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Hermes Brown Leather Aline MM Flat Tote Bag 5her1222
Hermes Brown Leather Aline MM Flat Tote Bag 5her1222

Hermes Brown Leather Aline MM Flat Tote Bag 5her1222

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Bag Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Little to No Staining, Fading Interior: Little to No

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20th Century Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Brown Alligator Kelly Pochette Bag BRAND NEW
Hermes Brown Alligator Kelly Pochette Bag BRAND NEW

Hermes Brown Alligator Kelly Pochette Bag BRAND NEW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Mini Kelly Pochette clutch with light gold (Perma brass) hardware.This Hermes Kelly Pochette

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Etoupe Togo Birkin 35, Hermes Bag, Hermes Birkin Bag
Hermes Etoupe Togo Birkin 35, Hermes Bag, Hermes Birkin Bag

Hermes Etoupe Togo Birkin 35, Hermes Bag, Hermes Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Saint-ouen, FR

This wonderful Birkin 35 bag features étoupe Togo calfskin leather, white saddle stitch seam and

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Kelly 32 Bag in Light Brown Crocodile Porosus Leather
HERMES Kelly 32 Bag in Light Brown Crocodile Porosus Leather

HERMES Kelly 32 Bag in Light Brown Crocodile Porosus Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès Kelly 32 bag in shiny light brown crocodile porosus leather with gilt metal hardware. Inside

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Miel brown Shiny Porosus Crocodile & Palladium BIRKIN 30 Bag
HERMES Miel brown Shiny Porosus Crocodile & Palladium BIRKIN 30 Bag

HERMES Miel brown Shiny Porosus Crocodile & Palladium BIRKIN 30 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes 'Birkin 30' bag in Miel (honey brown) shiny porosus crocodile leather. Lined in Chevre (goat

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage Constance Bag in Brown Chocolate Crocodile Leather
Hermes Vintage Constance Bag in Brown Chocolate Crocodile Leather

Hermes Vintage Constance Bag in Brown Chocolate Crocodile Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès vintage 'Constance' bag in brown chocolate crocodile leather. Gold plated hardware. The

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

HERMES cognac brown Fauve Barenia leather BIRKIN 35 Bag Gold
HERMES cognac brown Fauve Barenia leather BIRKIN 35 Bag Gold

HERMES cognac brown Fauve Barenia leather BIRKIN 35 Bag Gold

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès 'Birkin 35' bag in Fauve (cognac brown) Barenia leather with contrasting

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Paris Vintage Brown Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote Bag
Hermes Paris Vintage Brown Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote Bag

Hermes Paris Vintage Brown Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Hermes Paris Vintage brown cotton canvas tote, Fourre Tout MM. Made in France. Blue stripes. 100

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1990s French Tote Bags

HERMES Kelly II 35 Bag in Brown Grained Leather
HERMES Kelly II 35 Bag in Brown Grained Leather

HERMES Kelly II 35 Bag in Brown Grained Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Kelly II 35 HERMES brown grained leather bag with a removable shoulder strap. The jewelry is in

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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

HERMES Brown Togo Leather EVELYN Bag rt. $3, 125
HERMES Brown Togo Leather EVELYN Bag rt. $3, 125

HERMES Brown Togo Leather EVELYN Bag rt. $3, 125

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Brown Togo Leather EVELYN Bag Age: 2009 Made in France Materials: togo leather Stamped

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Pre-Loved Hermès Women's Brown Leather Evelyne PM Bag
Pre-Loved Hermès Women's Brown Leather Evelyne PM Bag

Pre-Loved Hermès Women's Brown Leather Evelyne PM Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to bag is evident on this used Hermes designer

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21st Century and Contemporary British Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

1977 HERMES brown box leather bag with gilt hardware
1977 HERMES brown box leather bag with gilt hardware

1977 HERMES brown box leather bag with gilt hardware

By Hermès

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gorgeous vintage bag with gilt hardware from Hermes made in 1977. Brown box leather. Gold hardware

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1970s French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Brown shiny Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 30 bag PHW
Hermes Brown shiny Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 30 bag PHW

Hermes Brown shiny Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 30 bag PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, England

