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Hermès Birkin 35 Moutarde
Hermès Birkin 35 Moutarde

Hermès Birkin 35 Moutarde

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

series of events that led Dumas to design the Birkin Bag. Almost 40 years later, the Birkin bag is world

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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 35 Moutarde
Hermès Birkin 35 Moutarde

Hermès Birkin 35 Moutarde

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

series of events that led Dumas to design the Birkin Bag. Almost 40 years later, the Birkin bag is world

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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

New in Box Hermes Birkin 30cm Etoupe Togo Bag
New in Box Hermes Birkin 30cm Etoupe Togo Bag

New in Box Hermes Birkin 30cm Etoupe Togo Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Brand new in Box Hermès 30cm birkin bag in etoupe togo leather and palladium hardware. Handle drop

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin Green Calfskin Bag, 2011
Hermès Birkin Green Calfskin Bag, 2011

Hermès Birkin Green Calfskin Bag, 2011

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès -(Made in France) 25 cm green calfskin Birkin bag with silvery metal elements. Piece with a

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New in Box Hermes Birkin 30 Black Epsom Gold Bag
New in Box Hermes Birkin 30 Black Epsom Gold Bag

New in Box Hermes Birkin 30 Black Epsom Gold Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès 30cm birkin bag in black togo leather and palladium hardware. Handle drop, 3"L. Date stamp

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21st Century and Contemporary French Novelty Bags

Hermès Birkin Blue Jean 35cm Togo Bag
Hermès Birkin Blue Jean 35cm Togo Bag

Hermès Birkin Blue Jean 35cm Togo Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Authentic Hermès Birkin bag, 35cm, in blue jean togo leather. Blind stamped with H for 2004

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Blue Abyss Clemence Bag
Hermes Birkin 30 Blue Abyss Clemence Bag

Hermes Birkin 30 Blue Abyss Clemence Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès 30cm Birkin bag in blue abyss clemence leather and palladium hardware. Handle drop, 3"L

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21st Century and Contemporary French Novelty Bags

Hermes Birkin 30  Rose Jaipur Epsom Bag
Hermes Birkin 30  Rose Jaipur Epsom Bag

Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Jaipur Epsom Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès gently preloved Birkin bag 30 cm in rose Jaipur epsom leather palladium hardware. Handle

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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Black Togo Leather Birkin 40 Top Handle Bag Satchel Handbag
Hermes Black Togo Leather Birkin 40 Top Handle Bag Satchel Handbag

Hermes Black Togo Leather Birkin 40 Top Handle Bag Satchel Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

certificate will be provided at no further cost. The iconic Hermes Birkin bag, originally designed for the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Rose Lipstick Birkin 25 Bag
Hermes Rose Lipstick Birkin 25 Bag

Hermes Rose Lipstick Birkin 25 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Rose Lipstick 25 Birkin Bag. A stamp. Swift leather. Palladium hardware. Excellent condition

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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags

Hermes Gris Tourterelle Birkin 35 Bag
Hermes Gris Tourterelle Birkin 35 Bag

Hermes Gris Tourterelle Birkin 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Gris Tourterelle Birkin 35 Bag. Light grey Birkin bag. Excellent condition. Palladium silver

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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags

Hermes Black 30cm Togo Birkin Bag Palladium Hardware
Hermes Black 30cm Togo Birkin Bag Palladium Hardware

Hermes Black 30cm Togo Birkin Bag Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Black Togo 30cm Birkin Palladium Hardware Leather Bag Brand New in Box. Store fresh

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 30 Black 3 in 1 Birkin Bag
Hermes 30 Black 3 in 1 Birkin Bag

Hermes 30 Black 3 in 1 Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Black 30 Birkin 3 in 1 Bag. Brand new. Rare and limited. Gorgeous black and gold hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Noir Togo 40 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Black Noir Togo 40 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Black Noir Togo 40 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Noir Togo 40 cm Birkin- Excellent Plus Condition Hand stitched by skilled craftsmen, wait

