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Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Bag, Box, Shoulder Strap, CITES Document Colour- Black Hardware- Palladium Material(s)- Shiny Porosus

Category

Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Grey Etoupe Kelly Epsom 35cm
Hermes Grey Etoupe Kelly Epsom 35cm

Hermes Grey Etoupe Kelly Epsom 35cm

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

The elegant grey Kelly Epsom bag from Hermes can be styled from day to night. The beautifully

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Black Lizard Skin Kelly 28cm
Hermes Black Lizard Skin Kelly 28cm

Hermes Black Lizard Skin Kelly 28cm

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

compartments and the classic lock and key. The item comes with: Hermès Dust-Bag Lock and Key Strap

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

1994 Hermès Rouge Vif Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier
1994 Hermès Rouge Vif Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier

1994 Hermès Rouge Vif Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Number: (X) Age (Circa): 1994 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Shoulder Strap Authenticity Details

Category

1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMÈS Vert Cypress Togor Leather & Swift Leather 24/24 29cm
HERMÈS Vert Cypress Togor Leather & Swift Leather 24/24 29cm

HERMÈS Vert Cypress Togor Leather & Swift Leather 24/24 29cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Xupes Reference: HB4215 Serial Number: D Age (Circa): 2020 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag. Box

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Blue Saphir Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
Hermès Blue Saphir Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

Hermès Blue Saphir Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Number: (W) Age (Circa): 1993 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Shoulder Strap Authenticity Details: Date

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rouge imperial Negonda Leather & Tosca Canvas Garden Party TPM
Hermès Rouge imperial Negonda Leather & Tosca Canvas Garden Party TPM

Hermès Rouge imperial Negonda Leather & Tosca Canvas Garden Party TPM

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Serial Number: [I] Age (Circa): 2005 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Shoulder Strap Authenticity Details

Category

Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Hermès Rouge imperial Negonda Leather & Tosca Canvas Garden Party TPM
Hermès Rouge imperial Negonda Leather & Tosca Canvas Garden Party TPM

Hermès Rouge imperial Negonda Leather & Tosca Canvas Garden Party TPM

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Serial Number: [I] Age (Circa): 2005 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Shoulder Strap Authenticity Details

Category

Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Hermès Barenia Leather & Multicolour Toile Indian Ganges Kelly 35cm Retourne
Hermès Barenia Leather & Multicolour Toile Indian Ganges Kelly 35cm Retourne

Hermès Barenia Leather & Multicolour Toile Indian Ganges Kelly 35cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

: HBJJLG021 Serial Number: [L] Age (Circa): 2008 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Shoulder Strap Authenticity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Serial Number: (W) Age (Circa): 1993 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Shoulder Strap Authenticity Details

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

2016 Hermès Bleu Hydra Chevre Mysore Leather Kelly 20cm II
2016 Hermès Bleu Hydra Chevre Mysore Leather Kelly 20cm II

2016 Hermès Bleu Hydra Chevre Mysore Leather Kelly 20cm II

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

(Circa): 2016 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Shoulder Strap Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 32cm Sellier
Hermès Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 32cm Sellier

Hermès Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 32cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

ACCOMPANIED BY Hermès Dust Bag, Shoulder Strap, Padlock, Keys, Clochette, Box, Receipt, Rain Cover, Protective

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Shoulder Strap, CITES Document Colour: Black Hardware: Palladium

Category

Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Etain Grey and Black Reversible 85cm Leather Constance Belt Kit
Hermes Etain Grey and Black Reversible 85cm Leather Constance Belt Kit

Hermes Etain Grey and Black Reversible 85cm Leather Constance Belt Kit

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

, Hermes dust bag for belt buckle, and Hermes box Black on one side and Etain (medium grey) on the other

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Belts

2021 Hermes White Swift Leather & Woven Osier Whicker Mini Kelly Picnic
2021 Hermes White Swift Leather & Woven Osier Whicker Mini Kelly Picnic

2021 Hermes White Swift Leather & Woven Osier Whicker Mini Kelly Picnic

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Number: Z Age (Circa): 2021 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Shoulder Strap, Protective Felt

