Hermes Epsom Paris Bombay White Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Up for sale the perfect summer bag: Hermès Paris Bombay bag, 37 cm. White clemence leather with palladium hardware. Dated L for 2008. Excellent condition with very minimal wear. Come...
Hermes Bombay 27 Bag Marron Fonce Ostrich Small Model
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare Hermes Bombay 27 bag in Marron Fonce Ostrich. No longer produced this gorgeous Hermes bag is a collectors treasure. This soft rich deep brown is totally neut...
Hermes Bombay 27 Limited Edition Bag Marron Fonce Ostrich
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Bombay ostrich bag features rich Marron Fonce in the perfect day to dinner size! This soft rich deep brown is totally neutral and very chi...
Hermès Beige Veau Doblis Suede & Natural Salvator Lizard Leather Paris Bombay 27
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Beige Veau Doblis Suede & Natural Salvator Lizard Leather Paris Bombay 27 Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1683 Brand: Hermès Model: Paris Bombay 27 Type: Tote Serial Number: [N]...
Hermes Paris Bombay Satchel Evergrain 50
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Scuffs on exterior, wear on base corners and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Keys, Clochette, Lock Measurements: Ha...
Hermes vintage Paris Bombay in red Vache Liégée
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Introduced in 2006, the Paris Bombay with a shape similar to that of traditional doctor’s bags is one of Hermes lesser known and rarely seen designs and is an absolute gem. It is a...
2007 Hermes Chocolate Epsom Leather Paris Bombay
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Chocolate Epsom Leather Paris Bombay This HERMÈS Paris Bombay is in Good Pre-Owned Condition. Circa 2007. Primarily made from Epsom Leather complimented by Palladium hardware...
2007 Hermes Chocolate Epsom Leather Paris Bombay
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Chocolate Epsom Leather Paris Bombay This HERMÈS Paris Bombay is in Good Pre-Owned Condition. Circa 2007. Primarily made from Epsom Leather complimented by Palladium hardware...
Hermes Paris Bombay 40 Red Clemence Calfskin Leather 2007
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Hermes Paris Bombay 40 Red Clemence Calfskin Leather 2007 These are professional photos of the actual bag. CONDITION: VERY GOOD This preloved bag is in very good condition with l...
Hermes Paris Bombay Shoulder Bag Tote Prune Togo Leather
By Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
Elegant and sophisticated Hermes bag featuring a zip closure at the top. Collection: 2008 Leather: Togo Color: Prune Hardware: Silver-tone Interior: Natural Leather, three sl...
2007 Hermes Ebene Vache Liégée Paris Bombay 50cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Ebene Vache Liégée Paris Bombay 50cm This HERMÈS Paris Bombay 50 is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag. Circa 2007. Primarily made from Vache Lié...
Hermès Chocolat Togo Paris-Bombay Duffle Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Chocolat Togo Paris-Bombay Duffle Bag PHW SKU: 118686 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Wear to corners.
Hermes Paris Bombay Satchel Epsom 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Paris Bombay Satchel Epsom 35, crafted in Gold brown Epsom leather, features dual rolled handles and palladium hardware. Its zip closure opens to a Natural brown Agneau l...
Hermes Paris Bombay Satchel Epsom 27
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Paris Bombay Satchel Epsom 27, crafted in white Epsom leather, features dual rolled handles and palladium hardware. Its zip closure opens to a Natural neutral Agneau leat...
Hermes Paris Bombay Satchel Clemence 37
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Paris Bombay Satchel Clemence 37 is as classic as they come. Constructed in beautiful rouge casaque clemence leather, this understated and structured tote featu...
Hermes Paris Bombay Satchel Clemence 37
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Creasing, wear and scuffs on exterior and handles, small indentations on handle wax edges. Minor wear, scuffs and indentations in interior, sc...
