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Hermes Beachwear

Hermès Large Embroidered Terry Towel Navy theme
Hermès Large Embroidered Terry Towel Navy theme

Hermès Large Embroidered Terry Towel Navy theme

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare Authentic Hermès Towel Embroidered with a marine-themed motif, HERMES in yellow cotton thread in semaphore font, sailor's beret seen from above with its red pompom in the cente...

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Late 20th Century French Beachwear

Hermes Tunic Tunique Fluide Black Cotton and Silk M
Hermes Tunic Tunique Fluide Black Cotton and Silk M

Hermes Tunic Tunique Fluide Black Cotton and Silk M

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Tunique Fluide Tunic featured in Black. A double jersey tunic. Short sleeve with ribbed crew neck. Embroidered tonal Clou de Selle patch. A casual chic st...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Beachwear

Hermes Cliquetis Printed Beach Tunic Cherry Pink One Size
Hermes Cliquetis Printed Beach Tunic Cherry Pink One Size

Hermes Cliquetis Printed Beach Tunic Cherry Pink One Size

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Cliquetis Tunique de Plage featured in Cherry Pink. This beautiful bather cover is cotton voile. Clou de Selle engraved Mother of Pearl buttons at the sho...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Beachwear

Hermes Bath Towel - Fringes - Black - 100% Cotton - 95x144cm - New / Care Tag
Hermes Bath Towel - Fringes - Black - 100% Cotton - 95x144cm - New / Care Tag

Hermes Bath Towel - Fringes - Black - 100% Cotton - 95x144cm - New / Care Tag

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Bath Towel - Fringes - Black - 100% Cotton - 95x144cm - NWCTS - 2508211516 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Beach Towel Design Name: Fringes (Noir) — Hermès Bain Bath Towel Artist: Hermès ...

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2010s French Beachwear

Hermes Bath Towel - H motif - Grey Kaki - 100x57cm - Cotton - New / Care Tag
Hermes Bath Towel - H motif - Grey Kaki - 100x57cm - Cotton - New / Care Tag

Hermes Bath Towel - H motif - Grey Kaki - 100x57cm - Cotton - New / Care Tag

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

ath Towel H motif - Grey Kaki - 100x57cm - Cotton - NWCTS - 2601291140 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: H motif Bath Towel Artist: Hermes Studio Size: 100 x 57 cm / 39.3 x 22.4 inches Colo...

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2010s French Beachwear

Hermes Beach Towel Pareo - Circuit 24 Chaine D Ancres - Lime Yellow - 132x167cm
Hermes Beach Towel Pareo - Circuit 24 Chaine D Ancres - Lime Yellow - 132x167cm

Hermes Beach Towel Pareo - Circuit 24 Chaine D Ancres - Lime Yellow - 132x167cm

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Beach Towel Pareo - Circuit 24 Chaine D Ancres - Lime Yellow - 132x167cm 100% Cotton Chevron Embroid - NWCTS - 2510111722 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Beach Towel Pareo (Maxi Pareo) De...

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2010s French Beachwear

Hermes Beach Towel Robacar a Cheval Black Red - 100% Cotton - New / Store Tag
Hermes Beach Towel Robacar a Cheval Black Red - 100% Cotton - New / Store Tag

Hermes Beach Towel Robacar a Cheval Black Red - 100% Cotton - New / Store Tag

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Hermes Beach Towel Robacar a Cheval Black Red - Cotton NWSTS 2403301652 Brand: Hermès Type: Beach Towel Artist : N/A Approx. Size : 150cm x 95cm - 35.4Inch x 59inch Approx. Weight: ...