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

1995 Hermes Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
1995 Hermes Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

1995 Hermes Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

(Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Shoulder Strap Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in

Category

1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

2020 Hermès Vert Bosphore Togo & Swift Leather Leather 24/24 29cm
2020 Hermès Vert Bosphore Togo & Swift Leather Leather 24/24 29cm

2020 Hermès Vert Bosphore Togo & Swift Leather Leather 24/24 29cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Strap, Protective Felt, Care Booklet Authenticity Details: Date Stamp

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

1995 Hermes Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
1995 Hermes Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

1995 Hermes Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

(Circa): 1995 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Shoulder Strap Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in

Category

1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

2020 Hermès Vert Bosphore Togo & Swift Leather Leather 24/24 29cm
2020 Hermès Vert Bosphore Togo & Swift Leather Leather 24/24 29cm

2020 Hermès Vert Bosphore Togo & Swift Leather Leather 24/24 29cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Strap, Protective Felt, Care Booklet Authenticity Details: Date Stamp

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

2000 Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
2000 Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

2000 Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Serial Number: [D] Age (Circa): 2000 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Shoulder Strap Authenticity Details

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

2005 Hermes Rouge imperial Negonda Leather & Tosca Canvas Garden Party TPM
2005 Hermes Rouge imperial Negonda Leather & Tosca Canvas Garden Party TPM

2005 Hermes Rouge imperial Negonda Leather & Tosca Canvas Garden Party TPM

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Serial Number: [I] Age (Circa): 2005 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Shoulder Strap Authenticity Details

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

2005 Hermes Rouge imperial Negonda Leather & Tosca Canvas Garden Party TPM
2005 Hermes Rouge imperial Negonda Leather & Tosca Canvas Garden Party TPM

2005 Hermes Rouge imperial Negonda Leather & Tosca Canvas Garden Party TPM

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Serial Number: [I] Age (Circa): 2005 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Shoulder Strap Authenticity Details

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermès Bleu Billard Toile Canvas & Bleu De France Negonda Garden File 28
Hermès Bleu Billard Toile Canvas & Bleu De France Negonda Garden File 28

Hermès Bleu Billard Toile Canvas & Bleu De France Negonda Garden File 28

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Dust Bag, Box, Shoulder Strap, Ribbon Colour- Bleu Billard, Bleu de France Hardware- Palladium Material

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Epsom Soufre (Lime Green) 32cm
Hermes Kelly Epsom Soufre (Lime Green) 32cm

Hermes Kelly Epsom Soufre (Lime Green) 32cm

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

The lime green Kelly bag from Hermes brightens up style with its vibrant and beautiful colour. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermès Rouge Casaque Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 15cm Sellier
Hermès Rouge Casaque Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 15cm Sellier

Hermès Rouge Casaque Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 15cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

: HBJJLG026 Serial Number: [N] Age (Circa): 2010 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Shoulder Strap

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Dark Brown Crocodile Kelly Silver Stitching 35cm
Hermes Dark Brown Crocodile Kelly Silver Stitching 35cm

Hermes Dark Brown Crocodile Kelly Silver Stitching 35cm

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This Kelly bag from Hermes exudes classic style with crocodile porosus lisse leather combined with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

2012 Hermès Black Epsom Leather Kelly 35cm Sellier
2012 Hermès Black Epsom Leather Kelly 35cm Sellier

2012 Hermès Black Epsom Leather Kelly 35cm Sellier

By Chanel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

(Circa): 2012 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Rain Protection, Strap, Lock, Keys, Clochette Authenticity

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bag Strap Sangle Cavale 25 MM Gold / Ecru Swift Gold
Hermes Bag Strap Sangle Cavale 25 MM Gold / Ecru Swift Gold

Hermes Bag Strap Sangle Cavale 25 MM Gold / Ecru Swift Gold

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

sleeper, signature Hermes box and ribbon. New or Store Fresh Condition final sale BAG STRAP MEASURES

