Why is Hermès so special?

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.

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Hermes Kelly 32 Bleu Indigo Nave Box Calf Leather GHW Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Kowloon, HK

Color: Navy Blue / Bleu Indigo (designer color) Material: Box Calf Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Obvious Scratches Corners: Obvious Scratche...

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Rare Hermes Constance 23 shoulder bag in black box calf, gold and enamel HW

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H 7.09 in

Rare Hermes Constance 23 shoulder bag in black box calf, gold and enamel HW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare & Amazing Hermes Constance 23 limited edition in black box calf leather , gold-plated and enamel metal hardware, convertible handle in black leather for a hand, shoulder or cros...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Beige Blue Jean Toile Canvas Box Calf Leather Trim "Vespa PM" Tote Bag

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H 11 in W 7 in L 14 in

Hermes Birin ToGo 35cm Noisette Brown Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

This is a true classic for day or evening from Hermes. Comes with Hermes Box, dust bag, rain jackets, lock and key and clochette.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Blue Peacock Tadelakt Leather Tutti Frutti Hermail Bag

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H 7.49 in D 1.38 in L 8.67 in

Hermès Blue Peacock Tadelakt Leather Tutti Frutti Hermail Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Made in France In very good used condition (very light marks on the leather and a small stain on the inner lining) Dimensions : L 22 x H 19 x D 3.5 cm Will be delivered in its Her...

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 70cm Belt in Classic 'Vache Naturelle' with Gold Hardware - Never Worn

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Hermes 70cm Belt in Classic 'Vache Naturelle' with Gold Hardware - Never Worn

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This piece comes with its original Hermes Box, Buckle Bag and Hermes Ribbon, and is the perfect addition for any chic wardrobe.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Belts

Birkin 25 Top Handle Bag in Bleu Zanzibar Togo with Gold Hardware

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H 8.27 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in

Birkin 25 Top Handle Bag in Bleu Zanzibar Togo with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Kuwait City, KW

Material: 100% Togo leather Golden-tone hardware Dual top handle Front flap Signature closure strap with central toggle closure Lock with two keys Logo-engraved zipper pull Made in F...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Box Calf Medor Crossbody Bag

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermes Box Calf Medor Crossbody Bag - In good condition, with slight signs of wear - Black leather Hermes crossbody bag for daytime use. with removable strap - Rich black leather w...

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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Burgundy Box Calf Shoulder Bag

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H 5 in W 2.5 in L 9.5 in

Hermes Burgundy Box Calf Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful box calf hand bag from Hermes with a long shoulder length strap that is adjustable with the clip on the strap forming a double handle bag that can still be carried on the s...

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20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Vintage Box Leather Clutch Bag

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Hermès Vintage Box Leather Clutch Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Simple in aesthetics, this clutch from Hermès Vintage is designed in a beautifully sleek Box leather. Its endlessly chic combination of black leather and gold-tone hardware will quic...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

1960s Hermes Black Box Leather Shoulder Bag

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H 5.91 in W 1.58 in L 11.23 in

1960s Hermes Black Box Leather Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Black box leather shoulder bag featuring a detachable shoulder strap (34.25in (87cm) total length), gold-tone hardware, a claps fastening, inside compartments, an inside zip p...

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1960s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

$5,894

HERMES c.1995 Vtg Brown Leather Buckle Strap Structured Bucket Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Thiensville, WI

HERMES c.1995 Gold Brown Leather Buckle Strap Structured Bucket Shoulder Bag Brand / Manufacturer: Hermes Circa: 1995 Designer: Hermes Style: Shoulder Bag Color(s): Shades of brown...

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Constance Brown and Gold 23 cm

$8,400

Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Matte Python Skin Saddle Bag & Mirror

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Switzerland, CH

A rare Christian Dior mini evening saddle bag designed by John Galliano From a collectable, limited edition in 2002 Offered only in Dior flagship stores to a limited clientele Get th...

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Early 2000s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermes Portefeuille MC2 Copernic Wallet Matte Havane Alligator

$7,985

Size: One Size

Hermes Portefeuille MC2 Copernic Wallet Matte Havane Alligator

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Men's MC2 Copernic compact bi-fold wallet featured in matte Havane Alligator. This warm tobacco brown men's wallet is rare to find, and is arguably one of...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Wallets

$5,197

Bottega Veneta Ciao Ciao Medium Raspberry Pink Leather Gold Hardware Crossbody

By Bottega Veneta

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Bottega Veneta Ciao Ciao Medium Raspberry Pink Leather Gold Hardware Crossbody Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: MINT Minimal signs o...

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

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Box Bag Hermes For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of box bag hermes. For box bag hermes, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Red, Blue and more in stock now. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these 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. 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 are Box Bag Hermes?

The prices for box bag hermes start at $135 and top out at $399,925 with these items, on average, selling for $7,291.

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 Handbags And Purses for You

An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.

They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.

Questions About Hermès

Why is Hermès so special?
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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.

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