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2001 Hermes Bag

Vintage 2001 Hermes Vibrato Forre Tout PM Bag
Vintage 2001 Hermes Vibrato Forre Tout PM Bag

Vintage 2001 Hermes Vibrato Forre Tout PM Bag

$1,500

H 8.67 in W 2.56 in L 12.21 in

Vintage 2001 Hermes Vibrato Forre Tout PM Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

leather exterior. Stamp Square E (2001). Comes with its vintage velvet dust bag.

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Early 2000s Tote Bags

HERMES gold LTD ED 2001 L'HOMME PEUT EMBELLIR LA TERRE CADENA Lock Bag Charm
HERMES gold LTD ED 2001 L'HOMME PEUT EMBELLIR LA TERRE CADENA Lock Bag Charm

HERMES gold LTD ED 2001 L'HOMME PEUT EMBELLIR LA TERRE CADENA Lock Bag Charm

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès 2001 L'Homme Peut Embellir la Terre Cadena lock in gold-tone metal. Has been

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tech Accessories and Cases

Hermès Rouge H Box Calf Leather Vibrato Kelly 28cm Retourne
Hermès Rouge H Box Calf Leather Vibrato Kelly 28cm Retourne

Hermès Rouge H Box Calf Leather Vibrato Kelly 28cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 28cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [E] Age: 2001 Accompanied By

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Recent Sales

2001 Hermes Gold Togo Leather Birkin 35 Bag
2001 Hermes Gold Togo Leather Birkin 35 Bag

2001 Hermes Gold Togo Leather Birkin 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

bag and bababebi certificate.

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Early 2000s Tote Bags

2001 Hermes Brique Togo Leather Retourne Kelly 32cm Bag
2001 Hermes Brique Togo Leather Retourne Kelly 32cm Bag

2001 Hermes Brique Togo Leather Retourne Kelly 32cm Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

): 2001 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Shoulder Strap Authenticity Details: Date

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

2001 Hermes Brique Togo Leather Retourne Kelly 32cm Bag
2001 Hermes Brique Togo Leather Retourne Kelly 32cm Bag

2001 Hermes Brique Togo Leather Retourne Kelly 32cm Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

): 2001 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Shoulder Strap Authenticity Details: Date

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES 2001 COGNAC FJORD KELLY 35 CM BAG W/ STRAP
HERMES 2001 COGNAC FJORD KELLY 35 CM BAG W/ STRAP

HERMES 2001 COGNAC FJORD KELLY 35 CM BAG W/ STRAP

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

This is a timeless classic HERMES KELLY bag in beautiful Cognac. The bag is made in fjord leather

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20th Century French Handbags and Purses

Rare 2001 Hermes Fauve Barenia Crinoline Voyage Kelly 50 Bag
Rare 2001 Hermes Fauve Barenia Crinoline Voyage Kelly 50 Bag

Rare 2001 Hermes Fauve Barenia Crinoline Voyage Kelly 50 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

replacement hermes dust bag. Stamp square E (2001).

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Early 2000s Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermes 2001 28cm Black Box Leather Rigid Kelly Bag GHW
Hermes 2001 28cm Black Box Leather Rigid Kelly Bag GHW

Hermes 2001 28cm Black Box Leather Rigid Kelly Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

protective feet at base. Blind stamped E in a square - c.2001 Interior has two patch pockets and one zip

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Circa 2001 Hermès Beige Clemence Leather Birkin 40cm
Circa 2001 Hermès Beige Clemence Leather Birkin 40cm

Circa 2001 Hermès Beige Clemence Leather Birkin 40cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Beige Clemence Leather Birkin 40cm Reference: HB2403 Serial Number: [E] Age (Circa): 2001

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

2001 Hermes Lilac Box Nepal Leather Kelly Longue Clutch
2001 Hermes Lilac Box Nepal Leather Kelly Longue Clutch

2001 Hermes Lilac Box Nepal Leather Kelly Longue Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

(Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in France) Gender

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

2001 Hermes Rouge H Box Calf Leather Vibrato Kelly 28cm Retourne
2001 Hermes Rouge H Box Calf Leather Vibrato Kelly 28cm Retourne

