Hermès Shiny Rose Scheherazade Alligator Mini Kelly 20
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hermès Shiny Rose Scheherazade Alligator Mini Kelly 20 is a stunning and luxurious handbag that exemplifies elegance and craftsmanship.
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Alligator Kelly Mini
Hermès Kelly 20 Mini Noir/Black Alligator Matte Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly 20 mini in black and matte alligator leather with gold hardware.
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Hermès Mini Kelly Graphite Sellier Alligator Mississippiens K Stamp GHW
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
Hermès Mini Kelly Graphite Sellier Alligator Mississippiens K Stamp GHW The Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier in Graphite Alligator Mississippiensis captures an aura of refined strength and...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Mini Kelly Havane Sellier Alligator Mississippiensis Lisse PHW G Stamp
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
Hermès Mini Kelly Havane Sellier Alligator Mississippiensis Lisse PHW G Stamp The unmistakable elegance of this Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier is elevated by the rich Havane shade, offer...
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Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless and highly coveted this exquisite vivid jewel tone pink mini Hermes Kelly bag is a collectors treasure. The Kelly 20 bag in alligator is extremely limited and difficult to p...
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Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Alligator Leather Vert Cypress Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Ultra Rare Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Shinny Alligator Vert Cypress. Complimented by Gold Hardware.
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Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Alligator Leather Black Noir Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Ultra Rare Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Matte Alligator Black Noir . Complimented by Gold Hardware.
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Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
$220,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.5" ...
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Hermes Mini Kelly II 20 Vert d'eau Matte Alligator Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Best price on the market for alligator Hermes Mini Kelly II. This Mini Kelly is not just an accessory, but a statement of luxury that's both intimate and pronounced, destined to be c...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Chanel 1997 Rare Vintage Crocodile Alligator Top Handle Micro Mini Kelly Bag
$120,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel 1997 Rare Vintage Crocodile Alligator Top Handle Micro Mini Kelly Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Chanel Vintage 90's Crocodile Alligator Top Handle Micro Mini Kelly Tote 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5” H x ...
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Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator.
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Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Matte Alligator Vert D'eau & Gris Perle Gray Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Ultra Rare Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Special Order Matte Alligator Vert D'eau & Gris Perle.
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Hermes Mykonos Shiny Alligator Mini Kelly Pochette
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Mini Kelly Pochette clutch of Mykonos Shiny Alligator with palladium hardware.
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Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Black Touch with Alligator GHW
By Hermès
Located in Double Bay, AU
Condition: Brand new Colour: Black Leather: Madame & Alligator Stamp/Year: B stamp (2023) Hardware Colour: Gold Inclusion: Full set including cites Origin: France
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Hermès Bordeaux Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly Mini Pochette
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Hermès Bordeaux Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly Mini Pochette
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Bordeaux Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly Mini Pochette Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1271 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly Pochette Type: Top Handle Serial Number: T Age: ...
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Hermès Bordeaux Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly Mini Pochette
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H 5.12 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
Hermès Bordeaux Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly Mini Pochette
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Bordeaux Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly Mini Pochette Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1271 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly Pochette Type: Top Handle Serial Number: T Age: ...
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Hermes Blue Indigo Alligator Mississippiensis Micro Mini Kelly Twill Charm
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Hermes Blue Indigo Alligator Mississippiensis Micro Mini Kelly Twill Charm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermes Blue Indigo Alligator Mississippiensis Micro Mini Kelly Twill Charm Brand- Hermes Model- Micro Mini Kelly Twill Charm Product Type- Bag Accessory Accompanied By- Hermès Box, ...
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1stdibs Exclusives Hermès Mini Kelly II Bubblegum Matte Alligator Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
1stdibs Exclusives From Three Over Six Brand: Hermès Style: Mini Kelly II Size: 20cm Color: Bubblegum Leather: Matte Alligator Hardware: Palladium Year: 2020 Y Condition: Pristine...
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Hermès Kelly Mini Pochette Rose Mexico Alligator Mississippiensis PHW K Stamp
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
Hermès Kelly Mini Pochette Rose Mexico Alligator Mississippiensis Lisse PHW K Stamp The Hermès Kelly Mini Pochette in Rose Mexico Alligator Mississippiensis Lisse is a captivating i...
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Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Alligator Bougainvillea Pink Gold Hardware New 2020
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H 6 in D 3.5 in L 7.8 in
Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Alligator Bougainvillea Pink Gold Hardware New 2020
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
New Rare Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Alligator Bougainvillea Pink Gold Hardware.
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Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless and highly coveted this exquisite vivid jewel tone pink mini Hermes Kelly bag is a collectors treasure. The Kelly 20 bag in alligator is extremely limited and difficult to p...
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Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Matte Gris Perle Alligator Mini Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless and highly coveted this exquisite pearl gray mini Hermes Kelly bag is a collectors treasure. The Kelly 20 bag in alligator is extremely limited and difficult to procure.
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Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag 5P Pink Matte Alligator Palladium Limited
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier bag featured in coveted unircorn 5P Pink matte Alligator.
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BNIB Hermes Mini Kelly touch Madame/Shiny Alligator in Etoupe Beige Sable PHW
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BNIB Hermes Mini Kelly touch Madame/Shiny Alligator in Etoupe Beige Sable PHW
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
Finished in smooth Madame calfskin, this Mini Kelly is elevated by beige sable shiny alligator leather on the handle and flap, giving it the coveted Touch distinction.
