rare HERMES Jean Paul Gaultier Birkin 30 Club grey leather top handle bag
By Hermès, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare HERMES Jean Paul Gaultier Birkin 30 Club etain grey clemence leather top handle bag Reference: TGAS/F01045 Brand: Hermes Designer: Jean Paul Gaultier Model: Birkin 30 Club Colle...
Hermes Rare Birkin 35 Club Gold & Marron Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès rare and collectible birkin 35 cm club gold, marron d'inde and ficelle.
HERMES BIRKIN 35 bag Gray CLUB limited edition Lizard detail
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Limited Edition created in a ONE TIME PRODUCTION! Chic in shades of gray with exotic Lizard trim. The Lizard with Permabrass hardware is elegant and sophisticated. A true collect...
HERMES BIRKIN 35 bag white Club Limited Edition Sanguine Lizard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Limited Edition created in a ONE TIME PRODUCTION! No longer made. Chic in shades of white with gris (gray) and exotic Lizard trim. The Sanguine Lizard and palladium hardware is fr...
HERMES BIRKIN 35 Bag Limited Edition Club Etain Gray Permabrass rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic coveted Limited Edition Hermes Club Birkin in Grays. Combination of Etain, Graphite and Lizard set with the soft hue of Permabrass hardware.
Hermes Gris Perle Club Mykonos Lizard White Clemence Palladium Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic very rare limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Club Bag in Gris Perle, Mykonos Lizard and White in Clemence .
Hermes Birkin 35 Limited Edition Club Tri-Color Tote Handle Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Charlotte, NC
Leather Crinoline Palladium-plated hardware Leather lining Turn-lock closure Made in France Date code present Measures 14" W x 11" H x 4.25" D Includes padlock, keys and clochette ...
Hermes Club Birkin 35 Bag Gris Perle / Blanc/ Mykonos Lizard Clemence Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Birkin 35 Gris Perle Club limited edition bag.
35cm Hermes Gold Leather Club Birkin Bag Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
35cm Hermes Gold Club Leather Birkin Handbag | Gold Hardware | O Stamp The bag measures 35cm / 14" long, 28cm / 11" high and 18cm / 7" deep.
30cm Hermes White Club Leather Birkin Bag Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Createurs de Luxe offers this brand new Hermes Birkin Handbag. 30cm Hermes White Club Leather Birkin Handbag | Palladium Hardware | O Stamp The bag measures 30cm / 12" long, 21...
35cm Hermès White Club Leather Birkin Bag Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Creatéurs de Luxe, reseller of Hermès Handbags offers this new HOT NEW BAG!! Brand New 35cm Hermès White Club Leather Birkin Handbag | Palladium Hardware | O Stamp The bag m...
35cm Hermes Gris Pearl Clemence Leather Club Birkin Bag Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Createurs de Luxe offers this brand new 35cm Hermes Birkin Handbag! 35cm Hermes Gris Pearl Taurillon Clemence Club Leather Birkin Handbag | Mykonos Lizard | White Togo Leather | ...
LIMITED EDITION HERMES BIRKIN BAG CLUB 35CM ETAIN GOLD HARDWARE
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds, Hermes 35cm Birkin in the most stunning TRI COLOR COMBINATION ETAIN CLUB with GRAPHITE in the MIDDLE & a gorgeous LIZARD STRIPE.
Limited Edition Hermes Birkin Bag White Club 35Cm Tri Color!
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds, Hermes 35cm Birkin in beautiful TRI COLOR COMBINATION WHITE, GREY AND LIZARD SANGUINE STRIPE This bag is a Limited Edition the color combo ...
Hermes 30CM Birkin Bag Club in White Gris and Sanguine Lizard
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
A Brand New Hermes 30cm Club white Gris Sanguine Lazard Birkin Bag in Togo Leather and silver palladium hardware,We think this is one of the most interesting designs that derived fro...
LIMITED EDITION Hermes Birkin Bag Club 35CM VERT BRONZE ~ BLEU THALASSA FJORD
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes 35cm Birkin in the most stunning TRI COLOR COMBINATION CLUB VERT BRONZE FJORD LEATHER with BLEU THALASSA in the MIDDLE & a gorgeous BAR...
SEXIEST LIMITED EDITION HERMES BIRKIN BAG WHITE CLUB 30cm TRI COLOR LOVE!
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes 30cm Birkin in beautiful TRI COLOR COMBINATION WHITE, GREY, AND LIZARD SANGUINE STRIPE! This bag is a Limited Edition. The color com...
Hermes Club Birkin 35cm Bag Gris Perle Mykonos White Clemence Lizard JaneFinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
Excellent Condition Limited edition Hermes Club Birkin Gris Perle, White Clemence and Mykonos Lizard 35cm.
HERMES 30cm White Gris Perle Sanguine Lizard Togo CLUB Birkin
By Hermès
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic HERMES 30cm White and Gris Perle Sanguine Lizard Togo CLUB Birkin Bag.
MUST C LIMITED EDITION BIRKIN BAG CLUB 35cm TRI COLOR MYKONOS STRIPE
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes 35cm Birkin in beautiful TRI COLOR COMBINATION GRIS PERLE LIGHT GREY, WHITE, AND LIZARD MYKONOS STRIPE! This bag is a Limited Editio...