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2010s French Beachwear

Hermes Tunique de Plage Cannes et Cannes Black / White Bather Cover Tunic
Hermes Tunique de Plage Cannes et Cannes Black / White Bather Cover Tunic

Hermes Tunique de Plage Cannes et Cannes Black / White Bather Cover Tunic

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Tunique de Plage featured in Cannes et Cannes print. This beautiful Black and White bather cover is airy light cotton voile. Clou de Selle engraved Black ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Beachwear

HERMÈS - Vintage Cotton Bathrobe "Les Leopards" by Christiane Vauzelles
HERMÈS - Vintage Cotton Bathrobe "Les Leopards" by Christiane Vauzelles

HERMÈS - Vintage Cotton Bathrobe "Les Leopards" by Christiane Vauzelles

By Hermès, Christiane Vauzelles

Located in Padova, IT

CORRADO LUXURY EXCLUSIVE HERMÈS COLLECTIONS - Rare soft cotton terry bathrobe the motif and the iconic one of the Carrè "Les Leopards" designed by master Christiane Vauzelles - This ...

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1990s Beachwear

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HERMES Orange cotton and silk Bathrobe - New
HERMES Orange cotton and silk Bathrobe - New

HERMES Orange cotton and silk Bathrobe - New

By Hermès

Located in Geneva, CH

Very chic orange and offwhite bathrobe with an oversized hood, two front pockets and a reversible belt. It can be worn at the beach or at home ! Collection: Fabric: 65% cotton - 35...

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2010s Beachwear

Hermes Beach Towel Horses Red Blue - Cotton NEW
Hermes Beach Towel Horses Red Blue - Cotton NEW

Hermes Beach Towel Horses Red Blue - Cotton NEW

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Hermes Beach Towel Horses Red Blue - Cotton NWCTS 2403301622 Brand: Hermès Type: Beach Towel Artist : N/A Size : 150cm x 95cm - 35.4Inch x 59inch Colour : Red Blue Type : 100% Cotto...

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2010s Beachwear

Hermes Vintage Pink Cotton Turtle Pool Beach Towel
Hermes Vintage Pink Cotton Turtle Pool Beach Towel

Hermes Vintage Pink Cotton Turtle Pool Beach Towel

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage Hermes Terrycloth Cotton Large Beach Towel with Turtle design. 100% cotton. Pink colourway. Plain orange back. Measurements: 36 x 59 inches - 91.5 x 149,86 cm. Details MATE...

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20th Century Italian Beachwear

Hermes Vintage Multicolor Cotton Elephant Pool Beach Towel
Hermes Vintage Multicolor Cotton Elephant Pool Beach Towel

Hermes Vintage Multicolor Cotton Elephant Pool Beach Towel

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage Hermes Terrycloth Cotton Large Beach Towel with elephant pattern. 100% cotton. Orange, brown and pink colors Measurements: 36 x 59 inches - 91.5 x 149,86 cm. Details MATERI...

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20th Century Italian Beachwear

Hermes Vintage Multicolor Cotton Hyppo Pool Beach Towel
Hermes Vintage Multicolor Cotton Hyppo Pool Beach Towel

Hermes Vintage Multicolor Cotton Hyppo Pool Beach Towel

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage Hermes Terrycloth Cotton Large Beach Towel with Hyppo design. 100% cotton. Pink, grey and green colors. Plain orange back. Measurements: 36 x 59 inches - 91.5 x 149,86 cm. D...

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20th Century Italian Beachwear

Hermes Vintage White Cotton Leopards Pool Beach Towel
Hermes Vintage White Cotton Leopards Pool Beach Towel

Hermes Vintage White Cotton Leopards Pool Beach Towel

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage Hermes Terrycloth Cotton Large Beach Towel with Leopards design. 100% cotton. Beige border. Plain white back. Measurements: 36 x 59 inches - 91.5 x 149,86 cm. Details MATER...

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20th Century Italian Beachwear

Hermes Bath Beach Towel - 100% Combed Cotton - Orange - 177x129cm - New
Hermes Bath Beach Towel - 100% Combed Cotton - Orange - 177x129cm - New

Hermes Bath Beach Towel - 100% Combed Cotton - Orange - 177x129cm - New

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Bath Beach Towel - 100% Combed Cotton - Orange - 177x129cm - NWCTS - 2510111731 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Beach Towel Design Name: Hermès Embroidered Logo (No Named Design) Artist: ...

