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Hermes Birkin 25cm Mauve Pale Sellier
Hermes Birkin 25cm Mauve Pale Sellier

Hermes Birkin 25cm Mauve Pale Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Sheffield, GB

Hermes Birkin 25cm Mauve Pale Sellier in Epsom leather with Palladium hardware (PHW).

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 25 Rouge Vif Veau Jonathan GHW
Hermès Birkin 25 Rouge Vif Veau Jonathan GHW

Hermès Birkin 25 Rouge Vif Veau Jonathan GHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Birkin 25 Rouge Vif Veau Jonathan Gold Hardware This stunning Hermès Birkin 25 handbag is crafted of buttery soft Veau Jonathan leather in Rouge Vif red.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 30 gold hardware
Hermès Birkin 30 gold hardware

Hermès Birkin 30 gold hardware

By Hermès

Located in Castries, FR

Hermes Birkin bag 30cm calf Gulliver orange, ties and gold plated clasp, double handle, keys, padlocks and dustbag.

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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin 30cm in blue paradise
Hermes Birkin 30cm in blue paradise

Hermes Birkin 30cm in blue paradise

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Like new Hermes Birkin in 30cm Clemence Leather Paradise Blue color Silver Palladium hardware keyfob & padlock double handle Year 2011 - Letter 0 comes with Hermes dust bag

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin 40cm Black
Hermes Birkin 40cm Black

Hermes Birkin 40cm Black

Unavailable|$12,000

Hermes Birkin 40cm Black

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A great travel bag, this 40cm Hermes Birkin is crafted in black Ardennes, a truly durable, flat grained leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin Taurillon Clemence 35 Chocolate Tote
Hermès Birkin Taurillon Clemence 35 Chocolate Tote

Hermès Birkin Taurillon Clemence 35 Chocolate Tote

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Bag: Hermes Birkin Bag Size: 35cm Color: Chocolate Brown Material: Togo Leather Hardware: Gold Measures: 35x28x18cm (14"x11"x7") stamp:N

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermès Birkin 25 n New Vert Fonce
Hermès Birkin 25 n New Vert Fonce

Hermès Birkin 25 n New Vert Fonce

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermès Birkin 25 in New Vert Fonce (2024 color) Togo leather, a classic piece in a rich, deep green color.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Cream
Hermes Birkin 35cm Cream

Hermes Birkin 35cm Cream

Unavailable|$16,900

Hermes Birkin 35cm Cream

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Perfect for summer! This Hermes Birkin bag is the classic 35cm size in sublime cream Togo leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Black Vache Liegée leather with Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 35 Black Vache Liegée leather with Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 35 Black Vache Liegée leather with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin 35 Black Vache Liegée leather with Gold Hardware This Hermes Birkin 35 is crafted from Black Vache Liegée leather and finished with gold hardware, giving it an instan...

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15th Century and Earlier Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin Raisin Togo Leather Gold Hardware Tote
Hermès Birkin Raisin Togo Leather Gold Hardware Tote

Hermès Birkin Raisin Togo Leather Gold Hardware Tote

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Model:HERMES BIRKIN 35 Color:Raisin/Purple Material:Togo leather Hardware:gold Measurements:(W)35x(H)25x(D)18cm Accompanied by: Hermes dustbag, lock, two keys.

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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Chocolate Brown
Hermes Birkin 35cm Chocolate Brown

Hermes Birkin 35cm Chocolate Brown

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The iconic Hermes Birkin bag in dark chocolate brown that will be a great addition to any wardrobe.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 35Cm Gris Tourterelle Clémence
Hermès Birkin 35Cm Gris Tourterelle Clémence

Hermès Birkin 35Cm Gris Tourterelle Clémence

By Hermès

Located in Castries, FR

Hermès Birkin 35Cm Gris Tourterelle Clémence, The bag comes in a beautiful and unique Grey Tourterelle and is finished with silver hardware.

