Hermes Vintage Tan Leather Shoulder Strap for Kelly Bag 33 cm
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Enhance your iconic Kelly Bag with this authentic Hermes vintage shoulder strap, a rare find for any dedicated second-hand connoisseur.
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Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bag Cuivre with Rose Mexico Toile Strap
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Fresh and modern with the Rose Mexico toile sport strap. Comes with the shoulder strap, sleeper and signature Hermes box.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès 2021 Etoupe Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Hermès Etoupe Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1665 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: Z Age: 2021 Accompanied B...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
HERMÉS KELLY 20cm bordeaux Calfskin Leather, gold hardware, small shoulder bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About Very beautiful Mini Hermès Sellier shoulder bag, bordeaux , Box calf, M in circle - 1983 Features: - Inside Pocket 1 - Size " Width 7,9 inches x H 5,7 inches x 3.7 inches - Si...
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Anemone Purple Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Accessories: Detachable Strap Department: Women Exterior Color: Anemone Style: Shoulder Bag Features: Inner Pockets Finish: HERMÈS Togo Handmade: Yes Pattern: Solid Character: Kelly ...
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Vert Verone Green Epsom Leather Gold Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Shape: Square Closure:Turn Lock Handle/Strap Color: Green Size: Small Hardware Color: Gold Vintage: No Personalize: No Department: Women Exterior Color: Vert Verone Style: Shoulder B...
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Hermès 2024 Craie Epsom Leather Kelly 20cm Désordre Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Craie Epsom Leather Kelly 20cm Désordre Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1624 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Désordre Type: Shoulder Serial Number: W Age: 2024 Accompanied By: H...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Shoulder Bag, 2025
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1651 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: W Age: 2025 Accompanied ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Gold Kelly 20 Mini Kelly 20cm Epsom Bag New in Box
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Measures approximately 7.5" width x 4.5" height x 2.2" depth; 2.5" handle drop, 18.5" Shoulder Strap Drop This Mini Kelly is so versatile and easy to wear from day to evening.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage 1997 Woven Silk Kelly Flap Bag with Rope Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Shoulder Bag Circa 1997-1999 Gold hardware Black woven silk Interlocking CC gold turnlock Leather interior Single shoulder strap Leather interior lining & dual interior zip...
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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Escada Black Patent Leather Kelly Hand Bag Never Used- With Tags 1990s
By Escada
Located in Wallkill, NY
Black Escada Leather Kelly handbag. Still has original Price tags attached. Measures 11.5 in wide at the bottom x 9 in high x 2-7/8 in deep - 13.5 in drop on leather shoulder strap. ...
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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
HERMES black leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag w Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Overall in excellent condition. Comes with shoulder strap, lock, keys, clochette and dust bag.
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag Craie with Palladium Hardware is spectacular in person!
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 Black Box Leather Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 bag featured in rare Black Box leather.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Kelly Flap Bag Black Leather Adjustable Strap24k Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: GOOD This authentic vintage Chanel bag is in good condition with light moderate signs of use throughout. Scratches to the leather on the exterior interior, and hardware. ...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Kelly Flap Bag Yellow Caviar Leather 24k Gold Hardware 1997-1999
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Kelly Flap Bag Yellow Caviar Leather 24k Gold Hardware 1997-1999 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: VERY GOOD This authenti...
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
HERMÉS KELLY Retourne 32 cm bag in toile beige, Courchevel blue leather 1995s
By Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Measurement Height 23 cm - Width of the bag 32 cm - depth 12cm Features - Beige Canval /Toil and blue Courchevel leather - Stamped with Y - 1995 - Coms with keys unde...
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 15 Micro Bag Sellier Black Box Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Comes with signature Hermes box, shoulder strap, and sleeper. Although pre-owned, the little bag is in excellent vintage condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
HERMES Rouge H burgundy leather VIBRATO KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Has been carried and is in excellent condition. Comes with shoulder strap, keys, lock, clochette and dust bag.
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags
HERMÉS KELLY BAG 2 WAY 35 cm CHEVRE LEATHER, black, collection B - 1998
By Hermès, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
HERMÉS KELLY BAG 35 cm, black Chevre leather (Made in France), Collection B = 1998 and in very good condition! CHEVRE LEATHER - very insentive! Measurement: Width of the bag 35 cm...
