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Bearn Compact

HERMES black crocodile BEARN COMPACT Wallet Phw
HERMES black crocodile BEARN COMPACT Wallet Phw

HERMES black crocodile BEARN COMPACT Wallet Phw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Bearn Compact wallet in black shiny alligator leather is a timeless accessory of refined craftsmanship.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES Bearn Compact etaupe brown GHW H strap epsom wallet
HERMES Bearn Compact etaupe brown GHW H strap epsom wallet

HERMES Bearn Compact etaupe brown GHW H strap epsom wallet

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

HERMES Bearn Compact etaupe brown GHW H strap epsom wallet Reference: KYCG/A00183 Brand: Hermes Model: Bearn Compact Material: Leather Color: Brown Pattern: Solid Closure: Loop Throu...

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2010s French Wallets

Hermès Béarn Compact Wallet in Epsom Leather
Hermès Béarn Compact Wallet in Epsom Leather

Hermès Béarn Compact Wallet in Epsom Leather

$3,350

H 3.75 in W 4.73 in D 0.79 in

Hermès Béarn Compact Wallet in Epsom Leather

By Hermès

Located in Amman, JO

Hermès Béarn compact wallet in Epsom leather with gold or palladium-plated hardware This Hermès compact wallet is a masterpiece of understated luxury.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

HERMES black Epsom leather BEARN COMPACT Wallet Phw
HERMES black Epsom leather BEARN COMPACT Wallet Phw

HERMES black Epsom leather BEARN COMPACT Wallet Phw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Bearn Compact wallet in black Veau Epsom leather is a timeless accessory of refined craftsmanship.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES Etoupe taupe Epsom leather BEARN COMPACT Wallet Phw
HERMES Etoupe taupe Epsom leather BEARN COMPACT Wallet Phw

HERMES Etoupe taupe Epsom leather BEARN COMPACT Wallet Phw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Bearn Compact wallet in Etoupe (taupe) Veau Epsom leather is a timeless accessory of refined craftsmanship.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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New Hermès Béarn Compact Wallet in black epsom calfskin, PHW
New Hermès Béarn Compact Wallet in black epsom calfskin, PHW

New Hermès Béarn Compact Wallet in black epsom calfskin, PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Charming​ ​Hermès​ ​Béarn​ ​Compact​ ​Wallet​ ​in​ ​Epsom​ ​Calfskin,​ ​Palladium​ ​Silver​ ​Hardware Leather​ ​strap​ ​with​ ​cut-out​ ​“H”​ ​clasp Zip​ ​coin​ ​pocket Four​ ​credi...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

New Hermès Béarn Compact Wallet in Mint green Mysore goatskin , PHW
New Hermès Béarn Compact Wallet in Mint green Mysore goatskin , PHW

New Hermès Béarn Compact Wallet in Mint green Mysore goatskin , PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Lovely​ ​Hermès​ ​Béarn​ ​compact​ ​wallet​ ​in​ ​Mint​ ​green​ ​Mysore​ ​goatskin,​ ​palladium​ ​silver​ ​trim Leather​ ​tab​ ​with​ ​openwork​ ​"H"​ ​clasp Coin​ ​purse​ ​with​ ​z...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Bearn Compact Wallet Black Palladium Hardware Epsom Leather
Hermes Bearn Compact Wallet Black Palladium Hardware Epsom Leather

Hermes Bearn Compact Wallet Black Palladium Hardware Epsom Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Bearn Compact wallet featured in classic Black. Beautifully accentuated in Epsom leather and Palladium hardware. 4 credit card slots and 4 pockets. 1 bill...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

HERMES black leather Miroir BEARN COMPACT Bi-Fold Wallet
HERMES black leather Miroir BEARN COMPACT Bi-Fold Wallet

HERMES black leather Miroir BEARN COMPACT Bi-Fold Wallet

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Béarn Portefeuille Compact in black smooth Miroir leather and palladium hardware.

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Rose Confetti Pink Bearn Compact Card-Holder Wallet Case Perfect Gift!
Hermes Rose Confetti Pink Bearn Compact Card-Holder Wallet Case Perfect Gift!

Hermes Rose Confetti Pink Bearn Compact Card-Holder Wallet Case Perfect Gift!