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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin 40cm Blue Jean
Hermes Birkin 40cm Blue Jean

Hermes Birkin 40cm Blue Jean

Unavailable|$12,000

Hermes Birkin 40cm Blue Jean

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A true casual chic, Blue Jean, is the color of this Hermes Birkin bag. The 40cm size makes it a statement overnight/travel bag.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Epsom Colvert GHW
Hermes Birkin 30 Epsom Colvert GHW

Hermes Birkin 30 Epsom Colvert GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 30 Epsom Leather Colour Colvert Gold Hardware Store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Exceptional and Rare Rose Lipstick Hermes Birkin in 35cm
Exceptional and Rare Rose Lipstick Hermes Birkin in 35cm

Exceptional and Rare Rose Lipstick Hermes Birkin in 35cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional and Rare Rose Lipstick Hermes Birkin in 35cm Silver Palladium hardware Keyfob & padlock, Double handle, Year 2011 (letterO) Excellent condition Comes with Rain Jack...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Sienne
Hermes Birkin 35cm Sienne

Hermes Birkin 35cm Sienne

Unavailable|$13,200

Hermes Birkin 35cm Sienne

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Hermes Birkin handbag is crafted in Sienne Epsom leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Vache Liegee
Hermes Birkin 35cm Vache Liegee

Hermes Birkin 35cm Vache Liegee

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Hermes Birkin bag is constructed of Brique color Vache Liegee leather which is noted for its extra thick construction with a fine grain and two tone effect.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Togo leather Blue Electric PHW
Hermes Birkin 35 Togo leather Blue Electric PHW

Hermes Birkin 35 Togo leather Blue Electric PHW

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

This Hermes Birkin 35 Blue Electric Togo leather with Palladium Hardware bag is guaranteed to catch attention with its colour and classic construction.

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Epsom Rouge Grenate PHW
Hermes Birkin 25 Epsom Rouge Grenate PHW

Hermes Birkin 25 Epsom Rouge Grenate PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 25 Epsom Leather Colour Rouge Grenate Silver Hardware Store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge H Epsom GHW
Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge H Epsom GHW

Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge H Epsom GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 25 Epsom Leather Colour Rouge H Gold Hardware Store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Black Togo Palladium Hardware
Hermes Birkin 30 Black Togo Palladium Hardware

Hermes Birkin 30 Black Togo Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

The new Hermès Birkin 30 cm Noir bag is a real masterpiece of the fashion industry.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Natural Ardennes 40 Bag Silver Hardware
Hermes Birkin Natural Ardennes 40 Bag Silver Hardware

Hermes Birkin Natural Ardennes 40 Bag Silver Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Pasadena, CA

Hermes Birkin Natural Ardennes 40 Bag Silver Hardware *Marked K in square *Made it France *Comes with dustbag, key, lock, clochette and raincoat *Silver hardware – Approximately 12...

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Dark Purple Bag
Hermes Birkin 35cm Dark Purple Bag

Hermes Birkin 35cm Dark Purple Bag

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A great combination which makes up the colors of this Hermes Birkin bag. This is the 35cm size crafted in Togo leather with two rolled top handles and a frontal flap closure.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Brown Crocodile
Hermes Birkin 35cm Brown Crocodile

Hermes Birkin 35cm Brown Crocodile

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Porosus Crocodile is the skin used to craft this gorgeous Hermes Birkin bag in the 35cm size. It is accented with gold plated hardware featuring the Hermes signature turn lock closur...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Togo Gold GHW
Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Togo Gold GHW

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Togo Gold GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 30 Togo Leather Color Gold Gold Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Epsom Blue Indigo
Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Epsom Blue Indigo

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Epsom Blue Indigo

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 30 Epsom Leather Color Blue Indigo Gold Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Togo Anemone GHW
Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Togo Anemone GHW

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Togo Anemone GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 30 Togo Leather Colour Anemone Gold Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Togo Bordeaux GHW
Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Togo Bordeaux GHW

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Togo Bordeaux GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 30 Togo Leather Colour Bordeaux Gold Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Birkin 35 Togo Cuivre GHW
Brand New Hermes Birkin 35 Togo Cuivre GHW

Brand New Hermes Birkin 35 Togo Cuivre GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 35 Togo Leather Colour Cuivre Gold Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Etoupe Togo GHW
Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Etoupe Togo GHW

Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Etoupe Togo GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 25 Togo Leather Colour Etoupe Gold Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Etoupe Togo GHW
Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Etoupe Togo GHW

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Etoupe Togo GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 30 Togo Leather Colour Etoupe Gold Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Etain Togo GHW
Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Etain Togo GHW

Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Etain Togo GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 25 Togo Leather Colour Etain Gold Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Perle Swift Palladium Hardware
Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Perle Swift Palladium Hardware

Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Perle Swift Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

The new Hermès Birkin 25 cm Grey bag is a real masterpiece of the fashion industry.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25cm Malachite Green
Hermes Birkin 25cm Malachite Green

Hermes Birkin 25cm Malachite Green

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sophisticated and elegant, this Hermes Birkin bag makes a major color statement in Malachite green, reminiscent of the gemstone.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 35 Rouge Casaque Epsom PHW
Hermès Birkin 35 Rouge Casaque Epsom PHW

Hermès Birkin 35 Rouge Casaque Epsom PHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Birkin 35 Rouge Casaque Epsom Palladium Hardware This Birkin is one of the most sought-after handbags worldwide.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Havane with Palladium Hardware
Hermes Birkin 35cm Havane with Palladium Hardware

Hermes Birkin 35cm Havane with Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous Havane color Hermes Birkin Bag comes in the classic 35 centimeter size.

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 50cm Brown Togo Leather Tote
Hermès Birkin 50cm Brown Togo Leather Tote

Hermès Birkin 50cm Brown Togo Leather Tote

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A rarely seen reimagining of the iconic Hermes Birkin, this spectacularly large HAC Birkin is a must-have piece for any lover of Hermes.

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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Hermès Birkin 25 Rose Sakura Swift PHW
Hermès Birkin 25 Rose Sakura Swift PHW

Hermès Birkin 25 Rose Sakura Swift PHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

This Hermès Birkin 25 in Swift leather is a highly sought-after collector's item known for its exquisite craftsmanship and classic design.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Rouge Grenate Togo GHW
Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Rouge Grenate Togo GHW

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Rouge Grenate Togo GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 30 Togo Leather Colour Rouge Grenate Gold Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Togo Blue Electric GHW
Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Togo Blue Electric GHW

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Togo Blue Electric GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 30 Togo Leather Colour Electric Blue Gold Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Togo Green Malachite GHW
Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Togo Green Malachite GHW

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 Togo Green Malachite GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 30 Togo Leather Colour Green Malachite Gold Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Mouette Togo GHW
Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Mouette Togo GHW

Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Mouette Togo GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 25 Togo Leather Colour Gris Mouette Gold Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge H Epsom PHW
Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge H Epsom PHW

Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge H Epsom PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 25 Epsom Leather Colour Rouge H Palladium (Silver) Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Personal SPO Handbag Epson Black Rose
Hermes Birkin 25 Personal SPO Handbag Epson Black Rose

Hermes Birkin 25 Personal SPO Handbag Epson Black Rose

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin 25 Personal SPO Handbag Epson Black Rose Shocking Q Engraved Silver Metal Fittings Additional information: Material: Epsom leather Comes with: Clochette, Dust bag, Key...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30cm Two Tone Sanguine/Blanc
Hermes Birkin 30cm Two Tone Sanguine/Blanc

Hermes Birkin 30cm Two Tone Sanguine/Blanc

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The iconic Hermes Birkin bag in a limited two tone edition of Sanguine and Blanc (white).

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Black Epsom Brushed Silver Hardware
Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Black Epsom Brushed Silver Hardware

Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Black Epsom Brushed Silver Hardware

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 25 Epsom Leather Colour Black Brushed Silver Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 (special order) Black/Chevre GHW
Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 (special order) Black/Chevre GHW

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 (special order) Black/Chevre GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 30 Togo Leather Colour Black- Chevre Gold Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Bag 40 Togo - black
Hermes Birkin Bag 40 Togo - black

Hermes Birkin Bag 40 Togo - black

By Hermès

Located in Baarn, NL

Another beautiful Hermès bag in store and this one is big!! It is the Hermès Birkin 40 Bag in deep black Togo leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes  Birkin 30 cm Rouge Casaque Epsom Leather Gold HDW
Hermes  Birkin 30 cm Rouge Casaque Epsom Leather Gold HDW

Hermes Birkin 30 cm Rouge Casaque Epsom Leather Gold HDW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Very chic and hot HERMES BIRKIN 30 cm EPSOM LEATHER and GOLD HDW !

