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Hermes Bijouterie Fantaisie

HERMÈS - Bijouterie Fantaisie - Rare Broche model "Bolduc"
HERMÈS - Bijouterie Fantaisie - Rare Broche model "Bolduc"

HERMÈS - Bijouterie Fantaisie - Rare Broche model "Bolduc"

By Hermès

Located in Padova, IT

" della serie Hermès Bijouterie Fantaisie Collezione anni 90. Sono oggetti di estrema eleganza finemente

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

HERMÈS cufflinks
HERMÈS cufflinks

HERMÈS cufflinks

$601

Dm 0.6 in

HERMÈS cufflinks

By Hermès

Located in Padova, IT

serie anni 90 "Hermès Bijouterie Fantaisie", venduti con custodia e scatola originale.

Category

1990s French Cufflinks

Materials

Gilt Metal

HERMES Vintage Silver Tone Celestial Dome Clip On Earrings
HERMES Vintage Silver Tone Celestial Dome Clip On Earrings

HERMES Vintage Silver Tone Celestial Dome Clip On Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage silver tone celestial dome clip on earrings. Embossed HERMES BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Hermes Paris Silver Metal Clou De Selle Clip On Earrings
Hermes Paris Silver Metal Clou De Selle Clip On Earrings

Hermes Paris Silver Metal Clou De Selle Clip On Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

without sacrificing style. Engraved with 'Hermes Paris - Bijouterie Fantaisie' on the back, these earrings

Category

2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermès Logo Earrings Horse Equestrian Theme in Corozo Rose Gold Hdw
Hermès Logo Earrings Horse Equestrian Theme in Corozo Rose Gold Hdw

Hermès Logo Earrings Horse Equestrian Theme in Corozo Rose Gold Hdw

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

, Orange "HERMÈS PARIS BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE" engraved at back (fancy jewerly) Measurements: - 2,15 cm

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Hermès Scarf Pin Tie Pin Clou de Selle Pattern Mother-of-pearl and Golden Hdw
Hermès Scarf Pin Tie Pin Clou de Selle Pattern Mother-of-pearl and Golden Hdw

Hermès Scarf Pin Tie Pin Clou de Selle Pattern Mother-of-pearl and Golden Hdw

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

of Mother-of-Pearl and Golden Hardware "HERMES PARIS BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE" engraved at back For

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Jewelry

Hermes Paris Vintage Gold Toned Equestrian Wide Cuff Bracelet
Hermes Paris Vintage Gold Toned Equestrian Wide Cuff Bracelet

Hermes Paris Vintage Gold Toned Equestrian Wide Cuff Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

! Embossed HERMES PARIS BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE. Indicative measurements : inner circumference approx. 20.42 cm

Category

20th Century French Cuff Bracelets

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Vintage HERMES gold tone horse earrings from from Bijouterie Fantaisie line.
Vintage HERMES gold tone horse earrings from from Bijouterie Fantaisie line.

Vintage HERMES gold tone horse earrings from from Bijouterie Fantaisie line.

By Hermès

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

, BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE collection. Rare Hermes jewelry piece back on the era. The logo is embossed in the back

Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Hermès Gold Bijouterie Fantaisie 215210 Necklace
Hermès Gold Bijouterie Fantaisie 215210 Necklace

Hermès Gold Bijouterie Fantaisie 215210 Necklace

Unavailable

H 1.5 in W 1.5 in L 17.5 in

Hermès Gold Bijouterie Fantaisie 215210 Necklace

By Hermès

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Made In: France Measurements: Length: 17.5" Width: 1.5" Height: 1.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear: Small scratches on the pendants. Very slight di...

Category

20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Hermès Silver Bijouterie Fantaisie Sellye 215739 Earrings
Hermès Silver Bijouterie Fantaisie Sellye 215739 Earrings

Hermès Silver Bijouterie Fantaisie Sellye 215739 Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Forest Hills, NY

This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Made In: France Measurements: Length: 0.7" Width: 0.3" Height: 0.7" OVERALL VERY GOOD - CONDITION 2.5 = VERY GOOD - Signs of Wea...

