HERMES black red wool 2020 PLAID Pants 34 XXS
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Zürich, CH
- Reference Number:
Hermès
For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.
The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.
As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.
In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.
In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.
Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.
Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.
In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.
Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.
While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.
Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.
Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Zürich, Switzerland
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- JIL SANDER black cotton WIDE LEG Pants 40 LBy Jil SanderLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Jil Sander wide leg pants in black cotton (100%), two pockets on the sides. Closes with a concealed zipper on the front and one hook. Lined in black cotton (100%). Hav...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pants
- CHANEL black 2004 04P SEQUIN EMBELLISHED TWEED Pants 38 SBy ChanelLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Chanel straight tweed pants in black nylon (54%), wool (24%) and polyester (22%). Features all over the pants sequin embellished and fringe bottom hem. Closes with a c...Category
Early 2000s Pants
- PRADA eggplant purple wool blend TAPERED Pants 40 SBy PradaLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Prada tapered pants in eggplant virgin wool (66%), polyester (20%), nylon (10%) and elastane (4%). Closes on the side with a concealed zipper. Unlined. Have been worn ...Category
2010s French Pants
- PROENZA SCHOULER black & white WOODBLOCK JACQUARD TAPERED Pants 4 XSBy Proenza SchoulerLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Proenza Schouler color cast pants in black viscose (100%) with pockets. White combo is acetate (74%) and viscose (26%). Close on the front with a zipper and attached w...Category
2010s French Pants
- AKRIS black acetate TAPERED Pants 36 SLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Akris tapered pants in black acetate (52%) viscose (48%) with an elastic stretch-waistband in the back, slit-pockets on both sides, casual fit to slip on. Unlined. Has...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pants
- LORO PIANA brown wool & cashmere TWEED TAPERED Pants 42 MBy Loro PianaLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Loro Piana tapered pants in brown and off-white wool (94%), cashmere (5%) and elastane (1%) with pockets. Close on the front with a zipper and hook. Unlined. Have been...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pants
- STELLA MCCARTNEY black viscose blend panel flared hem stretch cropped pants FR34By Stella McCartneyLocated in Hong Kong, NTSTELLA MCCARTNEY black viscose blend panel flared hem stretch cropped pants FR34 Brand: Stella Mccartney Designer: Stella Mccartney Model Name / Style: Stretch pants Material: Viscos...Category
2010s Italian Pants
- new ALC leather waist navy grey wool tweed colorblocked slim fit pantsBy A.L.C.Located in Hong Kong, NTnew ALC leather waist navy grey wool tweed colorblocked slim fit pants A.L.C. Black leather waist detail. Navy and grey wool tweed fabric. Colorblocked detail at waist. Dual zipper ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pants
- Early 2000s Y-3 Black JodhpursBy Y-3Located in Toronto, OntarioBlack gabardine Y-3 jodhpur pants from the early 2000s. Banded waist with belt loops and a snap and zipper front closure. Side slit pockets on the hips with folded button loop detail. The pants are jodhpur style and cropped with lacing detail at the shins...Category
Early 2000s Japanese Jodhpur Pants
- Chanel Black Jeans with Silk Tied BowsBy ChanelLocated in Sheung Wan, HK- Chanel black jeans with silk tied bows. - Silver stripe pattern. - Silk waist Trim with "CC" snap button closure. - Zip fly closure. - Fou...Category
Early 2000s French Jeans
- Dries Van Noten Purple Silk Carrot PantsBy Dries van NotenLocated in Sheung Wan, HK- Vintage 90s Dries Van Noten purple silk pants. - Deliberately creased effect. - Straight leg carrot style cutting. - Button and zip fly faste...Category
1990s Belgian Pants
- COMME DES GARCONS Tricot 2019 tartan print tromp loeil drop crotch wide pants SBy Comme des GarçonsLocated in Hong Kong, NTCOMME DES GARCONS Tricot 2019 tartan print tromp loeil drop crotch wide pants S Reference: JACG/A00102 Brand: Comme Des Garcons Collection: Tricot Material: Cotton Color: Red, Multic...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Wide Leg Pants
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
The Hermès Passe-Guide Bag Might Not Be as Well Known as the Birkin or Kelly, But It’s Every Bit as Chic
Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
How to Spot a Fake Hermès Birkin Bag
The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.