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Hermès Vintage Kelly Bag available at consignista.com
Nothing is more personal to us ladies than a handbag. Yes, we carry all the little things we need in them, and their color, shape and style reflect many aspects of our personality. There are, however, a certain few bags that transcend fashion, that speak to us on a deeper level, as precious, coveted objects. We don't need them, but we want them, without feeling the slightest compulsion to explain why.
The Hermès Kelly bag is one of these objects. And we have in our vintage assortment a barely used Kelly 28cm made in 1996 in a rare color and skin. This is a truly unique Kelly and one with no waiting list! The Hermès Kelly bag is probably one of the most famous bags ever made; it carries with it the allure of royalty. It was re-named in honor of Grace Kelly, the American princess, Princess Grace of Monaco.
Designed in the 1930s, it was first called "sac à courroie pour dame", meaning a bag with straps for ladies. It was propelled to fame in 1956, when a photo of Grace Kelly wearing the bag was published in Life magazine. Grace Kelly was a huge fan and used the bag to conceal her bump when pregnant. It was nicknamed the "Kelly" bag by fashionistas.
The House of Hermès has a long history of creating leather goods of exceptional craftsmanship, having begun as a Paris saddlery in 1837. A Hermès bag is truly a piece of art. Each bag is handcrafted by a single craftsman, one at a time, using rare skins such a crocodile, ostrich and lizard to name a few.
A fashionista turned consignista can have this exceptional bag to flaunt and cherish for $5998. No need to think twice, just pinch yourself when it arrives at your front door!
