2010 Hermès Haut à Courroies 50
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing Hermès Haut à courroies HAC 50 in dove grey leather Condition : very good Made in France
2010 Hermès Haut à Courroies 50
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing Hermès Haut à courroies HAC 50 in dove grey leather Condition : very good Made in France
Hermès Birkin Haut à Courroies 50cm Barenia Leather and Crinoline
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Monumental in scale and deeply rooted in Hermès’ equestrian heritage, this Birkin Haut à Courroies
Hermes HAC 40 Flag Limited Edition Haut a Courroies Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
markings to the leather. The HAC (Haut à Courroies) is an extremely rare and especially stylish Hermes
2012 Hermès haut à courroies 50 grey-green leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Hermès HAC 50 bag with straps in green Togo leather. Condition: very good Made in France Material: Togo leather Colour: grey-green Dimensions: 50 x 43 x 26 cm Letter: P in a...
Hermes Haut à Courroies Hac 60 Black Ardennes GoldCarry On Birkin Vintage 1991
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Black Leather Exterior - Silver Hardware - Stamped circle U (1991) Measurements (approximately in inches) : L: 26.5 " H: 18.8 " W: '12 " Description: This bag is truly in...
Hermes 1980's Haut à Courroies Hac 55 Birkin Veau Courchevel Travel Duffle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Steamped Circle P ( 1986 ) - Brass Hardware - Comes With Lock & Key - Natural Tan Leather Exterior - Discontinued 55 Size - The bag holds it shape when empty Condition: The...
Hermes Helium Hac 50 Travel Bag Alezan Togo Aluminum Hardware Very Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare Hermes Helium 50 HAC bag (Haut a Courroies) featured in Alezan togo
Hermes Hac 40 Porosus Crocodile Graphite, Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
: Haut à courroies Size: 40 Gender: unisex Material: matt Porosus crocodile leather Colour: graphite
Hermès Etoupe Swift Leather Pochenplus Crossbody Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
leather goods for the carriage trade, the first Hermes bag – the ‘Haut a Courroies’ bag – was developed in
Hermes Hac 50 Vintage Birkin Bag Black Fjord Leather Brass Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a vintage 50 Hermes Hac (Sac Haut a Courroies) featured in Black Fjord leather
Hermes Hac 50 Birkin Bag Lime Evercolor and Ficelle Toile Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare Hermes 50 HAC bag (Haut a Courroies) featured in Lime Evercolor leather
Hermes HAC 50 Birkin Bag Etoupe Togo Leather Brass Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
is the ultimate statement. The HAC (Haut à Courroies) is an extremely rare and especially stylish
Hermès HAC 40 Canvas and leather from 2023
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Hermès Haut à Courroies 40 canvas and leather bag, limited edition combining the elegance
Hermes Connect the Dots Limited Edition HAC 40 Black Evergrain Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
, this design outlines the form of the Haut à Courroies using a subtle, linear concept that feels both
Hermes HAC A Dos PM HSS Black Veau Togo with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
by sleek palladium hardware. The HAC À Dos is Hermès’ modern interpretation of the iconic Haut à
Hermes Birkin 55cm HAC
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HAC produced by Hermes. HAC is an abbreviation of " Haut à Courroies", or "high strap" in English. the
Hermes Birkin 50cm HAC
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the third-largest size of the HAC produced by Hermes. HAC is an abbreviation of " Haut à Courroies
Hermes HAC Birkin 40 Bag Black Toile and Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Legacy The Haut à Courroies (HAC)—meaning “high belts”—first appeared in the late 1800s as part of
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H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Hermes Haut à Courroies (HAC) 40 Travel bag in Brown Togo calf leather, PHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Hermès Haut à Courroies (HAC) 40 travel bag in chocolate togo
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H 11.25 in W 6.25 in L 12.5 in
Hermès Haut à Courroies Birkin Gold 32 1hz1130 Brown Leather Satchel
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: B in a square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 6.25" Height: 11.25" Handle drop: 4" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ )...
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H 11.25 in W 6.25 in L 12.5 in
Hermès Birkin Haut à Courroies Gold 32 1hz1130 Brown Leather Satchel
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: B in a square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 6.25" Height: 11.25" Handle drop: 4" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ...
