The Jury Is Out: The Hermès Birkin Or The Kelly?
Allan Grant The Kelly and the Birkin: two classic Hermès bags, named for two timeless beauties. Both inspired by an equestrian predecessor at the house, the Haut à Courroies (first conceived in 1892 and designed for carrying riding equipment), the silhouettes have become status symbols in accessory form. The Kelly got its new name in 1977, after it was catapulted to fame by movie star Grace Kelly when she was photographed clutching the bag â which she was introduced to on the set of Alfred Hitchcockâs To Catch A Thief â for an outing in 1956. Jane Birkin clutching her ov...
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