Hermès Beige Sac a Dos Herbag 2-in-1 53h429s
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: D in a Square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 4" Height: 11" Shoulder Handle Drop: 12" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) A...
Hermès Herbag Top Handle 2-in-1 Travel Bag - '00s
By Hermès
Located in Milano, Lombardia
functionality. Handmade in France, this 2-in-1 top handle travel bag combines tan Vache Hunter leather with
Hermès Beige x Brown Sac a Dos Herbag Backpack 2-in-1 60h429s
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
: 11" Shoulder Handle Drop: 12.5" Handle Drop: 2" OVERALL FAIR+ CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC
$2,500
H 8 in D 5 in L 13 in
Hermes Herbag Tote Bag Cabas PM Brown Vibrato Leather & Canvas 2-In-1 Bag HTF
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned Hermes Herbag tote bag Cabas PM from 2003. Made from Ebene or brown leather
$2,768
H 13.5 in W 4.5 in L 12.5 in
Hermès Beige x Brown Toile Sac a Doc Herbag Backpack 2-in-1 Set 26h131s
Located in Dix hills, NY
Hermès Beige x Brown Toile Sac a Doc Herbag Backpack 2-in-1 Set 26h131s Date Code/Serial Number: G
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H 12 in D 5.5 in L 15 in
Hermes Herbag 2 in 1 Natural Toile and Bamboo Green Canvas Leather Bag 1999
By Hermès
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Authentic Hemes Herbag MM size 2 in 1 Comes with two interchangeable canvas bags - 31cm Natural
Hermès Herbag Sac A Dos 2-in-1 6hz0904 Black Canvas Backpack
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: E in a square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 4.5" Height: 12.5" Shoulder strap drop: 12.5" Handle drop: 2.5" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION...
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H 12 in W 6 in L 16 in
Hermès Herbag Cabas Navy Toile Gm 40cm 2-in-1 7hz0904 Blue Canvas Tote
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: C F in square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 6" Height: 12" Shoulder strap drop: 8" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) In...
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H 14.5 in W 5.11 in L 13.3 in
Hermès Herbag Toile Ado Sac A Dos 2-in-1 870345 Beige Coated Canvas Tote
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 13.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 34 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 14.5 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 37 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.11 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 13 cm(approx) ...
1998 Vintage HERMES Herbag 2 in 1 Toile Travel Bag GM 50 Brown Cream
By Hermès
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GM HERMES Herbag Toile travel bag is crafted of cotton canvas in light cream and brown
Hermes Herbag 38cm Cognac and Toile 2 in 1
By Hermès
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This Hermes Herbag features a canvas body, a top cognac leather handle, and a front flap with a
Hermes Herbag Backpack Sac a Dos 2 In 1 855865
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Minor rub partially Minor tear on the edge of the upper parts Minor crack on the leather parts (Outside) Minor stain partially Minor discolo...
Hermès Black Herbag Backpack 2-in-1 Sac a Dos 123h30
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
" Height: 14" Shoulder Handle Drop: 12" Handle Drop: 2" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B
Hermès Sac a Dos Herbag Backpack 2-in-1 Set 98h711s
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: O in a Square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 4" Height: 14" Shoulder Handle Drop: 11.5" Handle Drop: 2.2" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/...
Hermes Mini Herbag Beige Black 2 in 1 Toile Crossbody Bag Unisex
By Hermès
Located in Bangkok, TH
This is an authentic HERMES Herbag Toile PM natural and black crossbody bag. This compact two in
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H 13.39 in W 14.97 in D 3.94 in
2001 Hermes Natural Hunter Cowhide Leather & Beige Canvas Herbag MM 2 in 1
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Natural Hunter Cowhide Leather & Beige Canvas Herbag MM 2 in 1 Reference: CB133 Serial
Hermès Herbag Toile Sac A Dos 2-in-1 871069 Beige Canvas Backpack
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 12.9 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 33 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.72 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 12 cm(ap...
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H 15.75 in W 14.18 in D 5.91 in
HERMES Herbag MM beige Toile coated canvas brown leather PHW 2-in-1 bag
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Herbag MM beige Toile coated canvas brown leather PHW 2-in-1 bag Brand: Hermes Model: Herbag
Hermès Beige Toile x Leather Herbag Sac a Dos Backpack 2-in-1 s29h37
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Hermès Beige Toile x Leather Herbag Sac a Dos Backpack 2-in-1 s29h37 Date Code/Serial Number: G in
Hermès Black Toile & Vache Hunter 2-In-1 Herbag PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Black Toile & Vache Hunter 2-In-1 Herbag PHW SKU: 116047 Condition: Pre-owned
Hermes Herbag Backpack Sac a Dos 2 In 1 855865
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Minor rub partially Minor tear on the edge of the upper parts Minor crack on the leather parts (Outside) Minor stain partially Minor discolo...
