Hermès Kelly 32CM

The Hermès 32cm Kelly bag is an extraordinary piece of fashion history. Not only is the Kelly 32 an exquisite example of artisan craftsmanship, durable luxury, and enduring style, it also has a romantic backstory:

The iconic trapezoid shape of the Hermès Kelly 32 was a striking departure from the ornate handbag styles of the day. The chic look took the world by storm when legendary actress, and crowned princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly was photographed holding her Hermès Sac à Dépêches bag to shield her baby bump from the paparazzi. The photograph graced the cover of Life magazine. Soon, fashionable women around the world were clamoring for the “Kelly Bag.” In 1977, Hermès made it official, rechristening the bag as the Hermès Kelly bag.

Hermès Kelly 32cm For Sale

The Hermès Kelly 32 bag is an ideal daily bag for the busy woman on the go. It is spacious enough to carry all your everyday essentials. As such, it does not transition into evening as well as the smaller Kelly 20 or Kelly 25, or even the Kelly 28.

The Hermès Kelly 32 measures approximately 12.75” wide, 9”high, and 4.75” deep. The shoulder strap makes it convenient to wear the Kelly 32 over the shoulder, while the rolled handle can be carried in the hand or slipped over your forearm. Like all Hermès bags, the 32cm Kelly bag in Sellier, a rigid style made by stitching the sides of the bag on the outside, and in Retourne, a relaxed style made by placing the stitches inside the bag. Kelly 32 bags come in luxury leathers, such as Epsom, Chevre, Togo and Clemence. They also are available in some exotic skins, including Nilo crocodile and Porosus crocodile.

Explore our collection of Sellier and Retourne Kelly 32 bags to discover your next luxury bag.