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Cocoan Brown Togo 25 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Cocoan Brown Togo 25 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Cocoan Brown Togo 25 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

and maintains the shape of the bag well over time; the most popular leather choice for the Birkin

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Anemone Purple Epsom 25 cm Birkin Bag
Hermes Anemone Purple Epsom 25 cm Birkin Bag

Hermes Anemone Purple Epsom 25 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermes Anemone Epsom 25 cm Birkin- EXCELLENT condition Considered the ultimate luxury item, the

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rose Tea Togo 30 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Rose Tea Togo 30 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Rose Tea Togo 30 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

and maintains the shape of the bag well over time; the most popular leather choice for the Birkin

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Lipstick Red Togo 25 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Lipstick Red Togo 25 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Lipstick Red Togo 25 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

popular leather choice for Birkins and Kellys, it is known to maintain the shape of the bag well over time

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rouge Casaque Epsom 30 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Rouge Casaque Epsom 30 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Rouge Casaque Epsom 30 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Rouge Casaque Epsom 30 cm Birkin is in pristine condition. Considered the

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rose Tyrien Epsom 35 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Rose Tyrien Epsom 35 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Rose Tyrien Epsom 35 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Rose Tyrien Epsom 35 cm Birkin is in excellent plus condition. Considered

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Bleu Lin Epsom 35 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Bleu Lin Epsom 35 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Bleu Lin Epsom 35 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Bleu Lin Epsom 35 cm Birkin is in pristine unworn condition; the protective

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rose Jaipur Epsom 30 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Rose Jaipur Epsom 30 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Rose Jaipur Epsom 30 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Rose Jaipur Epsom 30 cm Birkin is in pristine unworn condition; the

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rouge VIF Togo 40 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Rouge VIF Togo 40 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Rouge VIF Togo 40 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Rouge VIF Togo 40 cm Birkin- Ecellent Plus Condition Hand stitched by skilled craftsmen

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Blue Sky Togo 30 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Blue Sky Togo 30 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Blue Sky Togo 30 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Blue Ciel Togo 30 cm Birkin is in excellent condition. Hand stitched by

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Espresso Brown Togo 30 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Espresso Brown Togo 30 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Espresso Brown Togo 30 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Espresso Brown Togo 30 cm Birkin is in pristine condition. Hand stitched

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Blue Ciel Togo 30 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Blue Ciel Togo 30 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Blue Ciel Togo 30 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Bleu Ciel Togo 30 cm Birkin is in excellent condition. Hand stitched by

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Sienna Brown Togo 40 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Sienna Brown Togo 40 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Sienna Brown Togo 40 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Sienna Brown Togo 40 cm Birkin- Excellent Plus Condition Hand stitched by skilled craftsmen

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Vert Veronese Togo 40 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Vert Veronese Togo 40 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Vert Veronese Togo 40 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Vert Veronese Togo 40 cm Birkin- Excellent Plus Condition Hand stitched by skilled craftsmen

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Black Porosus Crocodile 35 Cm Birkin Bag
Hermes Black Porosus Crocodile 35 Cm Birkin Bag

Hermes Black Porosus Crocodile 35 Cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

This HERMES Birkin 35cm Bag is made of black porosus crocodile leather with golden hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Candy Birkin 35 Rouge Casaque
Hermes Candy Birkin 35 Rouge Casaque

Hermes Candy Birkin 35 Rouge Casaque

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes rare and collectible candy color collection Birkin bag 35 cm in rouge casaque epsom leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Raisin Chevre Leather 35 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Raisin Chevre Leather 35 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Raisin Chevre Leather 35 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Raisin Chevre Leather 35 cm Birkin is in very beautiful condition. Hermès

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Navy Ostrich Leather HAC 32cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Navy Ostrich Leather HAC 32cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Navy Ostrich Leather HAC 32cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

The combination of the classic style mixed with are materials makes this Birkin an excellent

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Special Order Bi-Colour 30cm Birkin Bag
Hermes Special Order Bi-Colour 30cm Birkin Bag

