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Hermes Lindy Brown Bag
Hermes Lindy Brown Bag

Hermes Lindy Brown Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This brown Hermes Lindy bag is made from soft luxurious Clemence leather. The box shape means this

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Trim Shoulder Bag Light Brown Bag
Hermes Trim Shoulder Bag Light Brown Bag

Hermes Trim Shoulder Bag Light Brown Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes trim shoulder bag in light brown togo leather and toile interior. Excellent condition

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21st Century and Contemporary French Hobo Bags

Hermes Brown Birkin 35 Bag
Hermes Brown Birkin 35 Bag

Hermes Brown Birkin 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Brown Birkin 35 Bag. Rich brown color. Gold hardware. Vintage Hermes Birkin. Good condition

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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags

Hermes Brown Birkin 35 Bag
Hermes Brown Birkin 35 Bag

Hermes Brown Birkin 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Birkin Brown 35 Bag. Excellent condition. Nice neutral chocolate brown color. Togo leather

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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags

Hermes Brown Birkin 30 Bag
Hermes Brown Birkin 30 Bag

Hermes Brown Birkin 30 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Brown Birkin 30 Bag. Neutral brown color with gold hardware. Togo leather. Interior clean

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags

Hermes Brown Birkin 35 Bag
Hermes Brown Birkin 35 Bag

Hermes Brown Birkin 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Brown Birkin Bag. Vintage Ardennes leather Birkin bag. Good condition. Light wear from age

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags

Hermes Brown Birkin 30 Bag
Hermes Brown Birkin 30 Bag

Hermes Brown Birkin 30 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Brown Birkin 30 Bag. Gold hardware. Chocolate browm color. Togo leather. Gold hardware has

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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags

Hermes Soft Brown Leather Bag
Hermes Soft Brown Leather Bag

Hermes Soft Brown Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes bag in soft brown leather. Worn by hand with two handles with orange stitching. Two patch

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Jypsiere Brown Togo Bag
Hermès Jypsiere Brown Togo Bag

Hermès Jypsiere Brown Togo Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès medium Jypsiere shoulder/cross body bag. Brown Togo leather and palladium hardware. Size

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès 35cm Jypsiere Brown Bag
Hermès 35cm Jypsiere Brown Bag

Hermès 35cm Jypsiere Brown Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermès 35cm Jypsiere Brown Bag. This 35cm Jypsiere is crafted in dark brown togo leather and is

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20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Brown Togo Leather Shoulder Bag
Hermes Brown Togo Leather Shoulder Bag

Hermes Brown Togo Leather Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

This elegant messenger bag is made of fine brown calf leather. The bag features a shoulder strap

Category

Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Brown Ostrich 30cm Birkin Bag
Hermes Brown Ostrich 30cm Birkin Bag

Hermes Brown Ostrich 30cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

. This bag comes presented in a Hermes dust bag with a lock and 2 keys in a clochette. Colour: Brown

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Brown leather and canvas bag Hermes
Brown leather and canvas bag Hermes

Brown leather and canvas bag Hermes

By Hermès

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Brown leather and canvas

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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès 35cm Birkin Chocolate Brown Bag
Hermès 35cm Birkin Chocolate Brown Bag

Hermès 35cm Birkin Chocolate Brown Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Gorgeous 35cm Hermes Birkin Bag in Brown Togo Leather with silver-toned hardware. This bag has

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Chocolate Brown Birkin 35 Bag
Hermes Chocolate Brown Birkin 35 Bag

Hermes Chocolate Brown Birkin 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Brown Chocolate Brown Birkin 35 Bag. Dark brown color with gold hardware. Interior clean

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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags

Hermes Chocolate Brown Birkin 35 Bag
Hermes Chocolate Brown Birkin 35 Bag

Hermes Chocolate Brown Birkin 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Chocolate Brown Birkin 35 Bag. Beautiful brown color with yellow gold hardware. Highly

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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags

