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Hermes 1994 Bag

Vintage 1994 Hermes Chestnut Kelly 32 Ostrich Bag
Vintage 1994 Hermes Chestnut Kelly 32 Ostrich Bag

Vintage 1994 Hermes Chestnut Kelly 32 Ostrich Bag

$15,500

H 9.06 in W 4.73 in L 12.6 in

Vintage 1994 Hermes Chestnut Kelly 32 Ostrich Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

with strap and Clochette alongside with replacement Hermes padlock (non ostrich) and keys.

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1990s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm

Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm

$45,402

H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in

Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: (X) Age: 1994 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
Hermès Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

Hermès Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (X) Age: 1994 Accompanied By

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

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Hermes Evelyne GM red Epsom leather GHW shoulder bag, 1994
Hermes Evelyne GM red Epsom leather GHW shoulder bag, 1994

Hermes Evelyne GM red Epsom leather GHW shoulder bag, 1994

By Evelyne GM, Hermès

Located in Holland, PA

HERMES EVELYNE GM RED EPSOM LEATHER GHW SHOULDER BAG, 1994 This bag is in GOOD condition

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

1994 Hermès Red Leather Jige Bag
1994 Hermès Red Leather Jige Bag

1994 Hermès Red Leather Jige Bag

By Hermès

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Hermès handbag model Jige made of smooth red leather with white stitching. To be a 1994 product it

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Cognac Crocodile Kelly Bag 32 CM c. 1994
HERMES Cognac Crocodile Kelly Bag 32 CM c. 1994

HERMES Cognac Crocodile Kelly Bag 32 CM c. 1994

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Cognac Crocodile Kelly Bag 32CM c. 1994 Age: c. 1994 Made in France Materials

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Night Blue leather Bag 1994
Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Night Blue leather Bag 1994

Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Night Blue leather Bag 1994

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Night Blue Leather bag with removable shoulder strap. Gold plated hardware

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

1994 Hermes Black Ardennes Leather & Barenia Leather Vintage Airport Bag
1994 Hermes Black Ardennes Leather & Barenia Leather Vintage Airport Bag

1994 Hermes Black Ardennes Leather & Barenia Leather Vintage Airport Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Number: (X) Age (Circa): 1994 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in

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1990s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermes Vintage 1994 Beige Leather Bolide 35 Satchel Bag with Strap
Hermes Vintage 1994 Beige Leather Bolide 35 Satchel Bag with Strap

Hermes Vintage 1994 Beige Leather Bolide 35 Satchel Bag with Strap

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Sophisticated and timeless Hermes BOLIDE BAG crafted in beige leather (Chamonix leather in Cognac

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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

1994 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier
1994 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier

1994 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

: (X) Age (Circa): 1994 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Padlock, Keys, Clochette, Shoulder Strap

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

1994 Hermès Rouge Vif Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier
1994 Hermès Rouge Vif Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier

1994 Hermès Rouge Vif Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Number: (X) Age (Circa): 1994 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Shoulder Strap Authenticity Details

Category

1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Rare Vintage 1994 Black Box Leather Kelly 28 Bag
Rare Vintage 1994 Black Box Leather Kelly 28 Bag

Rare Vintage 1994 Black Box Leather Kelly 28 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

, tools and new replacement hermes dust bag.

Category

1990s Top Handle Bags

HERMES Kelly 32 Alligator And Golden Jewelry
HERMES Kelly 32 Alligator And Golden Jewelry

HERMES Kelly 32 Alligator And Golden Jewelry

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H 8.27 in W 4.73 in L 12.6 in

HERMES Kelly 32 Alligator And Golden Jewelry

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès). This bag dates from 1994. The corners are a bit worn but it is really superficial (see photos

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm

Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

- Top Handle Serial Number- (X* Age- Circa 1994 Accompanied By- Hermès Dust Bag, Shoulder Strap, Box

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès White Evercalf Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier
Hermès White Evercalf Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier

Hermès White Evercalf Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Type- Shoulder, Top Handle Serial Number- (X* Age- Circa 1994 Accompanied By- Hermès Dust Bag, Shoulder

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier
Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier

Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

: Hermès Model: Kelly 28cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (X) Age: 1994 Accompanied By: Hermès

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

HERMÈS Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
HERMÈS Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

HERMÈS Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Serial Number: (X) Age (Circa): 1994

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMÈS Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
HERMÈS Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

HERMÈS Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Serial Number: (X) Age (Circa): 1994

Category

1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

1994 Hermes Gold Lisse Leather Kelly 35 Bag
1994 Hermes Gold Lisse Leather Kelly 35 Bag

1994 Hermes Gold Lisse Leather Kelly 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

with its dust bag, tools (keys only no padlock) and shoulder strap.

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1990s Top Handle Bags

1994 HERMES green ardenne leather 'sac de voyage marin' travel bag
1994 HERMES green ardenne leather 'sac de voyage marin' travel bag

1994 HERMES green ardenne leather 'sac de voyage marin' travel bag

By Hermès

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare green ardenne leather 'sac de voyage Marin' travel bag from Hermes dating to 1994. Vivid

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes 1994 Made Kelly Bag 40Cm Green
Hermes 1994 Made Kelly Bag 40Cm Green

Hermes 1994 Made Kelly Bag 40Cm Green

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H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 5.12 in

Hermes 1994 Made Kelly Bag 40Cm Green

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes 1994 Made Kelly Bag 40Cm Green Additional information: Interior pocket x3 Accessories

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 1994 Made Kelly Bag 32Cm Chocolate
Hermes 1994 Made Kelly Bag 32Cm Chocolate

Hermes 1994 Made Kelly Bag 32Cm Chocolate

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H 9.06 in W 12.6 in D 3.94 in

Hermes 1994 Made Kelly Bag 32Cm Chocolate

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes 1994 Made Kelly Bag 32Cm Chocolate Additional information: Interior pocket x3 Accessories

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Vintage 1994 Hermes Mini  Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather
Vintage 1994 Hermes Mini  Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather

Vintage 1994 Hermes Mini Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage 1994 Hermes Mini Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather The bag is in good vintage condition

Category

1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes 1994 Made Kelly Bag 28Cm Rouge Vif
Hermes 1994 Made Kelly Bag 28Cm Rouge Vif

Hermes 1994 Made Kelly Bag 28Cm Rouge Vif

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H 8.27 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in

Hermes 1994 Made Kelly Bag 28Cm Rouge Vif

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes 1994 Made Kelly Bag 28Cm Rouge Vif Additional information: Interior pocket x3 Accessories

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

1994 Vintage Hermes Cadenas Lock Vintage Brown Bag
1994 Vintage Hermes Cadenas Lock Vintage Brown Bag

1994 Vintage Hermes Cadenas Lock Vintage Brown Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage rare hermes bag representing the lock of the famous bags like kelly ou Birkin. One zipped

Category

1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage 1994 Hermes Kelly Sport Bag in Gold Brown Leather.
Vintage 1994 Hermes Kelly Sport Bag in Gold Brown Leather.

Vintage 1994 Hermes Kelly Sport Bag in Gold Brown Leather.

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Up for sale a gorgeous Hermes bag kelly Sport from 1994. The bag is in good vintage condition but

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

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Hermes 1994 Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes 1994 bag you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Orange, Red and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect hermes 1994 bag among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 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 1994 Bag?

The price for a hermes 1994 bag starts at $1,516 and tops out at $17,000, and on average, selling for $4,224.

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-purses-bags 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.