Hermès Kelly 28 coco

HERMÈS
Kelly Bag, 28 cm, 2000.
Pain d'épice Alligator, the specific name for the leather used by Hermès for its exotic leather bags and accessories. It features a trapezoidal shape, slightly wider at the base, and a straight flap closure secured by a strap with gold hardware. Short top handle, rivets at the base, and a leather interior with pockets.
Includes a shoulder strap and a padlock.
Hermès stamps.
In excellent condition.
Retail price: 50,000 €.
Measurements: 28 x 22 x 10 cm; 90 cm (shoulder strap length).

The Hermès Kelly in crocodile leather represents one of the highest expressions of artisanal luxury and contemporary collecting. Its significance lies, first and foremost, in the Kelly model itself, designed in the 1930s and transformed into a universal icon after being immortalized by Grace Kelly in the 1950s. When this design is crafted from crocodile leather—whether Porosus or Niloticus, considered the most exclusive varieties— the bag attains an exceptional level of rarity, as each piece requires a careful selection of hides and a lengthy, entirely handcrafted manufacturing process in Hermès’ workshops. Production is very limited, demand far exceeds supply, and many models can only be purchased through waiting lists or on the secondary market. This combination of artisanal excellence, extraordinary materials, exclusivity, and prestige has made the crocodile Kelly one of the most coveted pieces in the fashion world, with a remarkable ability to maintain and even increase its value over time.

Designed in 1935, this Hermès model came to be known as the Kelly when Grace Kelly was photographed carrying it in 1956 in a picture published in *Life* magazine, in which she used the bag to conceal her pregnancy. This model is, along with the Birkin, one of the brand’s most coveted designs—a true icon and the epitome of artisanal craftsmanship. Its creation takes about eighteen hours and is carried out by a single artisan from start to finish.