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Hermès Shiny Braise Porosus Crocodile DWGHW 35cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Shiny Braise Porosus Crocodile DWGHW 35cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Shiny Braise Porosus Crocodile DWGHW 35cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite Hermès 35cm Birkin Bag. A sort after piece this exotic shiny braise Porosus Crocodile

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Very Rare Hermes HSS 35cm Shiny Black Crocodile Birkin Bag with Fuchsia Trim
Very Rare Hermes HSS 35cm Shiny Black Crocodile Birkin Bag with Fuchsia Trim

Very Rare Hermes HSS 35cm Shiny Black Crocodile Birkin Bag with Fuchsia Trim

By Hermès

Located in By Appointment Only, GB

An Extremely Rare Hermes 35cm Special Order 'HSS' Shiny Crocodile Birkin Bag. In absolutely

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Shoulder Birkin Bag 2005
Hermès Black Shoulder Birkin Bag 2005

Hermès Black Shoulder Birkin Bag 2005

By Hermès

Located in Vienna, AT

A lifetime classic Hermès Shoulder Birkin in Black Togo Leather with Silver Palladium Hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin Bag 40 Togo - black
Hermes Birkin Bag 40 Togo - black

Hermes Birkin Bag 40 Togo - black

By Hermès

Located in Baarn, NL

Another beautiful Hermès bag in store and this one is big!! It is the Hermès Birkin 40 Bag in deep

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

2008 Hermès Black Crocodile Birkin Bag
2008 Hermès Black Crocodile Birkin Bag

2008 Hermès Black Crocodile Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bologna, Emilia Romagna

visible (as crocodile has wrinkles) but it should be a letter L (2008). The bag comes with the dustbag.

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin Taurillon Clemence 35 Chocolate Tote
Hermès Birkin Taurillon Clemence 35 Chocolate Tote

Hermès Birkin Taurillon Clemence 35 Chocolate Tote

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Bag: Hermes Birkin Bag Size: 35cm Color: Chocolate Brown Material: Togo Leather Hardware: Gold

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Red
Hermes Birkin 35cm Red

Hermes Birkin 35cm Red

Unavailable|$11,900

Hermes Birkin 35cm Red

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A Red Epsom leather Birkin bag in 35cm Gold Metal Hardware Keyfob & Padlock double handle Year

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

35cm Hermes Gold Togo Leather Birkin Bag Handbag
35cm Hermes Gold Togo Leather Birkin Bag Handbag

35cm Hermes Gold Togo Leather Birkin Bag Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful Handbag Brand New 35cm Hermes Gold Togo Leather Birkin Handbag | White Stitching

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Swift 25cm Gold Hardware Craie Birkin Bag
Hermes Swift 25cm Gold Hardware Craie Birkin Bag

Hermes Swift 25cm Gold Hardware Craie Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Craie Birkin 25cm of swift leather with gold hardware. This Birkin has tonal stitching, a

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Etain Togo 35cm Palladium Hardware Birkin Bag
Hermes Etain Togo 35cm Palladium Hardware Birkin Bag

Hermes Etain Togo 35cm Palladium Hardware Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Etain 35cm of togo leather with palladium hardware. This Birkin has tonal stitching, a

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Fuchsia Birkin Bag Chevre 25cm PHW Mint
Hermes Fuchsia Birkin Bag Chevre 25cm PHW Mint

Hermes Fuchsia Birkin Bag Chevre 25cm PHW Mint

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

Hermes 25cm Fuchsia Birkin handbag Chèvre Leather with palladium hardware Blindstamp L in a

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 30 gold hardware
Hermès Birkin 30 gold hardware

Hermès Birkin 30 gold hardware

By Hermès

Located in Castries, FR

Hermes Birkin bag 30cm calf Gulliver orange, ties and gold plated clasp, double handle, keys

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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Alligator, Brown color
Hermes Birkin 35 Alligator, Brown color

Hermes Birkin 35 Alligator, Brown color

By Hermès

Located in Lugano, CH

Hermes Paris Birkin 35 CM, exclusive Hermes Bag, made of alligator leather in luxurious design, in

