*Superior* Hermès Epsom Mini Kelly II 19 Gold

The Hermès Kelly is a masterpiece and a classic. It has been the muse to many of Hermès’ creative directors, which is why its distinctive DNA is carried through more Hermès handbags than any other model.

The Kelly began life as the Sac à Dépchêches in the 1930s but really came into its own in the 1950s when Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco, famously used the elegant bag to cover her pregnant belly from the prying eyes of the paparazzi. This catapulted the handbag into the global spotlight, and its popularity exploded. Hermès paid homage to the icon’s influence by renaming the bag in her honor.

Kelly is known for its sleek, timeless style and gently sloping trapezoid shape. It has a single handle, sangles, turnlock, single flap, clochette, lock and shoulder strap.

The 2016 update is the Mini Kelly II, a 19 cm version of the iconic design. Mini bags have been an enduring trend for several years now and these are some of the most popular on the market.