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

HERMÈS - Bijouterie Fantaisie - Gemelli modello Bolduc
HERMÈS - Bijouterie Fantaisie - Gemelli modello Bolduc

HERMÈS - Bijouterie Fantaisie - Gemelli modello Bolduc

By Hermès

Located in Padova, IT

"della serie Hermès Bijouterie Fantaisie Collezione anni 90. Sono oggetti di estrema eleganza finemente

Category

1990s French Cufflinks

Materials

Gilt Metal

HERMES BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE HORSE NECKLACE
HERMES BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE HORSE NECKLACE

HERMES BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE HORSE NECKLACE

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

. Stamped "HERMES", "PARIS" and "BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE". Comes complete with its box.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Necklaces

Hermès Cufflinks
Hermès Cufflinks

Hermès Cufflinks

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W 0.79 in L 0.91 in

Hermès Cufflinks

By Hermès

Located in Padova, IT

"della serie Hermès Bijouterie Fantaisie Collezione anni 90. Sono oggetti di estrema eleganza finemente

Category

1990s French Cufflinks

Materials

Gilt Metal

HERMÈS pendant necklace
HERMÈS pendant necklace

HERMÈS pendant necklace

By Hermès

Located in Padova, IT

rappresenta le costellazioni e fa parte della collezione vintage anni 90 " HERMÈS BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE" al suo

Category

1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hermès horse pendant necklace
Hermès horse pendant necklace

Hermès horse pendant necklace

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H 1.38 in W 1.38 in

Hermès horse pendant necklace

By Hermès

Located in Padova, IT

cromato firmata Hermès Bijouterie Fantaisie con collana in cuoio. Misure testa 3,5x3,5 circa, venduto

Category

1990s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Brooch Hermès
Brooch Hermès

Brooch Hermès

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H 2.49 in W 2.21 in

Brooch Hermès

By Hermès

Located in Padova, IT

" Hermès Paris Bijouterie Fantaisie ", venduta con custodia e scatola originali. Misure: Altezza 6,3 cm

Category

1990s French Hellenistic Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

HERMES Silver Horsebit Scarf Ring
HERMES Silver Horsebit Scarf Ring

HERMES Silver Horsebit Scarf Ring

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Silver Horsebit Scarf Ring Stamped: "HERMES" "PARIS" "Bijouterie Fantaisie"

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Vintage Massive Horse Head Brooch
Hermes Vintage Massive Horse Head Brooch

Hermes Vintage Massive Horse Head Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

Paris Bijouterie Fantaisie. No box provided. Note As a buyer, you are fully responsible for

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned Equestrian Cufflinks
Hermes Vintage Gold Toned Equestrian Cufflinks

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned Equestrian Cufflinks

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES Paris vintage polished gold toned equestrian cufflinks. Embossed HERMES Paris Bijouterie

Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Hermes Vintage Iconic Gold Horse Head Clip-On Earrings
Hermes Vintage Iconic Gold Horse Head Clip-On Earrings

Hermes Vintage Iconic Gold Horse Head Clip-On Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

Paris Bijouterie Fantaisie. Note As a buyer, you are fully responsible for customs duties, other

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Hermes Paris Silver Metal Clou De Selle Clip On Earrings
Hermes Paris Silver Metal Clou De Selle Clip On Earrings

Hermes Paris Silver Metal Clou De Selle Clip On Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

without sacrificing style. Engraved with 'Hermes Paris - Bijouterie Fantaisie' on the back, these earrings

Category

2010s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver

Hermes Paris Vintage Gold Metal Celestial Dome Clip On Earrings
Hermes Paris Vintage Gold Metal Celestial Dome Clip On Earrings

Hermes Paris Vintage Gold Metal Celestial Dome Clip On Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

signed 'Hermes Paris - Bijouterie Fantaisie' on the back, a testament to their craftsmanship and the high

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold

Vintage Hermes Paris Diamond Solid Yellow Gold Extra Large Horse Brooch
Vintage Hermes Paris Diamond Solid Yellow Gold Extra Large Horse Brooch

Vintage Hermes Paris Diamond Solid Yellow Gold Extra Large Horse Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, PA

: HERMES Paris Bijouterie Fantaisie K18 0.17 *Free Shipping within the United States* YOUR PRICE

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès Earrings
Hermès Earrings

Hermès Earrings

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H 1.58 in W 1.19 in

Hermès Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Padova, IT

Bijouterie Fantaisie" venduti con scatola originale. Per spedizioni nei paesi dell’ Asia tutti i costi di di

Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

HERMES Gold Globe Necklace With Stars On Brown Leather Chain
HERMES Gold Globe Necklace With Stars On Brown Leather Chain

HERMES Gold Globe Necklace With Stars On Brown Leather Chain

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

via lobster clasp (it is hollow inside). Stamped HERMES BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE PARIS Globe is 1" x 1

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Necklaces

HERMES Vintage Gold Tone Celestial Dome Clip On Earrings
HERMES Vintage Gold Tone Celestial Dome Clip On Earrings

