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Camel Hermes Kelly

Hermes Kelly Wide Belt Grey Camel Palladium HW - New
Hermes Kelly Wide Belt Grey Camel Palladium HW - New

Hermes Kelly Wide Belt Grey Camel Palladium HW - New

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Hermes Belt Kelly Wide Grey Palladium HW NEW - 2501111819 Brand: Hermès Type: Women Leather Belt Model Name: Kelly Wide Artist: NA Material: Etoupe Swift LEather Type of hardware: P...

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2010s European Belts

HERMES Gold camel Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
HERMES Gold camel Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw

HERMES Gold camel Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne bag in Gold (camel) Veau Togo leather with gold plated hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Brand New Hermes Kelly 28 Camel Gold Togo PHW
Brand New Hermes Kelly 28 Camel Gold Togo PHW

Brand New Hermes Kelly 28 Camel Gold Togo PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Size 28 Togo Leather Colour Camel Gold Palladium (Silver) Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 retourné handbag strap in Camel (Gold) Togo calf leather, PHW
Hermès Kelly 32 retourné handbag strap in Camel (Gold) Togo calf leather, PHW

Hermès Kelly 32 retourné handbag strap in Camel (Gold) Togo calf leather, PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful​ ​Hermes​ ​Kelly​ ​32​ ​retourné​ ​handbag​ ​strap​ ​in​ ​Camel​ ​(Gold)​ ​Togo​ ​calf​ ​leather,​ ​with​ ​silver​ ​palladium​ ​metal​ ​trim,​ ​camel​ ​leather​ ​handle,​ ​...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès camel Kelly to Go Clutch / Shoulder bag
Hermès camel Kelly to Go Clutch / Shoulder bag

Hermès camel Kelly to Go Clutch / Shoulder bag

By Hermès

Located in Capri, IT

Hermès camel Kelly to Go Clutch / Shoulder bag Epson leather, silver tone hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

HERMES Camel Epsom Leather Kelly w. Strap 35cm
HERMES Camel Epsom Leather Kelly w. Strap 35cm

HERMES Camel Epsom Leather Kelly w. Strap 35cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes camel epsom leather kelly w. strap 35cm Age: 2000 Made in France Materials: epsom leather Stamped: HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE Blind stamp reads: D ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Gorgeous Hermes Camel Boxcalf Kelly Bag 28cm
Gorgeous Hermes Camel Boxcalf Kelly Bag 28cm

Gorgeous Hermes Camel Boxcalf Kelly Bag 28cm

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Fabulous 1965-70, Hermes Vintage Kelly bag in 28cm, this classic bag features gold- plated hardware and comes with it's original clochette, lock, key, and shoulder strap (please note...

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1960s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Tabac Camel Ostrich Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Tabac Camel Ostrich Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Tabac Camel Ostrich Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Danse featured in warm Tabac Camel Ostrich.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Backpacks

HERMES Gold camel Swift leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag
HERMES Gold camel Swift leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag

HERMES Gold camel Swift leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes 'Kelly II 32 Retourne' bag in Gold (camel) Veau Swift leather with palladium-plated hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 special order, camel fucsia leather shoulder / handbag
Hermès Kelly 25 special order, camel fucsia leather shoulder / handbag

Hermès Kelly 25 special order, camel fucsia leather shoulder / handbag

By Hermès

Located in Capri, IT

Hermès Kelly 25 special order, camel fucsia leather shoulder / handbag Measurements: widht 23.5 cm depth 8.5 cm height 19 cm

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 25cm Gold Camel Camel Tan Shoulder Bag Togo Retourne Y Stamp, 2020
Hermes Kelly 25cm Gold Camel Camel Tan Shoulder Bag Togo Retourne Y Stamp, 2020

Hermes Kelly 25cm Gold Camel Camel Tan Shoulder Bag Togo Retourne Y Stamp, 2020

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Gold Camel Tan 25cm Mini Kelly Bag Togo Retourne Gold Togo Y Stamp, 2020 Brand New in Box.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Gold (camel) Togo leather SANGLE KELLY/BOLIDE 25mm Bag Strap
HERMES Gold (camel) Togo leather SANGLE KELLY/BOLIDE 25mm Bag Strap

HERMES Gold (camel) Togo leather SANGLE KELLY/BOLIDE 25mm Bag Strap

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Sangle Kelly/Bolide shoulder strap in Gold (camel) Togo leather featuring Palladium hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

HERMES Gold camel Togo leather KELLY 25 RETOURNE Bag w Palladium
HERMES Gold camel Togo leather KELLY 25 RETOURNE Bag w Palladium

HERMES Gold camel Togo leather KELLY 25 RETOURNE Bag w Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne bag in Gold (camel brown) Veau Togo leather featuring palladium hardware.

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Gold camel Clemence leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag w Palladium
HERMES Gold camel Clemence leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag w Palladium

HERMES Gold camel Clemence leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag w Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne shoulder bag in Gold (camel) Taurillon Clemence leather featuring Palladium hardware.

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Gold camel Epsom leather KELLY 35 SELLIER Bag w Gold
HERMES Gold camel Epsom leather KELLY 35 SELLIER Bag w Gold

HERMES Gold camel Epsom leather KELLY 35 SELLIER Bag w Gold

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Sellier bag is crafted from Gold (camel) Veau Epsom leather with contrasting white stitching and finished with gold-plated hardware.

