Hermès Kelly bag: history and secrets of the Kelly bag

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© Hermès - Hermès Kelly bag: history and secrets of the Kelly bag
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Before the iconic Hermès Birkin came the Kelly, a distinctive handbag, inspired by a mythical princess, with a Hitchcock-like appeal that won hearts worldwide.

Owners of the Kelly bag share the legend created by Hermès. We reveal the craftsmanship behind the Kelly and take a look at how it all began.

AK, HG, CB

Luxe Editor
20/03/2009

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History of Hermès' Kelly bag

- The Kelly bag and Grace Kelly's influence
- Varieties of the Kelly bag

Behind the scenes at the Hermès workshops: creating a Kelly bag

   Hermès workshops
   Kelly bag: preparing the skins
   The Hermès cutting workshop: cutting and numbering skin
   Crocodile, ostrich and lizard skin Kelly bags
   Features of the Kelly bag
   Adding the craftsman's signature at the Hermès workshop

History of the Hermès fashion house

- Creation of Hermès
- Hermès turns towards luxury
- Centenary of the Hermès fashion house
- Hermès and innovation

Interesting facts about Hermès

   Hermès: the artificer
   Hermès: the rocking horse
   Hermès: the horse and carriage logo

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