Hermes Kelly & JPG Kelly Pouchette

I have already introduced Hermes Birkin, Hermes JPG Birkin and Hermes HAC. This post is all about Hermes Kelly. The classic Hermes handbag, known as the "Kelly" since 1956, was joined in the early 1980s by the "Birkin."

The Kelly is a touch more formal, a little more appropriate for an evening out, a business dinner, as a more refined look. The Birkin is more sporty, more casual. Often people use it as a briefcase, throw in a change of shoes. A woman who is going to wear the Kelly is of very erect stature, she comes from money, very good background, is extraordinarily educated, and life to her is one where she will be very inconspicuous.

Philadelphia-born Grace Kelly -- so blonde, so patrician -- had been wed less than a year to Prince Rainier of Monaco when she deftly obscured her royal pregnancy with a structured, crocodile Hermes purse on a 1956 Life magazine cover. Created in 1892 as a large saddle carrier -- the French fashion house started out as a saddlemaker -- the bag was downsized for daywear in the 1930s. But after its moment in Life, it was dedicated to Her Serene Highness, and, as legends often do, lives on after her.

Hermes Kelly bags come in 5 different sizes and are usually made from crocodile, alligator, ostrich-skin or plain leather. According to Miller’s guide, they are identifiable by their distinctive metal-tipped clasp, which can be closed with a tiny padlock. Swathed in leather, the clasp's hidden key often dangles from the handle.

Hemes JPG Kelly Pouchette Clutch is the fabulous clutch from Hermes. It has a small, exquisite and structured shape with a carrying belt.. Available in luscious leathers including suede, lizard, ostrich and crocodile, accentuated with rich palladium hardware, Kelly Pochette offers a sophisticated, luxurious and elegant touch. Although the size is not big, it has practical compartments and pockets to keep your necessities organized. You are undoubtedly in the limelight with this little beautiful clutch at wonderful parties or walking in the streets.