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Tri-Color Bag Tabac Camel/Ebene/Parchemin Brushed Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 32 Tri-Color Bag Tabac Camel/Ebene/Parchemin Brushed Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 32 Tri-Color Bag Tabac Camel/Ebene/Parchemin Brushed Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 32 Tri-color vintage bag featured in Tabac Camel, Ebene and Parchemin.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25cm Gold Camel Tan Shoulder Bag Togo Retourne Y Stamp, 2020
Hermes Kelly 25cm Gold Camel Tan Shoulder Bag Togo Retourne Y Stamp, 2020

Hermes Kelly 25cm Gold Camel Tan Shoulder Bag Togo Retourne Y Stamp, 2020

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Gold Camel Tan 25cm Mini Kelly Bag Togo Retourne Gold Togo Y Stamp, 2020 Brand New in Box.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Auth. Hermes Kelly Bag Calf Camel - 28cm - Mint Demo - New
Auth. Hermes Kelly Bag Calf Camel - 28cm - Mint Demo - New

Auth. Hermes Kelly Bag Calf Camel - 28cm - Mint Demo - New

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Orders ship DDP No import duties or brokerage due at delivery. Hermes Kelly Bag Calf Camel - 28cm - New Demo - NWOCTS 1507211542 Type : Hermes Kelly Base Size: 28cm Height: 21cm De...

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2010s French Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Kelly 28cm Gold Camel Tan Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag Z Stamp, 2021
Hermes Kelly 28cm Gold Camel Tan Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag Z Stamp, 2021

Hermes Kelly 28cm Gold Camel Tan Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag Z Stamp, 2021

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Kelly 28cm Gold Camel Tan Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag Z Stamp, 2021 Just purchased from Hermes store!

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28cm Gold Camel Tan Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag Z Stamp, 2021
Hermes Kelly 28cm Gold Camel Tan Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag Z Stamp, 2021

Hermes Kelly 28cm Gold Camel Tan Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag Z Stamp, 2021

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Kelly 28cm Gold Camel Tan Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag Z Stamp, 2021 Just purchased from Hermes store!

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28cm Gold Camel Tan Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag Z Stamp, 2021
Hermes Kelly 28cm Gold Camel Tan Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag Z Stamp, 2021

Hermes Kelly 28cm Gold Camel Tan Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag Z Stamp, 2021

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

BANK WIRE PRICE ONLY! Hermes Kelly 28cm Gold Camel Tan Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag Z Stamp, 2021 Just purchased from Hermes store!

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25cm Gold Camel Tan Shoulder Bag Togo Retourne Z Stamp, 2021
Hermes Kelly 25cm Gold Camel Tan Shoulder Bag Togo Retourne Z Stamp, 2021

Hermes Kelly 25cm Gold Camel Tan Shoulder Bag Togo Retourne Z Stamp, 2021

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Kelly 25cm Gold Camel Tan Shoulder Bag Togo Retourne Z Stamp, 2021 Brand New in Box.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Kelly Camel Leather Bag By Hermes
Kelly Camel Leather Bag By Hermes

Kelly Camel Leather Bag By Hermes

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H 14.25 in W 14 in D 5.25 in

Kelly Camel Leather Bag By Hermes

Located in Encino, CA

Hermès, Kelly, France, circa 1969 Original Authentic and Vintage camel leather bag.

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Vintage 1960s French Trunks and Luggage

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Hermes Kelly 28 Camel Gold Togo PHW
Hermes Kelly 28 Camel Gold Togo PHW

Hermes Kelly 28 Camel Gold Togo PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Brand Hermes, Bag Kelly, Size 28, Color Camel Gold, Leather Togo, Palladium Hardware (sliver) This Kelly comes with a receipt, raincoat, cross body strap, clochette, leather guide...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly 35 Camel Gold Togo GHW
Hermes Kelly 35 Camel Gold Togo GHW

Hermes Kelly 35 Camel Gold Togo GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Size 35 Togo Leather Colour Camel Gold Gold Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Amazing Hermès Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap in Camel/Gold Epsom leather, GHW
Amazing Hermès Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap in Camel/Gold Epsom leather, GHW

Amazing Hermès Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap in Camel/Gold Epsom leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Amazing Hermes Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap in Epsom camel (Gold) leather, gold plated metal hardware, camel leather handle, removable shoulder strap in camel leather for hand or ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 35 Tan Brown Camel Ostrich Exotic Gold Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag
Hermes Kelly 35 Tan Brown Camel Ostrich Exotic Gold Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag

Hermes Kelly 35 Tan Brown Camel Ostrich Exotic Gold Top Handle Satchel Flap Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Ostrich Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Turn-lock closure Made in France Handle drop 4" Shoulder strap drop 17.5" Measures 13.75" W x 9.75" H x 5" D Includes padlock, keys...

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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

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By Chanel

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Located in New York, NY

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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By Hermès

Located in London, GB

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By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Toronto, Ontario

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By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

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By Chanel

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By Chanel

Located in London, GB

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Camel Hermes Kelly For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary camel hermes kelly for your needs in our varied inventory. Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gold, Orange and more in stock now. Finding the perfect camel hermes kelly may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions 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. 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 Camel Hermes Kelly?

Prices for a camel hermes kelly can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $4,900 and can go as high as $34,975, while, on average they fetch $22,444.

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-purses-bags 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.