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Hermes Blue De Malte

Hermes Casaque Felin Dans Un Jardin Mexicain Cigar Box Blue de Malte
Hermes Casaque Felin Dans Un Jardin Mexicain Cigar Box Blue de Malte

Hermes Casaque Felin Dans Un Jardin Mexicain Cigar Box Blue de Malte

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Bleu de Malte. Beautifully showcased design by Jan Bajtlik in leather marquetry expressed in Evercolor

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21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects

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Hermes Blue De Malte Birkin 25
Hermes Blue De Malte Birkin 25

Hermes Blue De Malte Birkin 25

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

craftsmanship. Exuding timeless style and elegance, perfect for any occasion with Blue De Malte Chevre leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Blue de Malte 32cm Kelly Bag
Hermes Blue de Malte 32cm Kelly Bag

Hermes Blue de Malte 32cm Kelly Bag

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H 8.67 in W 12.6 in D 4.73 in

Hermes Blue de Malte 32cm Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes 32cm Kelly bag in 'Blue de Malte' leather, featuring palladium hardware, top handle and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

HERMES Birkin 40 Bag BLEU DE MALTE chic blue

HERMES Birkin 40 Bag BLEU DE MALTE chic blue

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

This beautiful navy toned blue is to die for in matte alligator. This is an utterly stunning bag

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

2019 Hermès Bleu de Malte Epsom Leather Kelly 28cm
2019 Hermès Bleu de Malte Epsom Leather Kelly 28cm

2019 Hermès Bleu de Malte Epsom Leather Kelly 28cm

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H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in

2019 Hermès Bleu de Malte Epsom Leather Kelly 28cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"HERMÈS Bleu de Malte Epsom Leather Kelly 28cm Xupes Reference: SKHB005 Serial Number: D Age

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Bleu De Malte Togo Bag
Hermes Birkin 35 Bleu De Malte Togo Bag

Hermes Birkin 35 Bleu De Malte Togo Bag

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H 9.85 in W 7.09 in L 13.78 in

Hermes Birkin 35 Bleu De Malte Togo Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Birkin Blue De Malte Togo Leather Bag. Gold hardware. Size 35. Classic size. Beautiful

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Bleu De Malte Togo Bag
Hermes Birkin 35 Bleu De Malte Togo Bag

Hermes Birkin 35 Bleu De Malte Togo Bag

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H 9.85 in W 7.09 in L 13.78 in

Hermes Birkin 35 Bleu De Malte Togo Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Birkin Blue De Malte Togo Leather Bag. Gold hardware. Size 35. Classic size. Beautiful

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rare Palladium Hardware Blue de Malte Togo Leather Birkin 35 1012h43
Hermès Rare Palladium Hardware Blue de Malte Togo Leather Birkin 35 1012h43

Hermès Rare Palladium Hardware Blue de Malte Togo Leather Birkin 35 1012h43

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: L in a Square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 7.5" Height: 10.5" Handle Drop: 4.5" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Accessori...

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20th Century Top Handle Bags

NEW Hermes Grigri Rodeo MM Blue De Malte
NEW Hermes Grigri Rodeo MM Blue De Malte

NEW Hermes Grigri Rodeo MM Blue De Malte

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes rare and collectible brand new grigri rodeo bag charm MM. Combination of blue de Malte

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermès Double Sens Tote Clemence 45, Iris/Blue de Malte.
Hermès Double Sens Tote Clemence 45, Iris/Blue de Malte.

Hermès Double Sens Tote Clemence 45, Iris/Blue de Malte.

By Hermès

Located in Banner Elk, NC

beautiful coloration of Iris/Blue de Malte and Hermès stamp in gold foil. The perfect day to night bag, this

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Rose Azalee Blue de Malte Cornelian Rodeo Leather Charm MM
Hermes Rose Azalee Blue de Malte Cornelian Rodeo Leather Charm MM

Hermes Rose Azalee Blue de Malte Cornelian Rodeo Leather Charm MM

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Rose Azalee Blue de Malte Cornelian Rodeo Leather Charm MM Brand New in Box. Store fresh

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bag Strap Kelly Pocket Blue De Malte Palladium Hardware PM
Hermes Bag Strap Kelly Pocket Blue De Malte Palladium Hardware PM

Hermes Bag Strap Kelly Pocket Blue De Malte Palladium Hardware PM

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Pocket Bag Strap featured in Bleu de Malte. The strap has a card

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Birkin 35 Bleu De Malte Togo Bag
Hermes Birkin 35 Bleu De Malte Togo Bag

Hermes Birkin 35 Bleu De Malte Togo Bag

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H 9.85 in W 7.09 in L 13.78 in

Hermes Birkin 35 Bleu De Malte Togo Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Birkin Blue De Malte Togo Leather Bag. Gold hardware. Size 35. Classic size. Beautiful