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2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Bag Strap Sangle Cavale 25 MM Black / Ecru Swift Palladium
Hermes Bag Strap Sangle Cavale 25 MM Black / Ecru Swift Palladium

Hermes Bag Strap Sangle Cavale 25 MM Black / Ecru Swift Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

sleeper, signature Hermes box and ribbon. New or Store Fresh Condition final sale BAG STRAP MEASURES

Category

2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Bag Strap Kelly Pocket Blue De Malte Palladium Hardware PM
Hermes Bag Strap Kelly Pocket Blue De Malte Palladium Hardware PM

Hermes Bag Strap Kelly Pocket Blue De Malte Palladium Hardware PM

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Pocket Bag Strap featured in Bleu de Malte. The strap has a card

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Bag Strap Sangle Zig Zag 25 MM Blue / Green Swift Palladium
Hermes Bag Strap Sangle Zig Zag 25 MM Blue / Green Swift Palladium

Hermes Bag Strap Sangle Zig Zag 25 MM Blue / Green Swift Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Sangle Zig Zag 25 MM in Bleu du Nord and Vert Veronese bag strap. In

Category

2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Kelly Navy Bag Strap
Hermes Kelly Navy Bag Strap

Hermes Kelly Navy Bag Strap

By Hermès

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Hermes Kelly Navy Bag Strap Gold hardware Length: 37" Unused, perfect condition

Category

2010s Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermès Women's Orange Kelly Pocket Bag Strap
Hermès Women's Orange Kelly Pocket Bag Strap

Hermès Women's Orange Kelly Pocket Bag Strap

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Never Worn. No visible wear to bag strap is evident on this used Hermès designer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Belt Bags

Hermes Orange Canvas & Leather Bag Strap for Kelly
Hermes Orange Canvas & Leather Bag Strap for Kelly

Hermes Orange Canvas & Leather Bag Strap for Kelly

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Orange Canvas & Leather Bag Strap Made In: France Color: Orange Materials: Leather and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Other

Hermes Paris Black Canvas Long Straps Ahmedabad Tote Bag
Hermes Paris Black Canvas Long Straps Ahmedabad Tote Bag

Hermes Paris Black Canvas Long Straps Ahmedabad Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Hermes Ahmedabad tote bag in black cotton canvas with long tan leather straps. Two main

Category

Late 20th Century French Tote Bags

Hermes Toile Swift Leather 50mm Sangle Allegro Bag Strap
Hermes Toile Swift Leather 50mm Sangle Allegro Bag Strap

Hermes Toile Swift Leather 50mm Sangle Allegro Bag Strap

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Rose Confetti/ White/ Gold Toile Swift 50mm Sangle Allegro Bag Shoulder Strap Made In

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes New in Box Handbag Strap Including Dust Bag
Hermes New in Box Handbag Strap Including Dust Bag

Hermes New in Box Handbag Strap Including Dust Bag

By Hermès

Located in Port Hope, ON

Beautiful with dust bag and box, new as it has never been used. Perfect for a Kelly. Measurements

Category

2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES Black Grained Leather SHOULDER STRAP for Kelly Bag
HERMES Black Grained Leather SHOULDER STRAP for Kelly Bag

HERMES Black Grained Leather SHOULDER STRAP for Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Brand: HERMES Paris - made in France Logos / Tags: 'HERMES Paris -Made in France' embossed on

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage Brown Smooth Leather Shoulder Strap for Kelly Bag
Hermes Vintage Brown Smooth Leather Shoulder Strap for Kelly Bag

Hermes Vintage Brown Smooth Leather Shoulder Strap for Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Hermes reddish brown smooth leather Shoulder Strap for Kelly Bag. 'HERMES Paris -Made in France

Category

20th Century French Wallets and Small Accessories

HERMÈS Burgundy Leather Two-Way Crossbody Bag with Adjustable Strap
HERMÈS Burgundy Leather Two-Way Crossbody Bag with Adjustable Strap

HERMÈS Burgundy Leather Two-Way Crossbody Bag with Adjustable Strap

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hermès burgundy leather two-sided crossbody bag with adjustable strap. This crossbody bag is in

