Hermes Kelly Messenger PM Evercolour New Blue Jean PHW
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, ON
Hermes Kelly Messenger PM Evercolour New Blue Jean PHW. Kelly crossbody messenger bag in evercolour leather, palladium plated hardware. Date st...
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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 Green Tri-Color Ostrich Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag PHW
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, ON
Hermes Green Tri-Color Ostrich Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag PHW Limited edition Bamboo swift, etoupe clemence, and vert veronese ostrich leathers palladium plated brass hardware White ...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
HERMES black Box leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne bag in black Veau Box leather, a timeless choice showcasing the house's most celebrated silhouette in its softer Retourne construction. Crafte...
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès 2026 Sac Kelly II Mini 20 cm Dark Green Leather Golden HDW Bag New Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Mini Kelly bag (20 cm size) in dark green Box leather with gold-tone hardware; features a burgundy Box leather interior and a matching shoulder strap. Comes with its box and i...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
HERMES Gold camel Swift leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne bag in Gold Swift calfskin leather (100%). This luxury Hermès handbag is crafted from supple Swift calfskin leather (100%) in the Maison’s ico...
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Breloque Bijou Sac Kelly Twilly Precious Black Leather Kelly Charm Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly charm in black leather and gold-tone metal, lined with black leather, handle wrapped with a Twilly silk twill ribbon, comes in its mini...
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2010s French Pouches and Wristlets
Hermès Bleu Electrique Shiny Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly Pochette
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Bleu Electrique Shiny Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly Pochette Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly Pochette Product Title: Bleu Electrique Shiny Mississippien...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Black Matte Porosus Crocodile Leather & Ostrich Feather Folie Kelly Elan
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Matte Porosus Crocodile Leather & Ostrich Feather Folie Kelly Elan Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly Elan Product Title: Black Matte Porosus Crocodile Leather ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Blanc Himalaya Matte Niloticus Crocodile Leather Kelly 25cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Blanc Himalaya Matte Niloticus Crocodile Leather Kelly 25cm Retourne Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Product Title: Blanc Himalaya Matte Niloticus Crocodile L...
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Hermès Vert Comics Chevre Chamkila Leather & Ostrich Feather Folie Kelly Elan
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Comics Chevre Chamkila Leather & Ostrich Feather Folie Kelly Elan Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly Elan Product Title: Vert Comics Chevre Chamkila Leather & Os...
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HERMES Gold camel Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne bag in Gold (camel) Veau Togo leather with gold plated hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with two open pockets against the front and a zip...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
HERMES orange Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag in orange Veau Epsom leather with palladium hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with an open pocket against the front and a zipper pocket...
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2024 Hermès Vert Bosphore Madame Sellier Kelly 25 PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
• Brand: Hermès • Model: Verso Sellier Kelly • Size: 25cm • Color: Vert Bosphore (W0) • Leather: Veau Madame • Hardware: Palladium Hardware • Year: 2024 • Accessories: Strap, Lock, K...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
HERMES Potiron orange Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne bag in Potiron (pumpkin orange) Taurillon Clemence leather with gold-tone hardware. Lined in orange goat skin leather with two open pockets ag...
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2010s French Tote Bags
HERMES Rouge H burgundy leather VIBRATO KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Kelly II 35 Retourne Vibrato' bag in Rouge H (burgund) Veau Evercalf leather with multicolor Vibrato panel. Rare limited edition. Lined in Rouge H Chèvre (goat skin) with two...
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 32 Rose Azalee Bag Palladium Hardware Evercolor Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermès Kelly 32 in Rose Azalée Evercolor leather with Palladium hardware. This striking Hermès Kelly highlights one of the house’s most vibrant and sought-after...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès 2013 Kelly Bag Ruby Red Togo Leather 35cm Women's Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Hermes Kelly Bag - Red - Togo Leather 35cm - New - NWOCTS 2409141505 Type : Hermes Kelly Base Size: 35cm Height: 27cm Depth: 13cm Weight: Material: Togo Cow Calf Leather - White Sti...
