Hermès Evelyne GM Red Ardennes
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Evelyne GM featuring Ardennes leather in red.
Hermès Evelyne GM Red Ardennes
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Evelyne GM featuring Ardennes leather in red.
Hermès Vintage Black Ardennes Kelly 32 GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Vintage Black Ardennes Kelly 32 GHW SKU: Z152540 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called...
$35,985
H 15.75 in L 19.2 in
Hermes 1990s Hermès Haut A Courroies HAC 50 in Vert Foncé Ardennes with Gold
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Green Leather Exterior - Early 1990's - Come wit dust bag lock and key - IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND Measurements (approximately in inches) : Handle Drop: 5.9 Height: 15.75 Width: 19.6...
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 Black Ardennes Birkin 40 cm w GHW Handbag Shopper Classic
By Hermès
Located in Tampa, FL
It is done in gorgeous Hermes Ardennes Black leather with gold hardware.
Hermes Sac a Depeches Bag Ardennes 41
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Clochette, Keys Measurements: Handle Drop 1", Height 12", Width 16", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Sac a Depeches Bag Ardennes 41 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior ...
Hermes Birkin Natural Ardennes 40 Bag Silver Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hermes Birkin Natural Ardennes 40 Bag Silver Hardware *Marked K in square *Made it France *Comes with dustbag, key, lock, clochette and raincoat *Silver hardware – Approximately 12...
HERMES Tsako Sako Convertible Red Ardenne Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Holland, PA
Tsako Sako Convertible Red Ardenne Leather Shoulder Bag by Hermes. This bag is in GREAT condition.
Hermes Black Ardennes Birkin 35 with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
The ultimate Hermes 35cm Birkin in black Ardennes leather with gold hardware.
Hermes Kelly 32 Bicolor Black Brown Ardennes Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Singapore, SG
It is constructed from ardennes leather which has been discontinued by Hermes.
Hermes Kelly Handbag Noir Ardennes with Gold Hardware 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Lock, Keys, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Height 10", Width 14", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Noir Ardennes with Gold Hardware 35 Exterior Materi...
Hermes Birkin Handbag Noir Ardennes with Gold Hardware 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Clochette, Keys, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 10", Width 13.5", Depth 7" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Noir Ardennes with Gold Hardware 35 Exterior Material: L...
Hermes Kelly Handbag Noir Ardennes with Gold Hardware 32
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Lock, Clochette, Keys, With Strap Measurements: Height 9", Width 12.5", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Noir Ardennes with Gold Hardware 32 Exterior Mater...
Hermes Kelly Handbag Noir Ardennes with Gold Hardware 32
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Lock, Dust Bag, Keys, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Height 9", Width 13", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Noir Ardennes with Gold Hardware 32 Exteri...
Hermès Birkin 35 226582 Black Ardennes Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: Z in a circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 7.5" Height: 10" Handle drop: 4.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION (9/10 or A ) Includes...
Hermes Birkin 35 Chocolat Brown Ardennes Leather GHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Brown / Chocolat (designer color) Material: Ardennes Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Good, few minor defects. Surface: Minor Scratches Corners: Obvious Scratches Edge...
Unavailable
H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Rare & Collector Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Red Vache Ardennes leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Hermès Birkin Handbag 40 in Red Vache Ardennes leather, gold plated metal hardware, double handle in red leather allowing a hand carry Flap closure Red leather lining, one...
Hermes Ardennes leather Black Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Ardennes leather. Gold hardware.
Hermes Black Ardennes Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Ardennes Birkin 35 Bag. Very good condition.
Hermes Birkin 35 in Ardennes Leather Black
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Hermes Birkin 35 in Ardennes Leather Black is indeed an iconic and timeless piece that exudes luxury and sophistication.
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Birkin 35 GHW73h66s
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: B in a Square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 7" Height: 10.5" Handle Drop: 4" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Box...
Hermès Natural Ardennes Leather HAC 45 cm Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Natural Ardennes Leather HAC 45 is in Very beautiful condition.
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Retourne Brand- Hermès Model- Kelly 35cm Product Type- Shoulder, Top Handle Serial Number- (V* Age- Circa 1992 Accompanied By- Hermè...
Hermes Kelly 1993 Black Ardennes Leather 32 Cm
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the timeless elegance of the Hermes Kelly 1993 Black Ardennes Leather 32 cm handbag.
2000 Hermes Natural Ardennes Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Natural Ardennes Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne This HERMÈS Kelly 35cm is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Shoulder Strap.
Hermes Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Kelly 40cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"HERMES Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Kelly 40cm Retourne This HERMÈS Kelly 40cm is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Sports S...
