If you can only get 1 Hermes Kelly bag ever, which one would it be (size, leather, hardware, color combi) and why?

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I had a togo 32 selier black phw
It was so structured that did not work for a dress down day…i loved it so much though, it was my first H bag…

many years ago it got stolen while i was shopping..

so I have been looking for a replacement, n I got a black togo 32 kelly retourne to replace it.
i love it more!!! U can dress up or down with it. Great either way!

it does not appear too big neither too small… i felt 25 is cute but truly too small…only cellphone n key pouch. That’s all! Had to buy a small wallet for it too ( i love big wallet… ya…old school)

So my vote goes to black togo with gold kelly 32!!!!!!!!!
 
I'm having the same problem. I think I'm gonna go with k28, retourne. I don't know what color to get. I probably won't wear it more than once a year as I have a habit of throwing most of my bags around. I do not want noir as I already have a Constance and an Evelyne in it. Etain, etoupe, and gold are pretty but it seems like everyone has those already. I'm conflicted. Please update us when you decide which one to get!
 
There are many questions you need answer before any advice can be relevant to you.
You need to understand why you want a Kelly.
Is it as a decoration or an ornament in your room?
Are you going to use it as a bag?
Would that be to carry a few items when going out to lunch?
Would it be a work bag?
Would it matter to you if it co-ordinated with your clothes?
Do you want it to shout its presence?
Does it matter if it is proportional to your size?

Yes, of course, that was a list if snarky questions.
But they show that almost ant recommendation could be wrong.

It's easy to understand the general desire to own a Kelly. They are very covetable.
But when you start to make the steps towards ownership, you need more idea of why you want one.
Can you see that your question is like asking for advice on buying a car.
There are just as many options: a sedan; a convertible; a jeep; a people carrier.
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I'd love to own a vintage gold courchevel K28 sellier or a black box leather K28 retourne, both with ghw!
Literally this!!!
 
I would choose K28 Sellier étoupe or gold epsom GHW. I would be looking to wear my bag frequently hence would stick to something classy and easy to match with my wardrobe. Though K28 noir is a very classic, I would prefer not to have my only one Kelly in noir as most of my non Hermes bags are black already.
 
A vote for Mini Kelly II. (I'm probably in the minority)

I'm saying that because I find the Kelly closure to be very annoying, and only the MKII can function without it being closed properly. I do not like the look of any other Kelly carried open, and I heard that it is not good for the bag anyway. I've worn my K25 Gold on gold only once, and I honestly don't ever want to wear it again. (I am saving it for my daughter.) The MKII, however, I adore that thing. It fits my phone, my cards, ID, cash and my lip balm, so it's functional and cute. (I usually carry very little)
 
There are many questions you need answer before any advice can be relevant to you.
You need to understand why you want a Kelly.
Is it as a decoration or an ornament in your room?
Are you going to use it as a bag?
Would that be to carry a few items when going out to lunch?
Would it be a work bag?
Would it matter to you if it co-ordinated with your clothes?
Do you want it to shout its presence?
Does it matter if it is proportional to your size?

Yes, of course, that was a list if snarky questions.
But they show that almost ant recommendation could be wrong.

It's easy to understand the general desire to own a Kelly. They are very covetable.
But when you start to make the steps towards ownership, you need more idea of why you want one.
Can you see that your question is like asking for advice on buying a car.
There are just as many options: a sedan; a convertible; a jeep; a people carrier.
I need to think about these questions each and every time I go shopping . Thank you :smile:

p.s. in 2008, I joined TPF with the idea that I would only own one Hermes bag, a preloved, BBK 28, ghw. lol
 
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