Hermes Brown shiny Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 30 bag with palladium hardware. Crafted from shiny

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage Brown Leather Kelly 35 Retourne Handbag Bag
Hermes Vintage Brown Leather Kelly 35 Retourne Handbag Bag

Hermes Vintage Brown Leather Kelly 35 Retourne Handbag Bag

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

certificate will be provided at no further cost. The famous Hermes KELLY BAG 35, mod. Retourne, crafted in

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Havane brown Swift leather KELLY POCHETTE Clutch Bag
HERMES Havane brown Swift leather KELLY POCHETTE Clutch Bag

HERMES Havane brown Swift leather KELLY POCHETTE Clutch Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermès 'Kelly Pochett' clutch in Havane (chestnut brown) Vea Swift leather with palladium hardware

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Cafe Brown Clemence Evelyne II Crossbody Bag GHW
Hermes Cafe Brown Clemence Evelyne II Crossbody Bag GHW

Hermes Cafe Brown Clemence Evelyne II Crossbody Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Cafe Brown Clemence Evelyne II Crossbody Bag Features perforated H on front panel of bag

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Brown Leather Drawstring Bucket Sling Evelyne Bag 1H0123
Hermes Brown Leather Drawstring Bucket Sling Evelyne Bag 1H0123

Hermes Brown Leather Drawstring Bucket Sling Evelyne Bag 1H0123

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Hermes Brown Leather Drawstring Bucket Sling Evelyne Bag 1H0123 Date Code/Serial Number: D in a

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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Hermes Vintage 1972 Rare Brown Leather 2002 Shoulder Bag
Hermes Vintage 1972 Rare Brown Leather 2002 Shoulder Bag

Hermes Vintage 1972 Rare Brown Leather 2002 Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

piece of fashion history, this Vintage Hermès 2002 Shoulder Bag perfectly captures the sleek

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Early 2000s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Hermès Shoulder Bag Shiny Brown Crocodile Pororus Gold Hdw
Hermès Shoulder Bag Shiny Brown Crocodile Pororus Gold Hdw

Hermès Shoulder Bag Shiny Brown Crocodile Pororus Gold Hdw

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Bag Can be carried Shoulder and Crossbody Made in France Vintage

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Kelly 28 Vintage Bag in Brown Box Leather
HERMES Kelly 28 Vintage Bag in Brown Box Leather

HERMES Kelly 28 Vintage Bag in Brown Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Kelly 28 bag in brown box leather. Gilt metal hardware. Included : Zipper, clochette, keys

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1960s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Brown Chocolat Clemence Leather JPG Birkin Bag s210h50
Hermès Brown Chocolat Clemence Leather JPG Birkin Bag s210h50

Hermès Brown Chocolat Clemence Leather JPG Birkin Bag s210h50

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Hermès Brown Chocolat Clemence Leather JPG Birkin Bag s210h50 Date Code/Serial Number: K in a

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

HERMES Havane brown Evergrain leather & Palladium BIRKIN 35 Bag
HERMES Havane brown Evergrain leather & Palladium BIRKIN 35 Bag

HERMES Havane brown Evergrain leather & Palladium BIRKIN 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes "35cm Birkin" in Havane (reddish brown) Veau Evergrain leather (grained). Lined in Chèvre

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Chocolate brown Swift KELLY II 28 RETOURNER Bag
HERMES Chocolate brown Swift KELLY II 28 RETOURNER Bag

HERMES Chocolate brown Swift KELLY II 28 RETOURNER Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes 'Kelly II 28 Retourner' bag in Chocolate brown Veau Swift leather with gold hardware. The

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Herbag 31 Navy Canvas Brown Leather Crossbody Bag
Hermes Herbag 31 Navy Canvas Brown Leather Crossbody Bag

Hermes Herbag 31 Navy Canvas Brown Leather Crossbody Bag

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

CONDITION: VERY GOOD This preloved bag is in very good condition with light signs of use

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2010s French Tote Bags

HERMES Cafe brown Clemence leather BIRKIN 35 Bag Palladium
HERMES Cafe brown Clemence leather BIRKIN 35 Bag Palladium

HERMES Cafe brown Clemence leather BIRKIN 35 Bag Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Birkin 35 bag in Cafe (dark brown) Clemence leather with palladium hardware