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2010s French Beachwear

Auth. Hermes Beach Towel Cavalcadour – Cotton Marine Gris Bleu - New
Auth. Hermes Beach Towel Cavalcadour – Cotton Marine Gris Bleu - New

Auth. Hermes Beach Towel Cavalcadour – Cotton Marine Gris Bleu - New

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Hermes Beach Towel Cavalcadour – Cotton Marine Gris Bleu – NWSTS – 2403301658 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Beach Towel Name Design: Cavalcadour, Equerry Artist: Henri d’Origny Size: 15...

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2010s French Beachwear

Hermes Leopards Beach Towel - Black White Or - 100% Cotton - New Condition
Hermes Leopards Beach Towel - Black White Or - 100% Cotton - New Condition

Hermes Leopards Beach Towel - Black White Or - 100% Cotton - New Condition

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Hermes Leopards Beach Towel Black White Or - Cotton NWCTS 2403301645 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Beach Towel Design Name: Leopards Artist: Christiane Vauzelles Size: 150cm x 95cm - 35...

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2010s French Beachwear

Auth. Hermes Beach Towel Horses Red Blue - 100% Cotton - New / Care Tag
Auth. Hermes Beach Towel Horses Red Blue - 100% Cotton - New / Care Tag

Auth. Hermes Beach Towel Horses Red Blue - 100% Cotton - New / Care Tag

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Hermes Beach Towel Horses Red Blue - Cotton NWCTS 2403301622 Brand: Hermès Type: Beach Towel Artist : N/A Approx. Size : 150cm x 95cm - 35.4Inch x 59inch Approx. Weight: 994 Grams. ...

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2010s French Beachwear

Hermes Beach Towel Yacht In Ancres en H - Cotton - 140x95cm - Sable - NEW
Hermes Beach Towel Yacht In Ancres en H - Cotton - 140x95cm - Sable - NEW

Hermes Beach Towel Yacht In Ancres en H - Cotton - 140x95cm - Sable - NEW

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Hermès Beach Towel - Yacht In Ancres en H - Cotton - 140x95cm - Sable Terre Battue - NWSTS - 2508161745 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Beach Towel Design Name: Yacht In Ancres en H Artis...

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2010s French Beachwear

Hermès bathrobe
Hermès bathrobe

Hermès bathrobe

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Hermès bathrobe

By Hermès, Christiane Vauzelles

Located in Padova, IT

Hermès Vintage Selection by Corrado Luxury - Very rare soft cotton terry bathrobe the pattern and the iconic one of the Carrè "Les Leopards" designed by master Christiane Vauzelles -...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Beachwear

HERMÈS - Rare "Les Leopards" Cotton Beach Towel
HERMÈS - Rare "Les Leopards" Cotton Beach Towel

HERMÈS - Rare "Les Leopards" Cotton Beach Towel

By Hermès, Christiane Vauzelles

Located in Padova, IT

Hermès Vintage Selection by Corrado Luxury - Very rare soft cotton terry bathrobe the motif and the iconic one of the Carrè "Les Leopards" designed by master Christiane Vauzelles - T...

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1990s Beachwear

Cotton vest print " LES LEOPARDS" By Christiane Vauzelles
Cotton vest print " LES LEOPARDS" By Christiane Vauzelles

Cotton vest print " LES LEOPARDS" By Christiane Vauzelles

By Hermès, Christiane Vauzelles

Located in Padova, IT

Hermès Vintage Selection by Corrado Luxury - Rare cotton hooded vest the design is the iconic Carrè "Les Leopards" by master Christiane Vauzelles. Lightweight cotton terry fabric lin...

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Early 2000s French Beachwear

Hermès Sarong Paréo Windsurfers Print in Cotton
Hermès Sarong Paréo Windsurfers Print in Cotton

Hermès Sarong Paréo Windsurfers Print in Cotton

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Gorgeous and Rare Authentic Hermès Sarong Much more beautiful in "real" ! Print: windsurfers Can be used as a scarf, dress, skirt ... Made in France Made of 100% Cotton Vibrant...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Beachwear

Hermes Green Cotton Beach Towel SM ”Butterfly”
Hermes Green Cotton Beach Towel SM ”Butterfly”

Hermes Green Cotton Beach Towel SM ”Butterfly”

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes green cotton Beach towel SM ”Butterfly” featuring a green border and a top logo signature. Circa 2000s In good vintage condition Made in France. 24.4in. (62cm) X 37.7 in. (...