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Comes full set with Hermes box and ribbon. Super rare compact Bearn wallet / card holder case in Rose Confetti Rose Confetti is the most coveted pink and extremely difficult to fin...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermes Bearn Compact Wallet Etoupe Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
Hermes Bearn Compact Wallet Etoupe Gold Hardware Epsom Leather

Hermes Bearn Compact Wallet Etoupe Gold Hardware Epsom Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Bearn compact wallet featured in Etoupe and Epsom leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermes Black Compact Bearn Wallet Black Epsom Palladium
Hermes Black Compact Bearn Wallet Black Epsom Palladium

Hermes Black Compact Bearn Wallet Black Epsom Palladium

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Compact Bearn Wallet Color is Black Leather is Epsom Palladium Hardware Brand new store fresh Purchased from Hermes 2023 Plastic on the H hardware Designed for easy in and o...

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2010s French Wallets

Hermes Bearn Combine Tri-Fold Compact Wallet Etoupe Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
Hermes Bearn Combine Tri-Fold Compact Wallet Etoupe Gold Hardware Epsom Leather

Hermes Bearn Combine Tri-Fold Compact Wallet Etoupe Gold Hardware Epsom Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Bearn Combine Trifold Wallet featured in Etoupe. White topstitch over Epsom leather. Gold hardware. The wallet has a tab flap through the iconic H for clo...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermes Bearn Mini Wallet Coin Case Coin Purse Wallet BLACK CHEVRE
Hermes Bearn Mini Wallet Coin Case Coin Purse Wallet BLACK CHEVRE

Hermes Bearn Mini Wallet Coin Case Coin Purse Wallet BLACK CHEVRE

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Brand New Hermes MINI Bearn Wallet Black Chevre Goat Leather Gold Hardware Brand new storefresh Plastic on the H hardware The Hermes Compact Bearn wallet is a small and elega...

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2010s French Wallets

Hermès Bearn Compact Wallet  So Black
Hermès Bearn Compact Wallet  So Black

Hermès Bearn Compact Wallet So Black

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

FoundFashion have this stunning Bearn Compact Wallet in So Black. It is made from Chèvre Mysore leather making it long lasting.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermès Bearn Compact Wallet - Etoupe - Gold Hardware
Hermès Bearn Compact Wallet - Etoupe - Gold Hardware

Hermès Bearn Compact Wallet - Etoupe - Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Shop this beautiful Hermès Bearn Compact Wallet in Étoupe with Gold Hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

HERMES Portefeuille Bearn Compact Chevre Mysore
HERMES Portefeuille Bearn Compact Chevre Mysore

HERMES Portefeuille Bearn Compact Chevre Mysore

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H 3.94 in W 1.19 in L 4.73 in

HERMES Portefeuille Bearn Compact Chevre Mysore

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

HERMES Portefeuille Bearn Compact Chevre Mysore Never carried.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermès 2019 Bearn Compact Epsom Leather Wallet
Hermès 2019 Bearn Compact Epsom Leather Wallet

Hermès 2019 Bearn Compact Epsom Leather Wallet

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Made in France, this beautiful 2019 Hermès ‘Bearn Compact’ wallet has been made from textured Epsom leather exterior in ‘Lime’ and Epsom leather interior in ‘Mauve Silvestre’, it is ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets

HERMÈS "RARE" BEARN COMPACT WALLET BLACK Epsom Calfskin with So Black Clasp
HERMÈS "RARE" BEARN COMPACT WALLET BLACK Epsom Calfskin with So Black Clasp

HERMÈS "RARE" BEARN COMPACT WALLET BLACK Epsom Calfskin with So Black Clasp

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermès "Rare" Bearn Compact Wallet in Black with So Black Hardware Epsom Calfskin 4 credit card slots, 4 pockets, zipped change purse, 1 bill pocket and palladium plated 'H' tab ...

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2010s French Wallets

Hermes Azur Epsom Leather Bearn Compact Wallet
Hermes Azur Epsom Leather Bearn Compact Wallet

Hermes Azur Epsom Leather Bearn Compact Wallet

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H 3.75 in W 0.99 in L 4.73 in

Hermes Azur Epsom Leather Bearn Compact Wallet

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This authentic Hermes wallet is an immaculate balance of sophistication and rational utility. It has been designed using prime quality materials and elevated by a sleek finish. The c...