Hermes Herbag PM 2 in 1 Canvas Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES Herbag PM 2 in 1 Canvas Black Leather Shoulder Bag. This bag features : - Black leather top
Hermes Herbag Cognac and Beige Toile H Canvas 2 in 1 Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
are: Small bag: 13 1/2" wide X 11 1/2" high 5" deep Large bag: 15" wide X 15" high X 7" deep
Hermès XL Herbag Sac a Dos 2-in-1 Shoulder Bag 91h328s
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Hermès XL Herbag Sac a Dos 2-in-1 Shoulder Bag 91h328s Date Code/Serial Number: B in a Square Made
HERMES c.1999 "Herbag MM" Black Leather & Canvas 2-in-1 Convertible Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Thiensville, WI
Hermes c.1999 "Herbag MM" black bridle leather and canvas 2-in-1 convertible handbag
HERMES Herbag MM beige Toile coated canvas brown leather PHW 2-in-1 bag
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Herbag MM beige Toile coated canvas brown leather PHW 2-in-1 bag Reference: AEMA/A00102
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H 11 in W 6.2 in L 20 in
Hermès Natural Toile and Vache Calfskin Leather Herbag Cabas 50 2-in-1 13h52
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Hermès Natural Toile and Vache Calfskin Leather Herbag Cabas 50 2-in-1 13h52 Date Code/Serial
Hermes Herbag Black Toile 2 in 1 Backpack
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is an authentic Hermes Herbag 2 in 1 handbag, shoulder bag or backpack. It's an incredibly
Hermes Rare 2 in 1 Convertible Cabas Herbag Tote
By Hermès
Located in US
Hermes Rare Open Top 2 in 1 Convertible Cabas Herbag Tote Bag Hermes Herbag featured in black
Hermes Herbag Black Toile Canvas 2 in 1 Backpack
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hermes Herbag Black Toile backpack with spare larger canvas bag. With palladium lock and keys
Hermes 2 in 1 Herbag XL Vibrato Leather & Canvas Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Hermes Herbag is often referred to as the 2-in-1 bag because you essentially get two handbags
Hermes Herbag PM 2 in 1 Canvas Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag PM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag PM 2 in 1 Canvas Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag PM 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to either
Hermes Herbag MM 2 in 1 Canvas Leather Shoulder Hand Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag MM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag PM 2 in 1 Canvas Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag PM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag PM 2 in 1 Canvas Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag PM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag PM 2 in 1 Canvas Blue Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag PM 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather top flap and strap. Leather pieces can be
Hermes Herbag PM 2 in 1 Canvas Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag PM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag PM 2 in 1 Canvas Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag PM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag PM 2 in 1 Canvas Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag PM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag PM 2 in 1 Canvas Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag PM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag PM 2 in 1 Canvas Blue Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag PM 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather top flap and strap. Leather pieces can be
Hermes Herbag Ado 2 in 1 Black Canvas Leather Backpack Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes Herbag canvas x leather hand/backpack bag. Top leather pierce, handle and strap can be
Hermes Black Leather and Toile Herbag XL 2-in-1 Luggage
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
"x9" bag, use with the longer strap that drops 18" or with the small 2" strap.
