Hermès Kelly Retourne Black Box Calf 35 GHW


Condition: Pristine
Price: Sold
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No need to say, this Hermès Kelly Retourne bag is a must have for all Hermès lovers. This gorgeous vintage Kelly from 1995 is in immaculate condition. The Hermès Kelly was named after Grace Kelly. Unlike other handbags, a single craftsman works on one bag at a time with the construction of each Kelly bag consuming a whopping 18 hours. The Kelly Retourne also refered to as 'souple' has a more relaxed shape than the Kelly Sellier which has a more boxy, structured look. During the manufacturing process the bag is turned inside out. The result is a softer look with rounded edges and stiches on the inside. This 35cm Kelly Retourne is constructed of gorgeous box calf leather, known to last for generations with proper care and conditioning. This Kelly bag has 24K gold plated hardware and comes with a removable leather shoulder strap.

  • Serial number / date stamp: Y in circle
  • Closure/opening: flap top with leather draw strap closure and rotating clasp
  • Hardware: 24K plated gold hardware
  • Lining: box calf leather lining
  • Handle: single rolled leather top handle (drop: 10cm) and detachable shoulder strap (drop: 43cm)
  • Interior pockets: one zipper pocket and two flat pockets
  • 4 protective feet
  • Includes: padlock, clochette and two keys and dustbag

 

Reference
113-240
Designer
Hermès
Status
Sold
Year
1995
Origin
France
Dimensions
24 x 35 x 11.4 cm

Hermès

The legendary French luxury goods house began as a harness workshop in Paris in 1837. By the twenties, Hermès had the patent for the zipper in France, and introduced the first ladies’ bags with zip closures, and in 1937, the first Hermès silk scarves were born (today, a scarf is allegedly sold every twenty seconds). The company expanded into riding gloves, belts, and men’s and women's sportswear, and designed the now-famous travel trunks to meet the needs of the new automobile drivers. The Kelly bag debuted in 1956 after Grace Kelly used a large crocodile handbag to hide her pregnancy. In the seventies, the first women's shoe collection and the first complete men's ready-to-wear collection were introduced. Actress Jane Birkin replaced her old straw purse with a leather Hermès number in 1984, and started the rage that is the Birkin bag. Today the Birkin continues to have the longest waiting list of any luxury accessory. Hermès also has a complete home line, bed and bath linens, furniture, silverware, crystal and porcelain, office accessories, and baby gifts. In 2003, following Martin Margiela, Jean-Paul Gaultier joined the house as women's ready-to-wear designer, putting a high-fashion spin on the label’s equestrian roots. After departing in May 2010, Christophe Lemaire, who is best known for reviving preppy label Lacoste, took the reigns. In June 2004, perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena took a post as the in-house perfumer and launched several scents that have amassed cultish popularity. There are over 240 Hermès boutiques internationally, including a Wall Street location, the North American flagship on Madison Avenue, and in the fall of 2009, the first menswear-only boutique right across the street.

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