How to Extend The Kelly Strap?

[honolulu168]

Hello! I recently got a Kelly 25 in Sellier, and I love to wear crossbody. However, the strap is too short. I did some research that you can use twilly to extend the strap or use bag charm ( show the photos later), unfortunately, Hermes does not sell Olga bag charm any more, I can only find the LV bag charm that is similar.
My SA said that we can't custom order the strap now, but I can buy ready made straps in the store. Do you have other option to extend the Kelly strap or using different strap?
Thank you!

 

[honolulu168]

Here are the options thus far.

 

[Anesthestia]

I really like Mautto straps if you want to purchase additional chain lengtheners OR a new leather strap altogether. They have a lot of options and are very cost-friendly. Fully customizable too, if you want something they don't offer, just shoot them an email; customer service is very helpful. I've purchased from them several times for different bags.

 

[honolulu168]

I really like Mautto straps if you want to purchase additional chain lengtheners OR a new leather strap altogether. They have a lot of options and are very cost-friendly. Fully customizable too, if you want something they don't offer, just shoot them an email; customer service is very helpful. I've purchased from them several times for different bags.

Thank you very much, Anesthestia! I will look into it.

 

[CMilly]

I use an Evelyne or etiquette strap. My bag is a larger size so the width is more appropriate. A strap from a mini Evelyne could work.

 

[honolulu168]

I use an Evelyne or etiquette strap. My bag is a larger size so the width is more appropriate. A strap from a mini Evelyne could work.

Thank you very much, CMilly!

 

[Rouge H]

I would use a canvas strap from Mautto, I’ve purchased one for my Rouge H Kelly and it was perfect in color and looked great.
Don‘t break the bank on a strap when those work.

 

[undecided45]

I really like Mautto straps if you want to purchase additional chain lengtheners OR a new leather strap altogether. They have a lot of options and are very cost-friendly. Fully customizable too, if you want something they don't offer, just shoot them an email; customer service is very helpful. I've purchased from them several times for different bags.

I also recommend Mautto! I purchased a canvas strap for my bolide to wear crossbody and it is perfect.

 

[mochiblure]

This Etsy store may have some customizable options as well: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Shoulderbagstrap

 

[880]

I use my Evelyne straps currently, but in the past I have also bought extra Evelyne straps from Hermes as well as from brand jfa or Brandoff (asian resellers) on eBay. Although I don’t need them to be very long to wear crossbody, I do remember taking straps into the boutique to be altered years ago. I think it’s worth asking if they will lengthen an existing evelyn strap. Back then the only thing they didn’t want to do is change hardware metal. If you want a fun contrast, and don’t want to wait, I’ve seen pics of people wearing valentino or other straps with their kelly bags. am also a fan of Etsy and have used Mautto for a strap for a friend.
edit: just bought from shoulderbagstrap (Etsy). original recommendation from @duna and was really happy with it. This thread is where I got the idea https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/non-h-shoulder-strap-success.836923/page-39

 

[hokatie]

I just bought 2 straps for my new Kelly as well

 

[honolulu168]

Thank you very much, Hokatie. Where did you purchase the straps?

I just bought 2 straps for my new Kelly as well

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[hokatie]

I bought them at Nordstrom Rack. The brand is Longchamp and Liana-Paris. If you like leather strap, you can try to look at Coach or Longchamp. For canvas strap, I believe Etsy and Amazon have a good selection.

 

[gettinpurseonal]

I just bought 2 straps for my new Kelly as well

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I love this snakeskin strap! I always have the opposite problem. Straps are always way too long for me. This one actually looks shorter than usual.

 

[honolulu168]

I bought them at Nordstrom Rack. The brand is Longchamp and Liana-Paris. If you like leather strap, you can try to look at Coach or Longchamp. For canvas strap, I believe Etsy and Amazon have a good selection.

Thank you very much, HOkatie!