Hermes Paris Bombay Satchel Epsom 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Paris Bombay Satchel Epsom 35, crafted in Orange H Epsom leather, features dual rolled handles and palladium hardware. Its zip closure opens to a Natural neutral Agneau l...
Hermes Paris Bombay Satchel Epsom 27
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Paris Bombay Satchel Epsom 27 is as classic as they come. Constructed in camel brown epsom leather, this understated and structured elongated tote features dual...
Hermes Paris Bombay Satchel Togo 37
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Paris Bombay Satchel Togo 37, crated in Etoupe Togo leather, features dual rolled handles, protective base studs and palladium hardware. Its two-way top zip closure opens...
Hermes Paris Bombay Satchel Togo 37
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Paris Bombay Satchel Togo 37 is as classic as they come. Constructed in beautiful yellow sable togo leather, this understated and structured tote features dual-...
Hermes Paris Bombay Satchel Vache Liegee 37
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Wear on base corners, splitting on handle wax edges, moderate scuffs in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 6.5", H...
Hermes Paris Bombay Raisin Box Calf Leather Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Purple / Raisin (designer color) Material: Box Calf Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Good Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Good Handles/Stra...
Paris Bombay Satchel Epsom 27
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Estimated Retail Price: $3,250 Condition: Very good. Creasing on sides, moderate scuffs in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 4", ...
Bombay Hermes Handbag Black leather
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Bombay Hermes Handbag Black leather - Good condition.
HERMES 'Bombay' Bag in Orange Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes 'Bombay' bag in orange epsom leather. Silver plated metal hardware. Zip closure. The interior is in beige lamb leather with 3 patch pockets. Stamp K in a square (2007) Wil...
Zushi Handpainted Red Snake Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual red snake clutch with handpainted gilt floral wood frame. Signed "Zushi". Excellent condition. 1980's USA. 8" x 7" x 3"
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
EAVIS & BROWN 90's Vintage Couture Silk Beaded Wedding Gown Bridal Dress Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding dress with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory silk with iridescent glass...
Prada Galleria Medium Bag
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Orange crocodile leather exterior Gold-tone hardware Double-rolled top handles Detachable and adjustable crocodile leather shoulder strap Zip closure at top Leather-lined interior wi...
$195Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
$12,920
H 10.5 in W 19 in L 6 in
Chanel Limited Edition Vintage Duffel Tote Black and White Leather Weekend Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Oversized Chanel quilted logo letters duffel bag leather travel tote. 1992 {VINTAGE 30 Years} White lamb "CHANEL" lettering stitched on both sides Quilted supple black lambskin Tw...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
$12,920
W 17 in D 4 in L 13 in
Chanel Timeless Vintage Cc Tote Towel Rare Piece Black Terry Cloth Beach Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Beach Bag CC Tote Towel Rare Piece 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} White terry "CC" lettering stitched on one side Black leather lined interior Interior zippered and open poc...
Gianni Versace Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt A/W 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous and rare red patent leather motorcycle jacket with matching skirt from Gianni Versace. It has all of Versace's amazing attention to detail including Medusa head pulls on t...
On Hold|$2,250
Size: 8 but fits 4/6
J MENDEL 2004 Vintage Runway Silk Espresso Brown Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By J Mendel
Located in Leonardo, NJ
J.Mendel Vintage Runway FW04 Dark brown Distressed silk Pointelle Lined This dress is lightweight Invisible back zip Whipstitch throughout neckline, sides, and back Size USA 8 but fi...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
Hermes Birkin 35 Plomb Limited Edition Bag Togo Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in rare limited edition Plomb (Off Black). SO chic! Simply a perfect neutral bag that is just shy of the Black which reveals as ...
Hermes Kelly Depeches 38 Briefcase Electric Blue Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches 38 briefcase. Very rare in Electric Blue. Epsom leather with Palladium hardware. Two large accordion compartments. Front wall ha...
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.
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 bag — Birkin, 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.
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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Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.
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.