Hermes Bleu Electrique Chevre Mini 1923 Bolide Palladium Hardware
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This 1923 Bolide Mini is in Bleu Electrique (Electric) chevre leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, a top zipper closure, double rolled handles and removable shoulder strap.
The interior is lined in Bleu Electrique swift leather and has one open pocket.
Collection: A
Origin: France
Condition: Pristine; new or never worn
Accompanied by: Hermes box, Hermes dustbag and shoulder strap
Measurements: 7" width x 5.1" height x 2.9" depth; 2.2" handles
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This 1923 Bolide Mini is in Bleu Electrique (Electric) chevre leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, a top zipper closure, double rolled handles and removable shoulder strap.
The interior is lined in Bleu Electrique swift leather and has one open pocket.
Collection: A
Origin: France
Condition: Pristine; new or never worn
Accompanied by: Hermes box, Hermes dustbag and shoulder strap
Measurements: 7" width x 5.1" height x 2.9" depth; 2.2" handles
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About this style
The Bolide was introduced in 1923 when Emile-Maurice Hermès created this handbag for his wife to be used for an automobile event in Paris. The trapezoidal shape enabled it to be stowed into the trunk of a car with "lightning speed" (hence, the name Bolide, which is a term for meteor). It was the first handbag to have a zipper closure. Conceptualized as a piece for the emerging automobile age, the Bolide quickly became a "must have" fashion and travel accessory.
The Bolide comes in four sizes -- 27cm, 31cm, 35cm and 45cm, the latter that is best for traveling.