OWN A PIECE OF FASHION HISTORY! The PVC Kelly bag may seem like a fun twist on the iconic leather bag but there is much more to this story! In the 90’s these PVC bags, complete with gold hardware, were sent out as eye-catching invitations to the Spring Summer show. The bags were a reaction to the devastating terrorist attacks on public transport the year before, in which 8 people were killed and 157 more injured. In response, security in France was tightened—particularly at high-profile events such as Hermès fashion shows—and this see-through Kelly bag breezed through security checks while memorializing the tragic events. From 1997 to 1999, Hermès held a traveling exhibition in Japan, called ‘Hermès Exhibition in the Wonderland’. Visitors were able to buy the transparent Kelly. Seeing these bags outside of Japan is extremely rare. This bag was scrawled with the phrase ‘Souvenir de l’Exposition 199X’ (depending on the year) The underside reads ‘Un Voyage au Pays de Merveilles’, which translates to ‘A Trip to Wonderland’. HERMES Vinyl Kelly Hand Tote Bag Orange See through Brand HERMES Material Vinyl Size(cm) W40 x H28 x D11cm / Handle Drop 4cm(Approx) Drop 1.6"(Approx) W 15.7inches (40cm) H 11inches (28cm) D 4.3inches (11cm) Good condition with normal wear. Some soiling nothing major. Model pics for size not actual bag. Styled with unbranded scarf! Scarf style may vary.