HERMÈS

Kelly 35 Bag Vache Ardenne Gold

we love The Vache Ardenne leather is beautifully soft and evenly embossed. The natural hue gives the iconic Kelly Bag an effortless elegance and lets the hardware shine

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 received 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 their wedding, newly pregnant, 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.

Made In: France

Year: 1996

Data code: Z in a circle

Dimensions: W 35 x H 27 x D 13 cm

Material: Vache Ardenne

Colour: gold

Hardware: 18k gold plated

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

Outside: The color is a little darker in some places, but typical of Vache Ardenne leather. Slight stains can be seen on the bottom four corners of the bag. Slight dents on the lower sides, hardly noticeable. Finest scratches on the entire hardware, but difficult to see

Inside: Aside from slightly visible pressure points, there are no signs of wear

Accessories: Hermès dustbag, clochette with lock and 2 keys

Condition: very good