NORMANDY – Sitting atop a table in front of me is a sight not many get to witness in their lives: nine freshly constructed Hermes Kelly bags in a row.
Each one has been lovingly sewn, stitched and polished by hand from start to finish by a single artisan. Estimated to cost between €6,000 (S$8,850) and €9,000 in Europe for one in standard leather, the bag, along with the Birkin, is one of the most coveted in the world.
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