Hermés
Rare 1997 Vinyl Clear Kelly
Rare 1997 Vinyl Clear Kelly
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Delivered with care. Safely, worldwide.
- Orders ship within 3-5 days working days of confirmation
- Each piece is carefully inspected and securely packed before dispatch
- Insured express shipping with tracking provided once shipped
- Discreet packaging — no external branding
- Delivery timelines may vary depending on destination
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Authenticity
Authenticity, without shortcuts.
- Every piece is verified before reaching the Aimée studio
- Backed by a lifetime authenticity guarantee certificate
How pieces are verified:
- Sourced exclusively from registered pre-loved businesses in Japan
- Only pre-authenticated pieces are considered for acquisition
- Upon arrival at the Aimée studio, each watch is examined by our watchmaker, with attention given to both cosmetic and mechanical details
- Condition is documented and reflected in the condition notes
- Each watch is accompanied by an Aimée Certificate of Authenticity
Aimée stands behind every piece. Always.
Returns & Refunds
Due to the one-of-one and vintage nature of our pieces, all orders placed with Aimée are considered final.
Returns may be considered only in the event of a discrepancy between the piece and its listing.
- Return requests must be initiated within 5 days of delivery
- All requests are subject to approval at Aimée’s sole discretion
- Approved returns are refunded to the original payment method
- A 15% restocking fee applies
Items must be returned:
- In the same condition received
- Unworn and unused
- With original packaging
Once received and inspected, refunds are processed within 5–10 business days.
In 1996, 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.
This first clear Hermès Kelly bag was 32 centimeters with ‘HERMÈS COLLECTION ETE 1996’ scrawled across the front and ‘Kelly Transparent (Special pour Contrôle Sécurité!)’ in French and ‘See Through Kelly (A Special for Security Bag Checks!)’ in English across the bottom.
“This transparent Vinyl Kelly became so popular that Martin Margiela, then creative director of Hermès, made a new version for its traveling exhibition.”
From 1997 to 1999, Hermès held a traveling exhibition in Japan, called ‘Hermès Exhibition in the Wonderland’. Visitors were able to buy the second version of the transparent Kelly and, in 1998, an Orange Vinyl Kelly, too. Seeing these bags outside of Japan is extremely rare. These 40-centimeter versions of the bag are scrawled with the phrase ‘Souvenir de l’Exposition 199X’ (depending on the year it was issued). The underside reads ‘Un Voyage au Pays de Merveilles’, which translates to ‘A Trip to Wonderland’.
CONDITION: B
Authenticity
Without
shortcuts.
Every piece is verified before it reaches the Aimée studio — and backed by a lifetime guarantee.
Three years to build
a network we trust.
All Aimée pieces are sourced from registered pre-loved businesses in Japan — where documentation standards and authentication practices set the global benchmark.
We do not buy opportunistically. Every vendor is carefully vetted before a single piece is sourced. We source slowly, and only from partners we know.
Authenticated
twice — minimum.
Each piece is authenticated by luxury specialists in Japan before it reaches us. Upon arrival, our team conducts a full internal review — examining brand markers, materials, construction, and period-correct details.
Every sign of wear is assessed, documented honestly, and reflected in pricing. Nothing is obscured.
The Aimée
Certificate of
Authenticity
Every Aimée piece is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity — a formal record of its provenance, condition, and verified history. This is your permanent assurance, backed by our lifetime guarantee.
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