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2010s French Briefcases and Attachés
Hermès 2026 Sac Kelly 25 Sellier II Black Canvas Leather Bag Hermes New in box
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly II Sellier bag, size 25, in black canvas and leather with silver-tone (palladium) hardware. The black leather interior features one zipped pocket and one double slip poc...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Sac Hermès Kelly 28 Box Noir 1978
By Hermès
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Découvrez ce superbe Hermès Kelly 28 Vintage en cuir Box noir, datant de 1978. Sublimé par ses élégantes finitions Gold, ce modèle emblématique est présenté dans un superbe état de c...
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1970s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Cut Gris Elephant Porosus Crocodile Clutch Bag Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermès Kelly Cut Gris Elephant Porosus Crocodile with Gold Hardware This Hermès Kelly Cut is crafted in Gris Elephant Porosus crocodile, offering...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Hermès Portefeuille pochette 2010 Kelly Black Epsom Leather Wallet Clutch Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly model wallet in black leather (Epsom) and silver metal (palladium), 2 large interior compartments separated by a zipped coin purse with pull tab in the Kelly padlock mot...
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2010s French Wallets
Natural Kelly 32 Unisex Structured Shoulder Bag - Excellent Condition
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Natural Kelly 32 Swift Leather Bag. Light tan color. Smooth leather. Good condition. Restored at Hermes spa treatment. Gold hardware. Vintage Kelly bag. Interior clean. Includ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Red Braise Shiny Alligator Bag with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Braise Shiny Alligator Bag. Stamp- A square. GHW. Great condition. Very rare beautiful red color. Protective plastic on the plates. Bag comes with the box, d...
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Porte cles Touquet Margiela Black Leather Kelly Key Holder Hermes
By Hermès, Martin Margiella
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès "Touquet" model key holder by Martin Margiela, inspired by the clochette and strap found on Kelly, Birkin, or Bolide bags. Crafted from black Box leather (with matching graine...
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Early 2000s French Pouches and Wristlets
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bag Bai Brun Ecru Toile H Swift and Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
The Hermès Kelly 25 in Bai Brun and Toile offers a refined interpretation of the classic silhouette through a combination of rich leather and textured canvas. This pairing introduces...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Gold Veau Madame Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Gold Veau Madame Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Product Title: Gold Veau Madame Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Type: Top Handle, Shoul...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
HERMES black leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag w Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne bag in back Veau Togo leather with palladium hardware. Lined in black goat skin leather with two open pockets against the front and a zipper p...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
HERMES Etoupe taupe Togo leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne bag in Etoupe Togo calfskin leather (100%). This luxury Hermès handbag is crafted from richly grained Togo calfskin leather (100%) in the Mais...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Kelly 32 Toile Rouge Gold Hardware Women's Handbag Circa 1997
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier is an old time favourite. Meticulously made entirely by hand from natural Toile it is lined with evenly-grained Courchevel ...
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20th Century French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Kelly Retourne 25 Framboise Matte Alligator Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Kelly, in the Retourne style, is in Framboise Matte Mississipiensis Alligator leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, a front flap with two straps, front toggle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags
HERMES black Grainee leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne bag in black Vache Grainee leather featuring gold-tone hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with two open pockets against the front and a zip...
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 40 Togo Leather Rouge H Deep Red Palladium Hardware 2014
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Hermes Kelly 40 Togo Leather Rouge H Deep Red Palladium Hardware 2014 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Condition: VERY GOOD CONDITION Overall signs...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Mini Kelly Ardoise Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Mini Kelly Ardoise Bag. Newer bag in excellent condition. Never worn. Full set. Includes dust bag and box. Guaranteed authentic. Two-tone hardware. Epsom sellier Mini Bag. Sup...