HERMES Vintage Gold Tone Celestial Dome Clip On Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage gold tone celestial dome clip on earrings. Embossed HERMES BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Exquisite Hermes Paris Black Box Leather Toiletry Case Grooming Kit 1930s
Exquisite Hermes Paris Black Box Leather Toiletry Case Grooming Kit 1930s

Exquisite Hermes Paris Black Box Leather Toiletry Case Grooming Kit 1930s

By Hermès

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

as a more recent gold colored 24 Faubourg aftershave bottle and gold hermes bijouterie fantaisie

Category

1930s French Briefcases and Attachés

Hermès Silver Bijouterie Fantaisie Pendant 127h20
Hermès Silver Bijouterie Fantaisie Pendant 127h20

Hermès Silver Bijouterie Fantaisie Pendant 127h20

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Measurements: Length: .75" Width: .1" Height: .75" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Box Signs of Wear: Hardware: Very Minor Tarnish, Very Minor Rubbing SKU...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other

HERMES Vintage Safety Pin Ribbon Charms Brooch
HERMES Vintage Safety Pin Ribbon Charms Brooch

HERMES Vintage Safety Pin Ribbon Charms Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

ribbon charms. Embossed HERMES PARIS BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE. Indicative measurements : max. width approx

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hermes Vintage Gold Tone Horse Head Cufflinks
Hermes Vintage Gold Tone Horse Head Cufflinks

Hermes Vintage Gold Tone Horse Head Cufflinks

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

detailed ! Embossed HERMES Paris Bijouterie Fantaisie. JEWELRY CONDITION CHART - New or never worn

Category

20th Century French Cufflinks

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned "Nugget" Dangling Earrings
Hermes Vintage Gold Toned "Nugget" Dangling Earrings

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned "Nugget" Dangling Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

" charms. Embossed HERMES PARIS Bijouterie Fantaisie. Indicative measurements : height approx. 6.7 cm

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Hermes Silver & Stone Plaque Ring sz 52/6
Hermes Silver & Stone Plaque Ring sz 52/6

Hermes Silver & Stone Plaque Ring sz 52/6

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Color: Silver, ivory, teal Materials: Metal and stone Closure: None Stamp: Hermes Paris Bijouterie

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

HERMES PARIS Gold Tone Horse Head Lapel Pin
HERMES PARIS Gold Tone Horse Head Lapel Pin

HERMES PARIS Gold Tone Horse Head Lapel Pin

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES Paris gold tone horse head lapel pin. Engraved HERMES PARIS BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

HERMES PARIS Vintage Nugget Design Clip-On Earrings
HERMES PARIS Vintage Nugget Design Clip-On Earrings

HERMES PARIS Vintage Nugget Design Clip-On Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

. Embossed HERMES PARIS Bijouterie Fantaisie. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 2.5 cm (0.98

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Hermes Vintage Massive Gold Tone Horse Head Brooch
Hermes Vintage Massive Gold Tone Horse Head Brooch

Hermes Vintage Massive Gold Tone Horse Head Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

detailed ! Embossed HERMES Paris Bijouterie Fantaisie. JEWELRY CONDITION CHART - New or never worn

Category

20th Century French Brooches

HERMES PARIS Vintage Gold Tone Nugget Design Necklace
HERMES PARIS Vintage Gold Tone Nugget Design Necklace

HERMES PARIS Vintage Gold Tone Nugget Design Necklace

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

hook clasp closure. Embossed HERMES PARIS Bijouterie Fantaisie. Embossed H on the ball a the end of

Category

20th Century French Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hermes Vintage Massive Matte Gold Toned Horse Head Brooch
Hermes Vintage Massive Matte Gold Toned Horse Head Brooch

Hermes Vintage Massive Matte Gold Toned Horse Head Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

Paris Bijouterie Fantaisie. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 6.1 cm (2.40 inches) / max

Category

20th Century French Brooches

HERMES Vintage Gold Tone Clou de Selle Dangling Earrings
HERMES Vintage Gold Tone Clou de Selle Dangling Earrings

HERMES Vintage Gold Tone Clou de Selle Dangling Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

with cut-out and embossed HERMES PARIS logos. Embossed HERMES PARIS Bijouterie Fantaisie. Indicative

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

HERMES PARIS Vintage Nugget and Ribbon Charms Dangling Earrings
HERMES PARIS Vintage Nugget and Ribbon Charms Dangling Earrings

HERMES PARIS Vintage Nugget and Ribbon Charms Dangling Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

three ribbon charms. Silver tone metal hardware. Antiqued patina. Embossed HERMES PARIS Bijouterie

