Hermes 1980's Haut à Courroies Hac 55 Birkin Veau Courchevel Travel Duffle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
1980's. The exterior is very clean, the bag has a small abrasion on the back towards the bottom and
Hermes 1980's Haut à Courroies Hac 55 Birkin Veau Courchevel Travel Duffle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
1980's. The exterior is very clean, the bag has a small abrasion on the back towards the bottom and
HERMES c.1980's 2pc Navy & White Horse Bit Beach Towel Drawstring Bucket Bag Set
By ERIC BERGERE, Hermès
Located in Thiensville, WI
Rare Vintage Hermes c.1980's exclusively for Bonwit Teller; two piece navy blue and white horse bit
HERMES black Box leather BOLIDE 35 Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Bolide 35 in black Box leather featuring gold-tone hardware. Lined in black
Hermes Vintage Black Box Calf Leather Mangeoire Bucket Bag
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hermes Vintage Black Box Calf Leather Mangeoire Bucket Bag in fair condition. Black box calf
HERMES beige Natural Box leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermes Kelly I 32 Retourne in Natural Box leather with gold-tone hardware. Lined in
Rare Vintage 1989 Hermes Off White Chevre Kelly 28 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare vintage late 80s production Hermes Kelly 28 in off white chevre leather with gold hardware
HERMES KELLY BAG; 32 cm, 2 way, retourne, Courchevel leather, 1982 = L
By Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Hermés 2 way Kelly bag, Retourne, 32 cm, Curchevel leather in gold, Collection L in circle = 1982
$33,380Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 3.08 in L 9.26 in
Exceptional Hermès Passe Guide Bag Shiny Ebene Porosus Crocodile Ghw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
There's the Kelly, the Birkin, the Constance, and the PASSE-GUIDE Bag ...! To me, the most
$5,980
H 7.68 in W 1.58 in L 8.47 in
Exceptional Hermès Shoulder Bag Purse Green-Grey Lizard Gold Hdw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous and rare Authentic Hermès Bag Made in France Vintage bag, no stamp Made of Lizard and
$9,568
H 6.11 in W 0.99 in L 9.38 in
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Padlock Purse Clutch Bag Shiny Brown Crocodile Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bag "Padlock" Purse Very rare ! Asymmetrical cut of the
$5,741Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 3.35 in L 11.03 in
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "GLIKA" Made in France Vintage item Outside made of Box
Hermès 1980 Canvas & Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Hermès 1980 collection beige canvas and burgundy leather shoulder bag, in excellent pre
1980s Hermes Over-sized Clutch Bag Gold Vintage
By Hermès
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Vintage Hermes over-sized clutch bag in gold. Gold couchevel leather with white stitching. Bag
Hermes Rare Green Courchevel and Leather Patchwork Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Really rare Hermes shoulder bag perfect for Hermes collectors and lovers in green courchevel
Hermes 1983 Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 32cm Bag
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
* It features a single rolled leather handle and the signature Hermes flap top closure. * The
Unavailable
H 6.5 in W 1 in L 10 in
Vintage Hermes Taupe Genuine Crocodile Front Flap "Lydie" Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage taupe "Lydie" shoulder bag from Hermes circa 1980 is constructed out of glossy, genuine
Hermes 32cm Noisette Ostrich Sellier Kelly Bag with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic neutral brown, Noisette is a classic Hermes coloration that is perfect for all seasons
Hermes Toile Negonda Garden Party 30 TPM Rouge Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Color: red and black Material: canvas with leather finishes Condition: Very good. Faint hairline marks. Light residue. Made in France Measurements~ Height 13” Width 16” Depth 5” Dro...
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H 19.5 in W 10.5 in
Vintage Hermes Navy Blue Grained Leather Drawstring "Market" Bucket Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
: Vintage bucket bag with classic style. Durable saffiano leather construction. Gold-tone hardware
Unavailable
H 7.6 in W 11.2 in
Vintage HERMES jige, document case, dark wine, bordeaux boxcalf portfolio bag.
By Hermès
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1980's vintage HERMES jige, document case, dark wine, bordeaux boxcalf portfolio purse, iPad case
Unavailable
H 10 in W 3.25 in L 11.75 in
Vintage Hermes Chocolate Clemence Leather Gold Hardware "Trim 31" Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
: VINTAGE "Trim 31" style shoulder bag by Hermes circa 1986. "Chocolate" brown clemence construction
Unavailable
H 10.25 in W 3.25 in L 11.5 in
Vintage Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Gold Hardware "Trim" Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
: VINTAGE "Trim" style shoulder bag by Hermes circa 1986. Black box calf leather construction. Features gold
Vintage Hermes "Rouge H" Red Box Calf Leather "Trim" Hobo Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
"Rogue H" red box calf leather "Trim" hobo bag from Hermes circa 1985. Single handle for wear with
Unavailable
H 6.5 in W 1.25 in L 9.5 in
Vintage Hermes "Rouge Moyen" Genuine Lizard Gold Tone "Annie" Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
"Rouge Moyen" red genuine lizard "Annie" shoulder bag from Hermes circa 1983. Front flap with a
Unavailable
H 6.5 in W 1 in L 8.5 in
Vintage Hermes Black Genuine Crocodile Gold Tone Lock Front Flap Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage shoulder bag from Hermes circa 1980 is constructed from glossy, genuine crocodile leather
80's Vintage HERMES business portfolio bag, president in calf, suede, lizard.