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

35cm Hermes Gold Taurillon Clemence Leather Birkin Bag Handbag
35cm Hermes Gold Taurillon Clemence Leather Birkin Bag Handbag

35cm Hermes Gold Taurillon Clemence Leather Birkin Bag Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Taurillon Clemence Leather Birkin Handbag | White Stitching | Palladium Hardware | P Stamp The bag

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

35cm Hermes Gris Tourterelle Clemence Leather Birkin Bag Handbag
35cm Hermes Gris Tourterelle Clemence Leather Birkin Bag Handbag

35cm Hermes Gris Tourterelle Clemence Leather Birkin Bag Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful Handbag Createurs de Luxe offers this brand new Hermes Birkin Handbag. Brand New

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

30cm Hermes Matte Anthracite Niloticus Crocodile Birkin Bag Handbag
30cm Hermes Matte Anthracite Niloticus Crocodile Birkin Bag Handbag

30cm Hermes Matte Anthracite Niloticus Crocodile Birkin Bag Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Pre-owned 30cm Hermes Matte Anthracite Niloticus Crocodile Birkin Handbag | Brushed Palladium

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Orange H Swift 25cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag
Hermes Orange H Swift 25cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag

Hermes Orange H Swift 25cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Orange H Birkin 25cm of swift leather with gold hardware. This Birkin has tonal stitching

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 30cm Palladium Hardware Gris Tourterelle Ostrich Birkin Bag
Hermes 30cm Palladium Hardware Gris Tourterelle Ostrich Birkin Bag

Hermes 30cm Palladium Hardware Gris Tourterelle Ostrich Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Gris Tourterelle Birkin 30cm of Ostrich with palladium hardware. This Birkin has tonal

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 25cm Gold Hardware Rose Azalea Swift Birkin Bag
Hermes 25cm Gold Hardware Rose Azalea Swift Birkin Bag

Hermes 25cm Gold Hardware Rose Azalea Swift Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Rose Azalea (Azalee) Birkin 25cm of swift leather with gold hardware. This Birkin has tonal

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Etoupe Togo Leather 35cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag
Hermes Etoupe Togo Leather 35cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag

Hermes Etoupe Togo Leather 35cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Etoupe Birkin 35cm of togo leather with gold hardware. This Birkin features white

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Gris Mouette Togo 30cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag
Hermes Gris Mouette Togo 30cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag

Hermes Gris Mouette Togo 30cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Gris Mouette Birkin 30cm of Togo leather with gold hardware. This Birkin has tonal

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Gris Perle Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 30 Gris Perle Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 30 Gris Perle Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermès 30cm Birkin Bag Silver and Gold is there anything better for the Holidays! GRIS PERLE WITH

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

35cm Hermes Etoupe Clemence Leather Birkin Bag w/ Orange Piping
35cm Hermes Etoupe Clemence Leather Birkin Bag w/ Orange Piping

35cm Hermes Etoupe Clemence Leather Birkin Bag w/ Orange Piping

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Brand New 35cm Hermes Etoupe Taurillon Clemence Leather Birkin Handbag with Orange Piping

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 35CM Burgundy Porosus Crocodile Palladium H/W Birkin Bag
Hermès 35CM Burgundy Porosus Crocodile Palladium H/W Birkin Bag

Hermès 35CM Burgundy Porosus Crocodile Palladium H/W Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

; Hermès Spa receipt, keys and pouch, sleeper bag (herringbone toile), and original box.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Blue Paon Togo Leather Palladium "Birkin" 35 cm Bag
Hermes Blue Paon Togo Leather Palladium "Birkin" 35 cm Bag

Hermes Blue Paon Togo Leather Palladium "Birkin" 35 cm Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

and fashion insiders alike--this 35 cm "Birkin" bag, from the French house Hermes, is an iconic

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2010s French Tote Bags

As New Hermes 40cm Cobalt Blue Togo leather Birkin with Palladium Hardware
As New Hermes 40cm Cobalt Blue Togo leather Birkin with Palladium Hardware

As New Hermes 40cm Cobalt Blue Togo leather Birkin with Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in By Appointment Only, GB

