Trending Now - Hermès Denies North West's Bid for $80K Mini Kelly Bag
WHO:
Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, North West, Amy Odell (journalist), former employee of the Hermès boutique in Beverly Hills
Kim Kardashian, North West, Kanye West, Hermès, Amy Odell (journalist), former employee of the Hermès boutique in Beverly Hills
WHAT:
A former employee of the Hermès boutique in Beverly Hills stated, “Kanye West and Kim Kardashian wanted a black Mini Kelly bag for North or something like that. And Hermès said no.”
The alligator Mini Kelly bag is reported to retail for between $75,000 and $82,000 on the resale market, depending on condition and color.
North West has been seen showcasing an eclectic rotation of designer handbags, including pieces from Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Dior, and Balenciaga.
North West was spotted in 2019 carrying a white Birkin bag estimated to be worth around $10,000.
North reportedly owns several crystal clutches by Judith Leiber Couture, including a pizza slice clutch and a Cinderella carriage, each valued at about $5,695, along with a strawberry donut version worth roughly $4,195.
North has also been photographed carrying a Prada Crystal Re-Edition 2005 bag valued at about $5,100 and a vintage ostrich-leather Saddle bag from Dior.
A black velvet jacket once owned by Michael Jackson was purchased for $65,625 and was temporarily altered for North to wear as a child.
A cream-colored fedora worn by Michael Jackson in the 1988 music video for “Smooth Criminal” was purchased for $56,250.
Sources familiar with the situation stated that Kim Kardashian did not request a Mini Kelly bag for North West, nor did she visit any Hermès store recently or get turned down.
A former Hermès employee claimed, “Not every celebrity got what they wanted,” regarding her time working at the store.
Kim Kardashian did not attempt to purchase a rare Hermès Mini Kelly bag for her daughter, North West.
A former Hermès employee claimed that Kim and Kanye West wanted a black Mini Kelly bag for North but were denied.
An alligator Mini Kelly bag typically retails for around $80,000 on the resale market.
WHERE:
Hermès boutique in Beverly Hills, California
Paris, France (where Kim has maintained a contact for over ten years)
WHEN:
The claim about the shopping incident was reported in the Thursday, March 5th, 2026 edition of Amy Odell's newsletter "Back Row".
The claim about the shopping incident was reported in Amy Odell's newsletter "Back Row" in 2026.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were married from 2014 to 2022.
WHY:
Sources close to the situation expressed concern about the story involving a child, stating, “They find it very disturbing that anyone would make up stories about a child for clicks.”
Hermès reportedly did not want North West to have an alligator Mini Kelly bag due to concerns about high-profile individuals being photographed with their products.
HOW:
The former employee indicated that requests for handbags from high-profile clients typically go through corporate channels, stating, “if someone who’s that high profile wants something, then obviously they’re going to be photographed in it.”
The former employee indicated that requests for handbags from high-profile clients typically go through corporate channels and the press office.
(UPDATED March 10, 2026 19:17 UTC)
In a recent revelation, a former employee of the Hermès boutique in Beverly Hills shared that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian sought a black Mini Kelly bag for their daughter North, but Hermès declined their request. The alligator Mini Kelly bag, which retails for between $75,000 and $82,000 on the resale market, is just one of many luxury items North has been seen with, including designer handbags from Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Dior. Additionally, North has been photographed with unique pieces like a vintage ostrich-leather Saddle bag from Dior and several crystal clutches by Judith Leiber Couture, showcasing her eclectic taste in fashion.
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(UPDATED March 10, 2026 13:20 UTC)
In a recent edition of her newsletter "Back Row," journalist Amy Odell reported that sources close to Kim Kardashian clarified she did not request a Mini Kelly bag for her daughter, North West, nor did she visit any Hermès store recently. A former Hermès employee commented on the situation, noting that not every celebrity got what they wanted during her time at the boutique, while sources expressed concern over the disturbing nature of making up stories about a child for clicks. The employee also mentioned that requests from high-profile clients typically go through corporate channels, highlighting the scrutiny such requests attract.
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(UPDATED March 10, 2026 11:12 UTC)
In a recent report from Amy Odell's newsletter "Back Row," a former Hermès employee revealed that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West attempted to purchase a rare alligator Mini Kelly bag for their daughter, North West, but were denied by the boutique in Beverly Hills. The employee explained that Hermès is cautious about high-profile individuals being photographed with their products, which likely influenced the decision. Typically, requests for handbags from celebrities go through corporate channels and the press office, making this incident particularly noteworthy.