This is on the display in the Hermes shop at Takashimaya Singapore. It is refreshing to see a canvas Kelly, especially in red color and horse print. LOVE it!
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Askme – Hermes Kelly vs Fendi Peekaboo
Hermes Kelly 32 in Orange Swift
Fendi Peekaboo in natural leather and Python lining
Hi Purseholic
I am a 40-year old single woman who is lucky enough to have been able to earn enough to finally afford my first Hermes Kelly, which I have been eying for it for the past 3 years. Lately however, I am totally drawn to Fendi Peekaboo too and I find some similarities in term of style between them. With the price tag of only about half of that of Hermes Kelly, I am ready to ditch Kelly and go ahead with Peekaboo but I am afraid I would regret going for a non-classic bag in the future. What is your opinion?
Caroline, Boston
Hi Carol
Both Hermes Kelly and Fendi Peekaboo are great bags to own and while the Kelly obviously has more heritage, the Peekaboo is a new classic in the making. In your case, however, I would suggest to stick to the classic Kelly as it is something you have coveted for for the last three years. I don’t think you would ever regret the purchase and if after that you still covet the Peekaboo, save for another year to get one in a version that is very different from your Kelly.
J Purseholic
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Hermes Pony Hair Kelly 32 Troika Handbag
As precious and rare as they are, Kelly bags in crocs and ostrich skins are somehow commoditized these days in the arms of rich but unclassy celebs like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. This is a beautiful, classy and very rare Hermes Kelly, made of Pony Hair. The bag is pre-owned and is available at fashionphile.com now. If you are looking for a special Kelly, I will say, take this one now. The price is not ridiculous at USD7,250 either. Trust me, it is worth it! I have seen and touched a Kelly in Crocs and Ostrichs, but not this one.
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Hermes Kelly 28 in Tan Ostrich
Everything in natural shades such as nude, tan, brown, cognac or earth will be in for Fall/Winter 2009 so bring out your tan Burberry trench or those old tinted brown Rayban Aviator shades. If you happen to be an avid collector of rare Hermes bags, this should make it onto your list. The bag is pre-owned and hence the ostrich skin has darkened slightly, which I would normally call forming a character. This beautiful bag is priced at USD14,500 at Fashionphile.
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Hermes Kelly in Lizard Skin
Okay, let’s talk about this one. For a moment, I was a little confused if it’s one to love. Which soul from Venus doesn’t like Hermes Kelly? And next question is who likes lizards? I personally have extremely unusual fear towards lizards, and lizards only. But think about it, most of them are actually harmless so I probably don’t mind lizard skins in items like clutches, wallets or card holders but as a handbag? I’ve yet to decide. Anyway, what is hard to resist about lizard skins is mostly they’re bright in colors and so is this bag’s but apparently for some reasons, someone has sold it off so you can grab it at Fashionphile.com at $11,950. After all, it’s an exotic skin bag, which means not a great everyday-bag for most of us. A high investment needs a high maintenance.
Fashionphile.com sells and buys authentic pre-owned luxury bags.
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Rent an Hermes Kelly Crocodile
How could Louise from Louisiana in “Sex and the City: The Movie” afford a Louis Vuitton Denim Patchwork while not having a full-time job? The answer was bagborroworsteal.com which is a perfect solution when you fall in love with a bag but you know the love will eventually fade away after a while or when you want a certain bag to go for one occasion only. This most gorgeous vintage Hermes Kelly in croc might need you to wait for years and set you back by at least USD20,000 to purchase but with only USD680, you could “own” the bag for a week before deciding whether it is worth your savings and the wait. Be warned that this happens to be one of the Ivy League bags and it is it for a reason.
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Hermes Lindy
When we think of Hermes bags, Kelly and Birkin will surely be the first to come to mind. What if you do not like a structured bag? Hermes got us the answer and it is Lindy. Since first introduced last year, Lindy has sealed its place as a classic-to-be bag. Same as its predecessors, the bag is logoless, versatile enough to run from casual to business yet Lindy promises more youth and less structure. As of now, the bag is still relatively “undervalued” (if you could call a bag which starts from USD 5,000 so) and more readily available (talking about Birkin’s and Kelly’s 3-year wait list). When time is bad and you should invest only in one classic piece, go with Hermes and better still in croc leather! That if you really should… Enquire your nearest Hermes boutique for price and availability.
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