By Hermès
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
80's Vintage HERMES business portfolio bag, president in calf, suede, lizard. Stamp R, 1988
80's vintage HERMES tanned brown, courchevel leather, shoulder bag, clutch purse
By Hermès
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
80's vintage HERMES tanned brown, courchevel leather chestnut color, shoulder pouch bag, clutch
Unavailable
H 8.25 in W 3.5 in L 11.75 in
Vintage Hermes Beige Tan Box Calf Leather Canvas "Trim I" Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Comes in dust bag. "Trim I" bag by Hermes is constructed of beige canvas and tan leather. Single
Unavailable
H 11.5 in W 3 in L 12 in
VINTAGE Hermes Beige Tan Box Calf Leather Canvas Gold Hardware "Trim 31" Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Specifics & Details: VINTAGE "Trim 31" style shoulder bag by Hermes circa 1982. Beige canvas and tan box
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Hermès Duffle Bamboo vintage Bag, 1983
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Rare & collectable Hermès vintage Dufffle bamboo bag of 1983. Made of bi-color gold and black
Customized Kelly 32 bag by the french artist David David
By Hermès
Located in Castries, FR
Hermès bag brown box leather, size 32cm , soft leather. Customized by the sculptor and stenstilist
Hermes Vintage Fonsbelle Brown Box Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Really nice hard to find Hermes 60's Fonsbelle bag in brown box leather. The strap can be doubled
Vintage Hermes Noumea Messeger Bag in Yellow Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Noumea bag in yellow grained leather. Good vintage conition some light signs of use. No
Hermes Red Shoulder Bag, Circa 1980
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a red leather shoulder bag by Hermes, from the 1980's. It has one 13" strap, one main
1980's Hermes Black Crocodile Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes vintage black crocodile leather with gold tone hardware. Three interior compartments and
Hermès Black Lizard Alcazar Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 1980.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hermès Black Lizard Alcazar Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 1980. This collectors piece is truly an
Hermes Silver Kelly Pillbox, Circa 1980
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This silver Kelly pillbox by Hermes is available to be viewed privately in our Beverly Hills
Hermes Alcazar Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This stunning Hermes Alcazar bag comes in box black leather and features gold-tone hardware and
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Hermes Trim Bag
By Hermès
Located in New Hope, PA
A generously oversized Hermes Trim bag in rich saddle leather is accented by signature gold toned
Hermes Classic Black Leather Belt, Circa 1980
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a classic black leather belt by Hermes, from the 1980's. It has the traditional Hermes lock
Hermes RARE Black Crocodile Briefcase, Circa 1980
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very rare black crocodile briefcase with gold hardware by Hermes, from the 1980's. The
Hermes Crocodile Vasco Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes crocodile 'Vasco' bag featuring gilt metal hardware and matching rolled handles. Inside the
Hermes Pink Silk Scarf with Birds, Circa 1980
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a collectible 100% silk pink, cream, gray, and gold scarf by Hermes, from the 1980's. The
HERMES massive epsom leather sling bag
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare large sized sling bag from Hermes. Epsom leather. Golden tan-brown color. 1993. Measures
Hermes Vintage Lizard Skin Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes rare clutch bag in lizard skin featuring gold- tone hardware. This bag is lined with red
1980's Hermes Alligator Handbag with 10KT Gold Plated Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautifully crafted Hermes Alligator handbag with 10 Karat gold plated hardware, sliding
Hermes Vintage Lizard Skin Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Very rare Hermes clutch, made of in lizard skin and accented with gold-plated hardware. Red leather
Hermès Sac Constance 24 Beige circa 1985 Precious Leather Shoulder Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Constance bag in camel beige exotic leather (Porosus), 24 cm double gusset, soft leather
Hermes Porosus Crocodile Leather Red Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Porosus Crocodile Leather Red Kelly Bag Age: 1986 Made In France Materials: Porosus
Hermès Bag Jewelry / Padlock in 925 Silver
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - Bag jewelry / padlock in 925 silver. Additional information: Condition: Good condition
HERMES Moss Green Ostrich Leather Trim Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This HERMES Moss Green Ostrich Leather Trim Bag closes with a zipper closure and golden hook
Hermes Indigo Leather Drawstring Market Bucket Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Indigo Leather Market Bag - Excellent Plus Vintage Condition; appears rarely carried and
Hermes Rare Vintage Crocodile 'Annie' Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This 'Annie' Clutch by Hermes is crafted in crocodile leather and accented with gold hardware. This
Hermes ostrich leather circular "Folies" bag, 1989
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare gold ostrich leather circular 'Folies' bag from Hermes dating to 1989. Measures
Hermes Bordeaux Leather Vintage Market Bucket Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Bordeaux Leather Vintage Market Bag- EXCELLENT The classic silhouette is a drawstring bucket
HERMES 'Constance' Bag in White Ostrich Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage, Hermès 'Constance' bag in white Ostrich leather. It was cleaned and pigmented. Interior
HERMES Vintage HAC 32 Leather Box Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
by its double handle measuring 32 cm. Will be delivered in its HERMES dust bag.
