Hermes bag 'Florida' circa 1970
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - A Collection circa 1970, under the direction ofRobert Dumas. Black porosus crocodile
Hermes bag 'Florida' circa 1970
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - A Collection circa 1970, under the direction ofRobert Dumas. Black porosus crocodile
1970 Hermes Black Supple Box Leather Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vintage black box leather 32cm supple Kelly bag with gold hardware. Dates from 1970, as told by the
Hermès Sac Epaule Constance 1970s Black Precious Leather Shoulder Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Constance model bag in black exotic leather (Porosus), interior in soft black leather with
$8,103
H 7.29 in W 6.3 in D 1.97 in
Hermès Sac Coins or 1979 Dark brown Leather Precious Shoulder Bag Clutch Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Coins d'Or clutch bag in precious leather and gold metal, interior in soft leather with 1
$5,414
H 10.63 in W 13.78 in
Hermès Sac Bolide Courchevel Bandouliere 1971 Red Leather Hand Bag Strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Bolide bag, size 35, in lightly grained leather (Epsom, formerly Courchevel) in "Braise" red
1970s Hermes 'Mephisto" Brown Leather Bag/Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very early 1970s Hermes bag. Butter soft chocolate brown leather with warm gold hardware. Total
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Black Box Leather Gold Hardware with Strap
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
scuffs and dirt (medium) DETAILS Brand: Hermès Kelly Stamp: unclear Year of manufacture: Before 1990
Hermès Constance Brown and Gold 23 cm
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Brown and gold Hermès Constance. Brown leather with gold hardware in excellent shape, with no odor
Iconic "Piano" top handle bag in black leather Hermès
By Hermès
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Iconic "Piano" top handle bag in black leather. 2 gold metal clasp closure . 2 compartments inside with 2 flat pockets and one pocket with zip closure. Black leather lining. SIZE : ...
$2,495
H 5.75 in W 2 in L 9 in
HERMÈS Dark Brown Leather Crossbody Bag with Gold Buckle and Adjustable Strap
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hermès dark brown leather crossbody bag with gold buckle and additional adjustable strap. This
Vintage HERMES Canvas Calfskin Travel Bag XL
By Hermès
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage HERMES Toile travel bag is crafted of light beige cotton canvas and smooth calfskin
HERMES Rouge H burgundy Box leather CONSTANCE 23 Bag w Gold VINTAGE
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Constance 23 shoulder bag in Rouge H Veau Box leather featuring gold-plated
OOAK Vintage Hermes Hand Painted Ropes Bucket Bag
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hermes Hand Painted Ropes Bucket Bag in very good condition. Black box calf leather
Hermés vintage bag
By Hermès
Located in Milano, IT
A beautiful white "veau grainé" Hermés bag with golden metal details, double handle.On the inside
HERMES Toile Tan Constance
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hermès Constance Toile tan toile gold hardware. The Constance by Hermès is one of the house's most
Hermes Kelly 32 Black Crocodile Porosus
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 Black Crocodile Black shiny crocodile skin with gold hardware Sellier model The
Unavailable
Hermes Brown Constance crocodile 23Cm Bag
By Hermès
Located in Castries, FR
Brown crocodile Constance Bag Hermès made in France 1978 Constance bag 23cm in crocodilus porosus gold, gold plate clasp "H" flap Adjustable strap With CITES Excellent ...
Hermes Constance Bag In Black Box Calf
By Hermès
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Brand: Hermes Style: Constance Color: Black Hardware: Gold Date Code: Circle H
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H 6.3 in D 1.19 in L 10.04 in
1970s Hermes Black Crocodile Porosus Lisse Lydie 2way Shoulder Rare
By Hermès
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
This striking Authentic Hermes Lydie bag is the super gorgeous vintage handbag from 1979. You can
Hermes Vintage Dark Navy Constance 23 Gold H Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hermes Vintage Dark Navy Constance 23 Gold H Handbag *Marked G in Circle ( 1977) *Made it France
Unavailable
H 7 in W 1.5 in L 7.5 in
Vintage Hermes Black & Gold Tone Box Calf Leather 'H' "Constance" Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Hermes "Constance" bag featuring a box calf leather construction, front flap with a gold
Vintage Hermes Dark Brown Leather "Trim I" Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Made In: France Fabric Content: Leather Item Specifics & Details: Vintage Hermes shoulder bag
Hermes Ultra Rare White Exotic Ostrich Bolide Bag 37 Cm
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Bolide Handbag in Ostrich Leather is the epitome of elegance and grace. The ostrich skin is
Hermes Kelly 32 Noir Black Box Calf Leather GHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black / Noir (designer color) Material: Box Calf Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects. Surface: Minor Scratches & Stains Corners: Minor Scratch...
