The history of Hermes Kelly Bag Kelly bags trace the inspiration behind their origin to 1892 when a bag known as 'Haut a courrioies' was made for holding a saddle. This saw another evolution in 1923 when Ettore Bugatti and Emile-Maurice came together to design a bag for Julie, who was Hermes's wife. The simple and classy creation was designed to fit through a car door without any issues. In 1928, Emile-Maurice's son-in-law, Robert Dumas designed a bag that would contain important newspapers. He named the bag 'Sac a depeches,' and it was the first real handbag to be made. The Hermes Sac a depeches became a favorite of many prominent people, including the Duke of Windsor and President John F. Kennedy. The bag further developed into an elegant bag for females that had a boxy shape and could stand on its own and be fastened with a single hand. The picture of Grace Kelly lifting the bag in as protection from the paparazzi lights when she got pregnant for Monaco Prince Rainer, her husband made the cover of Life Magazine, which led to the bag being renamed as the Kelly bag. The history of the Hermes Birkin Bag This historical journey takes us to the life of stylish and chic Jane Birkin in the late 1960s whose natural beauty, fashion sense, and talent led her to the screens where she acted in several movies, including 'Slogan' of 1969 with co-star Serge Gainsbourg, and 'Wonderwall' of 1968. Jane Birkin performed a famous duet with Serge Gainsbourg, which was banned in Italy, Spain and the UK radio due to its sexually-explicit nature. Jan Birkin was born out of this scandal. As a class trendsetter in fashion and beauty, Jane was found wearing bangs, attending black-tie events with baskets, and lining her eyes with sex kitten black liners, actions that many young ladies were quick to follow. Jane Birkin got her name permanently joined with the Hermes name due to a chance encounter in 1981 when she was sat next to Jean-Louis Dumas, the chief executive of Hermes at that time, on a flight from London from Paris. After a mishap that led to Jane's straw bag falling off the overhead component, Birkin explained to Jean- Louis that she had problems finding a leather weekend that suited her preference. In 1984; three years after that encounter, Jean-Louis created a black leather bag with lots of space specifically for Jane Birkin which embodied Jane Birkin's fashion style: classy and timeless beauty. The history of Hermès Thierry Hermes established Hermes in 1837 as a harness workshop where he rendered services to European noblemen at the Grands Boulevards area of Paris. Thierry Hermès made the best bridles and harnesses for carriage trades and eventually became one of the most popular retailers in saddlery for horses. He even started producing leather bags for horse feeding, saddle housing, and to carry riders' accessories such as whips, boots, and riding hats. So; horses and their riders were Hermes' first customers. Hermes Products throughout history Tracing from history down to this moment, Hermes has created amazing stories and an influential past that many fashion houses can only dream of. To date, Hermes bags remain a testament to the creativity, quality, and brilliance of Hermes fashion house. Picotin bag This bag found its inspiration in horses' nosebags allowing them to feed whilst walking. The Picotin was produced in 1900 and is the oldest creation of Hermes. The trapezoid shape offered functionality to riders who needed to carry saddles and other materials. Evelyne Evelyne Bertrand, the head of the Hermes Riding Department decided in 1978 to create a leather bag for grooms to place their sponges, brushes etc. These bags were created in an H-shape, consisted of air holes, and bears Evelyne's name. Birkin bag After Jane Birkin’s bag fell and spilled all its contents in front of Jean-Louis Dumas in 1981, she complained that she couldn't find a bag that holds all her belongings. In response, Jean-Louis produced the Birkin bag, which was strong, large, and beautiful, and quickly became one of the most famous designed bags in the world. Bolide bag Emile Hermes is the creator of the bolide bag, which means meteor. The term also became a name for fast cars in 20th century. In 1923, Emile got a zipper from America and produced the bag for a friend who loved the 'boldie' automobile. This birthed the boldie bag. Constance bag In 1959, Catherine Chaillet designed and named this bag after her daughter; Constance. The Constance bag has an adjustable strap that you can hold at the side or wear over your shoulders. It also has a pretty H-shaped fastener to keep things in place. Jypsiere bag Jean-Paul Gaultier is the creator of this bag that he made to support his show in 2008. Jean-Paul drew inspiration from Hermes riding bags and created a bag that tells of nature and hunting. Kelly bag This bag was produced in the 1930s but renamed as the Kelly when it was used as a shield from paparazzi lights when she was pregnant. A perfect handbag with a clasp that Hermes is renowned for. Lindy bag Frederic Vidal designed this unique foldable bag with small handles, and the bag was a major success story. To open the bag, you need to hold the Hermes saddle rivet with your index finger and thumb. Paris-Bombay bag This bag was produced in 2008 and converted from a doctor's bag to a modern bag with large sides and long fine handles. Plume bag This bag finds its inspiration in the 1920s, and it featured a soft unlined leather, which was amongst the first of that kind produced by Hermes. The bag is produced inside-out and then turned after production to display an attractive bag for the ladies. Sac a depeches This bag is a satchel for men which was created in 1928 for men to carry important documents. Sac a depeches, Metta Catharina In the 1970s, the English marine archeology society discovered Frau Metta Catharina ship, which sunk in 1786, and found rolls of pristine leathers inside. Hermes bought some of this leather in 1993, with which he produced this particular Sac a depeches that sported emblems and beautiful designs. Sac-Mallette bag This overnight bag came to be during the Renaissance and has seen several adjustments. The bag first had a cord for fastening before a manufacturer from Paris added a lockable clasp made of iron to the bag, two handles and a base allowing it to stand. This birthed the Mallette bag in the 1920’s. Trim bag This bag used to be known as a mini-picnic kit which was filled with hay and put around the neck of horses. In 1958, Hermes revamped the bag into a ladies’ holdall changing the original hook into a belt buckle. Verrou clutch In 1938, the Verron clutch came to life with a silver bolt for closing it and over time, the clutch is made with silver and palladium. Hermes known as a financial investment Hermes bags continually appreciate in price as soon as you leave the store but as with any investments, success depends on timing, scarcity of the style, condition, age of the bag and the purchase price. A red crocodile skin Birkin bag made history as the most expensive handbag because it was sold at 120,000 pounds at an auction. The beauty of Hermes Birkin bags is that they are made to last and their chic and classy nature doesn't fade over time. You are assured of a profit anytime you want to sell your Hermes bag. The best way to double your profit is to purchase limited-edition bags because they won't be everywhere in the market. When purchasing a Hermes bag, consider your preference alongside aesthetics, market value, the rarity of the product, and a projected appreciation pattern. Of all the bags touted to be investment bags, Hermes is leading the market. It has continued to allure customers with collections that are largely anticipated for many years, and they come in a few pieces. Every new collection of Hermes is unique, especially the craftsmanship, style, and color. While it is rewarding to buy shares in a good company, the reward, and feeling that comes with owning a Hermes bag as an investment isn't common. When you have a beautiful Hermes bag in your name, you can admire, use, and treasure the bag until you let it go. Handbags were the hottest investment for the rich last year (cnbc.com) only proves it. How do I know I'm buying a genuine Hermes bag? It is a criminal offense to sell a fake Hermes bag, but an authenticity guide will give you insights and help you to tell an authentic Hermes bag. LB have been trading for over 9 years and we have a flawless reputation. We take extensive measures to ensure that each Hermes bags or accessory for sale is 100% authentic and also in pristine condition. We have a large number of loyal customers and we are not prepared to see our reputation blemished in any way. We are 100% committed to only offering the absolute best in quality and service when it comes to luxury goods. Our terms and conditions are there to protect a buyer and clearly state your legal position should there be any issue with your bag.