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Hermes Lemon

New in Box Hermès Lemon Yellow Epsom Clutch Bag
New in Box Hermès Lemon Yellow Epsom Clutch Bag

New in Box Hermès Lemon Yellow Epsom Clutch Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès lemon yellow Epsom leather clutch with palladium zipper.

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Hermès Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Oranges Lemons
Hermès Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Oranges Lemons

Hermès Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Oranges Lemons

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: Citrus fruits and foliage, oranges and lemons Made in France Made of porcelain, edges and notches hand painted with platinum (s...

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20th Century French Ashtrays

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Rare Hermes Lemon Pochette - 2016
Rare Hermes Lemon Pochette - 2016

Rare Hermes Lemon Pochette - 2016

By Hermès

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is an extremely rare lemon shaped purse from Hermes. The bag is mysore grain leather in a citron yellow that is absolutely vibrant and stunning.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermès Yellow Lemon Fruit Charm Pendant 233799
Hermès Yellow Lemon Fruit Charm Pendant 233799

Hermès Yellow Lemon Fruit Charm Pendant 233799

By Hermès

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Measurements: Length: 1.5" Height: 2.25" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Box Signs of Wear: Lemon made from leather. It has light stains. This item does not come with ...

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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Hermes Kelly 35 Lemon Leather Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Tote Bag
Hermes Kelly 35 Lemon Leather Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Tote Bag

Hermes Kelly 35 Lemon Leather Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Charlotte, NC

Hermes Kelly 35 Lemon Yellow Leather Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Tote Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Date code present Made in France Handle drop 4" Removable shoulder strap drop 1...

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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Picotin 18 Cargo Lock Pocket 18 Lemon Yellow Swift Leather and Canvas PHW
Hermes Picotin 18 Cargo Lock Pocket 18 Lemon Yellow Swift Leather and Canvas PHW

Hermes Picotin 18 Cargo Lock Pocket 18 Lemon Yellow Swift Leather and Canvas PHW

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Hermes Picotin 18 Cargo Lock Pocket 18 Lemon Yellow Swift Leather and Canvas PHW These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Yellow Lemon Fruit Charm Pendant 233799
Hermès Yellow Lemon Fruit Charm Pendant 233799

Hermès Yellow Lemon Fruit Charm Pendant 233799

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Measurements: Length: 1.5" Height: 2.25" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Box Signs of Wear: Lemon made from leather. It has light stains.

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20th Century Miscellaneous

Hermes Birkin 35 Lemon Leather Gold Top Carryall Handle Satchel Travel Tote Bag
Hermes Birkin 35 Lemon Leather Gold Top Carryall Handle Satchel Travel Tote Bag

Hermes Birkin 35 Lemon Leather Gold Top Carryall Handle Satchel Travel Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Charlotte, NC

Hermes Birkin 35 Lemon Yellow Leather Gold Top Handle Satchel Travel Tote Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Made in France Handle drop 4" Measures 14" ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New in Box Hermès Rare Soufre Tutti Frutti Charm
New in Box Hermès Rare Soufre Tutti Frutti Charm

New in Box Hermès Rare Soufre Tutti Frutti Charm

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes Tutti Frutti Lemon coin pouch. Brand new in box, comes with also ribbon and shopping bag.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Pouches and Wristlets

Hermes lemon crossbody bag
Hermes lemon crossbody bag

Hermes lemon crossbody bag

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès Lemon Handbag - Very good condition. Shows very slight signs of wear over time. - Hermès bag - Beige leather - Lemon on front - beige shoulder strap

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Oasis Sandales Lemon
Hermès Oasis Sandales Lemon

Hermès Oasis Sandales Lemon

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermès Sandales Oasis Lemon Come with original box and dustbag sandales.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sandals

Hermes Birkin 30 Epsom Leather 9N Lemon Yellow Color PHW
Hermes Birkin 30 Epsom Leather 9N Lemon Yellow Color PHW

Hermes Birkin 30 Epsom Leather 9N Lemon Yellow Color PHW

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Birkin 30 Epsom Leather 9N Lemon Yellow Color PHW Pristine condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Amazing Hermès Kelly 35 handbag with strap in epsom yellow lemon color, GHW !
Amazing Hermès Kelly 35 handbag with strap in epsom yellow lemon color, GHW !

Amazing Hermès Kelly 35 handbag with strap in epsom yellow lemon color, GHW !

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Stunning and Rare Hermes Kelly 35 cm lemon yellow Epsom leather handbag, gold metal trim, saddle stitches, yellow leather handle, removable shoulder strap handle in yellow leather fo...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bouclerie d'Attelage Silk Twill Carre 70cm by Françoise De La Perrière
Hermes Bouclerie d'Attelage Silk Twill Carre 70cm by Françoise De La Perrière

Hermes Bouclerie d'Attelage Silk Twill Carre 70cm by Françoise De La Perrière

By Hermès, Francoise de la Perriere

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Commissioned by Robert Dumas, the artist was inspired by actual harness buckles from the Emile Hermès Collection. Certainly, the lemon yellow and bright kelly green colorways are u...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès Lemon/Amber Jacquard Woven Wool And Cashmere Avalon Jump'H Pillow
Hermès Lemon/Amber Jacquard Woven Wool And Cashmere Avalon Jump'H Pillow

Hermès Lemon/Amber Jacquard Woven Wool And Cashmere Avalon Jump'H Pillow

By Hermès

Located in Nicosia, CY

Pillow with removable cover, hypoallergenic polyester filling and finished with blanket stitch. Designed by Nicola Aguzzi. Dimensions: 50 x 50 cm.

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2010s Scottish Pillows and Throws

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Hermes Lemon For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes lemon you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Yellow, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gold, Orange and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a hermes lemon may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by Hermès and Jean Paul Gaultier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. 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 Hermes Lemon?

Prices for a hermes lemon can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $274 and can go as high as $23,925, while, on average they fetch $8,157.

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.

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.