Hermès Haut à Courroies 50
By Hermès
Located in Carnate, IT
Borsa iconica Hermès modello Haut à Courroies 50 (HAC 50) realizzata in pregiata pelle martellata
Hermes Taupe 50cm Haut a Courroies Togo Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Hermes 50cm taupe Haut a Courroies togo leather with white interior bag from year 2014. This bag
Hermes Haut a Courroies HAC 40 Flag Limited Edition Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
lock, keys and clochette and sleeper. The HAC (Haut à Courroies) is an extremely rare and especially
Hermes Haut a Courroies HAC 40 Flag Limited Edition Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
predecessor of the famous Kelly bag, the Haut à Courroies (HAC) bag, which translates as “high belts”, first
Hermès Blue Clemence Leather Haut a Courroies Birkin 45 HAC s27h9
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Hermès Blue Clemence Leather Haut a Courroies Birkin 45 HAC s27h9Date Code/Serial Number: Y in a
HERMES Naturel beige Epsom leather HAUT A COURROIES 32 HAC Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Haut a Courroies 32 HAC' bag in Naturel Veau Epsom leather with gold-plated hardware. Lined
Hermès Blue Clemence Leather Haut a Courroies Birkin 45 HAC 86h225s
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Hermès Blue Clemence Leather Haut a Courroies Birkin 45 HAC 86h225s Date Code/Serial Number: Y in
1985 Hermes HAC Sac Voyage Haut a courroies 50 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Haut a courroies model bag, width 50 cm, in natural leather and ecru canvas, gold-plated
HERMES Chocolate brown Togo leather HAUT A COURROIES 40 HAC BIRKIN Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermès 'Haut a Courroies 40 HAC' travel bag in chocolate brown grained Veau Togo featuring
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H 17.5 in W 10.5 in L 19.5 in
Hermès Navy Blue Buffle Skipper Haut A Courroies 50 Travel Birkin HAC 72h24s
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Hermès Navy Blue Buffle Skipper Haut A Courroies 50 Travel Birkin HAC 72h24s Date Code/Serial
1983 HERMES Haut à Courroies 50 cm cache natural leather Birkin travel bag
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and beautiful Haut à Courroies 50 cm vache natural leather Birkin travel bag from Hermès
Hermes Haut à courroies from 1955's
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Hermes Hac Condition : Good condition Country of manufacture : France Gender : Unisex Interior : black Material : grained leather Color : black Dimensions: 50x28x53cm Year ...
Hermès Cuivre Haut à Courroies 40cm Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Dating from the late 20s, early 30s, this rarely seen reimagining of the iconic Hermès Birkin is a must-have for every Hermès collector. Expertly crafted in France from a highly soug...
Hermes Haut A Courroies (HAC) 40 CM Bag Brown Togo Leather
By Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
This Haut À Courroies is a rare and very elegant travel bag. For the story, the Hermès Haut
Huge Vintage Hermes 55cm Haut a Courroies or HAC Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in New Hope, PA
Truly a rare find, Hermes no longer makes the HAC bag in this large size. Originally designed to carry riding gear it is perfect for a weekend getaway. The black calfskin bag has the...
Hermès Blue Clemence Leather Haut a Courroies Birkin 45 HAC s27H9a
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: Y in a Circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 17.5" Width: 9.5" Height: 16" Handle Drop: 3.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Accessor...
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Birkin HAC 32 Haut A Courroies 87h615s
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: W in a Circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 6.5" Height: 11" Handle Drop: 3" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessorie...
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H 16 in D 10.25 in L 18 in
Hermes Haut A Courroies Travel Birkin Bag HAC 45cm Vache Natural Leather Vintage
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This iconic and extremely rare 45cm travel tote was made by Hermes Paris in 1985. Made from Vache Natural leather, Hermes saddle leathers are some of the most sought after due to t...
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H 17.5 in W 10.5 in L 19.5 in
Hermès Navy Blue Buffle Skipper Haut A Courroies 50 Travel Birkin HAC 1H830KA
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: X in a circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 19.5" Width: 10.5" Height: 17.5" Handle Drop: 3.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B...
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H 16.5 in W 10.5 in L 19.25 in
Hermes Vintage Haut à Courroies Hac 50 Birkin Natural Tan Brass Hardware Travel
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Stamped Circle Q ( 1987 ) - Brass Hardware - Natural Tan Leather Exterior Size: 50CM Measurements: L: 19.25 " W: 10.5 " H: 16.5 " Condition: The exterior of the bag has ...