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Bleu de Malte Eversoft leather MC2 COPERNIC Men's Wallet
HERMES Bleu de Malte Eversoft leather MC2 COPERNIC Men's Wallet

HERMES Bleu de Malte Eversoft leather MC2 COPERNIC Men's Wallet

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermès 'MC2 Copernic' men's wallet in Bleu de Malte (dark ocean blue) Veau Eversoft leather with 8

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermes Kelly Voyage 50 Blue De Malte Bag Palladium Hardware Novillo Leather
Hermes Kelly Voyage 50 Blue De Malte Bag Palladium Hardware Novillo Leather

Hermes Kelly Voyage 50 Blue De Malte Bag Palladium Hardware Novillo Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an limited edition Hermes Kelly 50 Voyage Relax bag featured in Blue de Malte

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21st Century and Contemporary European Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermes Blue de Malte Evercolor Leather Citizen Twill Compact Wallet
Hermes Blue de Malte Evercolor Leather Citizen Twill Compact Wallet

Hermes Blue de Malte Evercolor Leather Citizen Twill Compact Wallet

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This wallet from Hermes brings along a touch of luxury and immense style. It comes crafted from

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2010s French Wallets

The "IT" Bag Hermes Blue De Malte Constance Elan Palladium Hardware
The "IT" Bag Hermes Blue De Malte Constance Elan Palladium Hardware

The "IT" Bag Hermes Blue De Malte Constance Elan Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As always, another one of my fab finds, Hermes new size constance elan 25cm. THE INCREDIBLE BLUE DE

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Blue de Malte/Kraft/Violet Milo Leather Rodeo Bag Charm PM
Hermes Blue de Malte/Kraft/Violet Milo Leather Rodeo Bag Charm PM

Hermes Blue de Malte/Kraft/Violet Milo Leather Rodeo Bag Charm PM

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Rodeo bag charms by Hermès come close to being as rare as some of the brand's bags. Collected by

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2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Blue De Malte Togo Leather Gold Hardware Birkin 35 Bag
Hermes Blue De Malte Togo Leather Gold Hardware Birkin 35 Bag

Hermes Blue De Malte Togo Leather Gold Hardware Birkin 35 Bag

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

A bag that has become a hallmark of luxury and class, the Birkin from Hermes is one of the most

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

HERMES KELLY POCHETTE HANDBAG * BLUE DE MALTE * CROCODILE * PALL
HERMES KELLY POCHETTE HANDBAG * BLUE DE MALTE * CROCODILE * PALL

HERMES KELLY POCHETTE HANDBAG * BLUE DE MALTE * CROCODILE * PALL

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

HERMES KELLY POCHETTE HANDBAG * BLUE DE MALTE * CROCODILE * PALLADIUM * AS ALWAYS, ANOTHER ONE

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES KELLY DANSE BAG BLUE DE MALTE SWIFT PALLADIUM HARDWARE JaneFinds
HERMES KELLY DANSE BAG BLUE DE MALTE SWIFT PALLADIUM HARDWARE JaneFinds

HERMES KELLY DANSE BAG BLUE DE MALTE SWIFT PALLADIUM HARDWARE JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes KELLY DANSE IN A STUNNING BLUE DE MALTE. The leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

BRAND NEW Hermes Ostrich Birkin Blue De Malte 30 PHW
BRAND NEW Hermes Ostrich Birkin Blue De Malte 30 PHW

BRAND NEW Hermes Ostrich Birkin Blue De Malte 30 PHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Impeccable Hermès Birkin bag in one of Hermes most beautiful blue tones “bleu de malte” with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bleu de Malte/Celeste Milo Leather RooRoo Bag Charm
Hermes Bleu de Malte/Celeste Milo Leather RooRoo Bag Charm

Hermes Bleu de Malte/Celeste Milo Leather RooRoo Bag Charm

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

the House of Hermes. This leather charm can effortlessly complement your Birkin or Kelly bag. It is

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2010s Italian Other

Hermes Jypsiere 34 Bleu de Malte Handbag in Box with Receipt
Hermes Jypsiere 34 Bleu de Malte Handbag in Box with Receipt

Hermes Jypsiere 34 Bleu de Malte Handbag in Box with Receipt

By Hermès

Located in Boca Raton, FL

dust bag, box and receipt Condition: You are viewing this Hermes Jypsiere 34 Bleu de Malte Handbag

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Handbag Birkin 30 Ostrich Leather 7L Blue de Malte Color GHW 2016
Hermes Handbag Birkin 30 Ostrich Leather 7L Blue de Malte Color GHW 2016

Hermes Handbag Birkin 30 Ostrich Leather 7L Blue de Malte Color GHW 2016

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Handbag Birkin 30 Ostrich Leather 7L Blue de Malte Color Gold Hardware 2016 Pre-owned and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu De Malte Ostrich with Palladium Hardware 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu De Malte Ostrich with Palladium Hardware 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu De Malte Ostrich with Palladium Hardware 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Palladium Hardware 30 Exterior Material: Ostrich, Exotic Hermes Color: Bleu De Malte (Blue) Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu De Malte Epsom with Palladium Hardware 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu De Malte Epsom with Palladium Hardware 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu De Malte Epsom with Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Handbag Bleu De Malte Epsom with Palladium Hardware 35 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Bleu De

