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Constance 18 Swift

HERMES Biscuit beige Swift leather CONSTANCE 18 MINI Bag w Palladium
HERMES Biscuit beige Swift leather CONSTANCE 18 MINI Bag w Palladium

HERMES Biscuit beige Swift leather CONSTANCE 18 MINI Bag w Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Constance 18 mini shoulder bag in Biscuit Swift leather. Palladium H-Buckle

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Rouge Casaque Swift Constance 18 GHW
Hermes Rouge Casaque Swift Constance 18 GHW

Hermes Rouge Casaque Swift Constance 18 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermes Rouge Casaque Swift Constance 18 GHW SKU: 129678 Condition: Pre-owned

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

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Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18
Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18

Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18

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H 6 in W 7.5 in D 2 in

Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Constance Bag Verso Swift 18 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink Interior Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

2015 Hermès Bleu Saphir Swift Leather Constance 18
2015 Hermès Bleu Saphir Swift Leather Constance 18

2015 Hermès Bleu Saphir Swift Leather Constance 18

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"HERMES Bleu Saphir Swift Leather Constance 18 This HERMES Constance 18 is in Unworn Condition

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance 18 Bag Lime Swift Gold Hardware Rare
Hermes Constance 18 Bag Lime Swift Gold Hardware Rare

Hermes Constance 18 Bag Lime Swift Gold Hardware Rare

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes 18 Constance bag featured in fabulous coveted Lime in Swift leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Parchemin off-white Swift leather CONSTANCE 18 Shoulder Bag
HERMES Parchemin off-white Swift leather CONSTANCE 18 Shoulder Bag

HERMES Parchemin off-white Swift leather CONSTANCE 18 Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes 'Constance 18' shoulder bag in Parchemine (pale beige) Veau Swift leather. H-Buckle closure

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance 18 Vert Criquet Swift Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag
Hermes Constance 18 Vert Criquet Swift Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag

Hermes Constance 18 Vert Criquet Swift Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

This is an authentic HERMES Swift Constance 18 in Vert Criquet. This is a chic small bag that is

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Hermes Constance Handbag Swift 18
Hermes Constance Handbag Swift 18

Hermes Constance Handbag Swift 18

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H 6 in W 7 in D 2.5 in

Hermes Constance Handbag Swift 18

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Constance Handbag Swift 18, crafted from Etain gray Swift leather, features a long

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Constance Handbag Swift 18
Hermes Constance Handbag Swift 18

Hermes Constance Handbag Swift 18

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H 6 in W 7 in D 2.5 in

Hermes Constance Handbag Swift 18

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Constance Handbag Swift 18, crafted from Etain gray Swift leather, features a long

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Constance Handbag Swift 18
Hermes Constance Handbag Swift 18

Hermes Constance Handbag Swift 18

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Constance Handbag Swift 18 is a timeless classic piece from Hermes showcased

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18
Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

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H 6 in W 7.5 in D 2 in

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

11", Height 6", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Swift 18

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18
Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

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H 6 in W 7.5 in D 2 in

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Height 6", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Swift 18

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18
Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

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H 6 in W 7.5 in D 2.5 in

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Width 7.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Swift 18 Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18
Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

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H 6 in W 7 in D 2 in

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 2", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Swift 18 Exterior Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18
Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

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H 6 in W 7 in D 2 in

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

11", Height 6", Width 7", Depth 2", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Swift 18

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18
Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

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H 6 in W 7 in D 2 in

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Bag Swift 18 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink Interior Material: Leather Interior Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18
Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

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H 6 in W 7 in D 2 in

Hermes Constance Bag Swift 18

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Swift 18 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Gray Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18
Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18

Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18

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H 6 in W 7 in D 2 in

Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Height 6", Width 7", Depth 2" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Verso Swift 18 Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18
Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18

Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18

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H 6 in W 7 in D 2 in

Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Height 6", Width 7", Depth 2" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Verso Swift 18 Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18
Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18

Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18

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H 6 in W 7 in D 2 in

Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Height 6", Width 7", Depth 2" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Verso Swift 18 Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18
Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18

Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18

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H 6 in W 7.5 in D 2 in

Hermes Constance Bag Verso Swift 18

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Constance Bag Verso Swift 18 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink Interior Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Constance 18 Black Swift Marble Lock
Hermès Constance 18 Black Swift Marble Lock

Hermès Constance 18 Black Swift Marble Lock

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

A real collector piece, this stunning and hard to find Hermès Constance 18cm black swift with

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Constance Bag Swift with Marble Enamel 18
Hermes Constance Bag Swift with Marble Enamel 18

Hermes Constance Bag Swift with Marble Enamel 18

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

11", Height 6", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Swift with

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Rouge Casaque Swift Leather Palladium Finish Constance 18 Mini Bag
Hermes Rouge Casaque Swift Leather Palladium Finish Constance 18 Mini Bag

Hermes Rouge Casaque Swift Leather Palladium Finish Constance 18 Mini Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Hermes Rouge Casaque Constance 18 Mini is crafted using Swift leather and features the iconic

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Rare Multicolor Kyoto Marbled Silk and Rose Mexico Swift Constance 18, PHW
Rare Multicolor Kyoto Marbled Silk and Rose Mexico Swift Constance 18, PHW

Rare Multicolor Kyoto Marbled Silk and Rose Mexico Swift Constance 18, PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​ ​and​ ​Rare​ ​Hermès​ ​Constance​ ​18​ ​"Kyoto​ ​Marble​ ​silk"​ ​limited​ ​edition

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

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$14,999

H 10.5 in W 5.5 in L 15.5 in

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By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Constance 18 Swift For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary constance 18 swift for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Pink and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Beige and more. 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 Constance 18 Swift?

The price for a constance 18 swift starts at $7,485 and tops out at $19,775, and on average, selling for $13,325.

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.