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Hermes Birkin Handbag Verso Novillo with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Birkin Handbag Verso Novillo with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Birkin Handbag Verso Novillo with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

on hardware. Accessories: Keys, Lock, Box, Clochette Measurements: Height 8", Width 10", Depth 5

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Light Togo with Palladium Hardware 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Light Togo with Palladium Hardware 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Light Togo with Palladium Hardware 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

, scratches and tarnish on hardware. Accessories: Keys, Lock, Clochette Measurements: Height 9", Width 11.5

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Rose Shocking Jonathan with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Birkin Handbag Rose Shocking Jonathan with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Birkin Handbag Rose Shocking Jonathan with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

corners. Accessories: Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Box, Clochette Measurements: Height 8", Width 10", Depth 5

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Rouge De Coeur Swift with Gold Hardware 25
Hermes Birkin Handbag Rouge De Coeur Swift with Gold Hardware 25

Hermes Birkin Handbag Rouge De Coeur Swift with Gold Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Keys, Clochette, Lock Measurements: Height 8", Width 10", Depth 5

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Rose Texas Swift with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Birkin Handbag Rose Texas Swift with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Birkin Handbag Rose Texas Swift with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Clochette, Box, Dust Bag, Lock, Keys Measurements: Height 8", Width 10", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Very Chic Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Gris Meyer Togo leather, SHW
Very Chic Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Gris Meyer Togo leather, SHW

Very Chic Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Gris Meyer Togo leather, SHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

,​ ​clochette,​ ​padlock,​ ​keys​ ​and​ ​dustbag In​ ​excellent​ ​general​ ​condition​ ​despite​ ​slight​ ​wear

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Verso Clemence with Palladium Hardware 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Verso Clemence with Palladium Hardware 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Verso Clemence with Palladium Hardware 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box, Clochette, Lock, Keys Measurements: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 6

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

2011 Louis Vuitton Grey Shearling Pulsion Lockit bag
2011 Louis Vuitton Grey Shearling Pulsion Lockit bag

2011 Louis Vuitton Grey Shearling Pulsion Lockit bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Lugano, Ticino

leather - brass hardware - top zipper with a padlock and a shearling clochette with a key - lambskin

Category

2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 25
Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 25

Hermes Cargo Birkin Bag Toile and Swift 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Clochette, Box, Lock, Keys Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 8", Width 9.5", Depth 5.5" Designer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Candy Birkin Bag Epsom 25
Hermes Candy Birkin Bag Epsom 25

Hermes Candy Birkin Bag Epsom 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

base, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Clochette, Lock, Keys Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Feu Togo with Gold Hardware 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Feu Togo with Gold Hardware 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Feu Togo with Gold Hardware 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

on hardware. Accessories: Clochette, Lock, Dust Bag, Keys Measurements: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 6

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Magnificent Hermès Kelly 35 retourne handbag strap in Raisin Togo leather , SHW
Magnificent Hermès Kelly 35 retourne handbag strap in Raisin Togo leather , SHW

Magnificent Hermès Kelly 35 retourne handbag strap in Raisin Togo leather , SHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

General​ ​Condition​ ​:​ ​7/10 Sold​ ​with​ ​tirette,​ ​clochette,​ ​padlock,​ ​keys​ ​and​ ​dustbag In

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Cuivre Novillo with Palladium Hardware 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Cuivre Novillo with Palladium Hardware 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Cuivre Novillo with Palladium Hardware 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

, Lock, Keys, Dust Bag, Clochette Measurements: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Light Togo with Gold Hardware 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Light Togo with Gold Hardware 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Light Togo with Gold Hardware 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

. Accessories: Keys, Lock, Clochette Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 9", Width 12", Depth 6" Designer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Sea Surf Birkin Bag Toffee Novillo with Palladium Hardware 35
Hermes Sea Surf Birkin Bag Toffee Novillo with Palladium Hardware 35

Hermes Sea Surf Birkin Bag Toffee Novillo with Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Keys, Lock, Clochette Measurements: Height 10", Width 14", Depth 7

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Alma GM EPI Black
Louis Vuitton Alma GM EPI Black

Louis Vuitton Alma GM EPI Black

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dover, DE

CONDITION: A: Excellent condition with few signs of use; carefully kept. SET: Keys, Lock, Clochette

Category

2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Jaune De Naples Epsom with Palladium Hardware 28
Hermes Kelly Handbag Jaune De Naples Epsom with Palladium Hardware 28

Hermes Kelly Handbag Jaune De Naples Epsom with Palladium Hardware 28

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Excellent. No visible signs of wear. Accessories: Box, Keys, Clochette, Lock, Dust Bag