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Evelyne GM MEssenger 58h518s
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: O in a Square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 3.5" Height: 13" Shoulder Handle Drop: 17" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 o...
Hermès Evelyne Gm Black Ardennes Leather Cross Body Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermès Evelyne Gm Black Ardennes Leather Cross Body Bag.
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin HAC 32cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin HAC 32cm Retourne Brand- Hermès Model- Birkin HAC 32cm Product Type- Tote Serial Number- (Z) Age- Circa 1996 Accompanied By- Hermes Dust...
1990s Hermès Terre Ardenne Leather Vintage Sellier Kelly 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"HERMES Terre Ardenne Leather Vintage Sellier Kelly 35cm This HERMES Kelly 35cm is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Shoulder Strap, Lock, Key...
1997 Hermès Terre Ardenne Leather Vintage Sellier Kelly 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"HERMES Terre Ardenne Leather Vintage Sellier Kelly 35cm This HERMES Kelly 35cm is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Shoulder Strap, Lock, Key...
Hermes Birkin 32 Hac Bag Natural Ardennes Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Hac 32 Birkin in rare Natural Ardennes 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 Ardennes leather.
1991 Hermes Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMES Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Retourne This HERMÈS Kelly 35cm is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Shoulder ...
1995 Hermes Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier Xupes Reference: HB3970 Serial Number: (Y) Age (Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: Hermes Box, Keys, Clochette, Shoulder Strap Aut...
1990s Hermes Terre Ardennes Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMES Terre Ardennes Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier This HERMÈS Kelly 35cm is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Box, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Shoul...
Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Vintage Black Ardennes Leather 90s
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This Birkin is a lovely example of Hermes fine craftsmanship. Made from black Ardennes leather, which is one of the more durable and resilient hides and is no longer manufactured by ...
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H 16.93 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in
HERMÈS Black Ardennes Leather & Barenia Leather Vintage Airport Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Ardennes Leather & Barenia Leather Vintage Airport Bag Serial Number: (X) Age (Circa): 1990 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in F...
1994 Hermès Natural Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin 50cm HAC
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Natural Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin 50cm HAC Xupes Reference: HB3261 Serial Number: (X) Age (Circa): 1994 Accompanied By: Lock, Key, Clochette Authenticity Details: Date ...
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin HAC 32cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin HAC 32cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG122 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin HAC 32cm Type: Tote Serial Number: (Z) Age: 1996 Accomp...
HERMES Marine Bleu Ardennes Leather 32cm HAC Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Marine Bleu HAC Birkin Bag -32 CM Age: 1997 Material: Togo Leather Made In France Interior Has Zippered And Slip Pocket Stamped: 'HERMES" "PARIS" "MADE IN FRANCE" Blind ...
HERMES Tan Brown Ardennes Leather Rodeo Messenger Crossbody 861235
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Approximate SizeWx37cm(14.6inch) Hx29cm(11.4inch) Dx1.5cm(0.6inch) Handle Drop / Strap DropHandle Drop : - / Strap Drop : 50cm(19.7inch) Stamp / Serial Number CIRCLE V Year of Manuf...
Hermes '97 35cm Ardennes Leather Marine Blue Birkin Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
-Includes: Hermes dust bag. Hermes lock, key and clochette.
1994 Hermes Black Ardennes Leather & Barenia Leather Vintage Airport Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Ardennes Leather & Barenia Leather Vintage Airport Bag Reference: HB876 Serial Number: (X) Age (Circa): 1994 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Date...
Hermes 32cm Sellier Black Gold GHW Vache Ardenne Leather Kelly Rare
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes 32cm Sellier Black Gold GHW Vache Ardenne Leather Kelly RARE Hermes 32cm Black Sellier Kelly in Vache Ardenne Gold Hardware Super rare find in excellent condition Not onl...
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H 16.93 in W 17.72 in
1994 Hermes Black Ardennes Leather & Brown Natural Leather Vintage Airport Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMES Black Ardennes Leather & Brown Natural Leather Vintage Airport Bag This HERMES Airport Bag is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag.
Hermes Birkin Bag 60 Vintage Celebrity Owned Hac Gold Ardennes Brass
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic celebrity owned rare Vintage 60 Hermes Hac in rich rare Gold Ardenne leather. A striking combination with aged brass hardware.
HERMES Naturelle beige Ardennes leather & Gold KELLY II 35 RETOURNER Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Kelly II 35 Retourner' bag in Naturelle (beige) Vache Ardennes leather with contrasting white stitching.