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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

HERMES brown leather VICTORIA 50 Travel Bag Havane Clemence
HERMES brown leather VICTORIA 50 Travel Bag Havane Clemence

HERMES brown leather VICTORIA 50 Travel Bag Havane Clemence

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermes Victoria 50 travelt bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermes Double Sens Reversible Etoupe and Brown Tote Bag
Hermes Double Sens Reversible Etoupe and Brown Tote Bag

Hermes Double Sens Reversible Etoupe and Brown Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes reversible handbag in taurillon clemence bicolor leather, etoupe and brown. Date Stamp N for

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermès Chocolate Brown Matte Porosus Crocodile 35cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Chocolate Brown Matte Porosus Crocodile 35cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Chocolate Brown Matte Porosus Crocodile 35cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

hardware, this Hermès Birkin exudes timeless luxury. The Porosus crocodile is said by many to be the most

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

HERMES cognac brown Courchevel leather BERLINGOT 23 Shoulder Bag
HERMES cognac brown Courchevel leather BERLINGOT 23 Shoulder Bag

HERMES cognac brown Courchevel leather BERLINGOT 23 Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Berlingot 23 Bag in cognac Courchevel with Palladium Hardware. Opens with a

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Sangle 25 brown white woven leather silver hardware bag strap
HERMES Sangle 25 brown white woven leather silver hardware bag strap

HERMES Sangle 25 brown white woven leather silver hardware bag strap

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

HERMES Sangle 25 brown white woven leather silver hardware bag strap Reference: AAWC/A01187 Brand

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2010s French Tech Accessories and Cases

HERMES Sangle 25 brown white woven leather silver hardware bag strap
HERMES Sangle 25 brown white woven leather silver hardware bag strap

HERMES Sangle 25 brown white woven leather silver hardware bag strap

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

HERMES Sangle 25 brown white woven leather silver hardware bag strap Reference: AAWC/A01187 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary French Novelty Bags

HERMES Large Tote Bag in Brown Canvas with Its Zipped Pouch
HERMES Large Tote Bag in Brown Canvas with Its Zipped Pouch

HERMES Large Tote Bag in Brown Canvas with Its Zipped Pouch

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès large tote bag in brown canvas. Large and flexible bag, worn on the arm or shoulder thanks

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

HERMES Birkin 40 Epsom brown leather gold hardware leather tote bag
HERMES Birkin 40 Epsom brown leather gold hardware leather tote bag

HERMES Birkin 40 Epsom brown leather gold hardware leather tote bag

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

HERMES Birkin 40 Epsom brown leather gold hardware leather tote bag Reference: LNKO/A02252 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

HERMES Birkin 40 Epsom brown leather gold hardware leather tote bag
HERMES Birkin 40 Epsom brown leather gold hardware leather tote bag

HERMES Birkin 40 Epsom brown leather gold hardware leather tote bag

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

HERMES Birkin 40 Epsom brown leather gold hardware leather tote bag Reference: LNKO/A02252 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

HERMES Alezan brown Togo leather KELLY 25 RETOURNE Bag w Gold
HERMES Alezan brown Togo leather KELLY 25 RETOURNE Bag w Gold

HERMES Alezan brown Togo leather KELLY 25 RETOURNE Bag w Gold

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne bag in Alezan (medium brown) Veau Togo leather featuring

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Tote Sac de Pansage Grooming Bag Gray Feutre/ Brown
Hermes Tote Sac de Pansage Grooming Bag Gray Feutre/ Brown

Hermes Tote Sac de Pansage Grooming Bag Gray Feutre/ Brown

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Sac De Pansage Grooming Bag tote featured in Grey Feutre with Brown

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Dark Brown Victoria Messenger Top Handle Bag 1112h51
Hermès Dark Brown Victoria Messenger Top Handle Bag 1112h51

Hermès Dark Brown Victoria Messenger Top Handle Bag 1112h51

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: H in a Square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 2" Height: 10.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 20.5" Handle Drop: 1" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Black Leather Briefcase, Hermes Attache, Hermes Bag
Hermès Black Leather Briefcase, Hermes Attache, Hermes Bag

