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Hermes Birkin Special Order

HERMÈS Rouge Grenat & Gris Mouette Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Birkin 35cm
HERMÈS Rouge Grenat & Gris Mouette Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Birkin 35cm

HERMÈS Rouge Grenat & Gris Mouette Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Rouge Grenat & Gris Mouette Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Birkin 35cm Retourne Product

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Bag Braise with Black Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Bag Braise with Black Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Bag Braise with Black Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

crocodile. This exceptional special-order Hermes Birkin is nothing short of breathtaking The striking

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Horseshoe Birkin 25 Tricolor Pink And Purple
Horseshoe Birkin 25 Tricolor Pink And Purple

Horseshoe Birkin 25 Tricolor Pink And Purple

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Wonderful Special Order Hermès Birkin 25 tricolor in Epsom leather Condition : very good condition

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 (special order) Black/Chevre GHW
Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 (special order) Black/Chevre GHW

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 (special order) Black/Chevre GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 30 Togo Leather Colour Black- Chevre Gold Hardware store fresh, comes

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Special Order 35cm Sanguine & Gris Perle Clemence Leather Birkin Bag
Hermes Special Order 35cm Sanguine & Gris Perle Clemence Leather Birkin Bag

Hermes Special Order 35cm Sanguine & Gris Perle Clemence Leather Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

This Birkin bag is done in Sanguine Clemence Leather, featuring two rolled handles, Palladium

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Bag 30 HSS Bi Color Special Order Chevre Mysore Leather
Hermes Birkin Bag 30 HSS Bi Color Special Order Chevre Mysore Leather

Hermes Birkin Bag 30 HSS Bi Color Special Order Chevre Mysore Leather

By Hermès

Located in CANNES, FR

Superb Hermes Birkin bag 30 cm Bi color HHS Goatskin Mysore Anemone and Pink Confetti palladium

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2010s European Top Handle Bags

Special Order (HSS) Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in Black and Blue Togo leather, PHW
Special Order (HSS) Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in Black and Blue Togo leather, PHW

Special Order (HSS) Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in Black and Blue Togo leather, PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​ ​and​ ​Rare​ ​Hermes​ ​Birkin​ ​40​ ​Special​ ​Order​ ​(HSS)​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​black

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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

35cm Hermes Black and Yellow Taurillon Clemence Leather Birkin Handbag
35cm Hermes Black and Yellow Taurillon Clemence Leather Birkin Handbag

35cm Hermes Black and Yellow Taurillon Clemence Leather Birkin Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Créateus de Luxe is excited to offer this Special Order Hermès Birkin Handbag! Black and Yellow

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermès Birkin 35 HSS handbag in Electric Blue Togo&Fuchsia interior leather, PHW
Hermès Birkin 35 HSS handbag in Electric Blue Togo&Fuchsia interior leather, PHW

Hermès Birkin 35 HSS handbag in Electric Blue Togo&Fuchsia interior leather, PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Sublime​ ​Hermes​ ​Birkin​ ​35​ ​HSS​ ​(Special​ ​Order)​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​electric​ ​blue​ ​Togo

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Gris Asphalt Rose Azalee Epsom Handbag
Hermes Birkin 30 Gris Asphalt Rose Azalee Epsom Handbag

Hermes Birkin 30 Gris Asphalt Rose Azalee Epsom Handbag

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermès Birkin Special Order for VIP 2 Tone Horseshoe Stamp Birkin 30cm Epsom Leather Gris

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Tricolor Special Order Horseshoe Birkin 30CM
Hermes Birkin Tricolor Special Order Horseshoe Birkin 30CM

Hermes Birkin Tricolor Special Order Horseshoe Birkin 30CM

By Hermès

Located in Geneva, CH

This is a Hermès Birkin HSS 30 CM bag that has been especially made to the specifications of a

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2010s 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

Hermes Birkin 35 Gris Tourterelle Etoupe Special Order Bag
Hermes Birkin 35 Gris Tourterelle Etoupe Special Order Bag

Hermes Birkin 35 Gris Tourterelle Etoupe Special Order Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Birkin 35 Gris Tourterelle /Etoupe. Special Order bag. Exterior is Gris Tourterelle color

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Perle Moutarde Special Order Chevre
Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Perle Moutarde Special Order Chevre

Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Perle Moutarde Special Order Chevre

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes 25cm Special Order Birkin HSS Gris perle and Moutarde Gris Perle one of the most sought

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Special Order Bi-colour Epsom 30cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Special Order Bi-colour Epsom 30cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Special Order Bi-colour Epsom 30cm 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

2019 Hermès Gold Togo Leather Special Order Birkin 40cm
2019 Hermès Gold Togo Leather Special Order Birkin 40cm

2019 Hermès Gold Togo Leather Special Order Birkin 40cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Gold Togo Leather Special Order Birkin 40cm Xupes Reference: HB2913 Serial Number: D Age

