Hermès Birkin 35 Clemence Bougainvillea GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Pink - Clemence leather - Gold-tone hardware - Twist-lock fastening - Two rolled top handles
Hermès Birkin 35 Clemence Bougainvillea GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Pink - Clemence leather - Gold-tone hardware - Twist-lock fastening - Two rolled top handles
Hermès Birkin 35 Clemence Etoupe PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Taupe brown Clemence leather Palladium hardware Twist-lock fastening Two rolled top handles Stamp
Hermes Grey Clemence Leather Victoria II 35
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Hermes Victoria II 35cm in good condition. Grey clemence leather exterior trimmed with
Hermès Sanguine White Clemence Verso Birkin 35 PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Sanguine White Clemence Verso Birkin 35 PHW SKU: Z150811 Condition: Pre-owned
Hermès Birkin 35 Rouge Casaque Clemence PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Red Twist-Lock Fastening Single Rolled Top Handle Stamp Q Square, Year 2013 Condition: Excellent Includes its box, dust bag, clochette, padlock, and keys. Please kindly note all it...
Hermes Birkin 35 Arlequin Multicolor Clemence with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin Size: 35 cm (35 × 25 × 18 cm / 14" × 10" × 7") Material: Clemence
$11,999
H 11 in D 7 in L 13.75 in
Hermès Birkin 35 Bougainvillea Rouge Casaque Clemence Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 35 Bougainvillea Rouge Casaque Clemence Handbag. Comes with Palladium hardware
Hermes Birkin 35 Etain Bag Palladium Hardware Clemence Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 Etain bag is the most perfect medium gray and is utterly
Hermes Birkin 35 White Bag Gold Hardware Clemence Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in White. Lush with Gold hardware. A beautiful
HERMES Grenat red Clemence leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne bag is crafted from luxurious Rouge Grenat
Hermes Birkin 35 Rose Jaipur Pink Bag Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 Rose Jaipur is a divine, and very rare to find, pink that is
Hermes Steve Messenger 35 Bag Rouge Casaque Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Steve Messenger bag featured in Rouge Casaque. Plush clemence leather
HERMES Gris Tourterelle grey Clemence leather & Palladium KELLY 35 Retourne Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermès "35cm Kelly Retourne" handbag in Gris Tourterelle Togo (Calfskin leather) with palladium
Hermes Club Birkin 35 Bag Gris Perle Blanc and Mykonos Lizard Clemence Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a very rare limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Club bag featured in Gris Perle
Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne Ultraviolet Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Kelly 35 retournein clemence leather in the color ultraviolet. The bag is in excellent
Hermes Atlas Bag Clemence 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Atlas Bag Clemence 35 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink
Hermès Kelly 35 Taurillon Clemence
By Hermès
Located in Sundbyberg, SE
, buyers protection, authenticity guarantee and more, please check out our website. Hermès Kelly 35
Hermès Birkin Taurillon Clemence 35 Chocolate Tote
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Bag: Hermes Birkin Bag Size: 35cm Color: Chocolate Brown Material: Togo Leather Hardware: Gold
Birkin Hermes 35 in Havane Clemence Taurillon Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Birkin hermes 35 in Clemence Taurillon leather. and Golden Hardware Good condition but presents
35 Hermes Birkin Handbag / Mykonos Taurillon Clemence Leather /
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
35cm Hermès Taurillion Clemence MYKONOS Leather Birkin Handbag | Palladium Hardware | O Stamp The
Hermes Black Clemence Leather "Victoria II 35" Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Retails for $5,500. Comes in dust bag. Black Clemence leather bag features two flat straps and
Hermes Birkin Handbag Gold Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Height 10", Width 14", Depth 7" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Gold Clemence with Palladium
Hermes Kelly Handbag Noir Clemence with Gold Hardware 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 10", Width 14", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Noir Clemence with Gold
Hermes Birkin Handbag Crevette Clemence with Gold Hardware 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 10", Width 14", Depth 7" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Crevette Clemence with
Hermes Birkin Handbag Géranuim Clemence with Gold Hardware 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 7" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Géranuim Clemence with Gold Hardware 35 Exterior
Hermes Kelly Handbag Noir Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Noir Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35 Exterior
Hermes Kelly Handbag Red Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Kelly Handbag Red Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color
Hermes Birkin Handbag Etrusque Clemence with Gold Hardware 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Model: Birkin Handbag Etrusque Clemence with Gold Hardware 35 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color
Hermes Bleu Thalassa Clemence Leather Birkin 35 cm Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Size: 35 cm Color: Blue,Bleu Thalassa Style: Birkin 35 Made In: France Fabric Content
Hermes 35 cm Blue Izmir Kelly Bag Clemence leather
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hermes Clemence Izmir Kelly 35cm with gold-plated hardware, single rolled top handle, detachable
Hermès Kelly 35 227556 Rouge Ash Clemence Leather Satchel
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date Code/Serial Number: F in a square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 5.5" Height: 1...
