Hermès Constance Elan 25 Amethyst Shiny Niloticus Crocodile with Palladium Hardw
By Hermès
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Brand: Hermès Model: Constance Elan Size: 25 cm (L 25 × H 13 × W 6 cm) Material: Shiny Niloticus
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HERMES Epsom Constance Elan 25 White
By Hermès
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Hermes Epsom Constance Elan 25 Leather Shoulder Bag. Features epsom calfskin leather in
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Hermès Constance Elan Epsom Tosca PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Purple - Constance 25 - Epsom leather - Palladium hardware - Signature H push-lock fastening
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Hermès purple Elan Constance
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Hermès Constance Elan bag in purple crocus Epsom leather. Comes in its original HERMES
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Hermes Black 25cm Porosus Crocodile Constance Elan Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Constance Elan 25cm in porosus crocodile with gold hardware. This classic Hermes
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Hermès 2014 Constance Elan Epsom Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Made in France, this beautiful 2014 Hermès ‘Constance Elan’ handbag has been made from
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Hermes Constance Elan Gold GHW
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Hermes Constance Elan Gold GHW
By Hermès
Located in Double Bay, AU
Condition: Like new - plastic on hardware, no signs of wear on bag Colour: Gold Leather: Epsom Leather Hardware Colour: Gold Stamp/ Year: B Stamp (2023) Year of Production: 2...
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Hermes Black Constance Elan in silk
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
The Constance is undergoing a revival at the moment, the trend for small bags means that it is
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Hermes Constance Elan Crossbody Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Constance Elan Crossbody Bag Crossbody bag crafted in smooth etoupe Swift leather with gold
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HERMES Constance Elan Black Swift Gold
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Coveted Constance ELAN in timeless black swift leather. With gold hardware could not be more
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
Hermès Vert Emeraude Shiny Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Constance Elan
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H 5.52 in W 10.24 in D 3.15 in
Hermès Vert Emeraude Shiny Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Constance Elan
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Emeraude Shiny Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Constance Elan Brand- Hermès Model
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Dark Brown Exotic PHW Constance Elan
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This 25cm Constance Elan shoulder bag from Hermès was meticulously crafted in France from highly
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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Constance Elan Bag Geranium Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Coveted Hermes Constance Elan crocodile in vivid Geranium with gold hardware could not be more
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermès Constance Elan Bleu Electrique PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This 25cm Constance Elan shoulder bag from Hermès was meticulously crafted in France from a highly
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2010s European Structured Shoulder Bags
2010 Hermes Rubis Tadelakt Leather Constance Elan
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Rubis Tadelakt Leather Constance Elan Reference: HB2509 Serial Number: [N] Age (Circa
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
2010 Hermès Rubis Tadelakt Leather Constance Elan
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Rubis Tadelakt Leather Constance Elan Reference: HB2509 Serial Number: [N] Age (Circa
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
HERMES Constance Elan Bag Coveted Rose Tyrien Epsom Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Coveted Constance ELAN Rose Tyrien in Epsom leather. Fresh with palladium hardware could not be
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
Hermès Vert Fonce Crocodile Constance Elan 25cm Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This 25cm Constance Elan shoulder bag from Hermès was meticulously crafted in France from a highly
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
HERMES Constance Elan Bag in Malachite Green Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
HERMES Constance Elan bag in Malachite green Epsom leather. It is a size 23 with a palladium-plated
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
2015 Hermes Paprika Veau Doblis & Soufre Swift Leather Constance Elan
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H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in
2015 Hermes Paprika Veau Doblis & Soufre Swift Leather Constance Elan
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Paprika Veau Doblis & Soufre Swift Leather Constance Elan Reference: CB139 Serial Number: T
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN bag royal Iris rare Palladium hardware New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Coveted Constance Elan in royal IRIS. Swift leather with palladium hardware could not be more
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2014 Hermès Flamingo Epsom Leather Constance Elan
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Flamingo Epsom Leather Constance Elan Xupes Reference: HB3228 Serial Number: [R] Age (Circa
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
2010 Hermès Rubis Tadelakt Leather Constance Elan
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Rubis Tadelakt Leather Constance Elan Xupes Reference: HB2509 Serial Number: [N] Age (Circa
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Hermès Tyrien Pink Epsom Leather Constance Elan Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Sleek, subtle and sophisticated, this unique 24cm Constance Elan bag from Hermès is crafted from
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Hermès Lime Green Epsom Leather Constance Elan Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Sleek, subtle and sophisticated, this unique 24cm Constance Elan bag from Hermès is crafted from
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Hermès Bleu Abysse Niloticus Crocodile Constance Elan 25cm Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This 25cm Constance Elan shoulder bag from Hermès was meticulously crafted in France from a highly
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Mini Constance HERMES crinoline and swift Rouge Casaque
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Mini Constance Elan HERMES in red leather and horsehair. The hardware is in palladium-plated
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Hermès Bubblegum Epsom Constance Elan PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermes Bubblegum Epsom Constance Elan SKU: Z146274 Condition: Pre-owned Condition
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
2015 Hermès Paprika Veau Doblis & Soufre Swift Leather Constance Elan
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H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in
2015 Hermès Paprika Veau Doblis & Soufre Swift Leather Constance Elan
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Paprika Veau Doblis & Soufre Swift Leather Constance Elan Xupes Reference: HB3046 Serial
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Sac Constance Elan Crocodile Niloticus Lisse
By Hermès
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Hermès 25cm Brown Crocodile Constance Elan Bag A Collectable-vintage 25cm shiny Niloticus
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Hermes Constance Elan Bag Swift 25
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Constance Elan Bag Swift 25, crafted from Orange H Swift leather, features a long
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Hermes Constance Elan Bag Swift 25
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Constance Elan Bag Swift 25, crafted from Orange H Swift leather, features a long
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
DELICIOUS HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN GRANNY * PALLADIUM * SWIFT
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
