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Epsom Kelly Pochette

Hermès Portefeuille pochette 2010 Kelly Black Epsom Leather Wallet Clutch Hermes
Hermès Portefeuille pochette 2010 Kelly Black Epsom Leather Wallet Clutch Hermes

Hermès Portefeuille pochette 2010 Kelly Black Epsom Leather Wallet Clutch Hermes

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès Kelly model wallet in black leather (Epsom) and silver metal (palladium), 2 large interior compartments separated by a zipped coin purse with pull tab in the Kelly padlock mot...

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2010s French Wallets

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Hermes Kelly Pochette Epsom Electric Blue GHW
Hermes Kelly Pochette Epsom Electric Blue GHW

Hermes Kelly Pochette Epsom Electric Blue GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Pochette Epsom Leather Colour Electric blue Gold Hardware Store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Kelly Pochette Rose Tyrien Epsom PHW
Brand New Hermes Kelly Pochette Rose Tyrien Epsom PHW

Brand New Hermes Kelly Pochette Rose Tyrien Epsom PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Pochette Epsom Leather Colour Rose Tyrien Palladium (Silver) Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Orange Epsom Kelly Pochette with Gold Hardware
Hermès Orange Epsom Kelly Pochette with Gold Hardware

Hermès Orange Epsom Kelly Pochette with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Orange Epsom Kelly Pochette is in pristine condition. A clutch version of the classic Kelly, it has a stable base allowing it to stand upright and easily carrie...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Rose Confetti Epsom Kelly Pochette Bag Clutch Day Evening
Hermes Rose Confetti Epsom Kelly Pochette Bag Clutch Day Evening

Hermes Rose Confetti Epsom Kelly Pochette Bag Clutch Day Evening

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Rose Confetti Epsom Kelly Pochette Bag Love Brand New in Box Store fresh purchased in 2015 coming with Hermes sleeper, box and ribbon Beyond precious Kelly Pochette is s...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Anemone Palladium Kelly Pochette Epsom PHW Clutch Cut Bag Love
Hermes Anemone Palladium Kelly Pochette Epsom PHW Clutch Cut Bag Love

Hermes Anemone Palladium Kelly Pochette Epsom PHW Clutch Cut Bag Love

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Anemone Epsom Kelly Pochette Bag Love Perfect gift! Brand New in Box Coming full set with Hermes sleeper, box and ribbon Beyond precious Kelly Pochette is so very rare ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Rose Confetti Epsom Pink Pochette Cut Clutch Kelly Bag
Hermes Rose Confetti Epsom Pink Pochette Cut Clutch Kelly Bag

Hermes Rose Confetti Epsom Pink Pochette Cut Clutch Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Rose Confetti Epsom Kelly Pochette Bag Love Brand New in Box.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Stunning Hermes Blue Izmir Epsom Leather Kelly Pochette
Stunning Hermes Blue Izmir Epsom Leather Kelly Pochette

Stunning Hermes Blue Izmir Epsom Leather Kelly Pochette

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

STUNNING HERMES blue kelly pochette clutch bag in excellent condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Pochette Orange Feu Epsom Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly Pochette Orange Feu Epsom Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly Pochette Orange Feu Epsom Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Orange Feu Kelly Pochette. Fresh in epsom leather and palladium hardware.

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2020 Hermès Black Epsom Leather Kelly Depeches 25cm Pochette
2020 Hermès Black Epsom Leather Kelly Depeches 25cm Pochette

2020 Hermès Black Epsom Leather Kelly Depeches 25cm Pochette

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Epsom Leather Kelly Depeches 25cm Pochette Xupes Reference: SKHB009 Serial Number: Y Age (Circa): 2020 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Protective Felt, Care Bookl...

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HERMES Kelly Tiny Pochette bag Rose Confetti pink epsom palladium

HERMES Kelly Tiny Pochette bag Rose Confetti pink epsom palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Gorgeous ROSE CONFETTI pink is an exquisite year round color. Fresh with Palladium hardware. This treasure can be carried day or night. Small interior compartment. Comes with sle...

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Hermes Kelly Depeche Black Pochette Epsom 25 Palladium
Hermes Kelly Depeche Black Pochette Epsom 25 Palladium

Hermes Kelly Depeche Black Pochette Epsom 25 Palladium

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

It is built with a round base, about as wide as a Kelly Pochette, but much more sturdy, and perfectly fitted for the palm of your hand.