Hermès Oversize Box Calf Jige Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès navy blue box calf leather oversize jige clutch. Contrast stitching and interior cream toile
HERMES leather mini Clemence 'rodeo' bag - 1983
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare warm honey clemence textured leather mini 'Rodeo' bag with extra long strap from Hermes dating
HERMES Black Lizard "PIANO" Bag With Braided Twist
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Lizard "Piano" Bag With Gold Braided Hardware Age: 1982 Made In France Materials
Hermes Vintage Dark Red Box Calf Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
GORGEOUS HERMES vintage shoulder bag in excellent condition. Dark red box calf leather with single
Hermes Tan Leather HAC 50 Gold Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
OMG ! What an amazing vintage bag Haut à Courroies 50 called HAC 50, from Hermes. This is a must to
Hermes Red Box Calf Kelly 32cm Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
1980s Hermès red box calf leather Kelly tote bag 32cm featuring foldover top with twist-lock
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
1984 Sac Hermes Navy Precious Shoulder Bag Pouch
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès clutch bag in navy blue exotic leather, interior in soft navy blue leather, flap closure
HERMES Bolide bag - 37 cm gold epsom leather
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Perfectly slouchy, classic Hermes 'Bolide' bag in gold epsom leather with gold hardware. Leather
HERMES burgundy box leather 'trim bag - 32 cm
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic burgundy smooth leather 'trim' bag with gilt hardware from Hermes. 32 cm size. 1985. Made
HERMES black box leather 'trim bag - 32 cm
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic jet black smooth leather 'trim' bag from Hermes with gilt hardware. 32 cm size. 1985. Made
Granite Black White Ombre Soft Linen Silk Handloom Artisanal Scarf
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Granite Black Ombre is a timeless scarf handwoven by weavers in Nepal with whom we directly collaborate without any middlemen. Soft in hand feel this classic scarf has been hand dy...
Hermes Kelly Kellywood 22 Wood Kelly Barenia Leather Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exquisite limited edition Hermes Kellywood "Kelly Wood" 22 bag featured in bog oak and Barenia leather. Not since the Sterling Kelly bag, has Hermes offered a ba...
Sexy 1990s Vintage Emilio Pucci Bright Orange Silk Jersey Side Print Dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Emilio Pucci silk jersey dress in a vibrant bright orange hue! Wonderful signature print on the side, and around front collar. Extremely slimming. Looks great alone, or wi...
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Baltic Mist Handwoven Cotton Scarf by Studio Variously, Unisex
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, BALTIC MIST is a light weight scarf. It is beautifully handwoven and hand knotted in cotton by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design br...
Versace SS 2005 Madonna Ad Campaign Backless Silk Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous light yellow stretch silk dress as featured in Versace's notable 2005 ad campaign. It has a shirt collar, fold up elbow length sleeves with functional tabs, 2 chest flap p...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
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...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
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...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
$275
Size: Fits IT 40, US 4 see measurement
Dolce & Gabbana Lime Green Flared Pencil Skirt with Yellow Lace Accents
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dolce and Gabbana lime green fit and flare pencil skirt with yellow lace godet panels at bottom. Vertical seam detail at one side. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% viscose (linen-loo...
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...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2005 Gray Brown Mink Fur Removable Hood Belted Jacket Coat
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN F/W 2005 Gray Brown Mink Fur Removable Hood Belted Jacket Coat Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: F/W 2005 “The Man Who Knew Too Much” Designer:...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
1990s Gemma Kahng Vintage Black + White Wool Tuxedo Blazer Jacket
By GEMMA KAHNG
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage 1990s black and off-white wool blazer jacket by Gemma Kahng with unique flower buttons. Fully lined with front button and hook closure. Front patch pockets. Structur...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
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.