HERMÈS

HERMES Vintage Kelly Toile 28 Burgundy

we love The word "toile" is French for linen or canvas. A textile fabric made of cotton or silk which is natural and is mostly used in painting. You can recognize the Hermès design by the beautifully even structure and the natural beige-Écru color tone. It gives the Kelly icon a sporty and summery look and harmonises beautifully with the smooth leather.

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: 1970

Data code: Z

Dimensions: W 28 x H 23 x D 11 cm

Material: Toile, box leather

Colour: beige-ecru, bordeaux

Hardware: gold

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

Outside: The entire leather is visibly worn in and has slight scratches and dents. Beautifully rich in colour. Visible stains on the underside. The hardware is slightly discolored and has visible scratches across the surface. Slight oxidation visible at the small spaces in between

Inside: Slight pressure points visible on the inside of the flap. A few fine scratches on the bottom of the bag

Accessories: clochette with lock and 2 keys, REAWAKE dustbag

Condition: loved