2007 Hermès HAC 32
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing vintage Haut à courroies HAC 32 HERMES in brown leather Condition: very good Made in France
Hermes Hac 40 Men's Birkin Bag Deep Bleu Togo Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes HAC 40 (Haut a Courroies) bag featured in Deep Blue. Rare to find this
Hermes Birkin Hac 40 Men's Bag Gold Evercolor / Ficelle Toile Bag Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes HAC 40 (Haut a Courroies) bag featured in Gold Evercolor leather with
Hermes Burgundy Cashmere Buckle Hat Size 61
By Hermès
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
first Hermes bag – the ‘Haut a Courroies’ bag – was developed in 1900 as a means for equestrians to
HERMES Birkin 50 HAC in Etoupe Grained Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès Birkin HAC (Haut à Courroies) 50 in étoupe grained Leather. Silver palladium metal hardware
Hermes Helium Hac 50 Travel Bag Alezan Togo Aluminum Hardware Very Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic rare Hermes Helium 50 HAC bag (Haut a Courroies) featured in Alezan togo
Hermes Black Knit Calfskin Volver 60 Ankle Boot Size 37
By Hermès
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
carriage trade, the first Hermes bag – the ‘Haut a Courroies’ bag – was developed in 1900 as a means for
Hermes Hac 40 crocodile graphite
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
: Haut à courroies Size: 40 Gender: unisex Material: matt Porosus crocodile leather Colour: graphite
Hermès Linen-blue Bag 'Top with Straps', 2009
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - (Made in France) Linen-blue Clémence young bull leather 40 cm bag entitled "Haut à
Hermes Tan Leather HAC 50 Gold Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
OMG ! What an amazing vintage bag Haut à Courroies 50 called HAC 50, from Hermes. This is a must to
Hermès Hac a Dos PM - '20s
By Hermès
Located in Milano, Lombardia
and accented with elegant Palladium hardware. This unisex design, inspired by the iconic Haut à
Hermes Birkin 50 Bag Limited Edition Flag Hac Leather Suede Toile Permabrass
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic rare 50 Hermes Sac Haut a Courroies (HAC) in Black, Blue, White leather
Hermes Hac 45 Vert Clair Brass Hardware Ardennes Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic rare 45 Hermes Sac Haut a Courroies (HAC) features green Vert Clair in
Hermes Hac 50 Men's Birkin Travel Bag Black Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare 50 Hermes Sac HAC (Haut a Courroies) features Black porosus crocodile
Hermes Hac Cosmos Birkin 40 Bag Blue Nuit / Violet Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes 40 HAC (Haut a Courroies) limited edition Cosmos bag. Exquisite
Hermes Hac 50 Men's Birkin Bag Flag Toile Ebene Evercalf Leather Brass Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare 50 Hermes Sac Haut a Courroies (HAC) featured in green Toile Criss Cross
Hermes Hac 50 Travel Bag Black Togo Leather Palladium New w/ Box
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes 50 Sac HAC (Haut a Courroies) Birkin bag featured in Black.. Togo
Hermes HAC 50 Birkin Men's Bag Black Palladium Hardware Togo Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes 50 Sac HAC (Haut a Courroies) Birkin bag featured in Black.. Togo
Hermes HAC 50 Criss Cross Toile Palladium / Evercolor Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare Hermes 50 Hac bag (Haut a Courroies) featured in Gold. Beautiful in Gold
Hermes Miel Ostrich HAC Birkin Bag- 32 cm
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Miel Ostrich 32 cm Haut a Courroies- HAC Birkin Bag Pristine condition Considered the
Hermes HAC 50 Men's Birkin Bi Color Blue Nuit / Black Bag Togo Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a very rare Bi-color Hermes Hac 50 bag - Sac Haut a Courroies - featured in Blue
1stdibs Exclusive Hermès HAC 50cm Endless Roads Gris Perle Multi Leather
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
1stdibs Exclusives From Three Over Six Brand: Hermès Size: Haut à Courroies 50cm “Endless Roads
Hermes Birkin 40 Bag HAC Cuivre Taurillon Saddle Leather Brushed Palladium Hardw
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
signature Hermes orange box. NEW or NEVER WORN The HAC (Haut à Courroies) is an extremely rare and
Hermes Hac 40 Black Matte Porosus Crocodile Birkin Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
clochette, sleeper, and signature Hermes orange box. NEW or NEVER WORN. The HAC (Haut à Courroies) is an
Hermès Micro Picotin Lock 14 "Lucky Daisy" Chai Swift Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
saddlery and fine leather goods for the carriage trade, the first Hermes bag – the ‘Haut a Courroies’ bag
Hermes Hac 40 Gold Evercolor Leather / Ecru Toile Birkin Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
HAC (Haut à Courroies) is an extremely rare and especially stylish Hermes travel bag making it a
Hermes Hac 40 Black / Ecru Criss Cross Toile Birkin Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
NEVER WORN. The HAC (Haut à Courroies) is an extremely rare and especially stylish Hermes travel bag
Hermes Hac 40 Black / Ecru Criss Cross Toile Birkin Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
WORN. The HAC (Haut à Courroies) is an extremely rare and especially stylish Hermes travel bag making