Hermès Black Leather Briefcase, Hermes Attache, Hermes Bag

By Hermès

Located in Saint-ouen, FR

This elegant Hermès briefcase features black calfskin leather and a comfortable leather handle

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Late 20th Century French Luggage and Travel Bags

Hermès Black Leather Briefcase, Hermes Attache, Hermes Bag
Hermès Black Leather Briefcase, Hermes Attache, Hermes Bag

Hermès Black Leather Briefcase, Hermes Attache, Hermes Bag

By Hermès

Located in Saint-ouen, FR

This elegant Hermès briefcase features black calfskin leather and a comfortable leather handle

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Late 20th Century French Luggage and Travel Bags

Hermes Paris Vintage Brown Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote Bag
Hermes Paris Vintage Brown Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote Bag

Hermes Paris Vintage Brown Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Hermes Paris Vintage brown cotton canvas tote, Fourre Tout MM. Made in France. Blue stripes. 100

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20th Century French Tote Bags

HERMES Marron Fonce brown Box leather MEDOR 29 Clutch Bag
HERMES Marron Fonce brown Box leather MEDOR 29 Clutch Bag

HERMES Marron Fonce brown Box leather MEDOR 29 Clutch Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes 'Medor 29' clutch in Marron Fonce (dark brown) Veau Box leather with palladium Collier de

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Marron Fonce brown Box KELLY II 32 SELLIER Bag
HERMES Marron Fonce brown Box KELLY II 32 SELLIER Bag

HERMES Marron Fonce brown Box KELLY II 32 SELLIER Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes '32 Kelly Sellier' bag in Marron Fonce (dark brown) Veau Box leather (smooth). Lined in

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Ebene brown Clemence leather SO KELLY 26 Shoulder Bag
HERMES Ebene brown Clemence leather SO KELLY 26 Shoulder Bag

HERMES Ebene brown Clemence leather SO KELLY 26 Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermes 'So Kelly 26' shoulder bag in Ebene (dark brown) Taurillon Clemence leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES Havane brown Swift leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag Palladium
HERMES Havane brown Swift leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag Palladium

HERMES Havane brown Swift leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly II 32 Retourne bag in Havane brown soft swift leather with palladium

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Chocolat brown Epsom leather & Palladium KELLY 35 Sellier Bag
HERMES Chocolat brown Epsom leather & Palladium KELLY 35 Sellier Bag

HERMES Chocolat brown Epsom leather & Palladium KELLY 35 Sellier Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès 'Kelly 35' shoulder bag in veau Epsom featuring silver Palladium hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Gold brown & orange Swift leather TOOLBOX 33 VERSO Bag
HERMES Gold brown & orange Swift leather TOOLBOX 33 VERSO Bag

HERMES Gold brown & orange Swift leather TOOLBOX 33 VERSO Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Toolbox 33 Verso bag in Gold (camel) smooth Swift calfskin. The bag features

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Bolide Bag
Hermes Bolide Bag

Hermes Bolide Bag

By Hermès

Located in New Hope, PA

A chocolate brown Hermes Bolide bag in pristine condition has a top zipper, lock and key clochette

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

HERMES Sangle 25 brown white woven togo leather silver hardware bag strap
HERMES Sangle 25 brown white woven togo leather silver hardware bag strap

HERMES Sangle 25 brown white woven togo leather silver hardware bag strap

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

HERMES Sangle 25 brown white woven togo leather silver hardware bag strap Reference: AAWC/A00935

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tech Accessories and Cases

Hermès Duffle Bag Gold Samplon Travel Boston 236797 Brown Leather Satchel
Hermès Duffle Bag Gold Samplon Travel Boston 236797 Brown Leather Satchel

Hermès Duffle Bag Gold Samplon Travel Boston 236797 Brown Leather Satchel

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: B in a Square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 20.4" Width: 7.5" Height: 12.5 " Handle drop: 4" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.25/10 ...

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20th Century Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bolide Shark Bag
Hermes Bolide Shark Bag

Hermes Bolide Shark Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Bolide Bag Hand painted by famous artist. After market artist painted this on this authentic

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle 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.