HERMES Rouge H burgundy leather VIBRATO KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Kelly II 35 Retourne Vibrato' bag in Rouge H (burgund) Veau Evercalf leather with multicolor Vibrato panel. Rare limited edition. Lined in Rouge H Chèvre (goat skin) with two...
HERMES Burgundy Barenia 32cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Burgundy Box Calf Leather 32cm Kelly Bag. It is done in classic burgundy leather with lovely golden hardware.
Vintage Hermes Burgundy Lizard Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A timeless classic, this vintage Hermes Kelly Bag is a must-have addition to any Hermes lover's collection!
Hermes 35cm Burgundy Kelly
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Kelly 35cm Kelly bag in burgundy box calf leather featuring gold- plated hardware.
Hermes 1979 Burgundy Box Kelly Bag 35cm with Shoulder Strap
By Hermès
Located in New Hope, PA
This classic 1979 Hermes Kelly bag in burgundy box calf comes with a matching shoulder strap, lock, key and clochette.
Vintage Hermes Kelly Bag 32cm In Burgundy Box Leather, 1976
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 cm in rouge (burgundy) box leather.
HERMES Rouge H burgundy Box KELLY I 28 RETOURNE Bag VINTAGE
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermès 'Kelly 28 Retourne' in burgundy Veau Box. Vintage 1970. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with two open pockets against the front and a open pocket against the back. Has been carrie...
HERMES Rouge H burgundy Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly ll 28 Retourne in Rouge H Togo leather with palladium hardware. Lined in Rouge H goat skin leather with two open pockets against the front and a zipper po...
Hermes Rare Kelly 32 Burgundy Leather Gold Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Charlotte, NC
Hermes Rare Kelly 32 Burgundy Leather Gold Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Made in France Handle drop 3.5" Measures 13" W...
HERMES Rouge Sellier burgundy Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag w Gold
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag in Rouge Sellier (burgundy) Veau Epsom leather with gold-plated hardware.
Hermes Kelly 28 Burgundy Wine Leather Gold Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Charlotte, NC
Hermes Kelly 28 Burgundy Wine Leather Gold Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Tote Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Made in France Handle drop 3.5" Shoulder ...
HERMES Kelly 20 Red Burgundy Rouge Alligator Exotic Leather Gold Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Charlotte, NC
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2018 Collection Alligator Gold Tone Hardware Strap Drop 15" Includes Padlock, Key and Shoulder Strap 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURY
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H 5.25 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
Hermes Red Burgundy Leather Buckle Kelly Style Top Handle Shoulder Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Charlotte, NC
Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Turn-lock closure Date code present Made in France Shoulder strap drop 14" Measures 9.5" W x 5.25" H x 2" D 100% authenticity guaranteed ...
Hermès 1981 Sac Kelly 35 Burgundy Dark Red Leather Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly model bag, size 35, in burgundy "box" leather and gold metalwork, interior in coordinated leather with 1 zipped pocket and 1 double patch pocket, padlock, keys, year 1981.
1960 P Hermes 28cm Kelly bag in burgundy box calf
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Kelly handbag...Beautiful rich burgundy box calf Kelly handbag dated P-1960…With lock, keys and cloche + protector bag…Wonderful 28cm size...In excellent well cared for condit...
Hermès 1960s Sac Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly Sellier bag, size 32, in burgundy box leather and gold-tone hardware.
HERMES Rouge H burgundy POROSUS CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier bag in Rouge H Matte Prorosus Crocodile with gold-tone hardware.
Hermes Burgundy Leather Gold Saddle Carryall Top Handle Satchel Kelly Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Charlotte, NC
Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Made in France Handle drop 5.5" Measures 12.5" W x 8.25" H x 4.5" D Includes dust bag 100% authenticity guaranteed NEWF...
HERMES Kelly 20 Red Burgundy Porosus Crocodile Exotic Leather Gold Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Charlotte, NC
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1998 Collection Rouge Porosus Crocodile Gold Tone Hardware Measures W 12.5" x H 9.5" x D 4.75" Handle Drop 3.5 " Strap Drop 17" Includes Shoulder S...
1985 Vintage Hermès Kelly Bag 32 Burgundy
By Hermès
Located in Baarn, NL
This is picture perfect! Hermès Kelly Bag 32! Authentic collector’s item new to our collection, we are proud.
1960 Vintage Hermès Kelly Bag 32 Burgundy
By Hermès
Located in Baarn, NL
This is picture perfect! Hermès Kelly Bag 32! Authentic collector’s item new to our collection, we are proud.
Vintage Bag Hermès Kelly 32cm Red/Burgundy
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Hermès burgundy box leather 32 cm bag, in excellent pre-loved condition. It features a glossy finish and originates from calfskin leather. It is accentuated with gold-tone ha...
Hermes Kelly bag Returned Burgundy Togo leather 28 cm
By Hermès
Located in CANNES, FR
Magnificent Hermès Kelly bag returned 28 in Bordeaux Togo leather in excellent condition. protective plastic over metal, Accessory: keys, bell, padlock, shoulder strap, Dustbag, box ...
