Hermes Kelly Bag : A Symbol of High Fashion?

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A Hermes Kelly bag is one of the most sought-after handbags in the entire world. These handbags were designed by Robert Dumas in 1930 and were first called by their French name, un sac a courroie pour dames. In French this means, a bag with straps for ladies. While the product did not start out as popularly as it is today, it was a steady seller in the Hermes collection until it became a bestseller in 1956. 1956 was the year that Grace Kelly got married to Prince Rainier III of Monaco. Grace Kelly was an award-winning actress of the 1950s who embodied the ideals of Hollywood, beauty and glamour. She was extremely talented, beautiful and loved all over the world. Her wedding to Prince Rainier III of Monaco was a world event dubbed The Wedding of the Century.

The popularity of the Hermes Kelly handbag came about when Grace Kelly shielded her pregnancy from the world by using two of her favorite Hermes bags so that the paparazzi could not see her changing shape. All this meant was that photos of her pregnancy and her Hermes handbags were sent all over the world on the cover of Life magazine. From this moment on, this handbag became known as the Hermes Kelly bag. Originally named by those in the fashion industry, the name has become part of the mainstream as a status symbol ever since.

The Hermes Kelly bag comes in several sizes, colors and leathers. The size of the handbag ranges from 20 cm to 40 cm. The Hermes Kelly bag can be purchased at the steep price of approximately $7000-$10,000 depending mostly on the size and the type of leather that is used. Custom versions of this handbag are sold anywhere from $15,000 to over $30,000. All of the different sizes of Hermes Kelly bags come with lock and keys as well as removable shoulder straps. Clearly, this is a piece made for only the trendiest of fashion-conscious individuals.