Hermès, Kelly Retourne 35

HERMÈS
Kelly Retourne 35 Bag, 1994.
Made of “navy” box leather. It features a trapezoidal shape, slightly wider at the base, and a straight flap closure secured by a strap with gold-tone metal hardware. Short top handle and leather interior with pockets.
Includes a detachable handle, clochette keys, and a dust bag.
With an interior stamp.
In very good condition, with normal signs of use.
Measurements: 35 x 24 x 13 cm.
The Retourne version of the coveted Kelly bag—which literally means “upside-down”—is distinguished by its soft silhouette, making it more flexible than other models such as the Kelly Sellier. It features a detachable shoulder strap that allows for hands-free carrying, a feature that makes it both practical and popular.
Designed in 1935, this Hermès model came to be known as the Kelly when Grace Kelly was photographed carrying it in 1956 in a photo published in *Life* magazine, in which she used the bag to conceal her pregnancy. This model, along with the Birkin, is 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 person from start to finish.