2001 Hermes Rouge H Box Calf Leather Vibrato Kelly 28cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Rouge H Box Calf Leather Vibrato Kelly 28cm Retourne Serial Number: [E] Age (Circa): 2001

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

2001 Hermes Natural Hunter Cowhide Leather & Beige Canvas Herbag MM 2 in 1
2001 Hermes Natural Hunter Cowhide Leather & Beige Canvas Herbag MM 2 in 1

2001 Hermes Natural Hunter Cowhide Leather & Beige Canvas Herbag MM 2 in 1

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Number: [E] Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Care Booklet

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne
Hermès Black Box Calf Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne

Hermès Black Box Calf Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Model: Kelly 32cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [E] Age: 2001 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 25cm Sellier
Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 25cm Sellier

Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 25cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

25cm Product Type- Shoulder, Top Handle Serial Number- [E* Age- Circa 2001 Accompanied By- Hermès Dust

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Blue Jean Swift Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne
Hermès Blue Jean Swift Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne

Hermès Blue Jean Swift Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

: Hermès Model: Kelly 32cm Type: Shoulder, Top Handle Serial Number: [E] Age: 2001 Accompanied By: Hermès

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

20cm Product Type- Shoulder, Top Handle Serial Number- [E* Age- Circa 2001 Accompanied By- Hermès Dust

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

: JJLG141 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [E] Age: 2001

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

2001 Vintage Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly 35 Bag
2001 Vintage Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly 35 Bag

2001 Vintage Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

tools and dust bag only. Stamp E square (2001).

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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

HERMES 2001 Blue Ostrich Leather 31cm Bolide Bag with Strap
HERMES 2001 Blue Ostrich Leather 31cm Bolide Bag with Strap

HERMES 2001 Blue Ostrich Leather 31cm Bolide Bag with Strap

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Blue Ostrich Bolide with Strap Age: 2001 Made In France Materials: Ostrich Stamped

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Paris Gray Canvas Fourre Tout PM Bag Ginza 2001 Limited Ed
Hermes Paris Gray Canvas Fourre Tout PM Bag Ginza 2001 Limited Ed

Hermes Paris Gray Canvas Fourre Tout PM Bag Ginza 2001 Limited Ed

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Model: 'HERMES FOURRE TOUT PM - Ginza 2001 Limited edition' Tote handbag, created for the Hermes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Plume white Ostrich large bag 2001
Hermes Plume white Ostrich large bag 2001

Hermes Plume white Ostrich large bag 2001

By Hermès

Located in Verviers, BE

Divine white Hermès vintage bag, model Plume, large size, fabulous white ostrich leather. Gold

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Early 2000s Shoulder Bags

HERMES Evelyne GM Brown Epsom Leather GHW Shoulder Bag, 2001
HERMES Evelyne GM Brown Epsom Leather GHW Shoulder Bag, 2001

HERMES Evelyne GM Brown Epsom Leather GHW Shoulder Bag, 2001

By Hermès

Located in Holland, PA

AUTHENTIC! HERMES EVELYNE GM BROWN EPSOM LEATHER GHW SHOULDER BAG, 2001 This bag is in

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Evelyne GM Navy Clemence Leather SHW Shoulder Bag, 2001
HERMES Evelyne GM Navy Clemence Leather SHW Shoulder Bag, 2001

HERMES Evelyne GM Navy Clemence Leather SHW Shoulder Bag, 2001

By Hermès

Located in Holland, PA

AUTHENTIC! HERMES EVELYNE GM NAVY CLEMENCE LEATHER SHW SHOULDER BAG, 2001 This bag is in

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Evelyne PM burgundy wine leather SHW shoulder bag, 2001
Hermes Evelyne PM burgundy wine leather SHW shoulder bag, 2001

