{"id":14887,"date":"2022-05-15T10:13:15","date_gmt":"2022-05-15T10:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loveluxury.co.uk\/?p=14887"},"modified":"2022-05-15T10:13:15","modified_gmt":"2022-05-15T10:13:15","slug":"hermes-padded-kelly-25-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/topics\/hermes-padded-kelly-25-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Herm\u00e8s Padded Kelly 25 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Iconic in shape, style, and story, the Herm\u00e8s Padded Kelly 25 handbag brings a touch of elegance and a heap of class to any look, outfit, and wearer \u2013 making it popular both as an investment purchase and a fashion must-have for those with the budget to spare.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With Herm\u00e8s as a brand synonymous with luxury, combining the finest materials with the top-level craftsmanship of the best in the business, Herm\u00e8s is one of the most popular brands in the <\/span>investment accessory market<\/span><\/a>. And the Herm\u00e8s Kelly collection encompasses some of the most coveted designer handbags on the market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

History of the Kelly handbag<\/h2>\n

The padded Kelly 25 bag is among the rarest in the entire Herm\u00e8s repertoire, which instantly gives this designer handbag the status it deserves. First designed and created under the name \u2018Sac A Depeche\u2019, the bag has been renamed the Kelly after Grace Kelly used her own model of the Sac A Depeche bag to hide a baby bump that was starting to show.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When customers walked into the store and asked for the now infamous Kelly bag, Herm\u00e8s realised the name could and should be changed to reflect this \u2013 however, the bag was not officially renamed until 21 years later in 1977.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What leather is used to bring the Herm\u00e8s Kelly handbag to life?<\/h2>\n

Herm\u00e8s is a brand renowned for only using the best materials in its bags. As such, you won\u2019t be surprised to hear that the leather used in the Herm\u00e8s Kelly is exclusive \u2013 with the creators only using Swift and Borenia leathers in constructing the bag. As smooth leathers, they allow for the separated panelling across the exterior of the bag to remain defined and also enables the bag to hold its shape when hanging from an arm or standing on a surface \u2013 elevating it above the softer leathers which would collapse.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stitching and Material<\/h2>\n

The first thing you notice when you <\/span>look at the Herm\u00e8s Kelly 25<\/span><\/a> handbag is the clear stitching down the middle at the front of the bag. This is called \u2018saddle stitching\u2019 and helps to define the two panels that come together to create the bag \u2013 with each panel given a little extra lift and volume from the surrounded border stitching and inner padding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only does this optimise the aesthetic of the bag but it also helps the bag to retain and holds its shape \u2013 and may be inspired by the interior of a vintage sports car with its padded leather and defined seats.<\/span><\/p>\n

What colours does the bag come in?<\/h2>\n

At the time of writing, this bag is one of the <\/span>most exclusive bags that Herm\u00e8s has ever made<\/span><\/a> \u2013 with our team only having seen it available in black, a deep grey, and a rich royal blue sapphire shade. Customers and accessories fans will note that the stitching is always finished in a shade which compliments and blends seamlessly against the main body of the bag.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What accessories come with the bag?<\/h2>\n

When you invest in a padded Kelly 25 bag, you don\u2019t just get the bag itself \u2013 contained and protected in a dust bag and Herm\u00e8s branded box with accompanying ribbon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As part of the purchase, you receive a number of accessories which are designed to optimise the way you use your bag, and which demonstrate the designer’s intention, which was always to design and create aesthetically pleasing, balanced and elegant bags which are also functional, versatile, and practical to use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As such, you receive the following accessories with the Herm\u00e8s Kelly 25:<\/span><\/p>\n