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Early 2000s French Beachwear

Hermes Sarong Pareo Shawl Scarf Rose de Compas Green Black
Hermes Sarong Pareo Shawl Scarf Rose de Compas Green Black

Hermes Sarong Pareo Shawl Scarf Rose de Compas Green Black

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Hermes Sarong Pareo Shawl Scarf Rose de Compas Green Black

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful Authentic Hermes Sarong Can be used as a scarf ! Pattern: "Rose de Compas" Designed by Natsuno Hidaka Made in Italy Made of 100% Cotton Colorways: Noir, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Beachwear

Vintage Hermes "Mineral" Pattern Single Shoulder Bathing Suit & Pant Ensemble
Vintage Hermes "Mineral" Pattern Single Shoulder Bathing Suit & Pant Ensemble

Vintage Hermes "Mineral" Pattern Single Shoulder Bathing Suit & Pant Ensemble

By Hermès

Located in Studio City, CA

Vintage Hermes periwinkle blue "Mineral" pattern single shoulder bathing suit with modesty panel at the back and matching 100% double-lined silk wide-legged pants. Bathing suit is si...

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Late 20th Century French Beachwear

Hermès Mosaic Beachwear / Body
Hermès Mosaic Beachwear / Body

Hermès Mosaic Beachwear / Body

By Hermès

Located in Capri, IT

Hermès Mosaic Beachwear / Body Hermès mosaic inspired to Provence totally made in France in size 44 composition: poliestere

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1990s French Swimwear

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Hermès "Love Tattoo" Jungle Love Shawl

Hermès "Love Tattoo" Jungle Love Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Jungle Love Tattoo Shawl was designed by Robert Dallet from the French Natural History Museum in Paris. The scarf glorifies the incomparable fur, the strong features and might...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

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Valentino New Silk Cape Gown

Valentino New Silk Cape Gown

By Valentino

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous pink silk cape dress from Valentino. It is a sleeveless body skimming dress with a panel draping over the shoulders forming a cape in the back. The bust is lined in the s...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M

Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M

By Chanel

Located in PARIS, FR

Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...

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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware
Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware

Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

This Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly, crafted in 2020, is a delightful fusion of traditional craftsmanship and whimsical design. This exquisite bag combines Rouge de Coeur Swift leather wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

Hermès Jeux dans la jungle Beach Towel
Hermès Jeux dans la jungle Beach Towel

Hermès Jeux dans la jungle Beach Towel

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès new beach towel in terry cloth with "Jeux Dans la Jungle" print (100% cotton). No box.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Christian Dior Chevron Pattern Evening Ensemble Inspired by 1950 Dior Collection
Christian Dior Chevron Pattern Evening Ensemble Inspired by 1950 Dior Collection

Christian Dior Chevron Pattern Evening Ensemble Inspired by 1950 Dior Collection

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1999 John Galliano for House of Dior inspired from a little known rare 1950's collection by Christian Dior. Gown fashioned of black white and red chevron stripe bias cut spagh...

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Late 20th Century Evening Gowns

Givenchy Couture John Galliano S/S 1997 Bouquet Floral Ribbon Print Midi Dress
Givenchy Couture John Galliano S/S 1997 Bouquet Floral Ribbon Print Midi Dress

Givenchy Couture John Galliano S/S 1997 Bouquet Floral Ribbon Print Midi Dress

By John Galliano, Givenchy

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed by John Galliano for the Givenchy Couture spring/summer 1997 collection; his last collection for the label. Galliano only designed for the fashion house for 2 years which ma...

