For years, the Hermès Mini Kelly has been the unattainable object of desire, an elusive little thing that whispers money rather than shouts it. A grail for handbag obsessives, a currency for collectors. But lately, its presence is growing in an unexpected sector: men’s fashion. No longer just a petite prize for women, the Mini Kelly is proving that power dressing in 2025 might just mean carrying something small.
TikTok and Instagram’s most fashion-forward influencers picked up the thread and starting the conversation. Now, at any given fashion week, you’re likely to see the bag towed by a man who knows exactly what he’s doing. That’s the thing about the Mini Kelly: you don’t stumble into it. You plot and you wait. And when it finally lands in your possession, you wear it like a trophy. Other notable figures have also embraced the bag, cementing its crossover appeal. Rapper A$AP Rocky, known for his bold approach to menswear, has been seen sporting a Hermès Kelly bag, blending its structured elegance with his signature mix of high fashion and streetwear.
Mahmoud Sidani, better known as Mr. Moudz, knows his way around a Mini Kelly. The Dubai-based entrepreneur and influencer has been styling the bag long before its recent infiltration into men’s fashion. “There’s no wrong way to wear it,” he says. “I wear mine mostly handheld and open. It adds a little something to everything—even just a t-shirt and sweatpants.” The right strap can convert it into a crossbody, but Sidani has also looped it onto a larger bag as a charm, a move that is equal parts flex and function.
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Of course, this is Hermès we’re talking about, meaning scarcity is baked into the appeal. The Mini Kelly is notoriously difficult to get—not just expensive but elusive. It’s not a bag you buy, it’s a bag you earn. Which is why, for men who have spent decades collecting watches, sneakers, or…