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bag Nata Chai and Gris Meyer Palladium Hardware Epsom
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition 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. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Sac Hermès Kelly 28 Toile & Cuir 1965
By Hermès
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Rare sac Hermès Kelly 28 en toile Officier et cuir Box bleu marine avec finitions dorées. Datant de 1965, il est présenté dans un très bon état et co...
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1960s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Etoupe Tadelakt Leather Kelly 28cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Etoupe Tadelakt Leather Kelly 28cm Sellier Product Details JJLG151 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 28cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: U Age: 2022 Accompanied By: Hermè...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Sac Herbag Black Canvas Leather Back Pack x2 Pristine Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Herbag model bag in 2 versions to carry by hand or as a backpack, composed of a small Kelly bag format pouch in black canvas and a larger Kelly Ado bag format, mobile part in ...
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in stunning Rose Scheherazade alligator. Accentuated with crisp with palladium hardware. Timeless and highly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 20 Teddy Pluch Gris Caillou Grizzly Shearling
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Hermes limited edition Kelly 20 Pluch "Teddy" is a stunning creation, crafted in Gris Caillou Grizzly and Etoupe Swift leather, complimented by Mouton Merinos (Sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Mauve Sylvestre Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Mauve Sylvestre Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: MML056 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Type: Top Handle, Sho...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Hermès Mauve Sylvestre Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Mauve Sylvestre Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Product Details MML057 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Seria...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Hermès Women's Black Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Bag, 2026
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Product Details MML060 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: G Age: 2026 Accompanied By: Hermès Dus...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Gold Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Gold Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: MML043 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: G Age: 2026 Accompanied By: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch Bag Black Galop D'Hermes Leather with Palladium H
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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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Sac Hermès Kelly 25 Swift Rose Azalée Gold 2017 Bandoulière
By Hermès
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Hermès Kelly 25 en cuir Swift rose Azalée, bijouterie gold. Daté de 2017, excellent état. Format iconique, couleur signature et forte désirabilité. Ce Kelly 25 Hermès en veau Swift ...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
HERMES Casaque red Clemence leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne bag is crafted in Rouge Casaque Taurillon Clemence leather with gold-plated hardware. The supple Retourne construction gives it a slightl...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag presented in classic Black Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, showcas...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Kelly Touch 25 Togo Noir Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Hermès Kelly Touch 25 Noir Lezard/Togo Permabrass Hardware This exclusive Hermès Kelly 25 Touch is is one of these true collector's items. It's handmad...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Blue Jean Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Kelly 20 in Blue Jean offers a distinctive interpretation of the classic silhouette through one of the house’s most beloved archival colors. With its sof...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 15 Micro Bag Sellier Black Box Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Limited edition Vintage Hermes Kelly 15 Micro Sellier bag featured in Black Heritage Box leather accentuated with Gold hardware. D...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Sac Hermès Kelly 28 Bicolore Epsom Bandoulière
By Hermès
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Sac Hermès Kelly 28 bicolore en cuir Epsom bleu nuit et Light Gold, finitions dorées. Excellent état avec bandoulière. Ce sac Hermès Kelly 28 bicolo...
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Red Epsom Sellier Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Red Kelly 35 Bag. Epsom sellier leather. Palladium silver hardware. Good condition. Interior clean. O stamp from 2011. Includes clochette, lock, keys, and dust bag. Guaranteed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Cut Braise Crocodile Clutch Bag Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Kelly Cut bag featured in vivid Braise Niloticus Crocodile. This exquisite lipstick red Hermes clutch i...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
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 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 25 Quadrille Viking Toile Black White Sellier Limited Edition 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 25 Blue Atoll Epsom w/Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A striking expression of Hermès craftsmanship, this Kelly 25 is rendered in Blue Atoll Epsom leather, a luminous shade inspired by the crystalline waters of a tropical lagoon. Fresh,...
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20th Century French Structured Shoulder 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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