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Hermes Black Matte Alligator Birkin

HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware

HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware The Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 in

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Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 Faubourg by Night Madame Alligator Leather
Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 Faubourg by Night Madame Alligator Leather

Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 Faubourg by Night Madame Alligator Leather

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

, and a Sombrero leather base. Black matte alligator front flap, handles Measurements: 20 cm x 16 cm x

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Hermès 2010 Birkin 35cm So Black Matte Alligator Bag
Hermès 2010 Birkin 35cm So Black Matte Alligator Bag

Hermès 2010 Birkin 35cm So Black Matte Alligator Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermès 2010 Birkin 35Cm So Black Matte Alligator Bag. Model: Birkin. Made in France, this 2010

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Sellier Black Matte Alligator Bag
Hermes Birkin 25 Sellier Black Matte Alligator Bag

Hermes Birkin 25 Sellier Black Matte Alligator Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 bag featured in Black matte alligator. Timeless with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 30cm Birkin Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware 2022
Hermès 30cm Birkin Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware 2022

Hermès 30cm Birkin Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware 2022

By Hermès

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Hermès 30cm Birkin Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware (Y/2022)

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Matte Black Alligator Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Matte Black Alligator Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Matte Black Alligator Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Birkin 25 bag features Matte Black Alligator. Rich with gold hardware

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Rare rich Hermes Birkin 30 bag features Black matte alligator. Lush with gold hardware. Classic

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Rare rich Hermes Birkin 30 bag features Black matte alligator. Lush with gold hardware. Classic

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Matte Alligator Black Bag Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 30 Matte Alligator Black Bag Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 30 Matte Alligator Black Bag Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare Hermes Birkin 30 bag featured in Black matte alligator. Lush with gold

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Matte Black Alligator Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Matte Black Alligator Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Matte Black Alligator Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Rich with gold hardware this beautiful black alligator bag is chic day to evening. Comes with lock

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

2011 Hermes Black Matte Alligator Leather SO Black Birkin 35cm
2011 Hermes Black Matte Alligator Leather SO Black Birkin 35cm

2011 Hermes Black Matte Alligator Leather SO Black Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Matte Alligator Leather SO Black Birkin 35cm Xupes Reference: HB3999 Serial Number

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Matte Black Alligator Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Matte Black Alligator Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Matte Black Alligator Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in Matte Black Alligator. Rich with gold

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

2014 Hermès Black Matte Alligator, Clemence & Box Calf Touch Birkin 35cm
2014 Hermès Black Matte Alligator, Clemence & Box Calf Touch Birkin 35cm

2014 Hermès Black Matte Alligator, Clemence & Box Calf Touch Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Matte Mississippiensis Alligator, Clemence & Box Calf Leather Touch Birkin 35cm

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

2014 Hermes Black Matte Alligator, Clemence & Box Calf Touch Birkin 35cm
2014 Hermes Black Matte Alligator, Clemence & Box Calf Touch Birkin 35cm

2014 Hermes Black Matte Alligator, Clemence & Box Calf Touch Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"HERMÈS Black Matte Mississippiensis Alligator, Clemence & Box Calf Leather Touch Birkin 35cm

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

HERMES BIRKIN 30 Gris Elephant Matte Alligator Gold Hardware

HERMES BIRKIN 30 Gris Elephant Matte Alligator Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic timeless and exquisite rare Gris Elephant Matte Alligator with lush gold

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

HERMES BIRKIN 35 matte alligator chic Vert Veronese gold hardware

HERMES BIRKIN 35 matte alligator chic Vert Veronese gold hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

. Comes with sleepers, clochette, keys, signature Hermes box and raincoat. final sale BAG MEASURES

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

2010 Hermès Black Matte Crocodile Alligator Leather Birkin 35cm
2010 Hermès Black Matte Crocodile Alligator Leather Birkin 35cm

2010 Hermès Black Matte Crocodile Alligator Leather Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Matte Niloticus Crocodile Leather Birkin 35cm Xupes Reference: HB3299 Serial Number

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HERMES black Matt Alligator crocodile & Palladium BIRKIN 35 Bag
HERMES black Matt Alligator crocodile & Palladium BIRKIN 35 Bag

HERMES black Matt Alligator crocodile & Palladium BIRKIN 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes 'Crocodile Birkin 35' in black matte alligator. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with an open

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

2014 Hermès Black Matte Mississippiensis Alligator, Clemence & Box Calf Leather
2014 Hermès Black Matte Mississippiensis Alligator, Clemence & Box Calf Leather

2014 Hermès Black Matte Mississippiensis Alligator, Clemence & Box Calf Leather

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Matte Mississippiensis Alligator, Clemence & Box Calf Leather Touch Birkin 35cm Xupes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Black Matte Alligator Birkin 25cm
Hermes Black Matte Alligator Birkin 25cm