1960 Hermes Vintage Kelly Bag in Burgundy Leather with Golden Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Nice Vintage Hermes Kelly Bag in Burgundy leather. Good Vintage condition but it presents some signs of wear due to its age ( light cracking on leather and use on leathe) New handl...
Hermès Kelly 35 sellier strap shoulder bag in burgundy calf leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Stunning Hermes Kelly 35 cm sellier in burgundy calf box leather shoulder strap (Red H), gold-plated metal hardware, removable burgundy leather shoulder strap, simple burgundy leathe...
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H 8.27 in D 3.94 in L 11.03 in
Special HERMES Kelly 28 Bag in Bicolor Blue Indigo and Burgundy Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Special series. Hermès Kelly 28 bag in bicolor blue indigo and burgundy epsom leather.
Hermes Kelly 28 cm strap in Burgundy box calf shoulder bag with gold hardware
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Splendid handbag Hermes Kelly 28 retourné in red calf leather (burgundy), gold plated metal hardware, simple handle in burgundy leather box, handle shoulder strap in burgundy box (no...
Customized Hermès Kelly 32 in burgundy calf strap with Himalaya Crocodile, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional Hermes Kelly 32 bag in burgundy leather box customized with the rare and highly sought after Niloticus crocodile "Himalaya"(Reverso shoulder strap added in Himalaya croco...
Hermès Kelly 32cm sellier handbag with strap in burgundy calfskin, gold hardware
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Hermes Kelly 32 saddle bag in burgundy calfskin leather box , gold plated metal trim, removable shoulder strap in red leather box H (not signed Hermès), single handle in re...
Hermès vintage 1950's marron/ burgundy leather Kelly bag.
By Hermès
Located in Lugano, CH
Vintage leather Kelly bag. Featuring a trapeze body, top flap closure with twist-lock strap fastening, gold-tone hardware, front embossed logo stamp, a detachable leather clochette, ...
Dolce & Gabbana Flower Applique Pants and Fringe Trim Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning black pant and top/vest set from Dolce & Gabbana covered in silk flowers of different varieties and colors. The V neck top is midriff length with 2 feet of fine silk fring...
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...
New in Box Vuitton Limited Edition Camo Mini Palm Springs Backpack Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition camouflage mini backpack. Monogram signature canvas with black leather straps. External zipped pocket, internal open pocket. Comes with serial number, d...
Pierre Balmain Silk Safety Pin Dress
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pale yellow silk dress from Pierre Balmain. It is semi fitted skimming the body with a crew neckline and long sleeves adorned along the outside with dozens of silver saf...
Pierre Cardin Maxi Dress 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous tan and off white lurex maxi dress in an abstract pattern of curved lines and stripes from Pierre Cardin. It is a simple A line maxi dress with subtle bell sleeves, a bate...
Gianni Versace New Strapless Lace Up Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk strapless dress from Gianni Versace Couture. It is fitted with flattering seaming and center back lacing, functional on the skirt portion with fine leather lac...
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2002 Collection Alligator Wine Color Shoes Pumps 39.5 C
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Alligator Shoes Pumps F/W 2002 Collection Designer size 39.5 C Wine color alligator Gucci pointed-toe pumps with tonal cap-toes and stacked heels, Leather sole wit...
Thierry Mugler Brown Suit
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Alford, MA
Thierry Mugler 1980s suit in brown wool gabardine features a belted jacket with silver metal stars dangling from the patch pockets and interesting inverted V detail near armhole. Dro...
Custom 1960's Sapphire Blue Beaded Gown with Sequins Size Small Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress features heavy embellishment with beading and sequins in hues of blue. There is a leaf motif in beading and iridescent sequins. Center back zipper closure. In excellent vi...
Pierre Balmain Bodycon Dress with Sheer Shoulders and Waist
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It has a stand up collar, long sleeves and is fitted through to the hips. There are fabulous horizontal sheer panels around the sh...
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Vintage Mink Hat
Located in London, GB
A cute and warm mink hat, good for the cold weather. In a lovely light brown colour , the hat has an inner circumference of 22''.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Silk Lace Up Pencil Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Silk Lace Up Pencil Skirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002; “Supercalifragili...
Gianni Versace Sculptural Dress 1990s
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning red wool dress by Gianni Versace. It has great lines with square cut armholes, a fitted bodice and fabulous flared skirt with the back a few inches longer and fuller than ...
Sexy Vintage Christian Lacroix Size 37 / 7 Black + Green Suede 1990s high Heels
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage late 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX black suede leather and green metallic high heel pointy toe shoes! Sleek design, with cutting edge design. Metallic iridescent green heel. The...
Michael Kors Collection Size 8 Chocolate Brown Leather High Heel Knee High Boots
By Michael Kors
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION Size 8 chocolate brown leather knee high boots! It is so easy to find a good pair of black boots, but brown leather boots are hard to come by. Sensibl...
Gianni Versace Leather Dress with Mink Hem F/W 1997
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A soft, supple black leather dress with 2" of mink fur around the hem by Gianni Versace. It is a simple, subtle A-line silhouette with small straps, a back zipper, and a full silk li...
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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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.