapezoid shape and made with the most l...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags
2007 Hermes Choco Swift Kelly Flat 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare kelly flat 35 in choco swift with palladium hardware. Overall still in very well kept condition, with minor creasing and scuffing throughout the lea...
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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Handbag Leather Rouge Grenat Evercolor with Gold Hardware 28
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Touch up base corners. Creasing, wear, and scuffs on the exterior, strap, and underneath the flap, peeling on side opening wax edges. Heavy splitting on flap opening corner wax edges...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags
Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier
Product Details
Xupes Ref: CB1231
Brand: Hermès
Model: Kelly 32cm
Type: Top Handle
Accompanied By: Clochett...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Kelly 35cm Clemence Leather Retourne Ultraviolet Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
100% Authentic
After Grace Kelly, the Hollywood star and a princess, used her Hermes bag to hide her baby bump and subsequently, the public started referring the bag after her name,...
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HERMÉS KELLY Retourne 32 cm bag in toile beige, Courchevel blue leather 1995s
By Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Iconic Hermès "Kelly Retourne" 32 cm 2 way bag (Made in France), beige Canvas and ''Courchevel dark blue leather. Stamped with Y - 1995.
Measurement
Height 23 cm - Width of t...
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Retourne 35cm Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Hermes Kelly Retourne 35cm Handbag, a timeless and iconic accessory that epitomizes luxury and sophistication. Crafted by Hermes, one of the most esteemed luxury fash...
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 25cm Gris Tourterelle Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Sheffield, GB
Hermes Kelly 25cm Gris Tourterelle Sellier. Shiny Nilo Crocodile and Madame Leather with Palladium Hardware (PHW). Brand new with box and full set, accessories and receipt.
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
HERMES KELLY BAG 2 WAY 35 cm, CHEVRE LEATHER IN BLACK, KOLLECTION 1998 - B
By Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Hermes Kelly Bag 35 cm, 2 way, Chevre leather in black, a very insensitve leather, marked with B - 1998 the square .
Very good condition - ...
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
Hermès H0 Gris Kelly Pochette Veau Swift Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers an Hermès Gris Kelly Pochette in Veau Swift leather that is a refined, versatile piece in a cool grey hue. Crafted from soft, supple leather and finished wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
Brand- Hermès
Model- Kelly 20cm
Product Type- Shoulder, Top Handle
Serial Number- [E*
Age- Circa 2001
Accompa...
Category
Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Nata Off-White Epsom Leather Kelly To Go Wallet Crossbody Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Nata Epsom Leather Kelly To Go Wallet Crossbody Bag
Made In: France
Year of Production: 2022
Color: Nata beige
Hardware: Goldtone
Materials: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
HERMÉS KELLY BAG, 2 way, 35 cm, Epson leather, H in squer, Kollektion 2004
By Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
HERMÉS KELLY BAG, 2 way, 35 cm, Epson leather in brown and ornage, inside the bag, H in squer, collektion 2004, Customized design, verry good condition, Made in France
Dimensions:
...
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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Tosca/ Rose Tyrien Epsom Leather 35cm Candy Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Tosca/ Rose Tyrien Epsom Leather 35cm Candy Kelly Bag
Made in: France
Year of Production: 2012
Color: Tosca
Materials: Epsom leather
Lining: Rose tyrein chevre leather
Hardwar...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Blue Tempete Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Blue Tempete Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
Brand- Hermès
Model- Kelly 20cm
Product Type- Shoulder, Top Handle
...
Category
1990s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini Gold Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Brand: Hermès
Style: Kelly II Sellier Mini
Size: 20cm
Color: Gold
Material: Epsom Leather
Hardware: Gold Hardware(GHW)
Dimensions: 7.5" W x 4.5" H x 2.25" D
Handle Drop: 3.25"
Strap ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès 25cm Kelly Sellier Black Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Brand: Hermès
Style: Kelly Sellier
Size: 25cm
Color: Black
Material: Epsom Leather
Hardware: Gold Hardware(GHW)
Dimensions: 9.8" W x 7.5" H x 3.5" D
Handle Drop: 4.5"
Strap Drop: 16.5"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
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 ...
Category
1990s Top Handle Bags
Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini Cloute Black Box Calf Studded Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Brand: Hermès
Style: Kelly II Sellier Mini Cloute
Size: 20cm
Color: Black
Material: Box Calf Studded Leather
Hardware: Palladium Hardware (PHW)
Dimensions: 7.5" W x 4.5" H x 2.25" D
...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
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
Interior : leather
Color : brown
Dimensions ...
Category
1990s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Lime epsom ghw bag
By Hermès
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 ...
Category
2010s Top Handle Bags
Hermes Rose Tyrien Kelly 32 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Rose Tyrien Kelly 32 Bag. Hot pink color with palladium hardware. Excellent condition. Epsom leather. Interior clean. Includes clochette, lock, keys, and dust bag. Has origina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Shoulder Bags
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
Brand- Hermès
Model- Kelly 20cm
Product Type- Shoulder, Top Handle
Serial Number- U*
Age- Circa 1991
Accompanied By- Hermès...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
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.
