The Hermès Kelly bag combines a structured design with refined elegance, embodying the house’s dedication to impeccable craftsmanship. Created by hand, the bag is renowned for its signature trapezoidal silhouette, top handle and swivel lock. The Kelly was first introduced in 1935, originally called the Sac à Dépêches. The design rose to prominence in 1956 when Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco famously used the bag to shield her pregnancy bump from the paparazzi. This led Hermès to officially rename it the Kelly in 1977. The bag has since expanded into various forms, including the sought-after Kelly clutches, which continue the design’s tradition of balancing radical lines with timeless functionality.