After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.

In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit. Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937.

Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan. In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line - and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags. As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness. The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Ultimately, the Calvi Card Holder makes a wonderful compact wallet.For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. Hermes has some beautiful colors, but I absolutely love the bright rose! It makes it easy to find my wallet in any handbag. You can’t carry much cash, but that is the trade-off when you want a compact wallet that can fit in even the smallest handbag. I easily fit 5 cards in each envelope/pocket (for a total of 10 cards) and it still snaps closed without bulging. In addition, I am pleasantly surprised with how many cards it holds. This wallet holds it shape and resists looking ragged despite being tossed into my purse and stuffed in my back pocket. I use the Calvi Card Holder as a compact wallet for everyday use. Use of the Hermes Chevre Mysore Calvi Card Holder Louis Vuitton Monogram Pochette Accessories NM, Louis Vuitton Monogram Mini Pochette Accessories, and Hermes Chevre Mysore Calvi Card Case Rose Jaipur. The quality of Hermes really shows in this piece, as it is extremely scratch resistant and durable. It also has a subtle sheen that adds to its luxurious look. I adore the feel of the leather – that combined with the quality and the crispness of the snap closure makes me want to hold this piece in my hands all day! I often find myself rubbing the leather or opening and closing the snap while waiting at the checkout stand. The leather is soft with just the right amount of texture/grain.

Once folded, the envelopes of the Calvi Card Holder snap together with a palladium plated snap closure. It measures 4.1″ x 2.8″ and is one continuous piece of leather that does not have the typical spine you see on other card holders. The Calvi Card Holder is one of the most visually appealing and interesting designs I have ever seen! The card holder is made of chevre goatskin that folds over and forms two opposing perfect little envelopes. Hermes Chevre Mysore Calvi Card Holder in Rose Jaipur – a great compact wallet for everyday use Appearance of the Calvi Card Holder

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