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge Vif Clemence with Gold Hardware 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 10", Width 13.5", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rouge Vif Clemence with
Unavailable
H 10 in D 7 in L 14 in
Hermes Birkin Handbag 35 in Crevette Clemence Leather with Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
wear. 100% authentic: Hermes Birkin 35 Colour: Crevette Hardware: Palladium Material: Clemence Stamp
Hermes Birkin Handbag Bois De Rose Clemence with Gold Hardware 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Handbag Bois De Rose Clemence with Gold Hardware 35 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Bois De Rose
Amazing Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in Black Taurillon Clemence leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Very beautiful Birkin 35 handbag in Black Taurillon Clemence leather, gold
Stunning Hermes Birkin 35 handbag in Black Taurillon Clemence Calf leather, PHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Splendid Hermes Birkin 35 handbag in black Taurillon Clémence leather
Hermes Birkin 35 Glycine Gray Clemence Leather SHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Gray / Glycine (designer color) Material: Clemence Leather Condition: Rank A Overall
Stunning Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in Etoupe Taurillon Clemence calf leather, PHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Stunning Hermes Birkin 35 handbag in taupe Taurillon Clemence calfskin with white stitching, silver
Unavailable
H 10 in D 7 in L 14 in
Hermes Handbag Birkin 35 in Gold Clemence Leather with Gold Hardware (ghw)
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Well known for its iconic history, the Hermes Birkin 35 is both functional and chic. Coveted in
Hermes Birkin 35 Ultraviolet Purple Clemence Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Purple / Ultraviolet (designer color) Material: Clemence Leather Condition: Rank S
Hermes Birkin 35 Bleu Jean Blue Clemence Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Blue / Bleu Jean (designer color) Material: Clemence Leather Condition: Rank A Overall
Unavailable
H 10 in W 7.125 in L 13.75 in
Hermes Taupe Brown Etoupe Grain Clemence Leather Top Handle Atlas 35 Satchel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
This classic and luxurious bag features supple Clemence leather with silver-tone hardware. Rolled
Hermes Birkin 35 Crevette Clemence GHW
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Birkin 35 in Crevette color Clemence leather with gold hardware. Beautiful bag with sturdy
Hermes Birkin 35 Rouge H Clemence
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes birkin 35 rouge H clemence with palladium hardware, partial plastic on hardware. Excellent
Hermès Kelly 35 Retournè Etoupe Clemence
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes kelly 35 cm retourne', etoupe taurillon clemence leather , white contrast stitching , gold
Hermès Etoupe Clemence Leather Steve 35
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Etoupe Clemence Leather Steve 35 CONDITION NOTES The exterior is in excellent condition
Hermes Birkin 35 Tosca Clemence Palladio
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès 35cm Birkin in tosca taurillon clemence leather with palladium hardware. Date stamp O for
Hermès Birkin 35 Rouge Vif Clemence
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Birkin 35 in rouge vif taurillon clemence leather with palladium hardware and has tonal
Hermès Birkin 35 Black Clemence PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Black Clemence leather Palladium hardware Twist-lock fastening Two rolled top handles Stamp C
Hermes Birkin 35 Ebene Clemence Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes birkin 35 ebene clemence leather with palladium hardware. Date stamp K for 2007. Comes with
Hermes Menthe Clemence Leather Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Menthe Green Hermes Birkin 35 in Veau Taurillon Clemence leather. From 2012 (P square) and
Hermes Birkin 35 cm Ebene Clemence Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Birkin 35 cm ebene clemence leather and palladium hardware. Comes with clochette, tierce
2007 Hermes Etoupe Clemence Victoria 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Hermes Victoria 35 in etoupe clemence with palladium hardware. Overall still in good condition
Hermes Birkin 35 Maroon Dinde Clemence GHW
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Maroon Dinde Birkin 35 Bag. Clemence leather bag. Gold hardware. Excellent condition
Hermes Birkin 35 Gold Clemence Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Birkin 35 cm in gold taurillon clemence leather and gold tone hardware. Excellent condition
HERMES Kelly 35 Taurillon Clemence Blue Cobalt
By Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
Wonderful Kelly retourné 35 cm bag from Hermès featuring an amazing blue color in Taurillon
Hermès Birkin 35 Cassis Clemence Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Birkin 35 Cassis Purple Veau Taurillon Clemence Leather Bag. Gold hardware. Good
