Lisa Nüdling makes the race: Kelly-Bag secured for 3200 euros!

Lisa Nüdling makes the race: Kelly-Bag secured for 3200 euros!

There are always exciting stories in the world of luxury goods, and a very special episode was broadcast on June 16, 2025 on the ZDF flea show "Bares for Rares". In this program, Friederike Wätjen, 67 years old and from Neuruppin, presented a Hermès Kelly Bag that has a real piece of fashion history. This bag, named after the famous actress Grace Kelly, is considered the "handbag of the handbags", as expert Dr. Bianca Berding aptly describes. Despite its noble name, the piece was in a unfortunate state - the leather was torn and partially broken, which limited the estimate of the value to only 2000 to 3000 euros.

The interest was enormous! During the first commandments, retailers Wolfgang Pauritsch showed his interest and started with 1000 euros. The commandments rose quickly, and especially Lisa Nüdling, known from the show, was enthusiastic about the bag. She finally offered 2200 euros, but was surpassed again. Ultimately, Nüdling won the red Kelly Bag with 3200 euros and was happy about her new treasure.

a piece of history

The Kelly Bag has a long and moving story. It was originally designed by Robert Dumas in 1930 and initially sold under the name "Petit SAC Haut à Courroies". Her big leap into popularity came in the 1950s when Grace Kelly wore the bag to hide her pregnancy from the photographer while she was on the set of "To Catch a Thief". Since then, the bag has been a symbol of elegance and style and was renamed in 1977 in honor of the actress. Each specimen of this bag is made by hand and consists of 36 carefully sewn -on leather elements, which makes up the special charm and exclusivity.

The current version of the Kelly BAG also offers a shoulder strap, which increases functionality. The love of the bag is unbroken and it is considered a worthwhile investment for collectors, since resale prices often reach astronomical heights due to the high demand. The most expensive ceramic variant, the "Hermès Kelly 25 Himalaya Diamond", achieves an impressive

always good business

Due to the high demand and the variety of models and designs offered, the Kelly BAG remains a popular object in the world of fashion. From bast design to versions from all conceivable materials-the collectors have a wide range to choose from. Prices for new models often start at less than 4,000 euros, while the values ​​for rare bags quickly shoot up at auctions.

In the current episode of "Bares for Rares" it was once more evident why the Kelly Bag is not just a handbag, but a real cult object. Lisa Nüdling has proven a good hand and used her enthusiasm for the high-quality craftsmanship of Hermès production to secure another piece of fashion history. It was a real bargain that not only made the heart of the lover beat faster, but also brought an exciting anecdote into the world of the flea show.

For more information about the Kelly Bag, including its history and the most expensive models, see [Sotheby’s] (https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/the-top-8-most-expensive- Hermes-kelly-bags) and Gala.