María Félix's iconic bag could be yours for the first time
By Cecilia Suarez Olvera
The photographs that are part of the archive of María Félix's daily combinations make it clear that the accessories were a fundamental part of the pieces to which the style icon resorted to add her stamp of elegance, one that she masterfully imprinted on each outfit she wore. she wore, no matter if it was a Haute Couture dress or an everyday look.
In the constant salvation of the retro and timeless silhouettes that María Félix opted for during her career, now Re-See, the line that sells exclusive vintage items, put on sale the iconic Kelly 28 bag, a model that she carried countless times with dresses, flared skirts, fitted blazers with rhinestones or white shirts, as one of the luxury accessories with which she sealed her outfits.
María Félix's bag can be purchased in 2021
One of María Félix's most elegant bags was the Hermès Kelly, which is among the most emblematic pieces of the French luxury house specializing in leather accessories, and which earns its name in honor of Grace Kelly, who became a fashion landmark when he started wearing it in 1959.
The bag in question was named 'María Félix's Vintage Hermès Bag', which was first created around 1960. It is a custom-made piece for the legendary actress, who made a vast number of models such as this in different colors to include them in all kinds of outfits.
According to the Paris-based vintage store, the condition of the bag is very good and it is a custom-made piece, since it has two top handles, unlike the classic Kelly that only has one. It is made from black crocodile leather and features gold plated hardware with the iconic twist clasp.
The photographic record of La Doña reveals that she wore more than one Hermès bag with similar characteristics in her outfits. In one of them, she wears it in a midi dress with three-quarter sleeves and mid-heeled stilettos at the Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe at the Longchamp racecourse in October 1959.
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The Mexican actress accessorized with a Kelly bag in a dark tone that she wore that same year during the Venice Film Festival, but in a light tone with a white lace dress.
By Cecilia Suarez Olvera
Over time, the Kelly 28 collection, which earns its name by having that length extension in centimeters and due to the Hollywood actress who became royalty, has diversified into different colors and textures, always betting on techniques traditional that seek excellence.