Hermes Chocolate Brown Birkin 35 Bag
Hermes Chocolate Brown Birkin 35 Bag

Hermes Chocolate Brown Birkin 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Chocolate Birkin 35 Bag. Togo leather. Gold hardware. Rich brown color. Interior clean

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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags

Hermès Brown & Orange Silky Pop Bag
Hermès Brown & Orange Silky Pop Bag

Hermès Brown & Orange Silky Pop Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès brown leather and multi-pattern silk foldable bag. Bag closed, 5"W x 5"L x 1"D. Handle drop

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Chocolate Brown  Birkin 35 Bag
Hermes Chocolate Brown  Birkin 35 Bag

Hermes Chocolate Brown Birkin 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Chocolate Birkin 35 Bag. Chocolate brown togo leather with gold hardware. Interior clean

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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Cafe Brown Bag
Hermes Birkin 35 Cafe Brown Bag

Hermes Birkin 35 Cafe Brown Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Birkin 35 Cafe Bag. Beautiful brown leather Birkin. Palladium hardware. Excellent condition

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES 'plume' Bag in Brown Grained Leather
HERMES 'plume' Bag in Brown Grained Leather

HERMES 'plume' Bag in Brown Grained Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès 'Plume' bag in brown grained leather. The hardware is in gilded metal Stamp B in a square

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Brown 32cm Kelly Bag
Hermes Brown 32cm Kelly Bag

Hermes Brown 32cm Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Vintage Kelly bag in 32cm, in refurbished brown goats leather. This classic bag features

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Late 20th Century French Tote Bags

Hermes Brown Leather Ameri Crossbody Bag 277her217
Hermes Brown Leather Ameri Crossbody Bag 277her217

Hermes Brown Leather Ameri Crossbody Bag 277her217

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: F in a Square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 5.5" Width: .1" Height: 7" Shoulder Handle Drop: 23.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) ...

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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Vintage Espresso Brown Hermes Crocodile Kelly Bag
Vintage Espresso Brown Hermes Crocodile Kelly Bag

Vintage Espresso Brown Hermes Crocodile Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A timeless classic, this vintage Hermes Kelly Bag is a must-have addition to any Hermes lover's

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Chocolate Brown Togo Kelly Bag-35cm
Hermes Chocolate Brown Togo Kelly Bag-35cm

Hermes Chocolate Brown Togo Kelly Bag-35cm

By Hermès

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hermes Chocolate Brown Togo Leather Kelly Bag-35cm with detachable strap and Silver hardware. This

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Vintage Belt Bag in Brown Shearling
HERMES Vintage Belt Bag in Brown Shearling

HERMES Vintage Belt Bag in Brown Shearling

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

HERMES Vintage Belt Bag in Brown Shearling The hardware is in silver plate metal and closed with a

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Early 2000s French Belt Bags

Vintage HERMES bag in Brown Ostrich Leather
Vintage HERMES bag in Brown Ostrich Leather

Vintage HERMES bag in Brown Ostrich Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage! Small Hermès bag in chocolate brown ostrich leather. Gold plated hardware. Closes with a

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Brown Fjord Palladium Bag
Hermes Birkin 35 Brown Fjord Palladium Bag

Hermes Birkin 35 Brown Fjord Palladium Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Birkin 35 cm in brown fjord leather, contrast stitching and palladium hardware. Handle drop

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21st Century and Contemporary French Novelty Bags

1990s Hermes Balle De Golf Brown leather bag
1990s Hermes Balle De Golf Brown leather bag

1990s Hermes Balle De Golf Brown leather bag

By Hermès

Located in Capri, IT

1990s Hermes brown llamb skin 'Balle de golf' shoulder bag from Hermès Vintage featuring an

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Bag Precious Vespa TPM Dark brown
Hermès Bag Precious Vespa TPM Dark brown

Hermès Bag Precious Vespa TPM Dark brown

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès bag, Vespa model, TPM or 18 format, in exotic leather (Niloticus) ebony color (dark brown