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Bag Vintage Sable Ardennes Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic exquisite Vintage 32 Kelly Sellier in rare Ardennes leather. Neutral year round Sable is rich with Gold Hardware. The bag is in superior condition. Clean handles...
Hermes Birkin 40 Black
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 40 Ardennes Leather. Gold hardware.
Hermes Black Birkin 35
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Ardennes leather with gold hardware.
Hermes Birkin Black 35
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 35 with gold hardware. Rare "Shooting Star" Birkin made for Hermes craftsmen.
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Bag. Ardennes leather. Interior clean.
Hermes Brown Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Brown Birkin Bag. Vintage Ardennes leather Birkin bag.
Hermes Natural Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Natural Birkin 35 Bag. Ardennes leather. Vintage from 2002.
1990's Hermes Vintage Natural Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes naturel ardennes leather vintage shoulder bag with gold tone hardware.
1990's Hermès Kelly 40cm Bag in Natural
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1990's Hermès kelly 40 cm in ardenne natural leather and goldtone hardware.
BIRKIN HAC 55CM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black ardennes leather 55cm Hermes Hac bag with gold hardware.
Hermes Black Ardennes 30cm Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Adding a twist to the traditional Hermès Birkin, this truly spectacular, one-of-a-kind rarity combines an bold black Ardennes leather exterior with a contrasting red interior and gol...
Hermès Natural Ardennes Evelyne I 33 GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Natural Ardennes Evelyne I 33 GHW SKU: 121122 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Very Good Condition.
Hermès Natural Sable Ardennes Birkin 40 Brushed PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Natural Sable Ardennes Birkin 40 Brushed PHW SKU: Z154271 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: The elusive Birkin bag from Hermès was designed after the...
Celine Wrap Bodycon Dress
By Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red jersey dress from Celine. It has a wide V neckline, 3/4 length sleeves and a wrapped ruched bodice. The dress is semi fitted through to the hips then falls straight ...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold plated enamel crystals designer runway necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CHRISTIAN DIOR • gold plated with enamel and crystals • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with mini...
Gold Plate
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
$59,213
H 9.45 in W 2.72 in L 8.55 in
Exceptional Hermès Handbag Purse Clutch Black Porosus Crocodile Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptionally Rare Authentic Hermès Purse Absolutely divine, a jewel The entire bag is rigid (leather and hardware), so chic ! Made in France Stamp R (no circle nor square - the...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
$125,273
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG146 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [B] Ag...
Iconic extremely rare Tom Ford for Gucci Damask « Dragon » purse FW 2004
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in NICE, FR
Timeless in Nice.vintage.darling: The iconic «Dragon» handbags in alligator skin and the incredibly beautiful velvet with gold dusting from the era of Tom Ford at Gucci. Fall Winter...
Hermès BNIB Cassis Mini Evelyne Gold
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès brand new in box cassis clemence leather cross body bag with gold tone hardware. Date stamp U for 2022. Comes with small and large dust cover, booklet, box.
Hermes Evelyne TPM Bag Black Clemence Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Evelyne TPM bag featured in Black. Clemence leather is soft and scratch resistant. Signature perforated H on front of bag. Fresh with Palladium hardware...
$475Sale Price|29% Off
H 7.5 in D 4 in L 11.5 in
1950s Princess Charming by Atlas Vinyl Wicker Horse Themed Handbag
By Atlas
Located in University City, MO
1950s Princess Charming by Atlas vinyl wicker horse themed handbag The charming retro handbag is designed with a cloth & burlap panel on the front exterior encased in vinyl The clo...
$32,580
H 10.04 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
Hermès 2011 SO Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather SO Black Kelly 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1453 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanie...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
New Kate Spade Her Rare Large Collectible Spring 2005 Green Wicker Basket Bag
Located in Conroe, TX
Kate Spade Wicker Bag Very Rare From Her Spring 2005 Collection DESIGNED BY KATE SPADE This is the last collection before she sold her brand to Neiman Marcus Impossible to Find Bran...
1990s Missoni Vintage Silk Chiffon Swirl Heart Print Flutter Ruffle Blouse Top
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 90s MISSONI silk chiffon blouse! Features vibrant hues of green, blue, red, brown and yellow. Gold metallic thread sewn throughout. Double layered super soft silk chi...
Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ 2018 Silk Soft Pink/Peach Gown Maxi Dress
By Narciso Rodriguez
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Narciso Rodriguez 2018 Original Price $2,995 Special Capsule Collection for Barneys NY The most adorable softest baby pink color bordering on peach Pullover Lined 100% silk IT40 fits...
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.