Hermés Rare Canvas and Leather Duffle Seabag Extra Large
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hermés Rare Canvas and Leather Duffle Seabag Extra Large. Duffle bag has dust and minor dirt marks
Sac Robidu - Hermés
Located in Milano, IT
A 1970, blue box leather and "H" canvans fabric. Brass details, one patch pocket and others two
Hermes Vintage Black Croco Vintage Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Nice Vintage hermes bag in crocodile with golden hardware. Good vintage condition howenver it
1974 Hermes Fonsbelle Black Crocodile Purse / Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Really nice hard to find Hermes 1974 5d in circle) Fonsbelle bag in nblack crocodile The strap can
Hermes vintage Constance 23 in brown crocodile
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and rare Vintage Constance in Shiny Croc with Gold Hardware. Colour: Brown Colour Code: n/a Leather: Shiny Croc Hardware: Gold Stamp: F in circle (1976) Condition: Excell...
Hermes Vintage Mangeoire Bucket bag in red Courcheval leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Hermes Bucket Mangeoire bag in red grained leather. Good condition but signs of wear due
60's Vintage Hemes Monaco 28 in Brown Chocolate Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
For sale a Vintage 60's Hermes Monaco in Brown Chocolate in box leather. Good/Fair condition but
1970's Tan Leather Hermès Trim II 31
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1970's classic tan leather Hermès Trim II 31 with gold-plated hardware, single flat shoulder strap
1970 HERMES canvas and green leather 'Ulysse' collection bag
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Hermes dating to 1970. Construction is very similar to that of the Constance bag. Bag measures 7.5" wide
1970's Hermes Rouge H Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Key, Clochette. Circa 1970. Primarily
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H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
1970 Hermes Rouge H Ostrich & Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
(Circa): 1970 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, 2019 25mm Sangle Cavale Strap
Hermes
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hermes pristine canvas and leather tote. This is a great everyday summer bag. It has a
HERMES
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark ink blue box calf HERMES Kelly 35cm. This bag is from the 1970's and in very nice condition
Hermes Tsako
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark navy leather Tsako sac bag with adjustable strap c.1970's
Hermes 32cm Kelly
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hermes black leather 32cm Kelly c. 1970 This lovely piece is complete with lock and key
Hermes 70's Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes calf skin leather shoulder bag with detatchable shoulder strap. Interesting clasp detail
HERMES c.1970 "Kelly Retourne" 28 cm Black Box Calf Leather Top Handle Purse
By Hermès
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: HERMES c.1970 "Kelly Retourne" 28 cm Black Box Calf Leather Top Handle Purse Circa
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Hermes Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New Hope, PA
Hermes. The bag was seldom used by the former owner and as a result it is in fabulous condition. The
1970s Hermès Blue Leather Constance Bag
By Hermès
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Hermès 70s Constance bag in midnight blue leather and gold hardware. To be a vintage product it is
Blue Hermes Kelly 28 Vintage
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing vintage HERMES Kelly 28 black Sellier bag Condition: good Made in France Model: Kelly 28
Hermès 1972 Sac Kelly 35 Hermes Precious brown Leather Kelly 35 Hand bag
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly saddler bag, size 35, in dark brown Porosus crocodile and gold metal, leather interior
1979 Hermes Maroon Leather Cut Out Handle Shopper Tote
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Late 1970's-early 1980's Hermes oversize foldable cut out handle shopper in burgundy box leather
70's Hermes 23 cm Crocodile Constance Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
An early 70's classical black Hermes Constance bag in precious and rare crocodile Porosus skin with
Hermes Rigid Vanity Case in Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
This Hermes vintage vanity case is made of smooth red box leather, with initials M.W.G engraved on
Hermès bag "Turned over Kelly", 1975s
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - (Made in France) Navy blue box leather "turned over Kelly" bag with gold-plated ties
1970S Chocolate Boxcalf Hermes "Palonnier" Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous chocolate Boxcalf Hermes "Palonnier" handbag featuring gold plated hardware in perfect
1970s Hermes Yellow Suede Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès yellow suede clutch bag featuring gold-tone debossed internal logo, main compartment
Hermes Vintage "Constance" Bag in Sand Color Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès vintage Constance bag in sand color box leather. Gold plated metal hardware with micro
1970s Chocolate Hermes Trim Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous chocolate lamb leather Hermes Trim bag featuring a leather nice patine finishing, gold