Y round circle stamp-1995.
Vintage piece in great condition.
Chourchevel leather was discontinued in 2004 year, thi...
Category
2010s French Tote Bags
Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini Black Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Brand: Hermès
Style: Kelly II Sellier Mini
Size: 20cm
Color: Black
Material: Epsom Leather
Hardware: Gold Hardware(GHW)
Dimensions: 7.5" W x 4.5" H x 2.25" D
Handle Drop: 3.25"
Strap...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 35 Retourne Brown Box Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: Fair condition.
Cut on side of handle base (small) Discoloration on handle (large) Cracks (medium) Wear on edge of handle (large) Scratches and scratches on outside (larg...
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Hermès Vert Criquet Epsom Leather Kelly 28cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Criquet Epsom Leather Kelly 28cm Sellier
Brand- Hermès
Model- Kelly 28cm
Product Type- Shoulder, Top Handle
Serial Number- *
Age- Circ...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Idole Mini Quelle Bag Charm Sable Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a very rare limited edition Hermes Kelly Idole bag charm featured in Sable, Nata, H Orange and Brique Tadelakt leather.
Whimsical and delightful this fabulous charm...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories
Hermes Gold Togo Leather Retourne Kelly 28cm Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
100% Authentic
This stylish Kelly handbag classic is crafted of beautifully textured calfskin leather in gold. The bag features a leather clasp top handle and a cross-over flap with...
Category
2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt
CONDITION NOTES
The exterior is in excellent condit...
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1980s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Doll Quelle Idole Black Alligator
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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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Epsom leather, a timeless statement piece. Its warm brown hue with caramel undertones enhances the structured silhou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Noir Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware
By Hermès
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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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermès ROUGE VIF OSTRICH LEATHER KELLY 20CM SELLIER
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès ROUGE VIF OSTRICH LEATHER KELLY 20CM SELLIER
CONDITION NOTES
The exterior is in excellent condition with light signs of use.
The interior is i...
Category
Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Rare 2007 Hermes Parchemin Swift Kelly Flat 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare Kelly flat 35 in parchemin swift leather with gold hardware. Beautiful twist to a classic bag. Slight storage marks to the bag overall. Faint spot m...
Category
Early 2000s Top Handle Bags
Hermes Rouge Pivoine Kelly 25 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Rouge Pivoine Kelly 25 Bag. Excellent like new condition. Rare size 25 Kelly in pink red color. Gold hardware. Interior clean. Gift worthy. Includes clochette, lock, keys, dus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Shoulder Bags
HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS
Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm
Serial Number: (U)
Age (Circa): 1991
Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Shoulder Strap
Authenti...
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
Brand- Hermès
Model- Kelly 20cm
Product Type- Top Handle
Serial Number- (X*
Age- Circa 1994
Accompanied By- Hermès Dust Bag, Should...
Category
1990s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès 20 cm Special Edition Blue Bi Color Epsom Mini Kelly
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...
Category
2010s French Top Handle Bags
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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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
HERMÈS Black & Chocolate Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS
Black & Chocolate Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll
Serial Number: [D]
Age (Circa): 2000
Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box
Authe...
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder 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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2010s Top Handle Bags
Hermes "KELLY" Diamond Buckle Crocodile belt 18K yellow Gold
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermès Diamond crusted 'KELLY" buckle on a black alligator belt 18 k yellow gold. with diamond accented Kelly turn lock clasp, approximately 4.73 total carat diamonds
With a slidin...
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Materials
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Hermès Rouge Vif Couchevel Leather Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge Vif Couchevel Leather Kelly 20cm Sellier
CONDITION NOTES
The exterior is in excellent condition with light signs of use.
The interior is...
Category
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Pink Magnolia Togo 25 cm Kelly
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Pink Magnolia Togo 25 cm Kelly is in pristine condition. Hermès bags are considered the ultimate luxury item worldwide. Each pie...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Bleu Électrique Shiny Porosus Crocodile Sellier Kelly 32 GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermès Bleu Électrique Shiny Porosus Crocodile Sellier Kelly 32 GHW
SKU: 110781
Handbag Condition: Very Good
Condition Comment...
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2010s Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Ltd Edition Ghillies Bag In Ostrich Skin
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Kelly Ltd Edition Ghillies Bag In Ostrich Skin
Very rare bag, in blue sapphire, blue malte, and blue iris with
gold hardware. Keys, clochette and removable shoulder strap...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès 35 cm Shocking Pink Chevre Kelly
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès 35 cm Shocking Pink Chevre Kelly is in excellent plus condition. Coveted worldwide, the demure and classic Kelly bag is highly desi...
Category
Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès JAUNE COURCHEVEL LEATHER KELLY 20CM SELLIER
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès JAUNE COURCHEVEL LEATHER KELLY 20CM SELLIER
CONDITION NOTES
The exterior is in very good condition with moderate signs of use, with darkenin...
Category
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
Brand- Hermès
Model- Kelly 20cm
Product Type- Shoulder, Top Handle
Serial Number- [C*
Age- Circa 1999
Accompanied By- Her...
Category
1990s French Top Handle Bags
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