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Hermés Birkin 30cm Touch Noir Taurillon Novillo/ Bleu Marine Niloticus Lisse PHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous Hermès Touch Birkin 30 cm bag. The exterior of this Birkin "Touch" features noir
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21st Century and Contemporary French Novelty Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Touch 3 Ostrich Calfskin Parchemin Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This is a beautiful Hermès Birkin 25 Touch 3 Parchemin and Ostrich Calfskin, Featuring Palladium
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Touch Vert Jade Vert Comics Nilo Crocodile Togo Palladium Bag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This is a Hermes Vert Jade and Vert Comics Birkin 30 Touch in Nilo crocodile and togo leather with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

Hermès Berry Rose Crocodile 30 cm Touch Birkin
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Framboise Rose Crocodile 30 cm Touch Birkin is in pristine condition with the
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Vert Comics Togo Matte Alligator Touch Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Birkin 25 is in Vert Comics togo leather and Vert Comics matte Mississippiensis Alligator with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Touch Vert Comics Green Togo Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Ultra Rare and Most Difficult to get! Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Touch Vert Comics Togo Leather and
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
striking and sophisticated design. The shiny palladium hardware on this Birkin adds a touch of modernity
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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline
Hermes Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline
$28,500
H 15.36 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in

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Hermes Handbag Birkin 30 Limited Touch Taurillon Novillo Noir / Nilo Blue Marine
By Hermès
Located in Nicosia, CY
Hermes Handbag Birkin 30 Limited Touch Taurillon Novillo Noir / Nilo Blue Marine Palladium Hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin Touch 30cm Bleu Saphir/Bleu Marine Alligator/Novillo RGHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An unworn limited edition Hermès Touch Birkin 30 cm bag. The exterior of this Birkin "Touch
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Touch 30 Bag Gold Matte Alligator / Togo Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin 30 Touch limited edition bag featured Matte Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermès Birkin 30cm Bleu Encre Touch Veau Togo/Croco Nilo Lisse
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An exquisite Hermès Touch Birkin 30 cm bag. The exterior of this Birkin "Touch" features a bleu
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21st Century and Contemporary French Novelty Bags

Hermès 25cm Birkin Black Touch Alligator/Togo Rose Gold Hardware 2021
By Hermès
Located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Hermès 25cm Birkin Black Touch Alligator/Togo Rose Gold Hardware (Z/2021)
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Touch Blue Indigo Ostrich Black Crocodile Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Absolutely Stunning Rare Limited Edition As New Hermes Birkin 30 Touch Blue Indigo Ostrich and
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Touch Matte Vanille Alligator Veau Butler Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Birkin 30 Touch bag features matte alligator Vanille with Veau Butler
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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermès Black Togo Leather & Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Touch Birkin 30cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Togo Leather & Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Touch Birkin 30cm Retourne Brand
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

2019 Hermès Black Togo Leather & Niloticus Crocodile Leather Birkin 25cm Touch
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Togo Leather & Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Birkin 25cm Touch Reference: HB2769
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Touch Blue Indigo Matte Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin 30 Touch bag featured in Blue Indigo matte
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

2019 Hermès Gold Togo Leather & Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Birkin 30 Touch
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Gold Togo Leather & Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Birkin 30cm Touch Xupes Reference
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermès Birkin 25cm Touch Jaune Amber Togo Leather & Shiny Niloticus Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Brand: Hermès Style: Birkin Sellier Size: 25cm Color: Jaune Ambre Leather: Shiny Niloticus
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

2014 Hermes Black Matte Alligator, Clemence & Box Calf Touch Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"HERMÈS Black Matte Mississippiensis Alligator, Clemence & Box Calf Leather Touch Birkin 35cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

2014 Hermès Black Matte Alligator, Clemence & Box Calf Touch Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Matte Mississippiensis Alligator, Clemence & Box Calf Leather Touch Birkin 35cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Touch Black Novillo Crocodile Rose Gold Hardware 2018 New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
New Hermes Birkin 25 Touch Black Novillo Crocodile Rose Gold Hardware. Unworn Condition from
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Touch Gold Togo Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware New 2021
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Ultra Rare and the Only ONE for Sale! Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Touch Gold Togo Leather and Matte
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Touch Verso Rouge H Red Rose Azalea Pink Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and One of the most coveted colors. Hermes Birkin 30 Touch Verso Rouge H Leather with Rose
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 30cm Birkin Ghillies
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This rare Hermès Birkin Ghillies adds a youthful touch to the brand's classic style with its cut
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 30cm Birkin Ghillies
Hermès 30cm Birkin Ghillies
H 25 in W 30 in D 15 in
Hermes Rose Jaipur Birkin Bag 35cm
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
The stunning colour of this Birkin bag adds a playful touch to style. The expertly crafted Birkin
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Rose Jaipur Birkin Bag 35cm
Hermes Rose Jaipur Birkin Bag 35cm
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Jaune Ambre Touch Crocodile / Togo Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare Hermes Birkin 30 Touch bag featured in Jaune Ambre crocodile and togo
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Touch Bag Black Crocodile / Black Leather Rose Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic limited edition Hermes Birkin 30 Touch bag featured in
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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Touch Bag Blue Marine Crocodile and Black Leather Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin 30 Touch bag features Blue Marine Crocodile and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

