Hermes Aline Rocabar Crossbody Bag with Ebene Swift Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Aline featured in Rocabar Herringbone canvas. The Rocabar colors are Ochre, Coral and Navy.
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Aline Bag
HERMÈS - Vintage Aline Striped Wool Leather Crossbody Bag Circa 1990s
By Hermès
Located in Padova, IT
CORRADO LUXURY EXCLUSIVE HERMÈS COLLECTIONS - Rare Aline model shoulder bag with Rocabar wool fabric. Multicolored cord handles with leather trim. Sold with original box. Measurement...
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermès Rouge H Canvas & Gold Swift Leather Aline Grooming Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Hermès Rouge H Canvas & Gold Swift Leather Aline Grooming Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB6033 Brand: Hermès Model: Aline Grooming Bag Type: Shoulder Serial Number: W Age: 1997 ...
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Aline Mini Bag Rose Pink Leather Silver Hardware w/ Box Stamp Y 2020
$1,700
H 8.27 in W 7.49 in
Hermes Aline Mini Bag Rose Pink Leather Silver Hardware w/ Box Stamp Y 2020
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Accessories: Dust bag,box size: Width:19cm,height:23cm Designer: Hermes Model: Aline Mini Bag Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink Interior Material:Leather Interio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
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Hermès Aline Grooming Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
The Hermes Aline bag was designed to facilitate horse-riders life and to provide them with a way to easily hold and carry saddles, boots, and brushes.
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Black Leather Aline Mini Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Black Leather Aline Mini Bag is in pristine condition. Perfectly proportioned for crossbody wear, this small leather pouch is practical and chic.
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
HERMES Rouge H / Gold Toile Herringbone ALINE GROOMING Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Aline grooming bag in Rouge H (burgundy) herringbone canvas with 'Hermès Sellier Paris' print and Gold (camel) Veau Swift leather shoulder strap.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Brown Leather Aline MM Flat Tote Bag 5her1222
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: L in a Circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12" Width: .3" Height: 10.75" Shoulder Handle Drop: 18.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Acc...
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20th Century Structured Shoulder Bags
HERMES 2012 Aline navy red logo print canvas leather strap shoulder bag
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES 2012 Aline navy red logo print canvas leather strap shoulder bag Reference: NKLL/A00487 Brand: Hermes Model: Aline Material: Canvas, Leather Color: Navy, Red Pattern: Solid Cl...
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2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
rare HERMES Aline GM Large Seller logo deboss tan leather sboulder tote bag
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H 17.33 in W 14.18 in D 13.39 in
rare HERMES Aline GM Large Seller logo deboss tan leather sboulder tote bag
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare HERMES Aline GM Large Seller logo deboss tan leather sboulder tote bag Brand: Hermes Model Name / Style: Aline GM Material: Leather Color: Brown Pattern: Solid Extra Detail: Tan...
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2010s Evening Bags and Minaudières
Hermes Maline Bag Backpack Kaki
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Bag in herringbone canvas inspired by the traditional equestrian grooming bag Aline: - Can be worn over the shoulder or as a backpack - Strap in Swift calfskin - Zipped interior pock...
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2010s French Backpacks
Hermes Vintage Aline PM Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage Aline PM canvas shoulder bag with black "HERMES Sellier Paris" print and brown leather strap.
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20th Century French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Vintage Aline XL Canvas Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage Aline XL canvas tote bag with "HERMES Sellier Paris" print and brown leather strap.
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20th Century French Tote Bags
Hermes Vintage Aline XL Canvas Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage Aline XL chevon canvas tote bag with "HERMES Sellier Paris" black print and brown leather strap.
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20th Century French Tote Bags
Hermes Vintage Aline Orange PM Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage Aline PM canvas shoulder bag with "HERMES Sellier Paris" print and orange leather strap.
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20th Century French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Vintage Aline White PM Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage Aline PM chevon canvas tote bag with "HERMES Sellier Paris" white print and braided cord strap.
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20th Century French Tote Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Swift Mini
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 9", Width 8", Depth 1", Strap Drop 19.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Aline Bag Swift Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Toile MM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Slight pilling on exterior, light wear on strap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 13", Height 14", Width 12", Depth 1" Designer: Hermes Model: A...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Toile MM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Minor wear on opening and base corners, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 14", Height 13", Width 11", Depth 0.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Aline Ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Toile MM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Creasing and minor wear on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 13", Width 11.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Hermes Model: Aline Bag To...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Toile Mini
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 11", Width 9", Depth 1", Strap Drop 13.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Aline Bag Toile Mini Exterior Material: Canvas Plain Exterior Color...
