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Hermes Birkin 35 Arlequin Multicolor Clemence with Palladium Hardware
Hermes Birkin 35 Arlequin Multicolor Clemence with Palladium Hardware

Hermes Birkin 35 Arlequin Multicolor Clemence with Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

highly collectible Hermès Birkin 35 Arlequin Multicolor in supple Clemence leather, finished with refined

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2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

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35cm Hermes Harlequin / Arlequin Leather Birkin Handbag
35cm Hermes Harlequin / Arlequin Leather Birkin Handbag

35cm Hermes Harlequin / Arlequin Leather Birkin Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

35cm Hermes Harlequin / Arlequin Orange, Sanguine, Blue Lin, Bleu Hydra, Etain and Gold Leather Birkin

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Rare 2012 Hermes Arlequin Clemence Kelly 32 Bag
Rare 2012 Hermes Arlequin Clemence Kelly 32 Bag

Rare 2012 Hermes Arlequin Clemence Kelly 32 Bag

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H 9.06 in W 4.14 in L 12.6 in

Rare 2012 Hermes Arlequin Clemence Kelly 32 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Rare kelly arlequin in 32 size. Good condition overall, minor rubbing and scuffing on the leather

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2010s Shoulder Bags

Rare Hermes Arlequin Clemence Leather Kelly 32 Bag
Rare Hermes Arlequin Clemence Leather Kelly 32 Bag

Rare Hermes Arlequin Clemence Leather Kelly 32 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Rare arlequin kelly 32 bag in clemence leather. Overall still in very good condition, with minor

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermès 32cm Kelly Arlequin
Hermès 32cm Kelly Arlequin

Hermès 32cm Kelly Arlequin

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H 9.06 in W 12.6 in D 4.73 in

Hermès 32cm Kelly Arlequin

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Carry an eye-catching revision of a classic with this extremely rare, limited edition Hermès Kelly

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES BIRKIN 35 Bag ARLEQUIN (harlequin)  Special Editio

HERMES BIRKIN 35 Bag ARLEQUIN (harlequin) Special Editio

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

ARLEQUIN (Harlequin). Fresh with Orange, Etian, Sanguine, Blue Lin, Blue Hydra and gold. This unique

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 32cm Kelly Arlequin
Hermès 32cm Kelly Arlequin

Hermès 32cm Kelly Arlequin

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H 9.06 in W 12.6 in D 4.73 in

Hermès 32cm Kelly Arlequin

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This very rare Hermès Kelly Arlequin is a highly collectible limited edition, made from clemence

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES KELLY 35 Supple ARLEQUIN harlequin bag Limited Edition
HERMES KELLY 35 Supple ARLEQUIN harlequin bag Limited Edition

HERMES KELLY 35 Supple ARLEQUIN harlequin bag Limited Edition

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Limited Edition ARLEQUIN (Harlequin). This supple Kelly bag is fresh with Orange, Etain, Sanguine, Blue

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Arlequin Plume 32
Hermes Arlequin Plume 32

Hermes Arlequin Plume 32

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Limited Hermes Arlequin Plume 32 veau swift AB Canopee / Soufre / Craie "Plume" meaning a long soft

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Arlequin Unique & Collectable Gloves 1980
Hermes Arlequin Unique & Collectable Gloves 1980

Hermes Arlequin Unique & Collectable Gloves 1980

By Hermès

Located in Verviers, BE

Exceptional Hermes Arlequin Vintage leather gloves of the 80s. Rare & collectable! just fabulous

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Hermes Arlequin Clemence Leather 6 Color 35 cm  Birkin
Hermes Arlequin Clemence Leather 6 Color 35 cm  Birkin

Hermes Arlequin Clemence Leather 6 Color 35 cm Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Malibu, CA

Hermes Arlequin Clemence 35 cm Birkin Bag Extremely rare and highly collectible, this special

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

35cm Hermes Arlequin Taurillon Clemence Leather Kelly Handbag
35cm Hermes Arlequin Taurillon Clemence Leather Kelly Handbag

35cm Hermes Arlequin Taurillon Clemence Leather Kelly Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Brand New! Gorgeous! Amazing! 35cm Hermes Arlequin Taurillon Clemence Leather Kelly Handbag

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35CM Arlequin Birkin 6 Color Bag JaneFinds
Hermes Birkin 35CM Arlequin Birkin 6 Color Bag JaneFinds

Hermes Birkin 35CM Arlequin Birkin 6 Color Bag JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Arlequin Birkin 6 Color Bag New Condition Hardware: palladium Country

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Arlequin 35
Hermes Birkin Arlequin 35

Hermes Birkin Arlequin 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Arlequin 35, crafted in Orange H, Etain, Sanguine, Bleu Hydra, Gold, Bleu Lin

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Arlequin Clemence 35
Hermes Birkin Arlequin Clemence 35

Hermes Birkin Arlequin Clemence 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Birkin Arlequin Clemence 35 is a special edition, rare piece that graces only

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Arlequin Clemence 35
Hermes Birkin Arlequin Clemence 35

Hermes Birkin Arlequin Clemence 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Birkin Arlequin Clemence 35 is a special edition, rare piece that graces only

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Drop 4", Height 9", Width 12", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 30

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35

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H 10.5 in W 14 in D 7 in

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35, crafted in Orange H, Etain, Sanguine, Bleu Hydra

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35, crafted in Ultra Violet, Etain, Bleu Lin, Blue

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35 is a limited-edition rare piece that

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35

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H 10.5 in W 14 in D 7 in

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35, crafted in Ultra Violet, Etain, Bleu Lin, Blue

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 30, crafted in Ultra Violet , Etain, Bleu Lin, Blue

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 30, crafted in Ultra Violet , Etain, Bleu Lin, Blue

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35, crafted in Ultra Violet, Etain, Bleu Lin, Blue

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35, crafted in Ultra Violet, Etain, Bleu Lin, Blue

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Arlequin Clemence 35, crafted in Ultra Violet, Etain, Bleu Lin, Blue

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

HERMES KELLY BAG 35cm 6 COLOR HARLEQUIN ARLEQUIN JaneFinds
HERMES KELLY BAG 35cm 6 COLOR HARLEQUIN ARLEQUIN JaneFinds

HERMES KELLY BAG 35cm 6 COLOR HARLEQUIN ARLEQUIN JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

AS ALWAYS, ANOTHER ONE OF MY FAB HERMES FINDS! WHAT A CONVERSATION PIECE! THIS BAG IS SO MUCH FUN

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

35cm Hermes Arlequin Taurillon Clemence Leather Kelly Handbag #9957
35cm Hermes Arlequin Taurillon Clemence Leather Kelly Handbag #9957

35cm Hermes Arlequin Taurillon Clemence Leather Kelly Handbag #9957

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Gorgeous! Amazing! 35cm Hermes Arlequin Taurillon Clemence Leather Kelly Handbag | Ultra Violet

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Rare "Arlequin" Hermes Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap Tricolor in box calf, GHW
Rare "Arlequin" Hermes Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap Tricolor in box calf, GHW

Rare "Arlequin" Hermes Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap Tricolor in box calf, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful​ ​Hermes​ ​Kelly​ ​28​ ​Sellier​ ​shoulder​ ​bag​ ​"Arlequin"​ ​tricolor​ ​in​ ​Red​ ​H

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

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Located in Paris, FR

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$21,200

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By Hermès

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$5,999

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By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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$26,999

H 8.4 in W 6 in L 12 in

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This Birkin 30 in black togo leather. The bag features rolled leather top handles and gold tone hardware. Partial lastic on hardware. The top opens to a matching goatskin leather int...

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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.