{"id":14590,"date":"2022-01-15T14:33:38","date_gmt":"2022-01-15T14:33:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loveluxury.co.uk\/?p=14590"},"modified":"2022-01-15T14:33:38","modified_gmt":"2022-01-15T14:33:38","slug":"hermes-kelly-vs-hermes-birkin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/topics\/hermes-kelly-vs-hermes-birkin\/","title":{"rendered":"Battle of the Bags: Herm\u00e8s Kelly 25 vs Herm\u00e8s Birkin 25"},"content":{"rendered":"

The two bags, the Herm\u00e8s Kelly 25 and the Herm\u00e8s Birkin 25, ooze elegance and class. Saying that, there are some subtle differences between the two. Buying a Herm\u00e8s bag is a sound investment, so you don\u2019t want to regret it by purchasing a bag you can\u2019t wear with your current wardrobe. After all, the Herm\u00e8s Kelly and the Herm\u00e8s Birkin are two bags that require two very different styles. We love both of them, but keep reading to find out more about the two bags and determine a winner.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The history of both bags: Kelly and Birkin<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before making a judgement as to which bag is going to win this battle, it\u2019s essential to get to grips with the history behind both of these investment pieces. Herm\u00e8s as a brand itself <\/span>actually has an extensive history too, dating back to 1837<\/span><\/a> when Thierry Herm\u00e8s founded the company. Herm\u00e8s began as a harness shop in Paris, serving individuals who needed quality bridles, saddles and harnesses for their horses and ponies. So, let\u2019s dive in deeper and find out a bit more about each of the two main bags here – the Kelly and the Birkin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Herm\u00e8s Kelly<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Herm\u00e8s Kelly bag was around before Grace Kelly but found its extreme popularity when the then princess wore it. The Princess used the Herm\u00e8s Kelly handbag to conceal her pregnant stomach from the public, and Herm\u00e8s re-named the bag due to so many ladies requesting \u2018the Grace Kelly bag\u2019. The Kelly bags themselves are roughly based upon a bag that was made in 1892 for the purpose of holding a saddle inside of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Herm\u00e8s Birkin<\/span><\/h3>\n

Herm\u00e8s Birkin\u2019s namesake also comes from an actor, Jane Birkin. Allegedly, as the story goes, the chief executive of Herm\u00e8s at the time, Jean Louis-Dumas sat next to the actress on a flight from Paris to London. On this flight, the handle from Jane Birkin\u2019s bag split, which meant that the entire contents of her bag spilt everywhere. This then prompted a discussion about the ideal bag, and how it should look stylish and stay closed at all times. The <\/span>original design of the Herm\u00e8s Birkin handbag<\/span><\/a> was drawn onto the back of an aeroplane sick bag. As glamorous as it sounds, it\u2019s true.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the differences between the two bags?<\/span><\/h2>\n

As we\u2019ve just discussed, the history of the two bags makes them different. However, there are some other significant differences that you should know about. First, the Kelly bag has one handle on the top of it and also has a shoulder strap. You\u2019ll notice that the Birkin has two top handles and no shoulder strap, regardless of what size you choose to purchase. If you\u2019re someone who likes to wear a bag on your shoulder, rather than on the crook of your arm, then the Kelly is most definitely the option for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The locking system is also different on the two bags. The design of the Kelly bag means that the flap has to be closed to avoid adding any strain to the handle. Because of the Birkin bags’ more casual style, the bag is most often worn with the lock undone. The Kelly bag also comes with hooks on the top handle to attach the cross body strap it comes with, leaving hands free.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the similarities between the Herm\u00e8s Kelly and Birkin?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Although there are some differences between the two bags, there are also a lot of similarities too. Both the Kelly and the Birkin bags are two staple Herm\u00e8s accessories and are both <\/span>extremely popular in the market<\/span><\/a> today. They are both bags that are named after celebrities, which we touched on earlier, and are both known for their value as a great investment piece. They make for a great investment because of their exclusivity, which means the Birkin and Kelly both perform well on the second-hand market. Both bags come in Retourne or Sellier<\/a> style, Retourne has the piping on the outside and Sellier has the topstitching.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Which bag is more formal?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Looking back into the history of both of these bags will give us the answer to this question. One bag was created for a Princess, in order to hide her pregnant belly from the paparazzi. The other was created on an aeroplane as an everyday bag that will hold essentials and remain closed. Out of the two bags, the Birkin bag is definitely the more casual out of the two and is ideal for everyday life and the Kelly works perfectly for occasional use. However, the Sellier version of both designs is more formal while the Retourne is more casual.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is the Birkin bag more expensive than the Kelly handbag?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Kelly and Birkin bags will both set you back a small fortune. The Birkin handbag does tend to be <\/span>a little bit more expensive than a Kelly<\/span><\/a> bag. This does depend on a lot of factors, like the leather, colour, hardware and the year of production of the bag. The great thing about either of these bags is that they are both solid investments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are Herm\u00e8s bags worth the money?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Yes! Herm\u00e8s bags are totally worth the money. The Birkin and Kelly bags both do extremely well on the pre-loved market. Unlike other luxury bags, buying a Herm\u00e8s bag almost guarantees you an <\/span>investment piece to potentially sell later<\/span><\/a> or to add to your wardrobe. Time Magazine even suggested that <\/span>buying a Herm\u00e8s handbag is a better investment than gold<\/span><\/a>, and that really does demonstrate the innate power of these two bags. Also, in terms of the quality you\u2019re getting for your money, one Herm\u00e8s bag can last you a lifetime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The overall judgement<\/span><\/h2>\n

We love them both is a very democratic answer, but it\u2019s true. However, there has to be one winner. Obviously, it all comes down to personal preference and what kind of bag you prefer to wear. Will it be the formal Kelly bag or the chic but practical Birkin? Well, the Birkin 25 bag has to take the crown here. This is because of its practical style and the fact that it can be either dressed up or dressed down. Even though the Birkin bag is still the more casual bag out of the two, if you wore the Birkin to a fancy event, you\u2019re guaranteed to still have all of the eyes in the room on you. What is your favourite?<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The two bags, the Herm\u00e8s Kelly 25 and the Herm\u00e8s Birkin 25, ooze elegance and class. Saying that, there are some subtle differences between the two. Buying a Herm\u00e8s bag is a sound investment, so you don\u2019t want to regret it by purchasing a bag you can\u2019t wear with your current wardrobe. After all, the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14591,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28,27,25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14590","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-handbags","category-hermes","category-topics"],"featured_media_global":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14590","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14590"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14590\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14591"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14590"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14590"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/topics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14590"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}