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Special Order Bi-colour Togo Leather 35cm Birkin Bag
Hermes Special Order Bi-colour Togo Leather 35cm Birkin Bag

Hermes Special Order Bi-colour Togo Leather 35cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

A dazzlingly feminine rendition of the Hermès Birkin handbag. A special order bi-tone of ultra

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Early 2000s Tote Bags

2014 Hermes Bambou & Etain Togo Leather Special Order Birkin 30cm
2014 Hermes Bambou & Etain Togo Leather Special Order Birkin 30cm

2014 Hermes Bambou & Etain Togo Leather Special Order Birkin 30cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Bambou & Etain Togo Leather Special Order Birkin 30cm This HERMÈS Birkin 30cm is in

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2010s French Tote Bags

HERMES BIRKIN 35 bag PARCHEMIN / ALEZAN bi-colour Special Order
HERMES BIRKIN 35 bag PARCHEMIN / ALEZAN bi-colour Special Order

HERMES BIRKIN 35 bag PARCHEMIN / ALEZAN bi-colour Special Order

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite Special Order Horse shoe bag. French Vanilla PARCHEMIN with ALEZAN - two incredibly rare

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

2015 Hermes Bleu Lin & Parchemin Togo Leather Special Order Birkin 40cm
2015 Hermes Bleu Lin & Parchemin Togo Leather Special Order Birkin 40cm

2015 Hermes Bleu Lin & Parchemin Togo Leather Special Order Birkin 40cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Bleu Lin & Parchemin Togo Leather Special Order Birkin 40cm This HERMÈS Birkin 40cm is in

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2010s French Tote Bags

2010 Hermes Prune & Graphite Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order Birkin 35cm
2010 Hermes Prune & Graphite Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order Birkin 35cm

2010 Hermes Prune & Graphite Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"HERMÈS Prune & Graphite Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order Birkin 35cm Reference: HB2528 Serial

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

HERMES BIRKIN 35 bag rare Tosca Gris Perle Special Order NEW
HERMES BIRKIN 35 bag rare Tosca Gris Perle Special Order NEW

HERMES BIRKIN 35 bag rare Tosca Gris Perle Special Order NEW

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Jewel toned Tosca with chic Gris Perle interior Special Order Horseshoe. Clemence leather is

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag HSS Blue Aztec Blue Paon  Chevre Special Order
Hermes Birkin 30 Bag HSS Blue Aztec Blue Paon  Chevre Special Order

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag HSS Blue Aztec Blue Paon Chevre Special Order

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

: Blue Aztec and Blue Paon. This special order Birkin bag is accentuated with pink top stitch. Fresh with

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2010s French Tote Bags

2021 Hermes Black Epsom & Rouge H Contrast Stitch Special Order HSS Birkin
2021 Hermes Black Epsom & Rouge H Contrast Stitch Special Order HSS Birkin

2021 Hermes Black Epsom & Rouge H Contrast Stitch Special Order HSS Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Epsom Leather & Rouge H Contrast Stitch Special Order HSS Birkin Xupes Reference

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

2017 Hermès Blue & Gris Mouette Chevre Mysore Leather  Special Order HSS Birkin
2017 Hermès Blue & Gris Mouette Chevre Mysore Leather  Special Order HSS Birkin

2017 Hermès Blue & Gris Mouette Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order HSS Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Blue & Gris Mouette Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order HSS Birkin 30cm Xupes Reference

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

2021 Hermes Black Epsom & Rouge H Contrast Stitch Special Order HSS Birkin
2021 Hermes Black Epsom & Rouge H Contrast Stitch Special Order HSS Birkin

2021 Hermes Black Epsom & Rouge H Contrast Stitch Special Order HSS Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Epsom Leather & Rouge H Contrast Stitch Special Order HSS Birkin Xupes Reference

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermès Craie & Vert Criquet Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Birkin 25cm Sellier
Hermès Craie & Vert Criquet Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Birkin 25cm Sellier

Hermès Craie & Vert Criquet Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Birkin 25cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Craie & Vert Criquet Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Birkin 25cm Sellier Product Details

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES BIRKIN 35 bag ROUGE CASAQUE gold hardware Special Order 2 tone

HERMES BIRKIN 35 bag ROUGE CASAQUE gold hardware Special Order 2 tone

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

butter soft. Exotic violet interior. Special Order. BRAND NEW. NEVER WORN. more pictures available

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Birkin Special Order For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes birkin special order you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Blue is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Black, Purple and more in stock now. 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 Birkin Special Order?

Prices for a hermes birkin special order can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $9,120 and can go as high as $107,444, while, on average they fetch $21,715.

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.