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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

HERMES Marron Fonce brown CROCODILE BOUTONNIERE Bag
HERMES Marron Fonce brown CROCODILE BOUTONNIERE Bag

HERMES Marron Fonce brown CROCODILE BOUTONNIERE Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Boutonnière bag in Marron Fonce (brown) crocodile with gold-tone hardware

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1960s French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Etrusque brown OSTRICH & palladium BIRKIN 30 Bag
HERMES Etrusque brown OSTRICH & palladium BIRKIN 30 Bag

HERMES Etrusque brown OSTRICH & palladium BIRKIN 30 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag in Etrusque brown ostrich leather. Lined in brown chevre (goat skin

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Sienna Brown Togo 40 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Sienna Brown Togo 40 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Sienna Brown Togo 40 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Sienna Brown Togo 40 cm Birkin- Excellent Plus Condition Hand stitched by skilled craftsmen

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Cocoan Brown Togo 25 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Cocoan Brown Togo 25 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Cocoan Brown Togo 25 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Cocoan Togo 25 cm Birkin- Excellent Plus Condition Hand stitched by skilled craftsmen, wait

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Large Garden Party Brown Toile Bag
Hermes Large Garden Party Brown Toile Bag

Hermes Large Garden Party Brown Toile Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes large garden party bag in negonda leather and H toile fabric. Palladium hardware. Date stamp

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Chocolate Brown Box Leather Kelly Bag
Hermes Chocolate Brown Box Leather Kelly Bag

Hermes Chocolate Brown Box Leather Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A timeless classic in a gorgeous chocolate brown colorway! Made in the most

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

New in Box Hermes Brown Horseshoe Bag Charm
New in Box Hermes Brown Horseshoe Bag Charm

New in Box Hermes Brown Horseshoe Bag Charm

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

New in Box Hermes horse shoe charm in brown swift leather with brick tone back. Comes with original

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21st Century and Contemporary French Other

HERMES Cognac brown OSTRICH leather BIRKIN 35 Bag
HERMES Cognac brown OSTRICH leather BIRKIN 35 Bag

HERMES Cognac brown OSTRICH leather BIRKIN 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermès 'Birkin 35' bag in Cognac ostrich leather. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with an open pocket

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Brown Victoria Messenger Crossbody Bag  861837
Hermès Brown Victoria Messenger Crossbody Bag  861837

Hermès Brown Victoria Messenger Crossbody Bag 861837

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: H in a Square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 1.75" Height: 10.5" Shoulder Strap Drop: 20" Handle Drop: 1.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDIT...

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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 Bag in Brown Brick Leather
HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 Bag in Brown Brick Leather

HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 Bag in Brown Brick Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Hermès Kelly 32 bag in brown brick leather box and saddler stitches. Gold plated hardware

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Brown Lizard H Envelope Clutch Shoulder Bag
Hermes Brown Lizard H Envelope Clutch Shoulder Bag

Hermes Brown Lizard H Envelope Clutch Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Brown H Lizard Clutch/Shoulder Bag With Gold Hardware Made In France Materials: Lizard

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1990s French Handbags and Purses

Hermès Trim 31 Gold Brown Epsom Leather Shoulder Bag
Hermès Trim 31 Gold Brown Epsom Leather Shoulder Bag

Hermès Trim 31 Gold Brown Epsom Leather Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Hermès Trim 31 Gold Brown Epsom Leather Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

HERMES -Toile- Brown Leather Trim Woven Shoulder Bag
HERMES -Toile- Brown Leather Trim Woven Shoulder Bag

HERMES -Toile- Brown Leather Trim Woven Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gorgeous HERMES "Toile" shoulder bag. A signature style, this piece comes in brown woven material

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Vintage "Pullman" Bag in Brown Box Leather
Hermes Vintage "Pullman" Bag in Brown Box Leather

Hermes Vintage "Pullman" Bag in Brown Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès vintage 'Pullman' bag in brown box leather. Gilded metal hardware. Inside there are 3