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BNIB Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Mauve Pale Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware K Stamp
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BNIB Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Mauve Pale Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware K Stamp
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
Bathed in the softest shade of Mauve Pale, this Hermès Mini Kelly is a whisper of grace and femininity, captured in the rare beauty of Matte Alligator leather.
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
BNIB Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Mauve Pale Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware K Stamp
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BNIB Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Mauve Pale Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware K Stamp
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
Bathed in the softest shade of Mauve Pale, this Hermès Mini Kelly is a whisper of grace and femininity, captured in the rare beauty of Matte Alligator leather.
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Limited Edition Vert Rousseau Verso Alligator Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bag P
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Timeless and highly coveted this exquisite rich jewel tone alligator lisse mini Hermes Kelly bag is a collectors treasure.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Blue Electric Alligator Gold Hardware New w/Box
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 featured in vivid Electric Blue Alligator. Rich with gold hardware. Carry by hand, shoulder or cross body. Divine size for day to evening...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Sellier Black Alligator Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Sellier Bag featured in Black alligator.
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Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Blue Electric Alligator Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 features vivid Electric Blue Alligator. Rich with gold hardware. Carry by hand, shoulder or cross body. Divine size for day to evening. ...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Black Alligator Gold Hardware Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier features Limited Edition Black alligator.
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Vert Cypress Matte Alligator Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier features Vert Cypress Alligator.
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
1stdibs Exclusive Hermès Mini Kelly II Rose Shocking Matte Alligator Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
1stdibs Exclusives From Three Over Six Brand: Hermès Style: Mini Kelly II Size: 20cm Color: Rose Shocking Leather: Matte Alligator Hardware: Palladium Year: 2020 Y Condition: Pris...
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Hermes Black Shiny Alligator Mini Kelly Pochette
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Mini Kelly Pochette clutch of shiny alligator with palladium hardware.
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Hermes Ficelle Shiny Alligator Mini Kelly Pochette
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Ficelle Shiny Alligator Mini Kelly Pochette clutch with palladium hardware.
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HERMES Sac Kelly II Sellier Mini Alligator Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
100% Authentic Hermes Sac Kelly II Sellier Mini Pochette Bag COLOR: Lisse Rose MATERIAL: Alligator Crocodile ORIGIN: France CONDITION: Pristine
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Hermes Black Shiny Alligator Mini Kelly Pochette Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Mini Kelly Pochette clutch of shiny alligator with gold hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Hermes Orange H Shiny Alligator Mini Kelly Pochette NEW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Orange H Shiny Alligator Mini Kelly Pochette clutch with palladium hardware.
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Hermes Mini Kelly ALLIGATOR MISSISSIPPIENSIS R9 JAUNE BOURGEON SHW STAMP Y
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H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 1.97 in
Hermes Mini Kelly ALLIGATOR MISSISSIPPIENSIS R9 JAUNE BOURGEON SHW STAMP Y
By Hermès
Located in Double Bay, AU
Condition: 10/10 Unused ( This item is in unused and pristine condition. ) Colour: R9 Jaune Bourgeon Hardware: Silver Tone Measurement: Length: 20 cm Height: 12 cm Depth: 5 c...
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2010s Top Handle Bags
Hermès Mini Kelly 20 (Horseshoe) handbag strap in esmerald green alligator, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
SPECIAL ORDER (HSO, HORSESHOE) Houlux Paris is proud to present an almost unique Gem of Hermès' know-how: Hermes Mini Kelly 20 handbag strap in esmerald green alligator mississippi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes NEW Kelly 20 Mini Black Alligator Gold Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
The Gets No Better Than This. This rare Hermes Alligator Kelly 20 bag is the ultimate status symbol for only the most serious of Hermes collectors. Crafted of exotic alligator ski...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes NEW Kelly 20 Mini Blue Alligator Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
• Alligator • Gold tone hardware • Leather lining • Turn-lock closure • Made in France • Date code present • Handle drop 2" • Shoulder strap drop 18.5" • Measures 7.5" W x 5" H x 2....
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Rose Alligator Mini Kelly ll
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
The Hermés Mini Kelly ll bag embodies the quintessence of style and luxury due to its impeccable design, craftsmanship, and significance. That being said, it is the most iconic and d...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Mini Kelly 22 Pochette Bag in Blue Electric alligator PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermès Kelly Pochette 22 in Blue Electric Lisse Alligator Mississippiensis with Palladium Hardware. 2014 Includes Dust Bag.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 20cm Blue Sapphire Alligator Mini Sellier Gold Hardware - Limited
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
New Condition New limited edition Hermes Kelly you have never seen before! Hermes 20cm Kelly in stunning new blue sapphire in alligator with gold hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
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Alligator Kelly Mini For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary alligator kelly mini for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Purple, Red and more. Making the right choice when shopping for an alligator kelly mini 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 an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Hermès and Chanel each produced a popular version that is worth a look. 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 Alligator Kelly Mini?
The price for an alligator kelly mini starts at $22,914 and tops out at $170,750, and on average, selling for $64,998.
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.
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