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Comes with signature Hermes box, shoulder strap, and sleepers. NEW or NEVER WORN. Unparalleled for more than 24 years in trust, integrity and service, mightychic offers a beautiful s...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Retourne 28 Rose Extreme Matte Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
This gorgeous Hermes Kelly bag is a perfect year round beauty. Comes with shoulder strap, sleepers, lock, keys and clochette, raincoat and signature Hermes box.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Bamboo Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
A stunning example of Hermès craftsmanship, this Kelly 25 handbag is crafted from Bamboo green Togo leather. The soft yet structured body holds its shape beautifully, offering a vers...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Kelly Flap Bag Yellow Caviar Leather 24k Gold Hardware 1997-1999
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD This authentic vintage Chanel bag is in very good condition with light to moderate signs of use throughout. Scratches to the leather on the exterior interior, a...
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
HERMÉS KELLY Sellier 2 way bag 35 cm gold Courchevel leather, stamp B /1998
By Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A gorgeous Hermès Kelly Sellier 35 cm bag in gold Courchevel leather (Made in France).
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
HERMES KELLY BAG 2 WAY 35 cm, CHEVRE LEATHER IN BLACK, KOLLECTION 1998 - B
By Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Hermes Kelly Bag 35 cm, 2 way, Chevre leather in black, a very insensitve leather, marked with B - 1998 the square . Very good condition - no damaged edges. Measurement Width ...
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Pourpre Bag Chevre Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Comes with signature Hermes box, shoulder strap, and sleeper. See the extraordinary Kelly 20 Mini bag collection available at mightychic.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Blue Jean Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Kelly 20 in Blue Jean offers a distinctive interpretation of the classic silhouette through one of the house’s most beloved archival colors. With its sof...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
HERMES black Toile Militaire & Box leather KELLY 40 LAKIS Bag w Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 40 Lakis shoulder bag in black Toile Militaire and black Box leather featuring Palladium hardware.
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 35 in black Chevre with gold hardware 2003
By Hermès
Located in Sewickley, PA
Rare Collector’s Kelly ✨2003 Hermes Kelly 35 Sellier Chèvre GHW ✨ Our all time favorite Hermes leather Chèvre (goatskin) has a gorgeous brilliant shine , is waterproof and pretty muc...
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Comes with signature Hermes box, shoulder strap, and sleepers. NEW or NEVER WORN. With over 25 years of trust, integrity, and exceptional service, mightychic offers a stunning select...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Max Mara Italian Navy Blue Leather Embossed Crocodile Shoulder Bag Sold Out Ed.
By MaxMara
Located in Palm Desert, CA
-Made beautifully with the most exquisite gold hardware throughout the bag! FEATURES Double handles, 4.5" drop Removable adjustable shoulder strap, 19" drop Dimensions: 13"W x 8"...
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Kelly II Gold Epsom Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermès Kelly 20 in Gold which distills the house’s aesthetic to its most essential form—balanced, refined, and enduring. Rendered in one of Hermès’ most recogniz...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Vintage Black Ardennes Kelly 32 GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Minor marks along interior pocket. Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 32 Origin Country: France Handbag Silhouette: Shoulder Bag;Top Handle Occasions: Everyday Size (Generic): Medium Size (S...
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
Hermès 2026 Sac Kelly 25 Sellier II Black Canvas Leather Bag Hermes New in box
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Handle drop: 24 cm. Shoulder strap drop: 90 cm. The bag is brand new, with protective plastic covering most of the metal parts.
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
F/W 1994 Gianni Versace Couture Ad Campaign Faux Fur Leopard Print Shoulder Bag
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a vintage Gianni Versace Couture patent and faux fur shoulder bag designed by Gianni Versace. From the Fall/Winter 1994 collection, this bag debuted on the season's runway...