A Fabulous Hermes 40cm 'Birkin' bag in Cobalt Blue Togo Leather with Silver Palladium Hardware. In

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Potiron Orange Clemence Leather RHW "Birkin" 30cm Bag
Hermes Potiron Orange Clemence Leather RHW "Birkin" 30cm Bag

Hermes Potiron Orange Clemence Leather RHW "Birkin" 30cm Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

"Birkin" bag, from the French house Hermes, is an iconic collectible handcrafted in Paris. Masterfully

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

SO RARE Hermes Silk Scarf 'Correspondance' by Caty Latham
SO RARE Hermes Silk Scarf 'Correspondance' by Caty Latham

SO RARE Hermes Silk Scarf 'Correspondance' by Caty Latham

By Hermès, Caty Latham

Located in By Appointment Only, GB

bottom with an Hermes stamp illustrating an iconic 'Birkin' Bag - a great match up for all you Birkin

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20th Century French Scarves

Hermes Black Birkin Bag 35cm Togo Leather Gold Hardware 2017 A
Hermes Black Birkin Bag 35cm Togo Leather Gold Hardware 2017 A

Hermes Black Birkin Bag 35cm Togo Leather Gold Hardware 2017 A

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes 35cm Birkin in Black Togo Leather with Gold Hardware Togo Leather , the most durable leather

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Dark Purple Bag
Hermes Birkin 35cm Dark Purple Bag

Hermes Birkin 35cm Dark Purple Bag

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lush purple paired with gold! A great combination which makes up the colors of this Hermes Birkin

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Chocolate Brown
Hermes Birkin 35cm Chocolate Brown

Hermes Birkin 35cm Chocolate Brown

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The iconic Hermes Birkin bag in dark chocolate brown that will be a great addition to any wardrobe

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Cream
Hermes Birkin 35cm Cream

Hermes Birkin 35cm Cream

Unavailable|$16,900

Hermes Birkin 35cm Cream

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Perfect for summer! This Hermes Birkin bag is the classic 35cm size in sublime cream Togo leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 40cm Blue Jean
Hermes Birkin 40cm Blue Jean

Hermes Birkin 40cm Blue Jean

Unavailable|$12,000

Hermes Birkin 40cm Blue Jean

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A true casual chic, Blue Jean, is the color of this Hermes Birkin bag. The 40cm size makes it a

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Lipstick Gris Perle Special VIP Bag
Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Lipstick Gris Perle Special VIP Bag

Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Lipstick Gris Perle Special VIP Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

HERMES Special Order (HSS) Birkin Bag in 30cm Chevre Leather One of the prettiest combinations ever

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Havane with Palladium Hardware
Hermes Birkin 35cm Havane with Palladium Hardware

Hermes Birkin 35cm Havane with Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous Havane color Hermes Birkin Bag comes in the classic 35 centimeter size. The

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Blue Atoll Togo Leather Silver Hdw 2015 Birkin 30 Cm Tote Bag
Blue Atoll Togo Leather Silver Hdw 2015 Birkin 30 Cm Tote Bag

Blue Atoll Togo Leather Silver Hdw 2015 Birkin 30 Cm Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

As a modern female, Hermes Birkin bag is the one of his important possession. Every female has

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French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Parchmin Bag
Hermes Birkin 35cm Parchmin Bag

Hermes Birkin 35cm Parchmin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The beauty of Hermes Epsom leather is exhibited in this gorgeous 35cm Birkin Bag. It is a neutral

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Gold Bag
Hermes Birkin 35cm Gold Bag

Hermes Birkin 35cm Gold Bag

Unavailable|$9,840

Hermes Birkin 35cm Gold Bag

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One of the most sought after Hermes colors called Gold, this 35cm Birkin bag is crafted of the the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Vache Liegee
Hermes Birkin 35cm Vache Liegee

Hermes Birkin 35cm Vache Liegee

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Hermes Birkin bag is constructed of Brique color Vache Liegee leather which is noted for its

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30cm Two Tone Sanguine/Blanc
Hermes Birkin 30cm Two Tone Sanguine/Blanc