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned Ribbon Motif Clip-On Earrings
Hermes Vintage Gold Toned Ribbon Motif Clip-On Earrings

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned Ribbon Motif Clip-On Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES Paris Bijouterie Fantaisie. JEWELRY CONDITION CHART - New or never worn : item is in pristine

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Hermes Vintage Wood and Gold Plated Clip-On Earrings
Hermes Vintage Wood and Gold Plated Clip-On Earrings

Hermes Vintage Wood and Gold Plated Clip-On Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

; logo. Marked HERMES Paris Bijouterie Fantaisie. Indicative measurements : diameter approx. 3 cm (1.18

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned Safety Pin Ribbon Charms Brooch
Hermes Vintage Gold Toned Safety Pin Ribbon Charms Brooch

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned Safety Pin Ribbon Charms Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

charms. Embossed HERMES PARIS BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE. Indicative measurements : max. length approx. 7.4

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Hermès Logo Signet Ring Horse Equestrian Theme Ghw Size 8 / 8.5
Hermès Logo Signet Ring Horse Equestrian Theme Ghw Size 8 / 8.5

Hermès Logo Signet Ring Horse Equestrian Theme Ghw Size 8 / 8.5

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

with 2 rows meeting at the back "HERMÈS PARIS BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE" engraved inside (fancy jewerly

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Signet Rings

Hermès Clou de Selle Mother-of-Pearl Rose Gold-Effect Metal Cufflinks
Hermès Clou de Selle Mother-of-Pearl Rose Gold-Effect Metal Cufflinks

Hermès Clou de Selle Mother-of-Pearl Rose Gold-Effect Metal Cufflinks

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

"HERMES PARIS BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE" engraved at back For both Men and Women Measurements: - 2,3 cm long

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cufflinks

MINT. Vintage HERMES golden logo embossed genuine shell earrings.
MINT. Vintage HERMES golden logo embossed genuine shell earrings.

MINT. Vintage HERMES golden logo embossed genuine shell earrings.

By Hermès

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

Hermes, BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE. The logo is embossed on the round genuine shell that shines like aurora

Category

1990s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Exceptional Long Hermes Logo Earrings
Exceptional Long Hermes Logo Earrings

Exceptional Long Hermes Logo Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Verviers, BE

coins and a rear clip on fastening. Marked at the back: Hermès Paris Bijouterie Fantaisie. Excellent

Category

Late 20th Century French Dangle Earrings

Vintage HERMES Horse Medallion Openwork Rigid Choker Necklace
Vintage HERMES Horse Medallion Openwork Rigid Choker Necklace

Vintage HERMES Horse Medallion Openwork Rigid Choker Necklace

By Hermès

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

with interlocking closure. - Matte gold tone. - Signed HERMES PARIS BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE. - Excellent

Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Hermes Bijouterie Fantaisie Scarf Ring
Hermes Bijouterie Fantaisie Scarf Ring

Hermes Bijouterie Fantaisie Scarf Ring

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Bijouterie Fantaisie Scarf Ring - Bijouterie Fantaisie scarf ring - Palladium plated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scarves

Gilt Hermes Horse Head Pin
Gilt Hermes Horse Head Pin

Gilt Hermes Horse Head Pin

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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Gilt Hermes Horse Head Pin

By Hermès

Located in Stamford, CT

Hermes box are included. Signed: Hermes Paris Bijouterie Fantaisie.

Category

French Brooches

Vintage HERMES Gilt Horse Head Earrings
Vintage HERMES Gilt Horse Head Earrings

Vintage HERMES Gilt Horse Head Earrings

By Hermès

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

horse head in matte gold tone. - Clip back earrings. - Signed HERMES PARIS BIJOUTERIE FANTAISIE on

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

RARE Vintage Hermès Bracelet Horse Charms Gold plated
RARE Vintage Hermès Bracelet Horse Charms Gold plated

RARE Vintage Hermès Bracelet Horse Charms Gold plated

By Hermès

Located in VERGT, FR

Bracelet open with charms Hermes Jewelery in gold plated Bijouterie Fantaisie Hermès Paris

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

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Hermes Bijouterie Fantaisie For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact hermes bijouterie fantaisie you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gilt metal, gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 12 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect hermes bijouterie fantaisie may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A hermes bijouterie fantaisie can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our hermes bijouterie fantaisie for sale are for women, but there are 2 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Hermes Bijouterie Fantaisie?

The price for a hermes bijouterie fantaisie starts at $374 and tops out at $22,500 with these earrings, on average, selling for $645.

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.

Questions About Hermès
  • 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.