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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Moove Black Swift Calfskin Leather Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Color: Black Material: Calfskin Swift Hardware: Palladium Hardware Measurements: Bag: 7.5" x 4.75" x 2.25", Small Bag Pouch: 2.9" x 2.5" x 1" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags
Hermès Jaune Courchevel Leather Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Jaune Courchevel Leather Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG091 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (V) Age: 1992 Accompa...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 Vert Criquet Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Size: 25 Color: Vert Criquet Material: Epsom Leather Hardware: Gold Hardware Stamp: U Measurements: Bag: 9.8" width x 7.5" height x 3.5" depth...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Black Tadelakh Sellier Gold HW Complete Original Receipt 2022
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
So for those of you who likes the efficiency of a shoulder strap, and wants a hands free bag most of the time, a Kelly is way more efficient for you 🤗 Features and further details ...
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Hermès Beige de Weimar Evercolour Leather Kelly 28cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Beige de Weimar Evercolour Leather Kelly 28cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: HB6107 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 28cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: Z Age: 2021...
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Bubblegum Purple Two-Tone Swift Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Wonderful Hermes Kelly 25 cm handbag in Bubblegum / Purple Swift leather, hardware in Palladium, simple handle in Bubblegum Swift leather, one removable strap in Bubblegum Swift leat...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 20 Teddy Pluch Gris Caillou Grizzly Shearling
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
A rare and collectible bag for the discerning Hermes collector. Comes with the shoulder strap, sleepers and signature Hermes box NEW or NEVER WORN final sale BAG MEASURES: LENGTH 20...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG120 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (W) Age: 1993 Accompa...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Rouge Vif Courchevel Leather Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge Vif Courchevel Leather Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG105 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [A] Age: 1997 Accompanied B...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Kelly 25cm Black Sellier Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Details Black Epsom leather exterior Kelly 25 cm Sellier construction (structured, external stitching) Palladium hardware Top handle with removable shoulder strap Signature turn-lock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Kelly 28cm Rose Togo Retourne Leather w/Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Signature Hermès details include the iconic turn-lock closure, padlock and clochette set, a structured top handle, and a removable shoulder strap for versatile styling. The interior ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG058 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (X) Age: 19...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG129 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (U) Age: 1991 ...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Nata, Jaune Poussin & Sesame Epsom Leather Kelly 20cm II Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Hermès Nata, Jaune Poussin & Sesame Epsom Leather Kelly 20cm II Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1663 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm II Type: Crossbody, Shoulder Serial Number...
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Kelly En Desordre 20cm Black Epsom Sellier Leather w Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Limited edition bag from Hermès featuring the Kelly Sellier en Désordre design, an avant-garde reinterpretation of the house’s classic silhouette.
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Kelly Jump Beige Marfa Swift Leather Palladium Hardware W/2024
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
Features and Further Details Measurements: Width: 15 cm (5.91 inches) Height: 18 cm (7 inches) Depth: 6 cm (2.36 inches) Additional Features: Material: Exterior: Swift Leather Color...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG036 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (Y...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Bag 32 Box calf leather shoulder hand bag
By Hermès
Located in 10707, DE
The shoulder strap is in very good condition. The bag comes with the original dust bag.
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1990s Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Togo Palladium Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Comes full set with keys, lock, clochette, shoulder strap, sleeper and Hermes box. Black Kelly 25cm is the ultimate and sophisticated lifetime Hermes bag that you can wear day or nig...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Exceptional Hermès Passe Guide Bag Shiny Ebene Porosus Crocodile Ghw RARE
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Exceptional Hermès Passe Guide Bag Shiny Ebene Porosus Crocodile Ghw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
There's the Kelly, the Birkin, the Constance, and the PASSE-GUIDE Bag ...!
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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Gold Bi-Color Jaune Ambre Verso Shoulder Bag Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 25 Gold Bi-Color Jaune Ambre Verso Shoulder Bag Bag A rare and coveted Kelly 25cm combining two of Hermes' best colors, Gold and Jaune Ambre!
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
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Kelly Bag With Shoulder Strap For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary kelly bag with shoulder strap for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Blue and more. You’re likely to find the perfect kelly bag with shoulder strap among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 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 Kelly Bag With Shoulder Strap?
On average, a kelly bag with shoulder strap on 1stDibs sells for $9,713, while they’re typically $6,000 on the low end and $16,999 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 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 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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