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Cut Pochette Swift
Hermes Kelly Cut Pochette Swift

Hermes Kelly Cut Pochette Swift

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H 5 in W 12 in D 1 in

Hermes Kelly Cut Pochette Swift

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Bleu De Malte (Blue) Interior Material: Leather Hardware Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Cut Pochette Swift
Hermes Kelly Cut Pochette Swift

Hermes Kelly Cut Pochette Swift

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H 5 in W 12 in D 1 in

Hermes Kelly Cut Pochette Swift

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Kelly Cut Pochette Swift Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Bleu De Malte (Blue) Interior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Pouches and Wristlets

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Hermes Birkin 35 Rose Scheherazade Porosus Crocodile Bag Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 35 Rose Scheherazade Porosus Crocodile Bag Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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1980s Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

This Tiffany & Co. vintage link bracelet, dated 2001, embodies the timeless craftsmanship and bold elegance of the house. Designed in rich 18K yellow gold, the piece features substan...

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Hermes Bleu Electrique Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermes Bleu Electrique Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermes Bleu Electrique Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers an Hermès Bleu Electrique Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Epsom leather that is a bold and striking statement piece. Its vibrant blue hue enhances the structured si...

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Hermes Mini Samarcande Chess Set Let's Play! Blue Indigo Lizard
Hermes Mini Samarcande Chess Set Let's Play! Blue Indigo Lizard

Hermes Mini Samarcande Chess Set Let's Play! Blue Indigo Lizard

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Mini Samarcande Chess Set with a dash of luxury! Featured in sapodilla wood and solid cassia wood. A mini Chess game with magnetic pieces. Continuing the...

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Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17

Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17

By Cartier

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...

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Hermès New Birkin 30 Gris Grizzly
Hermès New Birkin 30 Gris Grizzly

Hermès New Birkin 30 Gris Grizzly

$38,999

H 8.5 in W 6 in L 11.5 in

Hermès New Birkin 30 Gris Grizzly

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès collectible and rare Birkin bag, 30cm, grizzly limited edition. Gris caillou grizzly and gris meyer swift, palladium hardware. New unworn condition.. Handle drop, 4"L. Comes w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Crocodile Porosus white gold with diamonds bag

Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Crocodile Porosus white gold with diamonds bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Porosus Crocodile with diamonds and 18K white gold. Bag is in mint pristine condition. Comes with dust bag, box(little broken), Clochette, keys,CITES...

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Hermes Club Birkin 35 Bag Gris Perle Blanc and Mykonos Lizard Clemence Palladium

Hermes Club Birkin 35 Bag Gris Perle Blanc and Mykonos Lizard Clemence Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a very rare limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Club bag featured in Gris Perle. Exquisite Gris Perle and White Clemence leather is accentuated with rich blue Mykonos ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Hermès Mythologie Des Hommes Silk Scarf

Hermès Mythologie Des Hommes Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès silk Les Mythologies des Hommes Rouges scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand rolled edges. Excellent condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Silk Scarf Fleurs de Giverny Christine Henry Parme 90 cm
Hermes Silk Scarf Fleurs de Giverny Christine Henry Parme 90 cm

Hermes Silk Scarf Fleurs de Giverny Christine Henry Parme 90 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Stunning Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "Fleurs de Giverny" / Flowers Designed by Christine Henry in 2017 Made in France Made of 100% Silk Colorways: Parme / Vert / Bleu...

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Hermes Apollo 24 Celestial Globe Blue de Prusse
Hermes Apollo 24 Celestial Globe Blue de Prusse

Hermes Apollo 24 Celestial Globe Blue de Prusse

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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Collectible Hermès Les Cheyennes Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver

Collectible Hermès Les Cheyennes Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès yellow collectible Les Cheyennes silk scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges. New condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

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Hermès Cigar Astray 1492 Christopher Columbus discovered America Porcelain Gold

Hermès Cigar Astray 1492 Christopher Columbus discovered America Porcelain Gold

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

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Hermès Rust Kachinas Silk Scarf Kermit Oliver

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By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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By Roberto Cavalli

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Hermès Silla De Gaucho Embroidered Silk Scarf Limited Edition 86 cm

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By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

No words to describe the beauty of this amazing authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "SILLA DE GAUCHO" Pattern: gaucho saddle Designed by Antonio Carrau This scarf is a limited edition ...

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Hermes Blue De Malte For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary hermes blue de malte you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Blue, Purple, Orange and more. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Hermes Blue De Malte?

The price for a hermes blue de malte starts at $859 and tops out at $95,500, and on average, selling for $11,160.

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 Handbags-purses-bags 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.