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Hermes Kelly HSS 20 Sellier Craie  Etoupe Mini Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
Hermes Kelly HSS 20 Sellier Craie  Etoupe Mini Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather

Hermes Kelly HSS 20 Sellier Craie Etoupe Mini Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly HSS 20 Sellier bag featured in coveted Craie and Etoupe. A warm

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Bleu Glacier & Bleu Indigo Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Kelly 20cm II
Hermès Bleu Glacier & Bleu Indigo Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Kelly 20cm II

Hermès Bleu Glacier & Bleu Indigo Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Kelly 20cm II

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Bleu Glacier & Bleu Indigo Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Kelly 20cm II Sellier Product

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Kelly 20cm Vert Criquet and Craie HSS
Hermes Kelly 20cm Vert Criquet and Craie HSS

Hermes Kelly 20cm Vert Criquet and Craie HSS

By Hermès

Located in Sheffield, GB

HSS made to order - Hermes Kelly 20cm (mini Kelly) Vert Criquet and Craie Sellier in Epsom leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 HSS Lime Perso & Bougainvillier GHW
Hermès Kelly 25 HSS Lime Perso & Bougainvillier GHW

Hermès Kelly 25 HSS Lime Perso & Bougainvillier GHW

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H 7.49 in W 9.85 in D 3.55 in

Hermès Kelly 25 HSS Lime Perso & Bougainvillier GHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Kelly 25 HSS Lime Perso & Bougainvillier GHW Can we take a moment for this one of a kind

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Hermès 2019 Hss Kelly 32cm Togo Leather Bag
Hermès 2019 Hss Kelly 32cm Togo Leather Bag

Hermès 2019 Hss Kelly 32cm Togo Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermès 2019 Hss Kelly 32Cm Togo Leather Bag. Purple and Red. Hook and

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès HSS Kelly 25 Rose Sakura/Nata Chèvre Mysore BGHW
Hermès HSS Kelly 25 Rose Sakura/Nata Chèvre Mysore BGHW

Hermès HSS Kelly 25 Rose Sakura/Nata Chèvre Mysore BGHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

This dainty and feminine Hermès Kelly 25 has the prestigious horseshoe stamp which means the bag is

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HSS Hermès Kelly 28 handbag strap in Azalee Pink & Etain Epsom leather, GHW
HSS Hermès Kelly 28 handbag strap in Azalee Pink & Etain Epsom leather, GHW

HSS Hermès Kelly 28 handbag strap in Azalee Pink & Etain Epsom leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​ ​Hermes​ ​Kelly​ ​28​ ​Sellier​ ​handbag​ ​strap HSS​ ​(Special​ ​Order)​ ​in​ ​Azalee

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HSS Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Rouge Casaque/Beton Togo leather , CHW
HSS Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Rouge Casaque/Beton Togo leather , CHW

HSS Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Rouge Casaque/Beton Togo leather , CHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​ ​&​ ​Rare​ ​Hermes​ ​Kelly​ ​25​ ​handbag​ ​strap​ ​special​ ​order​ ​(HSS)​ ​in​ ​red

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Rare Hermès Kelly 32 sellier handbag strap (HSS) in Gold & Orange leather, GHW
Rare Hermès Kelly 32 sellier handbag strap (HSS) in Gold & Orange leather, GHW

Rare Hermès Kelly 32 sellier handbag strap (HSS) in Gold & Orange leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Special​ ​Order​ ​-​ ​Horse​ ​Shoe​ ​HSS Exceptional​ ​&​ ​Rare​ ​Hermes​ ​Kelly​ ​32​ ​sellier

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly HSS Sellier 20 Mini Bag Craie & Bleu Indigo Epsom Palladium
Hermes Kelly HSS Sellier 20 Mini Bag Craie & Bleu Indigo Epsom Palladium

Hermes Kelly HSS Sellier 20 Mini Bag Craie & Bleu Indigo Epsom Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly HSS 20 Mini Sellier bag featured in coveted Craie and Blue Indigo

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Hermes Kelly 25cm Bordeaux Craie HSS Brushed Gold Bag
Hermes Kelly 25cm Bordeaux Craie HSS Brushed Gold Bag

Hermes Kelly 25cm Bordeaux Craie HSS Brushed Gold Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Just arrived Brand New Kelly 25 HSS Special Order Bordeaux and Craie Contrasting Top

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Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Craie HSS Brushed Gold Bag
Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Craie HSS Brushed Gold Bag

Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Craie HSS Brushed Gold Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Brand New Kelly 25 HSS Special Order Black and Craie So desired! Sellier Epsom Leather

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Hermès 'Letter T' HSS Special Order Kelly 28cm Sellier
Hermès 'Letter T' HSS Special Order Kelly 28cm Sellier

Hermès 'Letter T' HSS Special Order Kelly 28cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Epsom, Bleu Saphir Chevre & Blue de Malte Clemence Leather 'Letter T' HSS Special

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Kelly 28 HSS Togo Sellier
Kelly 28 HSS Togo Sellier

