Let’s talk about Kelly. Perhaps, it is safe to say that one of the most sought-after bags in the world is the Hermes Kelly bag. (In fact, the first time I saw one – the clean, tailored-shape, and the two leather metal-tipped straps sealed with a cute little padlock, it took my breath away. Yes, it looks a tad more mature than what a girl in college would be carrying, but I’ve always loved the retro-classic-chic vibe. And I knew then that I wanted one when I grew up. But, I had yet to learn about the price tag.)
This bag came into being in 1930, but was propelled into stardom in 1956, when Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco used her Hermes bag to shield her pregnant belly from the prying eyes of reporters and paparazzi. Photographs of her covering her pregnancy bulge with her handbag were splashed all over the world, earning the bag the name “Kelly” and its iconic status today.
Kelly bags come in 5 different sizes and are made from a plethora of materials from crocodile, ostrich, alligator, to matte or shiny leather. Functionality-speaking, some have complained about the complicated way to open and close this purse. You will need both hands to unclasp the straps and open the flap, for you to take out your keys, your wallet, your lipstick, or your pistol, and go through the same step-by-step process to seal. There is no way to tote this around while leaving it open like its sister, the Birkin. But then, maybe a proper lady has no business opening her pocketbook in public.
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