Sparkling Arm Candy
The Hermès Birkin and Kelly bags with diamond hardware embody the perfect marriage of the finest handbags and jewellery in the world, and both models serve as the pinnacle of any collection. Highlights at the auction include an exceptional, shiny Géranium diamond Birkin 35 with 18k white gold and diamond hardware (estimate: HK$800,000-$1 million), a black diamond Kelly 32 (estimate HK$600,000-$800,000) and an Améthyste diamond Birkin 35 (estimate HK$700,000-$900,000).
Shades of Grey
Other sale highlights include a Hermès matte Gris Cendré Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 35 with palladium hardware (estimate: HK$600,000-$800,000). Such models are hardly seen in the market as the quantity of grey iterations is even lower than that of the coveted white Himalaya pieces, and the 35 size is the rarest and often the most desirable as its scale can best demonstrate the full beauty of its colouring. There are also grey pieces from Hermès in lizard skin: the Ombré Kelly 25 (estimate HK$100,000-$150,000) and Ombré Salvator mini Constance 18 (estimate HK$100,000-$150,000).
Pops of Colour
Those looking for bags in eye-catching shades will additionally be well catered for at the sale with some striking pieces from Birkin, including a rose schéhérazade and Bleu Saphir Custom Birkin 30 with gold hardware (estimate HK$400,000-$500,000) and rose schéhérazade Custom Constance 24 with perma brass hardware (estimate HK$300,000-$350,000) as well as a rare fuschia Lizard Birkin (estimate HK$200,000-$260,000). Equally vibrant is an Émeraude Kelly 25 with gold hardware (estimate HK$300-$350,000).
Novelty Buys
Fashionistas keen to enrich their collections with a bold purchase begging to be noticed can consider the Hermes Bolide Shark (estimate HK$240,000-$300,000), which sees this iconic travel piece receive a unique twist with a shark’s eyes and mouth. Another playful piece is the Kelly Doll, which features moveable arms and legs and a turn-lock clasp for a nose, a model that is no longer produced. The auction will present a limited-edition rouge H Gulliver leather Kelly Doll with palladium hardware (estimate HK$70,000-$90,000), a great investment piece for any collector.
Life’s a Picnic
Be the belle of any alfresco event with the ultimate summer accessory, a Picnic Kelly (estimate HK$200,000-$260,000). Crafted from straw and brown leather, the rare tote features a leather trim, padlock fastening detail, a hanging key fob and purse feet in palladium.
Just for Men
In response to the growing appetite for men’s luxury handbags in the market, a wide selection of stylish accessories for the modern gentlemen’s closet will go under the hammer at auction. They include a limited-edition red and white Epi leather Christopher backpack with silver hardware by Supreme for Louis Vuitton (estimate: HK$60,000-$80,000).
The Art of Lounging
Furniture will also feature at the Hong Kong Handbags & Accessories Spring sale. One of the most striking examples is a Hrmès H Clémence leather Matières conversation armchair in red (estimate HK$20,000-$30,000) that’s sure to lend a glorious sense of style to any room.