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1978
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
leather. DETAILS Brand: Hermès Kelly 32 Stamp: H Circle Year of manufacture: 1978 Exterior Color: Red
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1978
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
leather. DETAILS Brand: Hermès Kelly 32 Stamp: H Circle Year of manufacture: 1978 Exterior Color: Red
1972 HERMES black box leather Constance bag with gold hardware
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black box leather Constance from Hermes with gilt hardware dating to 1972. The Constance takes
Hermès Vintage Red H Smooth Box Calfskin Leather "Lydie" Pouch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Hermès 'Lydie' pouch bag in red H smooth box calfskin. Gilded metal hardware. Clasp by snap
Hermès Sac Mallet Shiny Crocodile Leather Bag - '70s
By Hermès
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A true vintage collector's gem, the Hermès Sac Mallet is an exceptional way to bring the heritage
Hermes Navy Indigo Box Calf Constance 23 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Navy Box Calf Constance- EXCELLENT The Constance is considered truly classic and highly
Vintage HERMES 'Kelly' 32 Black Crocodile Porosus Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage! Hermes 'Kelly' size 32 bag in black crocodile porosus leather. Included : keys, padlock
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23 Xupes Reference: HBJJLG023 Serial Number: (F
HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes vintage Kelly 32 bag in black box leather. Gilded metal hardware. Included : Zipper
HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès vintage Kelly 32 bag in black box leather. Stamp Z (year 1970). It is in good used
HERMES Vintage Kelly 28 Bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès vintage Kelly 28 bag in black box leather. The hardware is in gilded brass. Stamp Z, year
HERMES Vintage 'Kelly 32' Bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes vintage 'Kelly 32' bag in black box leather. Gilded metal hardware. Included : zipper
Hermes Bonwit Teller Vintage Burgundy Travel Birkin Bag, 1970s
By Hermès
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Before opening their own boutique renowned Paris luxury brand, Hermès sold their items through the
HERMES Blue Marine Box leather DRAG 26 Bag VINTAGE
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès '26cm Drag' handbag in Bleu Marin (navy blue) Veau Box leather. Lined in
Hermès Vintage Kelly 32 Retourne Brown Box GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Brown - Box leather - Gold plated hardware - Vintage - Stamp: Z (1970s) - Comes with clochette, lock and keys - Condition: Fair The bag shows visible signs of wear and tear on the ...
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
Vintage HERMES Kelly 32 Handbag In Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 Handbag in black box leather. Hardware in gilded metal. Included : keys, padlock
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
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...
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
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...
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...
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 Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
Chanel Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most scarce Coco Chanel handbags - black quilted suede and kidskin lamb leather in a half-moon shape, with a gilt-metal woven leather chain. The chic bag is adorned by lar...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Naples, FL
Emilio Pucci Chain Embellished Cutout Open Back Black Evening Dress Gown Black Emilio Pucci long sleeve cutout evening dress with open back featuring gold-tone chain-link accents an...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley
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...
$59,749
W 2.37 in D 0.4 in L 3.35 in
Fabergé Antique Bi-Color Gold Cigarette Case, Circa 1896-1908, Russia
By Fabergé
Located in Capri, IT
1896 - 1908 Circa Yellow and Rose Gold Faberge Cigarette Case. Workmaster August Hollming, ST Petersburg with scratched inventory number 5695. Of rectangular shape.
Bob Mackie Orange & Black Beaded Tiger Print with Black Chiffon Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exotic evening gown from Bob Mackie. It is an orange and black long sleeve fitted gown with a tiger print beaded pattern, and a full and flowy chiffon skirt. Fully lined. ...
$1,119Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 44 IT
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse with Swarovski BUTTONS Y2K
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Finest purple silk Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Sexy deep cleavage Swarovski crystal buttons Made in ...
$29,880
H 5.52 in W 3.55 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Navy Blue Box Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Version, rigid, so chic ! Made in France Vintage item (Z in circle, 1996) Made of box leather and yellow gold plated ...
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
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.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
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.