Hermes Evelyne PM burgundy wine leather SHW shoulder bag, 2001

By Hermès

Located in Holland, PA

HERMES EVELYNE PM BURGUNDY WINE LEATHER SHW SHOULDER BAG, 2001 This bag is in GREAT condition

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 cm Brown Taurillion Clemence Bag :Circa 2001
Hermes Birkin 35 cm Brown Taurillion Clemence Bag :Circa 2001

Hermes Birkin 35 cm Brown Taurillion Clemence Bag :Circa 2001

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Birkin 35 cm Brown Taurillion Clemence Bag :Circa 2001 E Square Year .Comes with Original

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Kelly 28cm Fuchsia Ostrich Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 28cm Fuchsia Ostrich Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 28cm Fuchsia Ostrich Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly retourne fuchsia Ostrich Palladium hardware Stamp: I Square 2001 Comes with

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 20cm Rouge Vif Courchevel Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 20cm Rouge Vif Courchevel Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 20cm Rouge Vif Courchevel Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly sellier rouge vif Courchevel leather Gold hardware Year stamp: E Square 2001

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 2001 Made Escapada Natural/Rouge Top Handle Bag Vif
Hermes 2001 Made Escapada Natural/Rouge Top Handle Bag Vif

Hermes 2001 Made Escapada Natural/Rouge Top Handle Bag Vif

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes 2001 Made Escapada Natural/Rouge Top Handle Bag Vif Additional information: Interior pocket

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Jypsiere 28cm Burgundy Crocodile E Stamp 2001 Messenger Shoulder Bag
Hermes Jypsiere 28cm Burgundy Crocodile E Stamp 2001 Messenger Shoulder Bag

Hermes Jypsiere 28cm Burgundy Crocodile E Stamp 2001 Messenger Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Boca Raton, FL

'; 2001 Condition: This Hermes Jypsiere 28cm Burgundy Crocodile E Stamp 2001 Messenger Shoulder Bag is

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Hermes Faubourg Tropical Silk Scarf 90 Pierre and Rose

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Faubourg Tropical scarf featured in Pierre ( Stone) and Rose. Designed by Octave Marsal and Theo de Gueltzl. This Hermes 90 silk scarf is set with a wonde...

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Jersey City, NJ

An exceptionally rare and highly collectible Christian Dior Saddle Bag, designed by John Galliano in the early 2000s. Crafted in printed canvas with tan leather trim, this model feat...

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Hermès Birkin 35 Ghillies Tadelakt Vert Veronese PBHW
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Sold|$25,900

H 9.85 in D 7.88 in L 13.78 in

Hermès Birkin 35 Ghillies Tadelakt Vert Veronese PBHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

- Green - Tadelakt leather - Permabrass hardware - Ghillies lace like leather detailing - Twist-lock fastening - Two rolled top handles - Stamp Q Square, Year 2013 - Comes with dust ...

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By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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$850

H 2.3 in D 1 in L 2 in

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By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Long discontinued and iconic silver bag charm by Hermes. The most darling Hermes bag charm in palladium fo...

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By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hermès burgundy leather two-sided crossbody bag with adjustable strap. This crossbody bag is in 'LIKE NEW' condition. There are no significant flaws or wear areas to consider with th...

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By Christian Dior

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...

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By Hermès

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2001 Hermes Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 2001 hermes bag you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a 2001 hermes bag may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding a 2001 hermes bag for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a 2001 Hermes Bag?

The price for a 2001 hermes bag starts at $295 and tops out at $10,641, and on average, selling for $3,600.

Hermès for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.

Questions About Hermès
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The price of a Hermès bag can vary depending on color, condition, rarity, style and age. Owing to its limited availability and quality craftsmanship, a Birkin bag can be a very costly bag made by Hermès — an example of this accessory sold in 2017 for nearly $400,000 at an auction in Hong Kong. On 1stDibs.com, you can find a variety of Hermès bags for a range of prices.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later 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 jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.