Hermes Hac 50 Birkin Volynka Men's Limited Edition Bag Terre Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare very limited edition Volynka Russian leather Hermes 50 HAC bag (Haut a
Hermes HAC 40 Birkin Men's Bag Bleu Nuit Todoo Feutre / Bleu de Malte Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
signature Hermes orange box. NEW or NEVER WORN The HAC (Haut à Courroies) is an extremely rare and
Hermes Indigo Togo 32 cm HAC Birkin with GHW
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. The HAC (Haut a Courroies) is very similar to the Birkin but proportionally taller with slightly
Hermes Rock Limited Edition HAC 40 Black Bag Volupto Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes limited edition HAC Rock Birkin 40 (Haut a Courroies) bag featured in
Hermès Natural Ardennes Leather HAC 45 cm Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with gold hardware; a striking neutral combination. The Haut a Courroies, or “high belts” bag, is very
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 9 in
Hermes Birkin 40cm HAC Gold Tan Togo Palladium Bag Z Stamp, 2021 ULTRA RARE
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
everyday for work, play, or for travel, the 40cm Haut à Courroies Birkin is a highly coveted model among
LOUIS VUITTON x MURAKAMI white Monogram Multicolore 2025 SPEEDY 25 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton x Takeshi Murakami Speedy Bandoulière 25 is crafted in white Monogram Multicolore canvas with natural cowhide leather trims. Accented with gold-tone...
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Hermes Bamboo Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Bamboo Birkin 35 Bag. Stunning green color with gold hardware. Togo leather. Excellent condition. Interior clean. Great investment bag. Includes clochette, lock, keys, and dus...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
New in Box Vuitton Limited Edition Camo Mini Palm Springs Backpack Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition camouflage mini backpack. Monogram signature canvas with black leather straps. External zipped pocket, internal open pocket. Comes with serial number, d...
Hermes Birkin 30 Sellier Bronze Dore Veau Madame Leather With Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Hermès Birkin 30 is a rare find in the stunning Bronze Doré Veau Madame leather, a refined and graceful hue that complements both classic and contemporary outfits. Its Sellier d...
Bob Mackie Orange & Black Beaded Tiger Print with Black Chiffon Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exotic evening gown from Bob Mackie. It is an orange and black long sleeve fitted gown with a tiger print beaded pattern, and a full and flowy chiffon skirt. Fully lined. ...
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
Hermes Stromboli Bag Rose Indien Doblis Rose Azalee Lizard Sterling Silver Lid
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Stromboli bag. Rare Rose Indien Doblis (suede) accentuated with Rose Azalee Lizard. Strap is held by Sterling hardware and closure is the S...
The Rudi Gernreich "monokini" 1964 Topless Bathing Suit RARE!
By Rudi Gernreich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer, Rudi Gernreich, was one of the most revolutionary designers of the 20th century. The rare Gernreich 1964 topless bathing suit was one of the most sensational, shocking, ...
Hermès Kelly Pochette Rose Sakura Swift Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly Pochette in rose sakura and swift leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn, the plastic protection has been removed. Comes as full set including the original r...
Iconic Christian Dior Micro Lambskin Cannage Lady Dior satchel orange summer bag
By Christian Dior
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Christian Dior 2022 Micro Lambskin Cannage Lady Dior satchel Iconic bag! Beautiful for summer quilted lambskin leather body flat leather top handles detachable flat leather should...
Unusual Center Cut Alligator Bag
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
Amazing center cut alligator bag in deep chestnut brown in an unusual yet modern shape. Dimensional bag has skin covered toggle and padded handles. All hardware is gilded gold with t...
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Boutique Vintage 100% silk Jet black silk with beautiful beads, sequins, and threading to create a romantic floral cascading pattern Double v-neck front and back with delic...
Hermès Constance Slim Wallet Quebracho Evercolor PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Brown - Palladium hardware - PVC on hardware - Top-stitching - Interior zip pocket - Slim silhouette - Removable change purse with zip closure - Two credit card slots - Belt loop -...
$33,523
H 10 in W 14 in D 5 in
Hermès Kelly 35 So Black Box Calfskin with Black PVD Hardware Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
The Hermès Kelly 35 So Black is a study in quiet power and refined presence. Rendered in luminous black Box calf leather, its sleek surface reflects light with a subtle gloss that en...
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.
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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.
More than a fashion statement, this iconic style continually appreciates in value.
A symbol of luxury and elegance, the design has a storied past and a legion of devoted collectors.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.