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Bag 30 HSS Bi Color Special Order Chevre Mysore Leather
Hermes Birkin Bag 30 HSS Bi Color Special Order Chevre Mysore Leather

Hermes Birkin Bag 30 HSS Bi Color Special Order Chevre Mysore Leather

By Hermès

Located in CANNES, FR

Superb Hermes Birkin bag 30 cm Bi color HHS Goatskin Mysore Anemone and Pink Confetti palladium silver trim, Special Order with horseshoe Year of Manufacture 2013 Included Padlock, K...

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2010s European Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30cm Blue Zanzibar and Green Malachite Bag
Hermes Birkin 30cm Blue Zanzibar and Green Malachite Bag

Hermes Birkin 30cm Blue Zanzibar and Green Malachite Bag

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare Hermes Birkin 30cm is a combination of beautiful Blue Zanzibar exterior and gorgeous Green Malachite interior.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Amazing Hermès Birkin 30 handbag in etoupe Togo leather, GHW
Amazing Hermès Birkin 30 handbag in etoupe Togo leather, GHW

Amazing Hermès Birkin 30 handbag in etoupe Togo leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​ ​and​ ​rare​ ​Hermes​ ​Birkin​ ​30​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​Togo​ ​leather​ ​with​ ​white​ ​stitching,​ ​gold​ ​metal​ ​trim,​ ​double​ ​handle​ ​in​ ​Togo​ ​leather​ ​allowing​...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Jaïpur Pink Togo Calf leather, GHW
Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Jaïpur Pink Togo Calf leather, GHW

Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Jaïpur Pink Togo Calf leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​ ​Hermes​ ​Birkin​ ​30​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​Rose​ ​Jaipur​ ​Togo​ ​leather,​ ​gold​ ​metal​ ​trim,​ ​double​ ​red​ ​leather​ ​handle​ ​for​ ​hand​ ​carrying Flap​ ​closure P...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Epsom Blue Indigo/Rouge H Contour GHW
Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Epsom Blue Indigo/Rouge H Contour GHW

Brand New Hermes Birkin 25 Epsom Blue Indigo/Rouge H Contour GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 30 Epsom Leather Color Blue Indigo/Rouge H Contour (Limited Edition) Palladium (Silver) Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, bo...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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Shopping for an Hermès Birkin Bag?

Since its 1984 debut, the Hermès 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. 

Alongside the Birkin 35, the bag comes in a few other standard sizes: Birkin 25, Birkin 30 and Birkin 40. A limited and very collectible version called the Faubourg Birkin, which was finished in the Sellier style, was the first Birkin produced in the 20-centimeter size.

The history of the Birkin bag owes to a chance meeting on a flight from Paris to London in 1981, when British actress, singer and model Jane Birkin found herself describing her ideal handbag to another passenger. The two travelers hadn’t properly met, so it wasn’t immediately clear that she was practically brainstorming a future product with Hermès chairman Jean-Louis Dumas. When the latter identified himself, he told the star that Hermès was prepared to produce the accessory of her dreams. A discussion followed that involved rough sketches on an Air France airsickness bag, and the Birkin was introduced three years later.

When the actress’s namesake Birkin bag was first released, it was all the wonderful things it remains today. Handcrafted. Made of the finest leathers available. Limited in availability and designed for an exclusive clientele.

But it wasn’t until the "It bag" trend took off in the 1990s that the wider world said, “Wow.” Since then, the Birkin has become a cultural icon, coveted and often copied. Even the simplest black Birkin evokes the unmistakable impression of achievement. And then there are the limited editions. These unforgettable confections — in exotic leather, with unusual coloration or even an unmistakable scent — are catnip to collectors and eye candy to the rest of us.

Each tote is hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and the finest leathers — a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile — are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France. 

Find a range of authentic Hermès Birkin bags on 1stDibs.

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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 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.