DELICIOUS HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN GRANNY * PALLADIUM * SWIFT AS ALWAYS, ANOTHER ONE OF MY FAB
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Hermès 25cm Blue Electric Crocodile Constance Elan Bag
By Hermès
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Hermès 25cm Blue Electric Crocodile Constance Elan Bag A Collectable-vintage 25cm shiny Nilo
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Hermes Constance Elan Handbag Epsom 25
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Constance Elan Handbag Epsom 25 is a timeless classic piece from Hermes
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SUPER RARE KIWI CONSTANCE ELAN. EPSOM LEATHER PALLADIUM HARDWARE
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
SUPER RARE KIWI CONSTANCE ELAN. EPSOM LEATHER PALLADIUM HARDWARE GORGEOUS SUPER RARE KIWI
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Hermes Constance Elan Bag Swift 25
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Elan Bag Swift 25 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
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Hermes Constance Elan Bag Swift 25
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 6", Width 10", Depth 2", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance
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Hermes Black Epsom Constance Elan Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black epsom leather Constance Elan with tonal stitching, palladium hardware, metal "H" snap
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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses
Hermes Thalassa Evercolor Leather Constance Elan Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Hermes Constance Elan is crafted using Swift leather and features the iconic H clasp on the
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Black Epsom Leather Constance Elan Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Hermes black Constance Elan is crafted using Epsom leather and features the iconic H clasp on
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2010s Shoulder Bags
Hermes Black Epsom Constance Elan 25cm
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black epsom leather Constance Elan 25cm with gold hardware. This classic Hermes style
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Constance Elan White Suede Galet and Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sheridan, WY
Discontinued Hermes Constance Elan in white swift leather with galet suede insets and palladium
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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
HERMES FEU ORANGE CONSTANCE ELAN WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
HERMES STUNNING FEU ORANGE CONSTANCE ELAN WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE IN EPSOM LEATHER 25CM. ANOTHER
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HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN GERANIUM W PALLADIUM EPSOM THE "IT" BAG
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN GERANIUM W PALLADIUM EPSOM THE "IT" BAG As always, another one of my fab
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THE "IT" BAG HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN KIWI W PALLADIUM EPSOM
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
THE "IT" BAG HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN KIWI W PALLADIUM EPSOM As always, another one of my fab finds
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Hermes Constance Elan Crocodile Blue Electric Pall Hardware Wow!
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN CROCODILE BLUE ELECTRIC PALL HARDWARE WOW! As always, another one of my
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Handbags and Purses
HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN BLACK W PALLADIUM EPSOM THE "IT" BAG
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN BLACK W PALLADIUM EPSOM THE "IT" BAG — As always, another one of my
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Handbags and Purses
THE "IT" BAG HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN TOSCA W PALLADIUM EPSOM
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
THE "IT" BAG HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN TOSCA W PALLADIUM EPSOM As always, another one of my fab
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Hermes Constance Elan Ultraviolet Glazed Niloticus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, ON
Hermes Constance Elan Ultraviolet Glazed Niloticus Crocodile Bag. Palladium hardware, date stamp Q
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Hermes Ultra Violet Togo Leather Constance Elan
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Ultra Violet Togo Leather Constance Elan - Age [P] 2012 - Palladium Hardware - Two pockets
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HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN BLACK with PALLADIUM HARDWARE AMAZING
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes BLACK constance elan 25cm, made longer then the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses
HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN ORANGE with GOLD HARDWARE AMAZING
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes ORANGE constance elan 25cm, made longer than the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses
HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN MALACHITE GOLD HARDWARE Janefinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes constance elan 25cm. THE INCREDIBLE MALACHITE. Comfy
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THE "IT" BAG HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN CROCODILE BOUGENVILLE GOLD HW
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
THE "IT" BAG HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN CROCODILE BOUGENVILLE GOLD HARDWARE As always, another one of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Handbags and Purses
Stunning Bag Hermes Constance Elan Crocodile Amethyst Palladium
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
… Hermes Constance Elan 25cm made longer than the original 23cm. Comfy longer strap that is perfect cross
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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses
THE "IT" BAG HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN BLUE PAON W PALLADIUM EPSOM
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
THE "IT" BAG HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN BLUE PAON W PALLADIUM EPSOM As always, another one of my fab
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
THE "IT" BAG HERMES Constance Elan ETAIN PALLADIUM EPSOM
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes new Constance Elan 25cm. Etain COLOR! Comfy longer
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HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN ANEMONE with PALLADIUM HARDWARE AMAZING COLOR!
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes ANEMONE constance elan 25cm made longer then the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags
THIS BAG IS ON FIRE!! HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN CROCODILE GERANIUM P
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
THIS BAG IS ON FIRE!! HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN CROCODILE GERANIUM PHW As always, another one of my
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HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN Blue Izmir PALLADIUM EPSOM JaneFinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes new Constance Elan 25cm. BLUE IZMIR COLOR! Comfy
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Constance Elan For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary constance elan for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Red, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Orange and more options on these pages. 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 Elan?
On average, a constance elan on 1stDibs sells for $12,770, while they’re typically $7,700 on the low end and $48,750 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 bag — Birkin, 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 22, 2022The Constance is available in a variety of leather options. They include Box and Swift smooth leathers and Epsom grained leather. Hermès also periodically offers the bag in exotic crocodile, lizard and ostrich leather. Find a collection of Hermès Constance bags on 1stDibs.
- Why is Hermès so special?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Hermès 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.
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