Category

1970s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES Ebene brown leather & canvas SANGLE KELLY 50mm Bag Strap
HERMES Ebene brown leather & canvas SANGLE KELLY 50mm Bag Strap

HERMES Ebene brown leather & canvas SANGLE KELLY 50mm Bag Strap

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès shoulder strap for your Kelly or Evelyne bag in Ebene brown canvas and

Category

1990s French Wallets and Small Accessories

HERMES light brown leather & canvas SANGLE KELLY 50mm Bag Strap
HERMES light brown leather & canvas SANGLE KELLY 50mm Bag Strap

HERMES light brown leather & canvas SANGLE KELLY 50mm Bag Strap

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès shoulder strap for your Kelly or Evelyne bag in light brown canvas and

Category

1990s French Wallets and Small Accessories

HERMES Vert Courchevel leather & canvas SANGLE KELLY 50mm Bag Strap
HERMES Vert Courchevel leather & canvas SANGLE KELLY 50mm Bag Strap

HERMES Vert Courchevel leather & canvas SANGLE KELLY 50mm Bag Strap

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès shoulder strap for your Kelly or Evelyne bag in Vert green canvas and leather

Category

1990s French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Navy Blue Clemence 31cm Bolide Bag and Shoulder Strap
Hermes Navy Blue Clemence 31cm Bolide Bag and Shoulder Strap

Hermes Navy Blue Clemence 31cm Bolide Bag and Shoulder Strap

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hermes Navy Blue Clemence 31cm Bolide Bag and Shoulder Strap in excellent condition. Navy clemence

Category

2010s Top Handle Bags

HERMES 2001 Blue Ostrich Leather 31cm Bolide Bag with Strap
HERMES 2001 Blue Ostrich Leather 31cm Bolide Bag with Strap

HERMES 2001 Blue Ostrich Leather 31cm Bolide Bag with Strap

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Blue Ostrich Bolide with Strap Age: 2001 Made In France Materials: Ostrich Stamped

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermès Caban Evelyne 16 TPM Bag Handbag Blue Saphire Strap
Hermès Caban Evelyne 16 TPM Bag Handbag Blue Saphire Strap

Hermès Caban Evelyne 16 TPM Bag Handbag Blue Saphire Strap

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

, a dark Blue With Blue Saphire strap plastic on the strap hardware Hermes Box, tissue, dustcover

Category

2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Vintage Rouge Box Calf 28cm Kelly Bag with Strap
Hermes Vintage Rouge Box Calf 28cm Kelly Bag with Strap

Hermes Vintage Rouge Box Calf 28cm Kelly Bag with Strap

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

STUNNING Hermes Vintage Rouge Box Calf 28cm Kelly Bag with Strap in excellent condition. Rouge red

Category

1990s Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Bag Strap For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes bag strap for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Orange and more. If you’re looking for a hermes bag strap from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding a hermes bag strap for sale for women should be easy, but there are 45 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Hermes Bag Strap?

Prices for a hermes bag strap can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $553 and can go as high as $24,000, while, on average they fetch $2,485.

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 And Purses 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.

Questions About Hermès
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    No, Birkin bags don’t have shoulder straps. As a result, the iconic bag is best toted by gripping the double handles in your hand or slipping them over your wrist. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hermès Birkin bags from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, you can add a strap to a Birkin bag, but only if you modify the design. Most Hermès Birkin bags do not have handle hardware that allows you to attach a strap. As a result, you’ll need to slide on a decorative ring or a key ring to connect one. Since its 1984 debut, the Hermés Birkin bag has become a coveted status symbol as much as it has an exclusive collector’s piece. The handbag is among the most expensive in the world, and the appetite for the accessory is well-known inside and outside the fashion industry. Shop a collection of Hermès Birkin bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later 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 jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    No, the Hermès Kelly strap is not adjustable. If you prefer a bag with an adjustable strap, the Hermès Evelyne Generation III or the Hermès Jypsiere may appeal to you. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Hermès handbags.