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1990s French Empire Waist Dresses

New Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Silk Fully Beaded Dress Gown
New Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Silk Fully Beaded Dress Gown

New Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Silk Fully Beaded Dress Gown

By Atelier Versace

Located in Montgomery, TX

Atelier Versace Wisteria Purple Fully Beaded Silk Dress Gown Designer size 42 ( run smaller - measurements provided ) 100% Silk Wisteria Purple Dress with Tulle Fully Embellished Ove...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Gowns

Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990

Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in London, GB

This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress

Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Berlin, BE

Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Nude Embroidered Cocktail Dress Fr 38  US 6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Nude Embroidered Cocktail Dress Fr 38  US 6

Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Nude Embroidered Cocktail Dress Fr 38 US 6

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Montgomery, TX

Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Nude Embroidered Cocktail Dress French size 38 ( US 6 ) S/S 2006 Collection Christian Dior transports fashion to a romantic era with this draped ...

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Hermes Limited Edition Bolide Barenia Picnic Osier (Wicker) Bag
Hermes Limited Edition Bolide Barenia Picnic Osier (Wicker) Bag

Hermes Limited Edition Bolide Barenia Picnic Osier (Wicker) Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare to find Limited Edition Hermes Picnic Bolide. Light weight wicker and with the warmth of Barenia leather. The ultimate chic bag for any summer day - dress h...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet
Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet

Rare Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Surrealist Lady Bug Cuff Bracelet

By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in New York, NY

Elsa Schiaparelli surrealist lady bug cuff bracelet. Of gilt plate metal the bombayed hinged cuffs inset with red, orange molded pate de verre glass lady bugs, partially painted in b...

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Vintage 1930s French Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Hermès Sheepskin Gilet with Silk Scarf Interior
Hermès Sheepskin Gilet with Silk Scarf Interior

Hermès Sheepskin Gilet with Silk Scarf Interior

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

A beautiful example of the quality and design that comes from the Hermès maison. Made of 100% sheepskin, this lush and soft long gilet also comes with an 100% silk scarf interior.

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21st Century and Contemporary Vests

Hermès New Guepards Beach Towel
Hermès New Guepards Beach Towel

Hermès New Guepards Beach Towel

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès guepards Beach Towel in white and black. The pattern shows two yellow leopards facing each other. The item is in new and comes with the box.

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21st Century and Contemporary Textiles and Quilts

1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Sheer Plunge Collared Oversized Tunic Blouse
1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Sheer Plunge Collared Oversized Tunic Blouse

1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Sheer Plunge Collared Oversized Tunic Blouse

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ

Gucci Tom Ford 1997 SS silk blouse size ~S-L condition is excellent, vintage, according to time. No obvious nuances. But do not forget that the thing is silk. Measurements: Shoulde...

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1990s Italian Blouses

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Hermes Beachwear For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes beachwear for your needs in our varied inventory. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have gray, beige, brown and more in stock now. Finding a hermes beachwear for sale for women should be easy, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Hermes Beachwear?

On average, a hermes beachwear on 1stDibs sells for $1,100, while they’re typically $649 on the low end and $3,131 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Swimwear for You

From Esther Williams’s glamorous one-piece wonders to Brigitte Bardot’s bombshell bikini on the beaches of Cannes, swimwear has made headlines and raised eyebrows for years. After all, who doesn’t want to wear alluring vintage or designer swimwear for a trip to the beach or poolside relaxation?

Design, style and the amount of skin shown have all made news when it comes to swimwear. While in the 19th century women often sported skirts over bloomers when they visited the shore, by the early 20th century, many were wearing sleek Jantzen suits that would influence the swimsuits women wear today.

By the mid-century, cutouts and two-piece suits were pushing the boundaries of swimwear, with designer Rudi Gernreich debuting the daring topless monokini in 1964. In the 1970s, legendary designers such as Halston were applying an evening-wear aesthetic to swimwear, adding plunging necklines, ruching and even beadwork. Maillots and bikinis began to feature strapless designs.

Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Elsa Schiaparelli and Versace are among the designers who have left their mark in the swimwear world with bold prints and cuts as well as a wide range of dazzling embellishments.

Today, swimsuits are crafted with both function and style in mind for swimming, lounging and making a statement in and out of the water. Browse an extensive collection of vintage and designer swimwear on 1stDibs.