Hermes Special Order Bi-Colour 30cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Adding a twist to the traditional Hermès Birkin, this bi-colour bag was specially made to order and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Bougainvillea Ostrich 35cm Birkin Bag with Palladium
Hermès Bougainvillea Ostrich 35cm Birkin Bag with Palladium

Hermès Bougainvillea Ostrich 35cm Birkin Bag with Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Bougainvillea Ostrich 35cm Birkin is in pristine unworn condition with the

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Gris Elephant Porosus Crocodile 35cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Gris Elephant Porosus Crocodile 35cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Gris Elephant Porosus Crocodile 35cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This Hermès Birkin is a truly spectacular, one-of-a-kind item and a must have for any serious

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES 35 Birkin Bag NEW BLEU ABYSS Crocodile
HERMES 35 Birkin Bag NEW BLEU ABYSS Crocodile

HERMES 35 Birkin Bag NEW BLEU ABYSS Crocodile

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Porosus Crocodile Birkin is the epitome of chic! Porosus, made from smaller scales, is the ultimate

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES 30 BIRKIN Bag Matte Crocodile Rouge H
HERMES 30 BIRKIN Bag Matte Crocodile Rouge H

HERMES 30 BIRKIN Bag Matte Crocodile Rouge H

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Utterly exquisite, breath taking, show stopping, 2die4, Matte Crocodile HERMES Birkin.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Poussiere Matte Alligator 35cm Birkin Bag NEW
Hermes Poussiere Matte Alligator 35cm Birkin Bag NEW

Hermes Poussiere Matte Alligator 35cm Birkin Bag NEW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

hardware, this Hermès Birkin is a strikingly elegant statement piece. Porosus alligator is often lauded as

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Denim Blue Togo 35 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Denim Blue Togo 35 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Denim Blue Togo 35 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Denim Blue Togo 35 cm Birkin is in pristine condition. Perfectly paired with

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Electric Blue Niloticus Crocodile 30cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Electric Blue Niloticus Crocodile 30cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Electric Blue Niloticus Crocodile 30cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This Hermès Birkin is a truly spectacular, one-of-a-kind item and a must have for any serious

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Bleu Ciel Clemence 35 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Bleu Ciel Clemence 35 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Bleu Ciel Clemence 35 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Bleu Ciel Clemence 35 cm Birkin is in excellent condition. Hermès bags are

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rouge VIF Clemence 35 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Rouge VIF Clemence 35 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Rouge VIF Clemence 35 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Rouge VIF Clemence 35 cm Birkin is in excellent condition. Hermès bags are

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Bleu Orage Clemence 30 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Bleu Orage Clemence 30 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Bleu Orage Clemence 30 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Bleu Orage Clemence 30 cm Birkin - pristine condition; appears never carried. Hermès bags

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Cuivre Haut à Courroies 40cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Cuivre Haut à Courroies 40cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Cuivre Haut à Courroies 40cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Dating from the late 20s, early 30s, this rarely seen reimagining of the iconic Hermès Birkin is a

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Lisse Crocodile 30cm SAC Birkin Bag
Hermès Black Lisse Crocodile 30cm SAC Birkin Bag

Hermès Black Lisse Crocodile 30cm SAC Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Adding a twist to the traditional Hermès Birkin, this truly spectacular, one-of-a-kind rarity

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Fauve Matte Porosus Crocodile 35cm Birkin Bag
Hermes Fauve Matte Porosus Crocodile 35cm Birkin Bag

Hermes Fauve Matte Porosus Crocodile 35cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

There are few handbags quite as timeless as an Hermès Birkin in a neutral colourway. This edition

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermès Rose Red 30 cm Epsom Birkin Bag
Hermès Rose Red 30 cm Epsom Birkin Bag

Hermès Rose Red 30 cm Epsom Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Rose Red 30 cm Epsom Birkin is pristine with the protective plastic intact on