2014 Hermès Black Matte Mississippiensis Alligator, Clemence & Box Calf Leather
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Matte Mississippiensis Alligator, Clemence & Box Calf Leather Touch Birkin 35cm Xupes
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermès Birkin Touch 30 Black Togo/Shiny Crocodile Niloticus GHW
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hermès Birkin Touch 30 Black Togo/Shiny Crocodile Niloticus Gold Hardware Hermès Black Togo and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Noir Novillo & Niloticus Crocodile 30cm Birkin Touch RGHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Hermes Noir Novillo & Niloticus Crocodile 30cm Birkin Touch RGHW - Age [] - Taurillion Novillo
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Noir GHW Touch
By Hermès
Located in Double Bay, AU
Condition: Like New Colour: Noir Leather: Togo and Lizard Hardware Colour: Gold Year: U stamp Inclusion: Full set Origin: France Authenticity: Authenticity Guaranteed or full...
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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Noir GHW Touch
Hermes Birkin 25 Noir GHW Touch
H 3.94 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Touch 2 Taurillon Clemence/Veau Sombrer
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hermès Birkin 30 Touch 2 Taurillon Clemence/Veau Sombrer This Hermès Birkin 30 bag makes a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Touch Birkin Handbag Noir Novillo With Shiny Niloticus Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Touch Birkin Handbag Noir Novillo with Shiny Niloticus Crocodile with Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Touch Birkin Handbag Blue Novillo with Blue Matte Alligator
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Touch Birkin Handbag Blue Novillo with Blue Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware 25
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Touch Birkin Handbag Bleu Encre Togo with Shiny Niloticus Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Hermes Model: Touch Birkin Handbag Bleu Encre Togo with Shiny Niloticus Crocodile with Palladium Hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Touch Birkin Bag Gold Togo with Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Model: Touch Birkin Bag Gold Togo with Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware 25 Exterior Material
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

HERMES Birkin 30 Touch Blue Saphir Bleu Marine Togo Leather Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
New Condition From 2020 Collection Saphir Bleu Marine Togo Leather Alligator Rose Gold Hardware Measures 12" W x 9" H x 6" D Handle Drop 3.75" Includes Clochette, Padlock, Keys, Rai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

HERMES NEW Birkin 30 Touch Alligator Exotic Black Rose Gold Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
New Condition From 2020 Collection Togo Leather Alligator Rose Gold Hardware Measures 11.5" W x 9.25" H x 6.25" D Handle Drop 4" Includes Clochette, Padlock, Keys, Rain Cover, Dust ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

HERMES NEW Birkin 30 Touch Black Ostrich Alligator Exotic Palladium Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
New Condition From 2021 Collection Ostrich Alligator Palladium Hardware Measures 12" W x 9" H x 6" D Handle Drop 3.25" Includes Clochette, Padlock, Keys, Rain Cover, Dust Bag, Box a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

HERMES Birkin 25 Touch Blue Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Togo Palladium Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
From 2021 Collection Togo Leather Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware Measures 9.75" W x 8.25" H x 2.25" D Handle Drop 2.5" Includes Clochette, Padlock, Keys, Rain Cover, D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

HERMES NEW Birkin 30 Touch Cognac Ostrich Alligator Exotic Gold Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
New Condition From 2021 Collection Saffron Ostrich Alligator Gold Hardware Measures 11.5" W x 9.5" H x 6" D Handle Drop 4" Includes Clochette, Padlock, Keys, Rain Cover, Dust Bag an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Touch Birkin Bag Grey Togo with Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware 30
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Touch Birkin Bag Grey Togo with Matte Alligator
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Touch Birkin Bag Noir Togo with Shiny Niloticus Crocodile with Rose Gold
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Bag, Clochette Measurements: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Touch Birkin Bag
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Touch Crocodile Niloticus/Togo Caramel/tabac camel GHW STAMP Y
By Hermès
Located in Double Bay, AU
Condition:10/10 Unused ( This item is in unused and pristine condition. ) Colour: Caramel / Tabac Camel Hardware: Gold Tone Measurement: Length: 25cm Height: 19cm Depth: 9cm ...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMÈS NEW Birkin 25 Touch Blue Lizard Exotic Togo Leather Top Handle Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
New Condition From 2022 Collection Bleu Royal Lizard Togo Permabrass Hardware Includes Padlock, Clochette, Rain Cover, Dustbag, Box, Keys Measures 9.85" W x 7.85" H x 5.25" D 100% ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

HERMÈS NEW Birkin 25 Touch Black Lizard Exotic Togo Leather Top Handle Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
New Condition From 2022 Collection Black Lizard Togo Palladium Hardware Includes Padlock, Clochette, Rain Cover, Dustbag, Box, Keys Measures 9.85" W x 7.85" H x 5.25" D 100% Authent...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 30 Gris Etain Togo PHW
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
touch. Hermès Birkin 30 size is spacious enough for either day wear or night out. The supple and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 30 Gris Etain Togo PHW
Hermès Birkin 30 Gris Etain Togo PHW
H 9.26 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 35 Gris Tourterelle Veau Togo Doublure Chevre Pigmente PHW
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
adventures. The lightly pebbled Togo leather is supple yet chic and gives this Birkin a casual touch. The bag
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hérmes 30cm Black Crocodile / Togo Birkin Touch Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
collection, its value can only increase. Comprising an Hérmes 30cm Black Crocodile/ Togo Birkin Touch Bag
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

HERMES NEW Birkin 30 Touch Cognac Leather Crocodile Exotic Palladium Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
New Condition From 2019 Collection Miel Sienne Chèvre Mangalore Leather Crocodile Palladium Hardware Measures 11.5" W x 9.5" H x 6" D Handle Drop 4" Includes Clochette, Padlock, Key...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

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By Hermès
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Birkin Touch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary birkin touch 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 Orange, Brown and more. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Birkin Touch?

On average, a birkin touch on 1stDibs sells for $39,860, while they’re typically $3,938 on the low end and $84,500 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.