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2010s French Wallets

Hermès Etoupe Epsom Leather Bearn Compact Wallet
Hermès Etoupe Epsom Leather Bearn Compact Wallet

Hermès Etoupe Epsom Leather Bearn Compact Wallet

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H 3.75 in W 0.99 in L 4.73 in

Hermès Etoupe Epsom Leather Bearn Compact Wallet

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This authentic Hermès wallet is an immaculate balance of sophistication and rational utility. It has been designed using prime quality materials and elevated by a sleek finish. The c...

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2010s French Wallets

Hermes Bleu Izmir Tadelakt Leather Bearn Compact Wallet
Hermes Bleu Izmir Tadelakt Leather Bearn Compact Wallet

Hermes Bleu Izmir Tadelakt Leather Bearn Compact Wallet

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This authentic Hermes wallet is an immaculate balance of sophistication and rational utility. It has been designed using prime quality materials and elevated by a sleek finish. The c...

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2010s French Wallets

Hermes Rose Lipstick Mysore Leather Bearn Compact Wallet
Hermes Rose Lipstick Mysore Leather Bearn Compact Wallet

Hermes Rose Lipstick Mysore Leather Bearn Compact Wallet

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This authentic Hermes wallet is an immaculate balance of sophistication and utility. It has been designed using prime quality materials and elevated by a sleek finish. The creation i...

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2010s French Wallets

Hermes Rouge Sellier/Cuivre Epsom Leather Bearn Compact Wallet
Hermes Rouge Sellier/Cuivre Epsom Leather Bearn Compact Wallet

Hermes Rouge Sellier/Cuivre Epsom Leather Bearn Compact Wallet

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This stylish wallet has been crafted from fine materials. It has ample slots that can easily hold your cards.

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2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Bearn Wallet Epsom Compact
Hermes Bearn Wallet Epsom Compact

Hermes Bearn Wallet Epsom Compact

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H 4 in W 5 in D 1 in

Hermes Bearn Wallet Epsom Compact

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Bearn Wallet Epsom Compact, crafted from Bamboo green Epsom leather, features 'H' tab closure, and gold hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets

Hermès Bearn Mini Wallet - Mauve Sylvestre - Pink - Gold Hardware
Hermès Bearn Mini Wallet - Mauve Sylvestre - Pink - Gold Hardware

Hermès Bearn Mini Wallet - Mauve Sylvestre - Pink - Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Shop this beautiful Hermès Bearn Mini Wallet Compact in Mauve Sylvestre with Gold Hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermès 2019 Constance Epsom Leather Long Wallet
Hermès 2019 Constance Epsom Leather Long Wallet

Hermès 2019 Constance Epsom Leather Long Wallet

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Made in France, this beautiful 2019 Hermès ‘Bearn Compact’ wallet has been made from textured Epsom leather exterior in ‘Rouge de Coeur’ and soft leather interior, it is decorated wi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

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By Hermès

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By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG146 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [B] Ag...

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Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
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Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...

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Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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$17,999

H 6 in W 1.5 in L 9 in

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By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes classic and beautiful vintage crocodile miel constance bag. Pre stamp production. Crocodile leather is in excellent condition, metal front H has minor scuffs. Shoulder drop 8....

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1960's Hermes Brown Crocodile Skin Top Handle Bag

1960's Hermes Brown Crocodile Skin Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Stunning and rare Hermes bag from the 1960s. Crafted from a structured glossy toffee brown colour crocodile skin with contrasting warm gold tone metal hardware. Interesting square cl...

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Vintage 80s Chanel Black Pleated Crepe Dress Deep V-Neck Detachable Satin Cuffs

Vintage 80s Chanel Black Pleated Crepe Dress Deep V-Neck Detachable Satin Cuffs

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Rare Vintage 1980s Chanel Boutique Black Deep V-Neck Pleated Crepe Dress, Designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Step into timeless sophistication with this authentic vintage Chanel Boutique d...

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HERMES Rouge H burgundy leather VIBRATO KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag

HERMES Rouge H burgundy leather VIBRATO KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes 'Kelly II 35 Retourne Vibrato' bag in Rouge H (burgund) Veau Evercalf leather with multicolor Vibrato panel. Rare limited edition. Lined in Rouge H Chèvre (goat skin) with two...

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Bearn Compact For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary bearn compact you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer blue, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find more options on these pages. Finding a bearn compact for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Bearn Compact?

On average, a bearn compact on 1stDibs sells for $2,251, while they’re typically $700 on the low end and $3,275 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 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 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.