Hong Kong, March 27 -- For luxury lovers, an Hermes bag stands out owing to its uncompromised levels of quality and craftsmanship. While the Birkin boasts of legions of fans, the spectrum of heritage bags at Hermes includes the Kelly, which is no less of an icon. Known for its impeccable construction, and for being spotted on the arms of patrons like Grace Kelly, Beyonce, and Miranda Kerr, the Kelly personifies the kind of luxury that is unmatched in contemporary times. Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Grace Kelly. Image: Courtesy Getty A storied history

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for his wife. However, it was in the 1930s that Robert Dumas, son-in-law of Emil...