1960's Hermes Brown Crocodile Skin Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning and rare Hermes bag from the 1960s. Crafted from a structured glossy toffee brown colour
1960's Hermes Brown Crocodile Skin Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning and rare Hermes bag from the 1960s. Crafted from a structured glossy toffee brown colour
$4,528
Hermès bag 1950s-1960s
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - (Made in France) Navy-blue box leather and marled beige H canvas bag with a gold-plated
Hermès Sac Princesse Noir 1960s Black box leather Princess Shoulder Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Princesse bag, circa 1960, in smooth black box calf leather and gold-tone hardware. The
Hermès 1960s Sac Kelly 32 Bandouliere Black Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag, size 32, in black box leather and gold-tone hardware. The interior is lined in
Vintage Hermès “Sac de Mangeoire” Bag Bucket Tote Black Box Calf Leather 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned and wonderfully rare, this vintage Hermès Sac de Mangeoire dates to the 1960s and
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The Hermes dream "Escale" handbag, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Hermes rarity in exceptional new condition. The "Escale" handbag made of dark brown pororus croco
1960's HERMES black box leather top handle bag
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black box leather top handle bag with gold hardware designed by Hermes dating to the 1960's
1960's HERMES black box leather bag
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare black box leather bag with gilt hardware from Hermes dating to the 1960's. Numerous
Hermes Tan Canvas Box Leather Top Handle Handbag, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful 1960's box canvas handbag by Hermes with beige canvas linen body and tan leather trim
1960s Hermes Bordeaux Box Leather Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Bordeaux Box Leather Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag featuring gold plated hardware with iconic
1960's Vintage Hermes Black Crocodile Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès signature Kelly bag, 35 cm, in black shiny crocodile leather and gold-plated hardware. Blind
HERMÈS Piano Handbag Black Box Leather Vintage Circa 1960s W/Box
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
HERMÈS Piano Handbag Black Box Leather Vintage Circa 1960s W/Box A classic HERMÈS vintage box
1960s Hermes Kelly 32cm Brown Box Calf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
1960s Hermès brown box calf leather Kelly 32 tote bag featuring a foldover top with push-lock
1960s Hermes Kelly 32cm Bag Gold Box Leather + Shoulder Strap Bonwit Teller Rare
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous 32cm Kelly bag was made by Hermes Paris for Bonwit Teller in 1968, long before Hermes
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H 6.3 in D 1.97 in L 9.85 in
1960s Vintage Hermes Piano Bag Bi-Color Navy Box Leather and Beige Toile
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Unique and rare 1960s Vintage Hermes Piano bag bi-color , navy box calfskin leather and beige
1960’s Brown Hermes Crocodile Handbag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This beautiful crocodile skin ‘Sac Boutonniere’ by Hermes is lined in leather and holds two
1960s Hermès Kelly 28 Handbag, Box Calf, Noir — True Sac à Main Hermès 60sKelly
By Hermès
Located in Kingston, NY
An exceptional early example of the Hermès Kelly, this Kelly 28 dates to the early 1960s, a period
Hermes Kelly 32 Handbag Black Box Leather with Strap 1960s Bonwit Teller
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's a lovely Kelly 32 from 1960 that has been recently restored by HERMES, where they
1960s Hermes Taupe Suede Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vintage Hermes warm taupe suede clutch style bag with gold hardware and a 35.5" removable shoulder
Hermes Vintage crocodile purse, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless 1960s Vintage Hermes crocodile purse .. In great condition. 100% authentic. Width: 10.5
1960s Hermes Brown Leather Quito Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rare and lesser known Hermes Quito bag from the 1960s. Dark chocolate brown supple leather with
Hermès 1960s Sac Kelly 35 Sellier Black Box Leather Hand Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag, size 35, saddle stitched in black "box" leather and gold metal, black leather
1960s Hermes Black Box Leather Palonnier Hand Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
1960s Hermes Black lamb Box leather Palonnier handbag featuring a gold-plated front closure, a top