1950s Black and White Pearl Encrusted Vintage 50s Saucer Hat and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievably chic black and white straw saucer wide brim hat and matching bag set! Features a navy blue and white woven straw on both pieces. Hat features an extra wide brim, and has...
$19,950
Rose Tyrien 35 Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Rose Tyrien Birkin 35 Bag. Rare gold hardware combination. Epsom leather. Excellent condition. Interior clean. Includes clochette, lock, keys, and dust bag. Guaranteed authent...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag Reference: AAWC/A00945 Brand: Dior Model: Saddle Collection: Limited Edition Material: Leather, Metal ...
$21,200
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
Hermès 2017 Birkin 35 Retourne Epsom Leather Unisex Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Epsom leather, a lightweight, embossed calfskin known for its rigid structure and high resistance to scratching Rose Jaipur/coral Epsom leather Palladium hardware Two top handles Fro...
HERMES Vertigo Epsom leather MINI KELLY SELLIER Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier bag in striking Vert Vertigo Veau Epsom leather. Features a sculptural top handle, elegant gold-tone hardware and a matching Vert Vertigo ...
Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Capucine Orange Red Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Kelly Mini 20 Capucine Epsom Leather with Gold Hardware is one of the most coveted handbags in the world, combining rarity, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. Crafted f...
Sac Hermès Kelly 28 Box Noir 1978
By Hermès
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Découvrez ce superbe Hermès Kelly 28 Vintage en cuir Box noir, datant de 1978. Sublimé par ses élégantes finitions Gold, ce modèle emblématique est présenté dans un superbe état de c...
HERMES Chai & Miel Madame leather & CROC MINI KELLY 20 SELLIER TOUCH Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly Mini Sellier Touch bag in Chai Veau Madame leather with Miel shiny alligator trims and gold-plated hardware. This exceptional Hermès Kelly Mini Sellier To...
Fendi By Marc Jacobs neon SEQUIN BAGUETTE BAG - RUNWAY PIECE neon yellow/lime
By Fendi
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Designer: Fendi Collection: Fendi by Marc Jacobs – 25th Anniversary Baguette Collection (Resort 2023 Runway) Model: Medium Baguette Shoulder Bag Color: Neon Yellow / Lime Green with ...
$33,386
H 7.68 in W 9.85 in D 3.75 in
Hermès Etoupe & Nata Chèvre Mysore Leather HSS Kelly 20cm II Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Etoupe & Nata Chèvre Mysore Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 20cm II Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1691 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm II Type: Top Handle, Shoulder ...
Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Jaipur Bag with Gold Hardware in Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 30 bag in soft pretty pink Rose Jaipur. This rare to find this retired beautiful soft pink colour is a blend of orange, pink and red and evokes the...
Cartier Ballon Blanc 18 Karat Gold Diamond Bezel Mother of Pearl Dial Watch
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful Cartier 18K gold wristwatch from Cartier’s Ballon Blanc collection with the most stunning diamond as the focal point! Do not miss out on this timelessly elegant Cartier dia...
Diamond
Hermes Birkin 30 Black Bag Palladium Hardware Togo Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers this Hermès Birkin 30 crafted in Black Togo leather, one of the house’s most iconic and enduring combinations. Black delivers unmatched versatility, serving as the ...
$19,995
H 8 in W 9.75 in D 5 in
Hermes Birkin 25 Bougainvillea Togo Leather Palladium Hardware Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Absolutely Stunning Hermes Birkin 25 Capucine Togo Leather complimented by Palladium Hardware. Pristine Condition, Plastic on Hardware. Please keep in mind that this is a pre ow...
Hermès Orange H Togo Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Orange H Togo Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: MML053 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 25cm Type: Tote Serial Number: B Age: 2023 Accompanied By: Hermès Dus...
Hermès Chocolat Togo Leather Birkin 30cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Chocolat Togo Leather Birkin 30cm Retourne Product Details CB1696 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 30cm Type: Tote Serial Number: C Age: 2018 Accompanied By: Hermès Box, Dust Bag,...
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.
Usually characterized by simplicity and sporting a classic and beloved silhouette, vintage and designer top-handle bags can easily find a place among your wardrobe staples. From the Haut à courroies — Hermès’s original top-handle bag, created in 1892 — to the smaller and timeless Sac à dépêches that inspired both iconic accessories the Kelly bag in the 1950s and the Birkin in the 1980s, the discerning shopper has had no shortage of options to choose from.
Small and mini designer top-handle bags, including vintage top-handle box bags and micro clutches, offer an alternate dynamic and usually feature sleek lines and modest features to perfectly complement your evening look. Styling with jeans and a comfortable sweater works, too — a classic top-handle bag or other type of handbag designed by the likes of Prada, Celine or other widely loved fashion label is an ideal accessory to pair with casual attire. For a personal touch or pop of color, add a key chain, a patterned scarf or a handbag chain.
On 1stDibs, you can find vintage top-handle bags from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and more. The numerous styles of this cherished accessory that we have available also include the Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Alma GM handbag, Fendi Baguette purses and modern leather Longchamp handbags.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
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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.