Hermes Mini Kelly Review

 

I cannot believe that I did it. I bought a Hermes Mini Kelly handbag!

This is something that I never thought I would be able to achieve. If you are a fashion lover, you will know how much of a big deal this is. As somebody who has carried Vogue under their arm since the tender age of 8 years old, this was a pinnacle moment for me. I understand that Hermes is a marmite brand for many. Obviously, the prices are astronomical, so I understand that this post will not resonate with everybody. However, I need a moment to talk about the stunning new beauty to my collection, the Hermes Mini Kelly.

 

Why I wanted this bag.

I wanted this bag because I felt like I had a gap in my collection. I have some amazing bags that are black, like my Chanel Double Flap Bag which I use for going out. However, I needed something that was a little more slick and stylish. There was only one bag that I had on my mind when I thought about it and instead of pacifying my desire with smaller and cheaper alternative items, I decided just to commit and get my dream item.

 

How I got this Hermes Mini Kelly.

If you are aware of Hermes as a brand, you will know how lucrative they are. People can be on the waitlist to get their dream bag for years. Most people don’t even get the opportunity to buy one direct. Which is why I was shocked as shit when Hermes offered me a bag on my second visit to the store. I simply went to the Hermes store and began having a good time with one of the sales assistants. They allowed me to try on lots of bags and we drank champagne together. During our day, she asked me what my dream bag would be. Low and behold a few months after I got a text to tell me to get my ass down to the store because they had my Hermes Mini Kelly bag.

 

The space inside this bag.

It is safe to say that I didn’t purchase this handbag for the space. When you open this Hermes Mini Kelly handbag open as wide as it will go, there is still not a lot of space inside. If I work hard, I can get my iPhone 14 Pro Max inside. However, once I wedge it inside, it becomes difficult to get it back out. Plus, I don’t want to do the bag any damage by forcing it inside. I know it is insane to buy a handbag that is so expensive, yet it cannot fit a phone inside. But this is more of a fashion accessory than a practical item.

 

The durability of this bag.

You will notice throughout this post that I am not yet up on my Hermes terminology. However, I am sure you guys will understand me when I say that I bought this in a grained leather. I did this so the bag would be as durable as possible. When I was shown alternative materials, I did like the effect of some of the smoother leathers. However, for a handbag that costs as much as the Hermes Mini Kelly, I needed to ensure that it had longevity in my closet. Since purchasing this, I have worn it hell of a lot and it still looks as good as new.

 

The comments that I get on this bag.

Since purchasing and beginning to wear this Hermes Mini Kelly, comments have been divided. Some people don’t understand what they are seeing and just compliment my very small handbag. I get others that understand that this is a classic Hermes piece and compliment me on it. Then there are other people that recognise the brand and how much the handbag costs and then they think I am out of my mind. With fashion, not every piece is going to be a crowd-pleaser. It is all about how that specific item makes you feel.

 

How much this bag cost me.

As I mentioned above, I was lucky enough to purchase this handbag from the Hermes boutique direct. I never thought that I would be lucky enough to be offered one of my dream handbags so quickly. Because I was able to buy this direct from Hermes, I didn’t have to pay the premium that the second-hand market tends to charge. Without beating around the bush anymore, this item cost me £7,000. A hefty price tag, but one I was happy to pay for a handbag of this quality.

 

As always, I hope you guys enjoyed this post about my Hermes Mini Kelly handbag. I still pinch myself that I was able to purchase this handbag. If you were to the teenage version of myself that I would one day be able to invest in these things, I would have thought you were crazy. Please do not think that I have gone into this purchase lightly. I know that it is an astronomical amount of money and I am so grateful to be in this position. My Hermes Mini Kelly is a stunning item and one that I cannot wait to wear more in the coming months. As always, I would love to hear from you guys on this. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think about this timeless item.