Hermès Allegedly Refused To Sell Kim Kardashian’s Daughter North West A Rare Mini Kelly Bag

Hermès Allegedly Refused To Sell Kim Kardashian’s Daughter North West A Rare Mini Kelly Bag

Luxury fashion house Hermès reportedly turned down a request from Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to purchase a rare handbag for their daughter North West.

According to journalist Amy Odell’s “Back Row” newsletter, a former employee at the Hermès Beverly Hills boutique shared the story as part of Odell’s “Retail Confessions” series. The ex-employee claimed the celebrity parents once tried to buy a black alligator Mini Kelly bag for North — but the luxury brand allegedly declined the sale.

The former staffer recalled that “not every celebrity got what they wanted,” explaining that the request for the bag was turned down despite the family’s global fame. “Kanye West and Kim Kardashian wanted a Black Mini Kelly bag for North or something like that. And Hermès said no,” the source said.

The employee added they were surprised by the decision. “I have no idea why, but we were like, ‘Oh, wow,’” they said, noting that high-profile purchases often go through corporate channels.

The source also explained that requests from major celebrities sometimes involve Hermès’ press office, because if a public figure wears an item, it will likely be photographed. “I think at that point it goes through corporate, because if someone who’s that high profile wants something, then obviously they’re going to be photographed in it — and they don’t want just anyone photographed in it,” the former employee said.

Despite the reported refusal, North West is no stranger to luxury accessories. She was famously photographed carrying a white Birkin bag at age six, and in 2014 she decorated an Hermès Herbag with finger paint for her mom. Meanwhile, Kardashian herself owns an extensive Hermès collection — including rare pieces like a Jean Paul Gaultier Shoulder Birkin and a coveted Himalaya Birkin, which can sell for up to $500,000 on the resale market. Page Six Style reported that Hermès did not respond to a request for comment.