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Rose Shocking Jonathan with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Birkin Handbag Rose Shocking Jonathan with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Birkin Handbag Rose Shocking Jonathan with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

base, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Box, Clochette Measurements: Height 8

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Alezan Epsom Birkin 30cm Gold Hardware NEW
Hermes Alezan Epsom Birkin 30cm Gold Hardware NEW

Hermes Alezan Epsom Birkin 30cm Gold Hardware NEW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

, a front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Azalée Swift with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Azalée Swift with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Azalée Swift with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

, light scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Keys, Clochette, Lock, With Strap Measurements

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Sellier Bag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 25
Hermes Birkin Sellier Bag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 25

Hermes Birkin Sellier Bag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

hardware. Accessories: Lock, Dust Bag, Keys, Clochette, Box Measurements: Height 8", Width 10", Depth 5

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Transat Sailor Bag Evercolor with Swift
Hermes Transat Sailor Bag Evercolor with Swift

Hermes Transat Sailor Bag Evercolor with Swift

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

marks in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Keys, Clochette, Lock Measurements: Handle Drop 6

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Verso Togo with Palladium Hardware 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Verso Togo with Palladium Hardware 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Verso Togo with Palladium Hardware 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

, faint scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Keys, Clochette, Lock Measurements: Height 9", Width

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Alma GM EPI
Louis Vuitton Alma GM EPI

Louis Vuitton Alma GM EPI

Unavailable|$2,200

Louis Vuitton Alma GM EPI

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dover, DE

CONDITION: A: Excellent condition with few signs of use; carefully kept. SET: Keys, Lock, Clochette

Category

2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Epsom with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Epsom with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Epsom with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

, scuffs and indentations in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Keys, Clochette, Lock, With

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Tressage Red Swift and Palladium Hardware 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Tressage Red Swift and Palladium Hardware 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Tressage Red Swift and Palladium Hardware 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

hardware. Accessories: Lock, Box, Keys, Clochette, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 6

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Epi Leather BB
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Epi Leather BB

Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Epi Leather BB

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

and handles. Light marks in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Keys, Lock, Clochette

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Valisette Handbag Monogram Canvas BB
Louis Vuitton Valisette Handbag Monogram Canvas BB

Louis Vuitton Valisette Handbag Monogram Canvas BB

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

, small marks in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Lock, Keys, Box, Clochette, With Strap

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Personal SPO Handbag Epson Black Rose
Hermes Birkin 25 Personal SPO Handbag Epson Black Rose

Hermes Birkin 25 Personal SPO Handbag Epson Black Rose

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Additional information: Material: Epsom leather Comes with: Clochette, Dust bag, Key, Padlock Size (HxWxD

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Flower Tote Monogram Canvas
Louis Vuitton Flower Tote Monogram Canvas

Louis Vuitton Flower Tote Monogram Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

, scratches and slight discoloration on hardware. Accessories: Lock, Keys, Clochette, With Strap Measurements

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Bolide Bag Gulliver 35
Hermes Bolide Bag Gulliver 35

Hermes Bolide Bag Gulliver 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

, indentations on interior base, scratches and moderate tarnish on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Lock, Keys

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Orange Poppy Togo with Gold Hardware 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Orange Poppy Togo with Gold Hardware 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Orange Poppy Togo with Gold Hardware 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

base, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Box, Keys, Clochette, Lock, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 9

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Lipstick Tadelakt with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Lipstick Tadelakt with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Lipstick Tadelakt with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Box, Keys, Clochette, Lock, Dust Bag, With Strap

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Palladium Hardware 28
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Palladium Hardware 28

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Palladium Hardware 28

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

opening corner wax edges, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Box, Keys, Clochette, Lock, Dust Bag, With

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Stunning Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Blue Togo leather, SHW
Stunning Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Blue Togo leather, SHW

Stunning Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Blue Togo leather, SHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

) Reference:​​ ​​101731 General​​ ​​condition:​​ ​​7/10 Sold​​ ​​with​​ ​​tirette,​​ ​​clochette,​​ ​​padlock

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Framboise Togo with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Birkin Handbag Framboise Togo with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Birkin Handbag Framboise Togo with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

on interior base, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Lock, Keys, Clochette, Dust Bag, Box

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 sellier handbag in Black box calfskin leather, GHW
Hermes Kelly 28 sellier handbag in Black box calfskin leather, GHW

Hermes Kelly 28 sellier handbag in Black box calfskin leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

