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HERMÈS Kelly Retourne 32 Bag, 2012. Made of red “Clemence” calfskin. Features a trapezoidal shape, slightly wider at the base, and a straight flap closure secured by a metal strap. It has a rigid top handle. The interior is lined in matching leather with pockets. With silver-colored hardware. Includes a clochette with keys, a padlock, and a dust bag. Numbered on the inside. In perfect condition, barely used. Measurements: 32 x 27 x 12 cm. The Retourne version of the coveted Kelly bag—which literally means “upside-down”—is distinguished by its soft silhouette, making it more flexible than other models such as the Kelly Sellier. It features a detachable shoulder strap that allows for hands-free carrying, a feature that makes it highly practical and popular. Designed in 1935, this Hermès model came to be known as the Kelly when Grace Kelly was photographed carrying it in 1956 in a photo published in *Life* magazine, in which she used the bag to conceal her pregnancy. This model is, along with the Birkin, one of the brand’s most coveted designs—a true icon and the epitome of artisanal craftsmanship. Its creation takes about eighteen hours and is carried out by a single person from start to finish. Includes a bell with keys, a padlock, and a dust bag. Numbered on the inside. In perfect condition, barely used.