Hermès 1960s Sac Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly Sellier bag, size 32, in burgundy box leather and gold-tone hardware. The interior is
1960s Beige Sahara Porkskin Leather Jige Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Hermes Jigé Clutch is in vintage pre-owned condition. Circa 1970's. Primarily made from Pork
1960s Vintage Hermes Oxblood Leather Handbag/Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hermes oxblood leather bag from the 1960s. Bag opens and closes by a leather tab that slips
1960s Hermès Navy Croco Handbag
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès 60'S Drag Navy Croco Handbag Stunning and hard to find Hermès Drag bag in navy croco leather
Hermes Kelly Pecari Sellier handbag, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Rare beauty of the 60s, Hermes Kelly handbag made of Pecari leather, gold hardware. Gorgeous gold
1960's Hermes Peau Porc Leather Vintage Hand Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hermes hand bag in pigskin from the 1960's. These bags are rare as Hermes was a much
Hermes Vintage Green Croco Kelly Handbag, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Beautifull and vintage green Hermès Kelly Handbag of the 60s. Some restore and the shoulder strap
1960's Hermes Constance Brown Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
1960's Hermes Constance Brown Shoulder Bag Good condition, shows slight signs of wear that have
1960's Hermes Vintage Wallet Photo Holder.
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Really Vintage Hermes walllet and Photo Holder. It presents many signs of wear: scuffs on the
HERMES Kelly, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage 1960s Hermes Kelly handbag. Fine black leather soft sides item retains original lock
1960s EMILIO PUCCI Silk Print & Leather Kelly Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Emilio Pucci silk twill print Kelly handbag. Authentic item by Jana made in Italy
1960's Hermes Kelly 28 in Burgundy Lizard with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Vintage Burgundy Hermes Kelly Sellier 28cm with Original Hermes Clochette, Lock and
1960s Python/Snakeskin Kelly Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage brown/black python snakeskin Kelly handbag. Authentic unsigned item features brown
Hermes Kelly Black 32cm 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermes Kelly bag is from 1960s. It has black box style leather with gold tone hardware with
1960s Black Kelly Hermes 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
gold plated hardware from the 50s to the 60s Dimensions: 25 x 35 x 13 cm
1960s Brown Kelly Hermes 32cm
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
gold plated hardware with padlock and keys from the 50s to the 60s Dimensions: H: 22 cm L: 32 cm D: 12 cm
1960s Brown Kelly Hermes 32cm
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Gold plated hardware with padlock and keys from the 60s Dimensions: H: 32 cm with the handle, 22,5 cm without it L: 32 cm Depth at the bottom: 13 cm
Hermes Vintage Black Croco Bag, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
condition Signature Hermes paris (bag from the 60's) Size 9.5x6
Hermès White Beluga Vintage Leather Bag, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Elegant Hermès handbag crafted from white whale leather. It features a top handle, a foldover top
Hermes Etrier Model red croco bag, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Incredible red croco Hermes vintage bag of the 60s. The Etrier Model. Red porosus crocodile, red
Hermes Palonnier crocodile and gold color hardware Bag, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Another rare beauty of Hermes!!! One of a kind, divine porosus crocodile leather and color. gold
Hermès large brown leather tote bag, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
golden letter by the handles. Circa 1960’s. Bag: Height 40 cm (15.75 in); Width 34 cm (13.5 in); Depth
Hermes Vintage Bag Fontbelle Burgundy Box leather, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Really nice Hermes Fontbelle vintage bag in bugundy box leather and golden hardware. Some signs
Hermes Vintage Croc Sac Mallete Bag circa 1950s/1960s
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a croc Sac Mallette bag by Hermes c. 1950s/1960s. It's a doctor style bag with a bottom
Vintage Hermes Red Clutch Bag - 1960's
By Hermès
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a vintage red clutch from Hermes. The bag is from the 1960's. The clutch is a red
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H 11.82 in W 6.5 in L 13.39 in
1960s Hermès Bourgundy Sac Mallette Handbag with Jewel Compartment
By Hermès
Located in Lugano, Ticino