Hermes Birkin 30cm Two Tone Sanguine/Blanc

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The iconic Hermes Birkin bag in a limited two tone edition of Sanguine and Blanc (white). This is

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

35cm Hermès 2 Tone Natural Vache Birkin
35cm Hermès 2 Tone Natural Vache Birkin

35cm Hermès 2 Tone Natural Vache Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermès Birkin Bag 35cm in 2 Tone Natural Vache Leather and Blue Jean Toile Palladium Hardware | I

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Brown Crocodile
Hermes Birkin 35cm Brown Crocodile

Hermes Birkin 35cm Brown Crocodile

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Birkin bag in the 35cm size. It is accented with gold plated hardware featuring the Hermes signature turn

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

42cm Hermes Black Taurillon Clemence JPG Shoulder Birkin
42cm Hermes Black Taurillon Clemence JPG Shoulder Birkin

42cm Hermes Black Taurillon Clemence JPG Shoulder Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Shoulder Birkin Authentic, Hermès Shoulder Birkin Bag!!

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin HAC 32cm Coq De Roche - LIMITED EDITION
Hermes Birkin HAC 32cm Coq De Roche - LIMITED EDITION

Hermes Birkin HAC 32cm Coq De Roche - LIMITED EDITION

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

accented with palladium hardware. A truly unique Birkin bag that will be a great addition to any wardrobe

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Tricolor Rose Jaipur, Argile and Etoupe
Hermes Birkin 35cm Tricolor Rose Jaipur, Argile and Etoupe

Hermes Birkin 35cm Tricolor Rose Jaipur, Argile and Etoupe

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

truly rare and collectible Birkin bag. The color block design gives the traditional Birkin a cutting

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

35cm Hermès Lagoon Swift Leather and Toile H Birkin
35cm Hermès Lagoon Swift Leather and Toile H Birkin

35cm Hermès Lagoon Swift Leather and Toile H Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

HOT NEW BAG SCREAMS PALM BEACH!!! Hermès Birkin Bag 35cm in Lagoon Swift Leather and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25cm Malachite Green
Hermes Birkin 25cm Malachite Green

Hermes Birkin 25cm Malachite Green

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sophisticated and elegant, this Hermes Birkin bag makes a major color statement in Malachite green

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

35cm Hermès Gold Taurillon Clemence Birkin
35cm Hermès Gold Taurillon Clemence Birkin

35cm Hermès Gold Taurillon Clemence Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

/> Brand new, never carried, Hermès 35cm Birkin bag in gold taurillion clemence leather with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

35cm Hermès Matte Fauve Porosus Crocodile Birkin
35cm Hermès Matte Fauve Porosus Crocodile Birkin

35cm Hermès Matte Fauve Porosus Crocodile Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

/> A true Pièce de Résistance! Authentic, Brand New, Hermès Birkin bag 35cm in Matte Fauve

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Black Togo Leather Top Handle "Birkin" 35 CM Satchel
Hermes Black Togo Leather Top Handle "Birkin" 35 CM Satchel

Hermes Black Togo Leather Top Handle "Birkin" 35 CM Satchel

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

An elegant piece of iconography, the coveted 35 cm "Birkin" bag is constructed of neutral black

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Chocolate Brown Smooth Leather
Hermes Birkin 35cm Chocolate Brown Smooth Leather

Hermes Birkin 35cm Chocolate Brown Smooth Leather

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The highly sought after Birkin bag, named after Jane Birkin, who collaborated on the design with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

25cm Hermes Matte Elephant Gray Crocodile Birkin with Diamonds
25cm Hermes Matte Elephant Gray Crocodile Birkin with Diamonds

25cm Hermes Matte Elephant Gray Crocodile Birkin with Diamonds

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

/> ABSOLUTE magazine says: "The Jewels elevate the Birkin bag to a whole new level. It was

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Black Bag, 1940s
Hermes Black Bag, 1940s

Hermes Black Bag, 1940s

Unavailable|$4,700

Hermes Black Bag, 1940s

By Hermès

Located in Litchfield County, CT

the now famous images of her hiding her pregnancy. It wasn't until the 1980s Birkin bag was born

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1950s 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.