HERMES

HERMÈS Kelly II 28 Clemence Rouge Casaque

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 saddle bags. It had a defined trapeze shape with practical straps and was designed to be as discreet as it was 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 wrapped. 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: 2016

Data code: X

Made In: France

Dimensions: W 28 x H 22 x D 11 cm

Shoulder strap: 91 cm

Material: Clémence leather

Color: Rouge Casaque

Hardware: 18k gold-plated

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

Exterior: Minimal signs of wear on the leather, light scratches on the hardware, and some oxidation of the rivets under the plastic protecting the hardware. The oxidation can be removed by removing the film.

Inside: Minimal signs of wear

Accessories: Clochette with lock and 2 keys, shoulder strap, Hermès dustbags

Condition: Very Good