Hermes Courchevel Gold Kelly Bag - Classic Sophistication

Hermes 1997 11.81 in. Kelly 'Sellier' in Courchevel gold Espom Calfskin crafted of grained calfskin leather with a distinctive front strap and gold plated Kelly turn lock, this elegant Kelly tote offers the classic sophistication of Hermes. A leather strap top handle with gold plated links, optional leather shoulder strap, lock, and hanging key clochette complete the refined look. The cross-over flap opens to a spacious matching matte leather interior with zipper. And patch pockets 11.81 in. x 9.06 in. x 4.72 in. the Kelly bag, originally introduced as the Sac a depeches ('the dispatch bag') in 1935, was designed by Robert Dumas, son-in-law to grandson mile- Maurice Hermes. Created for independent women who wanted a piece that was both luxurious and efficient, the Kelly bag has a trapezoid shape, two triangular gussets, a sculpted flap and handle. To this day, the understated bag comprises 36 individual leather pieces, 16 studs and a signature padlock and leather key cover, with three layers of leather at the base to ensure the bag can stand upright. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches from one Hermes artisan. The Kelly bag earned its name during preproduction on Alfred Hitchcock's 'To catch a Thief'. Costume designer Edith head sourced products from Hermes to outfit actress Grace Kelly, who fell in love with the Sac a depeches and continued to carry it long after the movie wrapped. Months after marrying Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956, she was spotted carrying a brown pigskin Sac; the bag's profile skyrocketed. In 1977 Hermes officially changed the item's name to the Kelly bag and became a permanent part of the Hermes collection.