New Hermes Birkin 35 / 40 Number 5 Rain Cover Jacket Protector
By Hermès
Located in San Diego, CA
An authentic Hermès Birkin 35 Rain Cover, still sealed in its original plastic sleeve. Designed to
New Hermes Birkin 35 / 40 Number 5 Rain Cover Jacket Protector
By Hermès
Located in San Diego, CA
An authentic Hermès Birkin 35 Rain Cover, still sealed in its original plastic sleeve. Designed to
Hermès Rouge Casaque Clemence Leather Lindy 26
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model: Lindy 26 Type: Tote, Shoulder Serial Number: A Age: 2017 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Care
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box
Hermes Etoupe Togo Leather Birkin 35cm Bag, 2007
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in
2008 Hermes Blue Jean Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
): 2008 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover, Protective Felt Authenticity
Hermes NIB 2014 35cm Togo Blue Bleu Ocean Birkin Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
interior zip pocket and flat pocket -Closure: Flap with twist lock -Includes: Hermes box, rain cover
Hermes Black Togo Leather Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Rain Cover, Lock, Keys, Clochette. Circa 2004. Primarily made from Togo
HERMÈS Gold Togo Leather Kelly 32cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet, Rain Cover, Protective Felt, Hermès Receipt Authenticity Details: Date
Hermes Etain Epsom Leather Bolide 27cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Shoulder Strap, Rain Cover Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in
HERMÈS Soufre Epsom Leather Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Dust Bag, Padlock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover, Care Card Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in
HERMES Graphite Togo Leather Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
): 2007 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Rain Cover, Padlock, Keys, Clochette, Care Booklet, Protective
HERMES Graphite Togo Leather Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
): 2007 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Rain Cover, Padlock, Keys, Clochette, Care Booklet, Protective
HERMÈS Etoupe Swift Leather Toolbox 20
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
): 2012 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet, Rain Cover, Protective Felt, Padlock, Keys
2011 Hermes Black Epsom Leather Birkin 40cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover. Circa 2011. Primarily made from Epsom
2009 Hermes Etoupe Togo Leather Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover. Circa 2009. Primarily made from Togo
2011 Hermes Black Epsom Leather Birkin 40cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover. Circa 2011. Primarily made from Epsom
2007 Hermès Ebene Epsom Leather Bolide 27
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
accompanied by Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Rain Cover, Care Card, Shoulder Strap. Circa 2007. Primarily made from
Hermes Graphite Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
-Owned Condition accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet, Rain Cover. Circa 2005. Primarily
Hermes Ciel Matte Alligator Leather Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Condition accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover, Care Card. Circa 2010
2012 Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover, Care Booklet Authenticity Details: Date
2008 Hermes Chocolate Togo Leather Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover, 2018 Hermès Spa Invoice Authenticity
2011 Hermes Tosca Clemence Leather Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover, 2018 Hermès Spa Invoice, Care Booklet
Hermès eep Blue Novillo Leather Birkin 25cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
): 2019 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Rain Cover, Care Booklet, Padlock, Keys, Clochette
2020 Hermès Anemone Epsom Leather Birkin 30cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
): 2020 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet, Rain Cover, Harrods Receipt, Padlock, Keys
2018 Hermès Etain Epsom Leather Bolide 27cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Shoulder Strap, Rain Cover Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in
2016 Hermes Rouge Grenat Togo Leather Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet, Rain Cover, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Harrods Receipt. Circa
2017 Hermes Blue Zanzibar Swift Leather Birkin 25cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Box, Care Card, Rain Cover, Invoice. Circa 2017. Primarily made from Swift
Hermès Cuivre Clemence Leather Maxi Quadrille Mini Lindy
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
BRAND COLOUR Cuivre HARDWARE Gold INTERIOR Orange Leather ACCOMPANIED BY Hermès Dust Bag, Box
2019 Hermès Black Epsom Leather Kelly 32cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover, Care Booklet, Invoice Authenticity
2013 Hermès Crevette Clemence Leather Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
): 2013 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Rain Cover, Padlock, Keys, Clochette Authenticity Details: Date
HERMÈS Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Rain Cover, Invoice, Lock, Keys, Clochette Authenticity Details: Date Stamp
HERMÈS Black Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
): 2022 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet, Rain Cover, Protective Felt, Padlock, Keys
HERMÈS Black Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
): 2022 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet, Rain Cover, Protective Felt, Padlock, Keys
HERMÈS Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Rain Cover, Invoice, Lock, Keys, Clochette Authenticity Details: Date Stamp
2000s Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Birkin 30cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Condition accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Rain Cover. Circa 2001. Primarily made from Box Calf Leather
2004 Hermes Orange H Ostrich Leather Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Condition accompanied by Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover. Circa 2004. Primarily made from
Hermès Orange Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 40cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Type- Tote Serial Number- [J* Age- Circa 200 Accompanied By- Hermès Dust Bag, Padlock, Keys, Clochette
2013 Hermès Blue Izmir Clemence Leather Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
): 2013 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover, Invoice, MM Rodeo Charm
2010 Hermès Bougainvillier Clemence Leather Kelly 28cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
] Age (Circa): 2010 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover, Care Booklet
2013 Hermes Malachite Clemence Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
(Circa): 2013 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover, 2018 Hermès Spa Invoice
2020 Hermès Rose Ete Swift Leather Kelly 25cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
): 2020 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Rain Cover, Care Booklet, Padlock, Keys, Clochette
2020 Hermès Rose Ete Swift Leather Kelly 25cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