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Hermes Blue Electric Epsom Kelly Cut Pochette Clutch Bag Fabulous
Hermes Blue Electric Epsom Kelly Cut Pochette Clutch Bag Fabulous

Hermes Blue Electric Epsom Kelly Cut Pochette Clutch Bag Fabulous

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Blue Electric Epsom Kelly Cut Clutch Bag Fabulous Brand New in Box. Store fresh. Pristine condition (with plastic on hardware). Perfect gift! Comes with Hermes sleeper, box...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Kelly Pochette Clutch Bag Emerald Toned Malachite Epsom Gold
Hermes Kelly Pochette Clutch Bag Emerald Toned Malachite Epsom Gold

Hermes Kelly Pochette Clutch Bag Emerald Toned Malachite Epsom Gold

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite Hermes Kelly Pochette Clutch Bag Malachite in rich jewel emerald toned green. Exotic with gold hardware. This treasure can be carried day or night. Stamped HERMES MADE IN ...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Pochette Glorious Pink Rose Confetti Epsom Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly Pochette Glorious Pink Rose Confetti Epsom Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly Pochette Glorious Pink Rose Confetti Epsom Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes glorious pink Rose Confetti. Fresh with palladium hardware in epsom leather. Stamped HERMES MADE IN PARIS on the interior. Small interior compartment. Co...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Rose Confetti Epsom Kelly Pochette
Hermes Rose Confetti Epsom Kelly Pochette

Hermes Rose Confetti Epsom Kelly Pochette

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Hermes Rose Confetti Epsom Kelly Pochette

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Rose Confetti Mini Kelly Pochette of epsom leather with palladium hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Rouge Casaque Epsom Kelly Pochette
Hermes Rouge Casaque Epsom Kelly Pochette

Hermes Rouge Casaque Epsom Kelly Pochette

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Hermes Rouge Casaque Epsom Kelly Pochette

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Rouge Casaque Kelly Pochette of epsom leather with palladium hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Jaune Poussin Kelly Pochette Cut Clutch Bag palladium JaneFinds
Hermes Jaune Poussin Kelly Pochette Cut Clutch Bag palladium JaneFinds

Hermes Jaune Poussin Kelly Pochette Cut Clutch Bag palladium JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

Hermes Jaune Poussin Kelly Pochette Cut Clutch Bag palladium New condition Hardware: palladium Country of Origin: France Color: Jaune Poussin Closure: Toggle Handle Drop (in in...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Kelly Cut Pochette Epsom
Hermes Kelly Cut Pochette Epsom

Hermes Kelly Cut Pochette Epsom

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Hermes Kelly Cut Pochette Epsom

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Kelly Cut Pochette Epsom, crafted in Soufre yellow Epsom leather, features a frontal flap, top handle, and palladium hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets and Small Accessories

Kelly Pochette! Feu Epsom with palladium
Kelly Pochette! Feu Epsom with palladium

Kelly Pochette! Feu Epsom with palladium

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Incredibly hard to find...we can make your dream come true. Kelly Pochette in FEU epsom with palladium hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Clutches

Hermès Pochette Kelly Mini Epsom PHW Feu
Hermès Pochette Kelly Mini Epsom PHW Feu

Hermès Pochette Kelly Mini Epsom PHW Feu

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Charming Hermès Kelly top handle clutch. This miniature Kelly pochette is made from durable Epsom leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Kelly Rose Tyrien Epsom Kelly Cut Clutch Pochette JaneFinds
Hermes Kelly Rose Tyrien Epsom Kelly Cut Clutch Pochette JaneFinds

Hermes Kelly Rose Tyrien Epsom Kelly Cut Clutch Pochette JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As Always, Another One Of My Fab Finds! Cant Get This! Hermes Kelly Cut In The Most Amazing Rose Tyrien Epsom! The Brightest Pink Ever With Palladium Hardware! MEASURES: 12 1/4 x...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly Pochette Epsom Leather Etain Color GHW
Hermes Mini Kelly Pochette Epsom Leather Etain Color GHW

Hermes Mini Kelly Pochette Epsom Leather Etain Color GHW

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Mini Kelly Pochette Epsom Leather Etain Color GHW Pristine condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly Pochette Black Epsom
Hermes Mini Kelly Pochette Black Epsom

Hermes Mini Kelly Pochette Black Epsom

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermes Mini Kelly Pochette Black Epsom This stunning Hermès Mini Kelly Pochette comes in a black epsom leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

2010 Hermes Epsom Leather Kelly Pochette
2010 Hermes Epsom Leather Kelly Pochette

2010 Hermes Epsom Leather Kelly Pochette

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H 5 in D 2.75 in L 8.13 in

2010 Hermes Epsom Leather Kelly Pochette

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Never worn epsom leather Kelly pochette with palladium hardware by Hermes.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Blue Sapphire Epsom Mini Kelly Pochette
Hermes Blue Sapphire Epsom Mini Kelly Pochette

Hermes Blue Sapphire Epsom Mini Kelly Pochette

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Hermes Blue Sapphire Epsom Mini Kelly Pochette

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Blue Sapphire Mini Kelly Pochette of epsom leather with gold hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Kelly Pochette 22cm Jaune Poussin Epsom PHW
Hermes Kelly Pochette 22cm Jaune Poussin Epsom PHW

Hermes Kelly Pochette 22cm Jaune Poussin Epsom PHW

By Hermès

Located in Newport, RI

This light yellow kelly pochette is a perfect addition to any summer wardrobe. A brand new item, with plastic on the hardware, also comes with the dustbag and box. Looks great with...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

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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.