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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Toile MM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 13", Height 14", Width 11.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 13" Designer: Hermes Model: Aline Bag Toile MM Exterior Material: Canvas Plai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Swift Mini
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 7.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Hermes Model: Aline Bag Swift Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Yell...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Swift Mini
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 7.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Hermes Model: Aline Bag Swift Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Yell...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Swift Mini
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 7.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Hermes Model: Aline Bag Swift Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Toile GM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 17.5", Width 13", Depth 1", Strap Drop 13" Designer: Hermes Model: Aline Bag Toile GM Exterior Material: Canvas Plain Exterior Color:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Toile GM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 17.5", Width 13", Depth 1", Strap Drop 13" Designer: Hermes Model: Aline Bag Toile GM Exterior Material: Canvas Plain Exterior Color:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermès Caramel Leather Aline Bag
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Hermès Aline bag is beautiful in brown barenia leather!
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Hermes Aline Bag Toile GM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 12.5", Height 18.5", Width 13", Depth 0.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Aline Bag Toile GM Exterior Material: Canvas Plain Exterior C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Grooming Aline Bag Rocabar Wool Large
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 14", Height 17.5", Width 14", Depth 1" Designer: Hermes Model: Grooming Aline Bag Rocabar Wool Large Exterior Material: Wool Ext...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Grooming Aline Bag Rocabar Wool Large
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 15", Height 17.5", Width 13", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Grooming Aline Bag Rocabar Wool Large Exterior Material: Wool Ext...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Hermes Grooming Aline Bag Rocabar Wool Large
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 17.5", Height 17", Width 13.5", Depth 1" Designer: Hermes Model: Grooming Aline Bag Rocabar Wool Large Exterior Material: Wool E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Milo Lambskin and Swift Mini
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Slight creasing and indentations on exterior and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 9", Width 8", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Her...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Milo Lambskin and Swift Mini
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Slight creasing and indentations on exterior and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 9", Width 8", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Her...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Milo Lambskin and Swift Mini
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Minor wear and scuffs on exterior and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 9", Width 7.5", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Hermes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Milo Lambskin and Swift Mini
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 7.5", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Hermes Model: Aline Bag Milo Lambskin and Swift Mini Exterior Material: Leather ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Milo Lambskin and Swift Mini
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 8", Depth 1", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Hermes Model: Aline Bag Milo Lambskin and Swift Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Milo Lambskin and Swift Mini
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Moderate wear on base corners, creasing, wear and scuffs on exterior and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 9", Width 7.5", Depth 0.5...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Milo Lambskin and Swift Mini
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Creasing, wear, scuffs and indentations on exterior and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 9", Width 8", Depth 1", Strap Drop 19" Des...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Milo Lambskin and Swift Mini
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 7.5", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 19.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Aline Bag Milo Lambskin and Swift Mini Exterior Material: Leathe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Milo Lambskin and Swift Mini
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Minor wear and darkening on base corners, light creasing and scuffs on exterior, strap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 9", Wid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Milo Lambskin and Swift Mini
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Creasing, wear, scuffs and slight glitter on exterior and in interior, moderate wear and darkening on base corners, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: He...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Milo Lambskin and Swift Mini
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box Measurements: Height 9", Width 7.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 19.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Aline Bag Milo Lambskin and Swift Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Milo Lambskin and Swift Mini
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 7.5", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Hermes Model: Aline Bag Milo Lambskin and Swift Mini Exterior Material: Leather ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags
Hermes Aline Bag Milo Lambskin and Swift Mini
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 8", Depth 1", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Hermes Model: Aline Bag Milo Lambskin and Swift Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Black Milo and Swift Leather Aline Mini Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Hermes Aline bag is made from black leather. It features a leather shoulder strap and silver-tone hardware.
Category
2010s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Orange Milo and Swift Leather Aline Mini Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Hermes Aline bag is made from orange leather. It features a leather shoulder strap and silver-tone hardware.
Category
2010s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Rocabar Aline striped wool Grooming Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Rocabar Aline striped wool Grooming Bag - gold-plated hardware - dual multicolour braided rope - shoulder straps - tonal wool interior - open top Item authenticated by HEW...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermès Light Beige/Gold Canvas and Swift Leather Aline Grooming Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Hermès Aline Grooming Bag is an exquisite accessory, seamlessly blending luxury and functionality.
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2010s Italian Backpacks
Hermes Blue x Multi Aline Rocabar Multi-Color Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Orlando, FL
The Aline Rocabar shoulder bag features a wool body, braided strap, and an open top.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
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$59,500
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Hermes Birkin 50 Limited Edition Endless Road Bleu De Prusse Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
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By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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By Hermès
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By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare limited edition Hermes HAC 40 Flag bag featured in H Toile and Black. Black Evercalf leather and signature Hermes Toile H in Black and Ecru. Beautifully deta...
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Hermes Vintage Trim Bag Rare Amazonia / Leather 35 Very Chic
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
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Hermès Kelly Pochette Orange Doblis Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
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By Chanel
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Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt
$99,350
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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By Hermès
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$49,675
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
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By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
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Located in Miami, FL
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Aline Bag For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary aline bag you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Black and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a aline 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. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Aline Bag?
On average, a aline bag on 1stDibs sells for $1,279, while they’re typically $424 on the low end and $3,295 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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-purses-bags 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 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.
Questions About Hermès
- Why is Hermès so special?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Hermès 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.
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