): 2020 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Rain Cover, Care Booklet, Padlock, Keys, Clochette
2013 Hermes Rouge Casaque Clemence Leather Birkin 40cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
): 2013 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover, Care Booklet, Protective Felt
2018 Hermes Black Clemence Leather Picotin Lock 22
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Hermès Invoice, Rain Cover, Care Booklet, Padlock, Keys Authenticity Details: Date
2013 Hermès Blue Izmir Evercolour Leather Toolbox 26cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
(Circa): 2013 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet, Rain Cover, Padlock, Keys, Clochette
2016 Hermès Blue Atoll Swift Leather Bolide Secret
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
): 2016 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover, Care Booklet Authenticity
HERMÈS Bleu Saphir Madame Leather Birkin 25cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
(Circa): 2021 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet, Rain Cover, Lock, Keys, Clochette
2016 Hermès Rouge Grenat Swift Leather Birkin 25cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
): 2016 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet, Rain Cover, Receipt, Padlock, Keys, Clochette
HERMÈS Blue Brighton Swift Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Clochette, Padlock, Keys, Rain Cover Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made
2012 Hermès Rose Jaipur Epsom Leather Birkin 30cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
): 2012 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover, Care Booklet, Protective Felt
2014 Hermes Bleu Saphir Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
-Owned Condition accompanied by Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover. Circa 2014. Primarily
2013 Hermes Blue Togo Blue Thalassa Leather Lindy 30
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
): 2013 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Rain Cover, Protective Felt Authenticity Details: Date Stamp
2014 Hermes Bleu Saphir Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
(Circa): 2014 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover Authenticity Details
HERMÈS Jaune d'or Epsom Leather Vintage Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Padlock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made
2013 Hermes Rouge H Box Calf Leather Kelly 35cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
(Circa): 2013 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover, Shoulder Strap, Care
Sold
H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
HERMÈS Mississippiensis Alligator Leather HSS SHSS Special Order Kelly 28cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
, Clochette, Rain Cover, Care Booklet, CITIES, Hermès Invoice Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in France
Sold
H 8.27 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
Hermès Black Swift Leather & Lettres au Carré Toile de Camp Plume 28
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Bag, Box, Rain Cover Colour: Black, Beige, Red, Blue Hardware: Palladium Material(s): Swift Leather
Sold
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 5.12 in
HERMÈS Blue Indigo, Rouge Sellier & Framboise Epsom Leather Casaque Birkin 30cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Reference: HB5152 Serial Number: U Age (Circa): 2022 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet
Sold
H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
2005 Hermès Rouge Vif & Poitron Togo Leather Special Order Kelly 28cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Serial Number: [I] Age (Circa): 2005 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover
2016 Hermès Rouge Grenat Togo Leather Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet, Rain Cover, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Harrods Receipt. Circa
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6
By Jacques Fath
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6. This stunning Jacques Fath top is in excellent condition, it shows minimal sign of use. It is made of ivory silk organza throughout and has lac...
$500
Size: vintage 12; comparable to size M
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...
Hermès Customised Heron Jige Elan PM
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Burgundy leather trim - Fold flap - Custom hand-painted heron design - Signature “H” tab closure - Tonal stitching with contrast edging - Includes original box (damaged) - Stamp K ...
Hermes Gold Bolide 35”Courchevel Leather Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Gold “Bolide 35” Courchevel leather handbag featuring gold plated hardware with top zipper closure. Circa 1990 stamped T circle, leather lining with inner slip pocket, set ke...
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. The interior is lined in matching leather and features two slip pockets and one large slip pocket (...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk V Neck Sleeveless Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk sleeveless gown with v neck satin lapel. Size: 40italy, fit size 6 US Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner. Measurement flat: Bust : 36”/ empire wa...
Hermès Customised Bandana Print Kelly 28 Black Box GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This one of a kind Hermès Kelly in Box Leather features a white intricate bandana print . The bag is customised and the stencil is not original to the piece. Its black leather facade...
UNWORN Black Versace 2003 Bodycon Corset Zip Evening Cocktail Dress 40
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Gorgeous black VERSACE bodycon corset top dress From the famous FW 2003 collection Flattering skirt part The top is as a corset tight on the body Zip details with silver hardware, d...
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
GUCCI brown Ostrich leather LARGE Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip pocket against the back. Has been carried with some soft color transfer, bag is slight...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Design...
Vivienne Westwood grey sheepskin topless trapper hat, fw 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood grey sheepskin topless trapper hat Fall-Winter 1994
Hermès Refillable Perfume Spray and Case in Rose Pourpre Crocodile RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Perfume Spray and Case Perfect dimensions for handbag Case made of crocodile skin and metal Refillable spray made of glass Colorways: Shiny Rose Pour...
$59,124
H 5.52 in W 3.75 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Satin Doblis Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier version, rigid, so Chic ! Collector piece ! Only a few in the world. A true collector bag Made in France Stamp U in a circ...
Hermes Birkin 35 Ebene Barenia Faubourg Bag Palladium Hardware Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes 35 Birkin bag featured in Ebene Barenia Faubourg. Beyond chic the finish and texture to this exquisite Barenia leather requires a highly s...
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.
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.
The color, texture and durability of an Hermès Birkin bag is as important as its iconic shape. Here, we present all you need to know about Birkin leathers and hides.