Hermes Black Matte Alligator Birkin 25cm

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Hermes Black Matte Alligator Birkin 25cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Black Birkin 25cm in matte alligator with palladium hardware. This style features tonal

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 35 Black Matte Alligator PHW
Hermès Birkin 35 Black Matte Alligator PHW

Hermès Birkin 35 Black Matte Alligator PHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Birkin 35 Black Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware Take a walk on the exotic side with this

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

30cm Hermès Matte So Black Alligator Birkin Bag Handbag
30cm Hermès Matte So Black Alligator Birkin Bag Handbag

30cm Hermès Matte So Black Alligator Birkin Bag Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

BRAND NEW Creatéurs de Luxe offers this brand new Hermès Birkin Handbag. 30cm Hermès Matte So

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

35cm Hermès Matte Black Alligator Birkin Handbag with Diamonds
35cm Hermès Matte Black Alligator Birkin Handbag with Diamonds

35cm Hermès Matte Black Alligator Birkin Handbag with Diamonds

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!! BRAND NEW 35cm Hermès Matte Black Alligator Birkin Handbag | Diamonds

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35cm BLACK MATTE SO BLACK CROCODILE ALLIGATOR JaneFinds
HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35cm BLACK MATTE SO BLACK CROCODILE ALLIGATOR JaneFinds

HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35cm BLACK MATTE SO BLACK CROCODILE ALLIGATOR JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As always, another one of my fab finds! LIMITED Hermes 35cm SO BLACK ALLIGATOR BIRKIN BAG! THIS

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 25 Vert Rousseau Matte Alligator Mississippi PHW
Hermès Birkin 25 Vert Rousseau Matte Alligator Mississippi PHW

Hermès Birkin 25 Vert Rousseau Matte Alligator Mississippi PHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

. This bag is made from matte Alligator Mississippi, and is one of the most difficult exotic piece to

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Touch Birkin Handbag Blue Novillo with Blue Matte Alligator
Hermes Touch Birkin Handbag Blue Novillo with Blue Matte Alligator

Hermes Touch Birkin Handbag Blue Novillo with Blue Matte Alligator

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Touch Birkin Handbag Blue Novillo with Blue Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware 25

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Hermes Birkin Handbag Noir Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Noir Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Noir Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware 35 Exterior Material: Alligator, Exotic Hermes Color: Noir

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware! Heads Will Turn!
Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware! Heads Will Turn!

Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware! Heads Will Turn!

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As always, another one of my fab finds, The sexiest bag ever… Hermes 35cm Birkin in beautiful MATTE

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

35cm Hermès So Black Alligator Birkin Bag Handbag
35cm Hermès So Black Alligator Birkin Bag Handbag

35cm Hermès So Black Alligator Birkin Bag Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Birkin Handbag. So Black! So Beautiful! 35cm Hermès Matte So Black Alligator Birkin Handbag | Black

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Birkin Bag Black 40cm Alligator Gold Hardware JaneFinds
Hermes Birkin Bag Black 40cm Alligator Gold Hardware JaneFinds

Hermes Birkin Bag Black 40cm Alligator Gold Hardware JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

This Is A Very Special Bag! Hermes Birkin 40Cm In The Most Beautiful Black Semi Matte Alligator

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Wow! Bag Limited Hermes Birkin Bag Black Matte So Black Croc
Wow! Bag Limited Hermes Birkin Bag Black Matte So Black Croc

Wow! Bag Limited Hermes Birkin Bag Black Matte So Black Croc

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

WOW! BAG LIMITED HERMES BIRKIN BAG BLACK MATTE SO BLACK CROCODILE ALLIGATOR As always, another

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 “So black” Matte Crocodile Niloticus
Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 “So black” Matte Crocodile Niloticus

Brand New Hermes Birkin 30 “So black” Matte Crocodile Niloticus

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

A near impossible find , a real collectors edition. "So Black" Matte niloticus Alligator with all

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm SO Horseshoe Alligator Matte Graphite/Blk
Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm SO Horseshoe Alligator Matte Graphite/Blk

Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm SO Horseshoe Alligator Matte Graphite/Blk

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm SO Horseshoe Alligator Matte Graphite and Black piping with ultra rare

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Handbags and Purses

Ultra chic! Black matte croc with gold!
Ultra chic! Black matte croc with gold!

Ultra chic! Black matte croc with gold!

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Love at first sight! Birkin 35 cm made of matte black alligator skin with gold hardware. New

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 30  Matte Crocodile Niloticus PHW
Hermès Birkin 30  Matte Crocodile Niloticus PHW

Hermès Birkin 30 Matte Crocodile Niloticus PHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

A near impossible find , a real collectors edition. As New Hermes Birkin 30 Matte niloticus

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Top Handle Bags

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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 Top-handle-bags for You

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.

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.