Date Added: December 17, 2006

Grace Kelly and her Hermes Kelly Crocodile Bag
The legendary French luxury goods house began as a saddle maker in Paris in 1880 under the name of Hermes-Freres. By the 1920’s Hermes introduced their first line of ladies handbags.

In 1956 while pregnant with Princess Caroline, Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco was photographed in New York City by Life Magazine carrying the large black crocodile Kelly bag, which was used to cover her pregnant tummy. After this image appeared on the cover of Life Magazine, the bag became a hit and was later renamed the Kelly bag.

eBay Alert: For the timeless Crocodile Hermes Kelly Bag!

* Hermes Kelly Bag - Vintage Bag! Acquired in Paris in the early 1970’s. Crocodile skin in the color dark brown. 1 day left with a beginning bid of $7,000.

* Hermes Kelly 32cm Bag - “G” stamped, pre-owned but in excellent condition. Crocodile skin in the color black with palladium hardware. 3 days left with a starting bid of $14,999.

* Hermes Kelly 32cm Bag - Crocodile skin in the color Poudre (taupe) with gold hardware. 4 days left with a starting bid of $7,900.

* Hermes Kelly 32cm Bag - Crocodile skin in the color dark chocolate brown with gold hardware. 4 days left with a starting bid of $6,900.

* Hermes Kelly 32cm Bag - (pictured above) “I” stamped, brand new and never used. Crocodile skin in the color Royal Blue with palladium hardware. 4 days left with a starting bid of $19,999.

* Hermes Kelly 32cm Bag - “J” stamped, brand new and never used condition. Crocodile skin in the color fuchsia (hot pink) with palladium hardware. 4 days left with a starting bid of $25,999.

* Hermes Kelly 32cm Bag - Rare Vintage Bag! Acquired in sometime around the 50’s / 60’s. Crocodile skin in the color kelly green with gold hardware. 7 days left with a starting bid of $28,398.

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