Hermes Herbag MM 2 in 1 Black Canvas Leather Shoulder Hand Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag MM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag MM 2 in 1 Beige Canvas Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag MM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag PM 2 in 1 Canvas Dark Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag PM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag MM 2 in 1 Black Canvas Leather Shoulder Hand Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag MM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag MM 2 in 1 Black Canvas Leather Shoulder Hand Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag MM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag MM 2 in 1 Black Canvas Leather Shoulder Hand Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag MM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag PM 2 in 1 Canvas Dark Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag PM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag PM 2 in 1 Canvas Dark Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag PM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag MM 2 in 1 Beige Canvas Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag MM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag MM 2 in 1 Canvas Brown Leather Shoulder Hand Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag MM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag PM 2 in 1 Beige Canvas Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag MM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag Ado 2 in 1 Beige Canvas Brown Leather Backpack Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes Herbag canvas x leather hand/backpack bag. Top leather pierce, handle and strap can be
Hermes Herbag MM 2 in 1 Beige Canvas Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag MM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather top. Leather pieces can be attached to
Hermes Herbag Cognac and Beige Toile H Canvas 2 in 1 Bags
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Authentic HERMES Her Bag 2 in 1 Beige Toile H Canvas Bag. Elegant daily shopper bag. Dimensions
Hermes Herbag MM 2 in 1 Beige Canvas Brown Leather Shoulder Hand Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag MM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag MM 2 in 1 Beige Canvas Brown Leather Shoulder Hand Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag MM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
Hermes Herbag MM 2 in 1 Beige Canvas Brown Leather Shoulder Hand Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag MM size 2 in 1. Two canvas bags with leather. Leather pieces can be attached to both
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H 13.4 in W 19.7 in D 9.8 in
Hermes Herbag GM 2 in 1 Beige Canvas Brown Leather Shoulder Spare Bag
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes HerBag GM spare bag. Shoulder strap is removable. Very stylish bag. Small Canvas bag: App 15
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
Bobbie Jerome 1950s Sculptural Velvet Handbag with Bakelite Handles
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...
Hermès Kelly Translucent Souvenir 231153 Clear Vinyl Satchel
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Measurements: Length: 15.5" Width: 5" Height: 12" Handle drop: 2" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: yellowing due to age and wear, scratch...
Hermes Herline MM Backpack
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Herline MM backpack featuring bicolor handles,canvas body, flat back straps, flat top handle, snap button closure and top zip closure, interior slip pocket. Canvas 100% In goo...
Hermes Kelly Cut Gris Asphalt Swift with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Brand: Hermes Model: Kelly Cut Size: 31 × 13 × 3 cm (12.25" × 5" × 1") Material: Swift leather Hardware: Gold Exterior / Interior Color: Gris Asphalt Year / Stamp: A stamp, 201...
Hermès Sac Herbag Black Canvas Leather Back Pack x2 Pristine Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Herbag model bag in 2 versions to carry by hand or as a backpack, composed of a small Kelly bag format pouch in black canvas and a larger Kelly Ado bag format, mobile part in ...
Hermes Style Leather and Canvas Travel Bag, T. Anthony
By T. Anthony
Located in New York, NY
Striking Hermes Style Leather and Canvas Travel Bag by T. Anthony from the 1990's. Heavy red cotton canvas paired with black calf leather in this oversized Birkin style weekend trave...
HERMES Sesame Swift leather & Toile Viking canvas 24/24-35 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès 24/24-35 bag in ecru-beige Toile H Viking with Sesame (beige) Veau Swift leather trims. Features an open pocket on the outside back. Closes with a gold-plated t...
White backless evening jersey dress with rhinestone embellishment LORIS AZZARO
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White backless evening slip dress with rhinestone embellishment. SIZE S
Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Limited Edition So Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare limited edition Hermes Birkin So Black 35 bag is featured in Heritage Box leather. The collection was the final bow of Jean-Paul- Gaultiers' genius as creati...
$2,950
H 4 in W 3 in L 6.5 in
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K White Multicolor Mini Speedy Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K White Multicolor Mini Speedy Handbag is a stunning fusion of luxury and art, embodying the playful essence of early 2000s fashion. Crafted fr...
New Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New The Boots that every model wore for the fall/winter 2005 runway show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8.5 * Black Leather * Alligator Uppers * Silver Gucci Buckle * 3.75" Heel * With G...
1950s Black and White Pearl Encrusted Vintage 50s Saucer Hat and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievably chic black and white straw saucer wide brim hat and matching bag set! Features a navy blue and white woven straw on both pieces. Hat features an extra wide brim, and has...
Chanel Black Leather Hula Hoop Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
From the 2013 Spring collection there was this rare bag. Black quilted leather Chanel mini Hula Hoop bag with single interior zip pocket, structured top handles and front flap and CC...
Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière Gold Hardware, 2017. The interior is lined in black leather. Includes authenticity card, and dust bag. This pre-owned Chanel® item has b...
$3,912Sale Price|20% Off
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag Reference: AAWC/A00945 Brand: Dior Model: Saddle Collection: Limited Edition Material: Leather, Metal ...
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.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
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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.
The color, texture and durability of an Hermès Birkin bag is as important as its iconic shape. Here, we present all you need to know about Birkin leathers and hides.