HERMES

HERMÈS Kelly 40 Epsom Gold 2000

We Love: The Hermès icon in a substantial size. Soft Epsom leather in gold. Finished with palladium hardware. The design of the Kelly 40 in the 2000s is slightly more square than that of its successors.

About: Originally known as the Sac à Dépêches, it was designed in 1930 by Hermès CEO Robert Dumas as a refined version of the house's larger saddlebags. It had a defined trapeze shape with practical straps and was designed to be both discreet and elegant. Twenty-five years later, its 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 to wear as part of her character's wardrobe. Grace loved the bag so much that she continued to wear it after the film was completed. After her wedding, newly pregnant with her first daughter, Grace turned to her trusted Sac à Dépêches to protect her growing 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 "Kelly" by Hermès in 1977, a nickname it has borne ever since.

Year: 2000

Made In: France

Dimensions: W 40 x H 30 x D 17 cm

Shoulder strap: 100 cm

Material: Epsom leather, male calf leather, fabric

Color: Gold

Hardware: Palladium

Interior compartments: 1 inner compartment, 1 inner side pocket with zipper, 2 small inner side pockets

Exterior: Light scratches visible on the bottom four corners. The sides are slightly dented. Fine scratches on the back. The Epsom leather is one of Hermès' most durable leathers. It has an even texture and a firm feel. In good vintage condition.

Inside: Apart from slight pressure marks on the inside, no signs of wear are visible

Accessories: Clochette with lock and keys, shoulder strap, Hermès dustbag

Condition: Good