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Kelly 32 Sellier — Rouge Vif Box

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Kelly 32 Sellier — Rouge Vif Box — featured example

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Prices

Retail: Boutique price on offer only — quota bag

Resale: CA$14,000 – 22,000 (vintage Box)

Prices as of November 2026

Story

Before it was the Kelly it was the Sac à Dépêches; Grace Kelly shielding her pregnancy with one in 1956 renamed it forever. Box calf in Rouge Vif is the vintage connoisseur's version — a mirror-smooth leather that shows every year honestly and polishes back beautifully.

Specifications

Size32 cm
MaterialBox calfskin
HardwareGold-plated
ColourRouge Vif (bright red)
ProvenanceDesign dates to the 1930s; renamed for Grace Kelly in 1956
Spec32 · Box calf · Gold hardware · Sellier

Authentication checklist

  1. Box calf shows light surface marks — a flawless 'vintage Box' bag deserves questions
  2. Single top handle with trapezoidal silhouette; the turn-lock sits dead centre

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Care notes

Wipe smooth leather with a soft dry cloth after use and condition only occasionally with a neutral leather balm — test any product inside first, and keep it away from perfume and hand sanitiser. Store the bag stuffed with acid-free paper, upright in its dust bag (not its box — leather needs airflow), away from direct sun and heat. Rest chains and hardware against a soft cloth so metal never presses into light leather for a season. Carry it in rotation rather than entombing it: leather that is aired, carried occasionally, and re-stuffed ages far better than leather stored untouched for years.

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