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Pink Ostrich Leather 35cm Birkin Bag, 2006
Hermes Pink Ostrich Leather 35cm Birkin Bag, 2006

Hermes Pink Ostrich Leather 35cm Birkin Bag, 2006

By Hermès

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Beautiful Birkin 35 in pink ostrich. The condition are really good, almost no signs of wear neither

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES BROWN LEATHER BIRKIN BAG WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE
HERMES BROWN LEATHER BIRKIN BAG WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE

HERMES BROWN LEATHER BIRKIN BAG WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Brown Leather Birkin With Palladium Hardware - 35cm. Age: 2006 Made In France

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 35 Birkin Bag Black Togo Palladium Hardware
Hermes 35 Birkin Bag Black Togo Palladium Hardware

Hermes 35 Birkin Bag Black Togo Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning As New Hermes Birkin 35 Black Togo Palladium Hardware. Un-carried with all plastic on

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Jaune D'or Candy Bag
Hermes Birkin 35 Jaune D'or Candy Bag

Hermes Birkin 35 Jaune D'or Candy Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Jaune D'or Candy Birkin Bag. Candy interior d'or orange color. Exterior yellow Jaune color

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Jaune D'or Candy Bag
Hermes Birkin 35 Jaune D'or Candy Bag

Hermes Birkin 35 Jaune D'or Candy Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Jaune D'or Candy Birkin Bag. Candy interior d'or orange color. Exterior yellow Jaune color

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Graphite Matte Crocodile 25 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Graphite Matte Crocodile 25 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Graphite Matte Crocodile 25 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès 25 cm Graphite Matte Crocodile Birkin is in pristine unworn condition with

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 30 cm Shocking Green Epsom Birkin Bag
Hermès 30 cm Shocking Green Epsom Birkin Bag

Hermès 30 cm Shocking Green Epsom Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Shocking Green Epsom Birkin is pristine with the protective plastic intact on

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Navy Togo 30 cm Officier Birkin Bag
Hermès Navy Togo 30 cm Officier Birkin Bag

Hermès Navy Togo 30 cm Officier Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Navy Togo 30 cm Officier Birkin is pristine with the protective plastic

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Chocolate Box Calf 35 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Chocolate Box Calf 35 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Chocolate Box Calf 35 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Chocolate Box Calf 35 cm Birkin- EXCELLENT Hermès bags are considered the ultimate luxury

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes  Birkin 25cm Bag Sellier Black Rare Box Leather New
Hermes  Birkin 25cm Bag Sellier Black Rare Box Leather New

Hermes Birkin 25cm Bag Sellier Black Rare Box Leather New

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Birkin 25cm Sellier Black Collectors Dream Bag Very rare to find Box Leather especially in

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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Berkin Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary berkin bag 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, Gray and more. Finding the perfect berkin bag may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. 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 Berkin Bag?

On average, a berkin bag on 1stDibs sells for $21,511, while they’re typically $184 on the low end and $399,925 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 Top-handle-bags for You

Usually characterized by simplicity and sporting a classic and beloved silhouette, vintage and designer top-handle bags can easily find a place among your wardrobe staples. From the Haut à courroies — Hermès’s original top-handle bag, created in 1892 — to the smaller and timeless Sac à dépêches that inspired both iconic accessories the Kelly bag in the 1950s and the Birkin in the 1980s, the discerning shopper has had no shortage of options to choose from. 

Small and mini designer top-handle bags, including vintage top-handle box bags and micro clutches, offer an alternate dynamic and usually feature sleek lines and modest features to perfectly complement your evening look. Styling with jeans and a comfortable sweater works, too — a classic top-handle bag or other type of handbag designed by the likes of Prada, Celine or other widely loved fashion label is an ideal accessory to pair with casual attire. For a personal touch or pop of color, add a key chain, a patterned scarf or a handbag chain.

On 1stDibs, you can find vintage top-handle bags from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and more. The numerous styles of this cherished accessory that we have available also include the Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Alma GM handbag, Fendi Baguette purses and modern leather Longchamp handbags.

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.