Hermès Graphite Clemence 35 cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermès Graphite Clemence 35 cm Kelly - MINT condition Hermès bags are considered the ultimate
Hermes Birkin 35 Black Clemence Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Birkin bag 35cm in black clemence leather with palladium hardware. Blind stamp "L," dated
Hermes blue Indigo Clemence Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes Birkin 35cm in blue indigo taurillon clemence leather with palladium hardware. Date stamp M
New Hermes Birkin 35 Etoupe Clemence Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès 35cm Birkin in etoupe clemence leather with gold tone hardware. Date stamp "C" for 2018
Hermes Birkin 35 CM Glicine Clemence Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès 35cm Birkin in glycine clemence taurillon leather with palladium hardware. Handle drop, 4"L
Hermes Kelly 35 Retourne Tosca Clemence Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Kelly 35 c, retourne bag in Tosca togo leather and palladium hardware. Handle drop, 3.5"L
Hermes Birkin 35 Jaune D'Or Clemence Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes Birkin 35 clemence leather jaune d'or and palladium hardware. Date stamp M for 2009. Comes
Hermès Birkin 35 Clemence Leather and Houndstooth Canvas
By Hermès
Located in Krakow, PL
Authentic Hermès Birkin 35 Taurillon Clemence Leather and Houndstooth Canvas Details: Chocolate
Hermes Bougainvillea Clemence 35 cm Birkin- Red color
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Bougainvillea Clemence 35 cm Birkin -PRISTINE. A lovely red with a touch of pinky undertone
Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Beton Clemence Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in coveted neutral Beton
Hermès Bleu Ciel Clemence 35 cm Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Bleu Ciel Clemence 35 cm Birkin is in excellent condition. Hermès bags are
Hermès Rouge VIF Clemence 35 cm Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Rouge VIF Clemence 35 cm Birkin is in excellent condition. Hermès bags are
2018 Hermès Bleu Saphir Clemence Victoria 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, ON
Pre-owned Hermès Bleu Saphir Clemence Victoria 35 bag featuring Clemence leather in Bleu Saphir
HERMES black Clemence leather ALFRED 35 Messenger Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermès 'Alfred 35' messenger bag in black Taurillon Clemence leather featuring Palladium hardware
HERMES BIRKIN 35 Bag Exotic RAISIN Clemence Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
color. Palladium hardware still has the protective plastic. Clemence leather is scratch resistant and
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
$9,900Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Size not marked. Medium fit.
Supreme Opulent Russian Sable Fur Stroller Length Coat
Located in Tustin, CA
Shown as the ultimate symbol of status and elegance, Russian Sable is considered to be the most coveted fur in the world. This Russian sable fur coat from Michael's Furs of Los Angel...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
$8,995
H 8 in D 4 in L 12 in
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Quilted Classic Double Flap Jumbo Bag w/ Gold HW
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Quilted Classic Double Flap Jumbo Bag with Silver Hardware Made In: France Color: Black Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Lambskin Leather Lining: Leathe...
HERMES black Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag is crafted from luxurious black Veau Togo leather, showcasing elegant gold-plated hardware. The interior is lined in Chèvre (goat skin) and f...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
Hermès Sac Princesse Noir 1960s Black box leather Princess Shoulder Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Princesse bag, circa 1960, in smooth black box calf leather and gold-tone hardware. The leather interior features a flap pocket with a snap closure, a double slip pocket, and ...
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
Hermès Small Jige Etoupe Goat Skin Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès excellent condition etoupe small jige goat skin with contrast stitching. Date stamp J for 2006. Comes with original dust cover.
Vuitton Abloh Illusion Leather Keepall New In Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Virgil Abloh takes the House’s classic weekend bag into a maximalist world of color and energy. The bright florescent colors of the Taurillon Illusion leather give an entirely new fe...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Escada Margaretha Ley, Amen Wardy
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
$1,295
Size: US 4, GB 30, I 38, F 36, D 32
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
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.
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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.