HERMES Kelly 32 Barenia Faubourg

we love The durable Barenia leather owes its rich and natural color to an in-house dyeing process that lasts weeks. It has been one of the most popular leathers since 1970, because it is precisely this type of coloring that allows the leather to age beautifully and full of character.

About: Originally known as the Sac à Dépêches, it was designed by Hermès CEO Robert Dumas in the 1930s as a refined version of the house's larger saddlebags. It had a defined trapezoidal shape with practical straps and was designed to be as discreet as it was elegant. 25 years later, her true star potential was recognized. While working on the Hitchcock classic To Catch a Thief in 1954, actress Grace Kelly was given a sac à dépêches which she wore as part of her character's wardrobe. Grace loved the bag so much that she continued to carry it after the film finished. After her wedding, newly pregnant with her first daughter, Grace turned to her trusted sac à dépêches to protect her growing baby bump from the waiting paparazzi. The image appeared in magazines around the world - and the newly crowned "Kelly" bag was thrust into the spotlight. The Sac à Dépêches bag was officially renamed the "Kelly" by Hermès in 1977 - a nickname she has borne ever since.

Year: 2018

Data code: C

Made In: France

Dimensions: W 32 x H 23 x D 13 cm

Shoulder strap: 90 cm

Materials: Barenia Faubourg leather

Colour: fawn

Hardware: Palladium

Inner compartments: 1 inner pocket, 2 inner side pockets small, 1 inner side pocket with zip

Outside: Slight scratches and bumps can be seen on the entire surface of the leather. The white stitching is in pristine condition. Slight discoloration of the lower corners and isolated, very fine scratches on the hardware. The clasp is personalized with NJR initials

Inside: Slightly visible scratches on the inside of the flap. Easy to see pressure points on the entire inner lining.

Accessories: Hermès dustbag and box, clochette with lock and keys, shoulder strap

Condition: Good