Kelly 28 HSS Togo Sellier

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

to several years, and the proof is in the exquisite details. This Hermès 28 Kelly HSS Anemone

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 25cm Kelly Sellier HSS Craie Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
Hermès 25cm Kelly Sellier HSS Craie Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

Hermès 25cm Kelly Sellier HSS Craie Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Brand: Hermès Style: Kelly Sellier HSS Size: 25cm Color: Craie Material: Epsom Leather Hardware

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Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Bicolor HSS Gris Asphalte and Craie
Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Bicolor HSS Gris Asphalte and Craie

Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Bicolor HSS Gris Asphalte and Craie

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes 25cm Kelly Hermes Kelly 25cm Special order Gris Asphalte and Craie Contrasting

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

HERMÈS Mississippiensis Alligator Leather HSS SHSS Special Order Kelly 28cm
HERMÈS Mississippiensis Alligator Leather HSS SHSS Special Order Kelly 28cm

HERMÈS Mississippiensis Alligator Leather HSS SHSS Special Order Kelly 28cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Bougainvillea & Gris Perle Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather HSS Special Order Kelly

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 32cm Sellier
Hermès Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 32cm Sellier

Hermès Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 32cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Braise, Tangering & Vert Anis Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 32cm

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Bag HSS Anemone Pink Retourne Epsom Brushed Gold
Hermes Kelly 28 Bag HSS Anemone Pink Retourne Epsom Brushed Gold

Hermes Kelly 28 Bag HSS Anemone Pink Retourne Epsom Brushed Gold

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic rare purple Anemone 28 Hermes Kelly Horseshoe with Rose Confetti interior

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Sellier HSS 20 Nata / Bordeaux Gold Hardware Epsom Mini Bag
Hermes Kelly Sellier HSS 20 Nata / Bordeaux Gold Hardware Epsom Mini Bag

Hermes Kelly Sellier HSS 20 Nata / Bordeaux Gold Hardware Epsom Mini Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 HSS Mini Sellier bag featured in neutral Nata. Accentuated

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

BNIB Hermès Mini Kelly 20 HSS Gold Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware 2025
BNIB Hermès Mini Kelly 20 HSS Gold Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware 2025

BNIB Hermès Mini Kelly 20 HSS Gold Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware 2025

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

The Hermès Mini Kelly 20 is one of the most sought-after bags in the world — a perfect blend of

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Rouge Casaque Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 15cm Sellier
Hermès Rouge Casaque Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 15cm Sellier

Hermès Rouge Casaque Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 15cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Rouge Casaque Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 15cm Sellier Xupes Reference

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 28cm HSS Craie "Chalk" Trench Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag VIP NEW
Hermes Kelly 28cm HSS Craie "Chalk" Trench Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag VIP NEW

Hermes Kelly 28cm HSS Craie "Chalk" Trench Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag VIP NEW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Guaranteed Authentic Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie and Trench Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag World Exclusive

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 28cm HSS Black and Gris Perle Epsom Sellier Bag D Stamp, 2019
Hermes Kelly 28cm HSS Black and Gris Perle Epsom Sellier Bag D Stamp, 2019

Hermes Kelly 28cm HSS Black and Gris Perle Epsom Sellier Bag D Stamp, 2019

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Guaranteed Authentic Hermes Kelly 28cm Black Gris Perle Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag D Stamp, 2019

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly HSS 40 Bleu Nuit Taurillon Clemence Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly HSS 40 Bleu Nuit Taurillon Clemence Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly HSS 40 Bleu Nuit Taurillon Clemence Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Kelly HSS 40 in bleu nuit and taurillon clemence leather with palladium hardware. The bag is

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 HSS Brown Gold with PHW bag
Hermes Kelly 28 HSS Brown Gold with PHW bag

Hermes Kelly 28 HSS Brown Gold with PHW bag

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H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in

Hermes Kelly 28 HSS Brown Gold with PHW bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

This Hermès Kelly 28 in Gold Epsom leather is a sophisticated embodiment of luxury. The Gold color

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Hermes Kelly Sellier HSS 25 Rose Extreme / Trench Alligator Bag Palladium
Hermes Kelly Sellier HSS 25 Rose Extreme / Trench Alligator Bag Palladium

Hermes Kelly Sellier HSS 25 Rose Extreme / Trench Alligator Bag Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier HSS 25 bag featured in Rose Extreme Alligator with Trench

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 HSS White Blanc Gris Asphalte Kelly Gold VIP Y Stamp, 2020
Hermes Kelly 28 HSS White Blanc Gris Asphalte Kelly Gold VIP Y Stamp, 2020

Hermes Kelly 28 HSS White Blanc Gris Asphalte Kelly Gold VIP Y Stamp, 2020

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Guaranteed Authentic Hermes Kelly 28 Horseshoe Stamp White and Gris Asphalte Kelly VIP Y Stamp

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By Hermès

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By Hermès

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Hermes Kelly Hss For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes kelly hss you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Gold and more. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Hermes Kelly Hss?

Prices for a hermes kelly hss can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $15,995 and can go as high as $43,995, while, on average they fetch $27,120.

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.