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Mid-20th Century French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Vintage 'Constance' Bag in Brown Box Leather
HERMES Vintage 'Constance' Bag in Brown Box Leather

HERMES Vintage 'Constance' Bag in Brown Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Constance bag with double bellows, vintage Hermès in brown box leather. Gold plated hardware

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

HERMES Brown Togo Leather 35cm Birkin Bag GHW
HERMES Brown Togo Leather 35cm Birkin Bag GHW

HERMES Brown Togo Leather 35cm Birkin Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Brown Togo Leather 35cm Birkin Bag Features double rolled leather handles Made in: France

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

HERMES Jypsière Bag in brown Clémence taurillon Leather
HERMES Jypsière Bag in brown Clémence taurillon Leather

HERMES Jypsière Bag in brown Clémence taurillon Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès shoulder bag Jypsière created by Jean-Paul Gaultier. Stamp O in a square. This bag is in

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES Gold brown Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Palladium
HERMES Gold brown Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Palladium

HERMES Gold brown Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag in Gold (camel brown) Veau Togo leather with contrasting white

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2010s French Tote Bags

HERMES Vintage Kelly 35 Brown Box Leather Bag
HERMES Vintage Kelly 35 Brown Box Leather Bag

HERMES Vintage Kelly 35 Brown Box Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

HERMES Vintage Kelly 35 brown box leather bag. The jewelry is in palladium silver metal. It has the

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Kelly 32 Bag in Brown Box Leather
HERMES Kelly 32 Bag in Brown Box Leather

HERMES Kelly 32 Bag in Brown Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Kelly 32 bag in brown box leather. Gilded hardware. Worn by hand or on the shoulder with a

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

HERMES Vintage Flap Bag in Brown Box Leather
HERMES Vintage Flap Bag in Brown Box Leather

HERMES Vintage Flap Bag in Brown Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

HERMES vintage flap bag in brown box leather. It has a gold plated brass hardware. The clasp is in

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Espresso Brown Togo 30 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Espresso Brown Togo 30 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Espresso Brown Togo 30 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Espresso Brown Togo 30 cm Birkin is in pristine condition. Hand stitched

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES BROWN LEATHER BIRKIN BAG WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE
HERMES BROWN LEATHER BIRKIN BAG WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE

HERMES BROWN LEATHER BIRKIN BAG WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Brown Leather Birkin With Palladium Hardware - 35cm. Age: 2006 Made In France

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Caramel brown Epsom leather & Palladium BIRKIN 30 Bag
HERMES Caramel brown Epsom leather & Palladium BIRKIN 30 Bag

HERMES Caramel brown Epsom leather & Palladium BIRKIN 30 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes 'Birkin 30' in Caramel Veau Epsom leather with palladium -plated hardware. Lined in Chevre

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather STEVE 35 Messenger Bag
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather STEVE 35 Messenger Bag

HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather STEVE 35 Messenger Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes 'Steve 35' messenger bag in Havane Veau Evergrain (grained) with palladium hardware and one

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 nilo crocodile brown bordeaux bag
Hermes Birkin 30 nilo crocodile brown bordeaux bag

Hermes Birkin 30 nilo crocodile brown bordeaux bag

By Hermès

Located in London, England

Hermes Birkin 30 nilo crocodile brown bordeaux colour with brushed hardware. The leather ages so

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2010s Top Handle Bags

HERMES Chocolate brown leather BIRKIN 35 Bag Gold
HERMES Chocolate brown leather BIRKIN 35 Bag Gold

HERMES Chocolate brown leather BIRKIN 35 Bag Gold

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Birkin 35 bag in Chocolat grained leather. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with

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2010s French Tote Bags

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Brown Hermes Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary brown hermes bag you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Gray and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a brown hermes bag from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. 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 Brown Hermes Bag?

Prices for a brown hermes bag can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $65 and can go as high as $399,925, while, on average they fetch $6,556.

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 bagBirkin, 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
  • 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.