1960s Hermès Bourgundy Sac Mallette Handbag with Jewel Compartment. It was used by wealthy women to
Rare Vintage Hermes Flo Bag - 1960’s - Excellent Condition
By Hermès
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is an Hermes Purse from the 1960’s. The purse was referred to as the ‘Flo’ bag and
1960s Hermès Brown Box Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
1960s Hermès Brown Box Leather Bag. Good condition vintage condition for a 60 years old bag but it
1960s Red Burgundy Kelly Hermes 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
gold plated hardware from the 50s to the 60s Dimensions: 25 x 35 x 13 cm
1960s Hermès Trim Leather Shoulder Bag in Black
By Hermès
Located in Houston, TX
Classic glossy black leather Hermes trim bag. This shoulder bag features an elegant, streamlined
Hermès “Trim” Leather Shoulder Bag in Brown, 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Houston, TX
Classic glossy brown leather Hermes trim bag. This shoulder bag features an elegant, streamlined
Hermès Vintage Tan Leather and Canvas Piano Shoulder Bag (Circa 1960s)
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hermès Vintage Tan Leather and Canvas Piano Shoulder Bag Vintage; circa 1960s Tan/Brown/Ecru
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Christian Lacroix 1980s Beaded Silk Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk cocktail dress from Christian Lacroix with elaborate beading and sequins in magenta, rose, silver and red. The pointed bodice has beaded spaghetti straps and i...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
$202,800
H 5.9 in W 7.9 in D 3.9 in
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware The Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 in Havane matte alligator is a rare expression of refined elegance and exclusivity. T...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Top with Tulle and Lace Sleeves S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible grey fine silk knit top from Alexander McQueen. It is semi fitted with a crew neckline and elaborate grey net, tulle and lace layered sleeves. Unworn condition. Fits s...
$59,500
H 8.67 in W 4.49 in D 2.49 in
Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly, crafted in 2020, is a delightful fusion of traditional craftsmanship and whimsical design. This exquisite bag combines Rouge de Coeur Swift leather wit...
Hermès Gold Tone "Bouet" Scarf Ring
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès "Bouet" Scarf Ring Gold is a classic accessory that can be used to update and wear your scarves in a different stylish way. Comes with the original box. Scarf in picture not i...
$126,151
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG146 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [B] Ag...
$1,267Sale Price|35% Off
Size: 38.5
New Vintage Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Collectible Heels Sz 38.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New Size: 38.5 * Tom Ford Era Final Collection Heels This Collection was Featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art * Metallic Covered Heel * Double...
Pierre Cardin Maxi Dress 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous tan and off white lurex maxi dress in an abstract pattern of curved lines and stripes from Pierre Cardin. It is a simple A line maxi dress with subtle bell sleeves, a bate...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
Art Deco Pave Crystal Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Pave Crystal Clutch with elaborate pave crystal frame. Crystals are set into mesh to form the body of clutch, lined in satin. 1930's France.
Paco Rabanne dress Haute Couture Spring 1989
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - (Made in France) Dress made of a metal pastille top and a silk crepe skirt. A Fashion show prototype from the 1989 Spring-Summer Haute Couture Collection. Composition ...
NWT Vintage Bob Mackie Size 8 Black and White Color Block Sleeveless Gown Dress
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and flattering brand new with original store tags vintage BOB MACKIE black and white color block Size 8 evening gown! Features blak crepe at bust, white crepe at waist, and...
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.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
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Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
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.
More than a fashion statement, this iconic style continually appreciates in value.
A symbol of luxury and elegance, the design has a storied past and a legion of devoted collectors.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.