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2011 Hermès white Bolide
2011 Hermès white Bolide

2011 Hermès white Bolide

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptional piece ! Hermès large white leather Bolide bag, delivered in its original dustbag

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Red Swift Leather Bolide 27
Hermes Red Swift Leather Bolide 27

Hermes Red Swift Leather Bolide 27

By Hermès

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hermes Red Swift Leather Bolide 27 Double-rolled loop handles, gold-toned hardware, red leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

2020 Trousse Bolide MM Wool Red
2020 Trousse Bolide MM Wool Red

2020 Trousse Bolide MM Wool Red

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès Pouch Bolide model MM format in red Hermès wool canvas and black leather piping, waterproof

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2010s French Clutches

Hermès Beton Evercolor 1923 Bolide 25 PHW
Hermès Beton Evercolor 1923 Bolide 25 PHW

Hermès Beton Evercolor 1923 Bolide 25 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Beton Evercolor 1923 Bolide 25 GHW SKU: Z151964 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Bolide Black Sikkim Leather 35cm 2010
Hermès Bolide Black Sikkim Leather 35cm 2010

Hermès Bolide Black Sikkim Leather 35cm 2010

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Bolide Black Sikkim Leather 35cm 2010. Please note this item is in good condition with minor

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès New Bolide Crazy H Case Green
Hermès New Bolide Crazy H Case Green

Hermès New Bolide Crazy H Case Green

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Hermès Bolide Crazy H Case in green is made from 100% cotton with lambskin leather piping and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cosmetic Bags

Hermes Gold Bolide 35”Courchevel Leather Handbag
Hermes Gold Bolide 35”Courchevel Leather Handbag

Hermes Gold Bolide 35”Courchevel Leather Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Gold “Bolide 35” Courchevel leather handbag featuring gold plated hardware with top zipper

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1990s French Tote Bags

New Hermes Blue Felt Bolide Silk Interior
New Hermes Blue Felt Bolide Silk Interior

New Hermes Blue Felt Bolide Silk Interior

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes bolide felt blue clutch with silk interior. Brand new with dust cover.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermès Rouge Pivoine Evercolor 1923 Bolide 30 PHW
Hermès Rouge Pivoine Evercolor 1923 Bolide 30 PHW

Hermès Rouge Pivoine Evercolor 1923 Bolide 30 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Rouge Pivoine Evercolor 1923 Bolide 30 PHW SKU: 148876 Condition: Pre-owned

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Sterling Silver Pill Box Micro Bolide Bag
Hermès Sterling Silver Pill Box Micro Bolide Bag

Hermès Sterling Silver Pill Box Micro Bolide Bag

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Lovely and Cute Authentic Hermès Pill Box In shape of a "Bolide" Hermès Bag Made in England Made

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20th Century English Boxes

Rare 1990s Hermes Red Epsom Bolide Macpherson Bag
Rare 1990s Hermes Red Epsom Bolide Macpherson Bag

Rare 1990s Hermes Red Epsom Bolide Macpherson Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Rare bolide macpherson in epsom-like leather (i believe it was called Lisse leather prior to 2003

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1990s Shoulder Bags

Hermes Bolide 30 Animaux Canvas Lion Print Pouch
Hermes Bolide 30 Animaux Canvas Lion Print Pouch

Hermes Bolide 30 Animaux Canvas Lion Print Pouch

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Hermes Bolide 30 Animaux Canvas Lion Print Pouch is an exquisite accessory that embodies both

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

HERMÈS Bolide 1995 Tan Leather Bag GHW Vintage
HERMÈS Bolide 1995 Tan Leather Bag GHW Vintage

HERMÈS Bolide 1995 Tan Leather Bag GHW Vintage

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

HERMÈS Bolide 1995 Tan Leather Bag GHW Vintage A timeless classic vintage 1995 Hermès Bolide bag in

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Limited Edition Bolide Barenia Picnic Osier (Wicker) Bag
Hermes Limited Edition Bolide Barenia Picnic Osier (Wicker) Bag