​ ​Hermès) Sold​ ​with​ ​tirette,​ ​clochette,​ ​padlock​ ​and​ ​keys In​ ​beautiful​ ​vintage​ ​condition

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bicolor Clemence with Brushed Gold Hardware 25
Hermes Birkin Handbag Bicolor Clemence with Brushed Gold Hardware 25

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bicolor Clemence with Brushed Gold Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Box, Clochette Measurements: Height 8

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Atoll Swift with Gold Hardware 25
Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Atoll Swift with Gold Hardware 25

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Atoll Swift with Gold Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

base, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Lock, Dust Bag, Keys, Clochette Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Kabuki Epi Leather PM
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Kabuki Epi Leather PM

Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Kabuki Epi Leather PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

: Clochette, Lock, Keys Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 9.5", Width 12.5", Depth 6", Strap Drop 0

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bois de Rose Clemence Palladium Hardware Birkin 35cm Bag
Hermes Bois de Rose Clemence Palladium Hardware Birkin 35cm Bag

Hermes Bois de Rose Clemence Palladium Hardware Birkin 35cm Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

stitching, a front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Orange H Swift 25cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag
Hermes Orange H Swift 25cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag

Hermes Orange H Swift 25cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

, a front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles. The interior

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Swift 25cm Gold Hardware Craie Birkin Bag
Hermes Swift 25cm Gold Hardware Craie Birkin Bag

Hermes Swift 25cm Gold Hardware Craie Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles. The interior is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 30cm Palladium Hardware Gris Tourterelle Ostrich Birkin Bag
Hermes 30cm Palladium Hardware Gris Tourterelle Ostrich Birkin Bag

Hermes 30cm Palladium Hardware Gris Tourterelle Ostrich Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

stitching, a front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 25cm Gold Hardware Rose Azalea Swift Birkin Bag
Hermes 25cm Gold Hardware Rose Azalea Swift Birkin Bag

Hermes 25cm Gold Hardware Rose Azalea Swift Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

stitching, a front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 28cm Gold Hardware Tangerine Ostrich Sellier Kelly Bag
Hermes 28cm Gold Hardware Tangerine Ostrich Sellier Kelly Bag

Hermes 28cm Gold Hardware Tangerine Ostrich Sellier Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

, a front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys and a single rolled handle. The interior

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Gris Mouette Togo 30cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag
Hermes Gris Mouette Togo 30cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag

Hermes Gris Mouette Togo 30cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

stitching, a front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Etain Togo 35cm Palladium Hardware Birkin Bag
Hermes Etain Togo 35cm Palladium Hardware Birkin Bag

Hermes Etain Togo 35cm Palladium Hardware Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles. The interior is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Etoupe Togo Leather 35cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag
Hermes Etoupe Togo Leather 35cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag

Hermes Etoupe Togo Leather 35cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

contrast stitching, a front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Frida Swift with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Frida Swift with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Frida Swift with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

flap opening corner wax edges, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Clochette, Box, Dust Bag, Lock, Keys

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Deep Blue Novillo with Gold Hardware 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Deep Blue Novillo with Gold Hardware 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Deep Blue Novillo with Gold Hardware 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

interior. Indentations on interior base, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Keys, Clochette, Lock

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Lime Epsom with Palladium Hardware 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Lime Epsom with Palladium Hardware 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Lime Epsom with Palladium Hardware 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

indentations in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Box, Keys, Lock, Clochette, Dust Bag Measurements

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Obsession Lockit Handbag Rubberized Calfskin East West
Louis Vuitton Obsession Lockit Handbag Rubberized Calfskin East West

Louis Vuitton Obsession Lockit Handbag Rubberized Calfskin East West

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

and tarnish on hardware. Accessories: Keys, Poignet, Lock, Clochette Measurements: Handle Drop 4

Category

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

Hermes Kelly Lettre Handbag Red Sombrero with Palladium Hardware 28
Hermes Kelly Lettre Handbag Red Sombrero with Palladium Hardware 28

Hermes Kelly Lettre Handbag Red Sombrero with Palladium Hardware 28

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

. Accessories: Lock, Box, Keys, Clochette, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8.5

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

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Clochette Key For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary clochette key you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Brown, Black, Beige and more. If you’re looking for a clochette key 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. An accessory like this designed by Hermès, Celine and Gucci — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. 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 is a Clochette Key?

Prices for a clochette key can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $139 and can go as high as $1,499, while, on average they fetch $918.

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 Clochette Key
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    “Clochette” is the French word for “bell”, and the term “key clochette” refers to the bell shape of the key tag for Louis Vuitton bags. You can shop a collection of authentic Louis Vuitton bags from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.