Hermes Limited Edition Bolide Barenia Picnic Osier (Wicker) Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare to find Limited Edition Hermes Picnic Bolide. Light weight wicker and with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES black Box leather BOLIDE 35 Bag GHW
HERMES black Box leather BOLIDE 35 Bag GHW

HERMES black Box leather BOLIDE 35 Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Bolide 35 in black Box leather featuring gold-tone hardware. Lined in black

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Circus Bolide Travel Case Pale Pink Embroidered
Hermes Circus Bolide Travel Case Pale Pink Embroidered

Hermes Circus Bolide Travel Case Pale Pink Embroidered

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Circus Bolide travel case featured in light Pink cotton canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary French Pouches and Wristlets

Hermes Black Clemence Leather 31cm Bolide Bag w/ PHW
Hermes Black Clemence Leather 31cm Bolide Bag w/ PHW

Hermes Black Clemence Leather 31cm Bolide Bag w/ PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Black Clemence Leather 31cm Bolide Bag w/ PHW Made In: France Year of Production: 2017

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Limited Edition Hermes Blue Bolide Shark Monster Bag
Limited Edition Hermes Blue Bolide Shark Monster Bag

Limited Edition Hermes Blue Bolide Shark Monster Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Amazing Hermes Bolide bag with its happy shark, created in 2015/2016. A collectible piece ! Made of

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Vintage 'Bolide' bag in Cannelle Grained Leather
HERMES Vintage 'Bolide' bag in Cannelle Grained Leather

HERMES Vintage 'Bolide' bag in Cannelle Grained Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes vintage Bolide bag in cannelle grained leather. In very good condition. Stamp W in a

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Limited Edition Sunrise Rainbow Bolide 30 PHW
Hermès Limited Edition Sunrise Rainbow Bolide 30 PHW

Hermès Limited Edition Sunrise Rainbow Bolide 30 PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

- Limited Edition - Epsom leather - Lime, Sesame, Rose Confetti and Terre Battue - Sunrise Rainbow  - Palladium Hardware - Detachable leather shoulder strap - Tone-on-tone stitching ...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Box Calf Black and Red Leather Bolide Handbag
Hermes Box Calf Black and Red Leather Bolide Handbag

Hermes Box Calf Black and Red Leather Bolide Handbag

By Hermès

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hermes Box Calf Black and Red Leather Bolide Handbag approximate size: 11 inches to top of handle

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

HERMES Naturel beige canvas BOLIDE 31 VANITY CASE Bag
HERMES Naturel beige canvas BOLIDE 31 VANITY CASE Bag

HERMES Naturel beige canvas BOLIDE 31 VANITY CASE Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Bolide 31 vanity case in Naturel (cream) cotton canvas (100%) with beige

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Bolide 1923 Bag Black Taurillon Novillo Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Bolide 1923 Bag Black Taurillon Novillo Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Bolide 1923 Bag Black Taurillon Novillo Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Bolide 30 1923 which is sleek, clean and modern and easy to fall in

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bolide Travel Case / Pouch Medium Model Hibiscus New
Hermes Bolide Travel Case / Pouch Medium Model Hibiscus New

Hermes Bolide Travel Case / Pouch Medium Model Hibiscus New

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Bolide travel case medium model - Trousse de Voyage - features pink Hibiscus cotton canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary French Pouches and Wristlets

HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag

HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bolide Rayures Rocabar Travel Case Etoupe / Azur Mini Model
Hermes Bolide Rayures Rocabar Travel Case Etoupe / Azur Mini Model

Hermes Bolide Rayures Rocabar Travel Case Etoupe / Azur Mini Model

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Bolide Rayures Rocabar travel case featured in Etoupe and Azur. Zipper

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cosmetic Bags

Hermes Bolide 1923 35 Au Bout Du Monde Limited Edition Bag
Hermes Bolide 1923 35 Au Bout Du Monde Limited Edition Bag

Hermes Bolide 1923 35 Au Bout Du Monde Limited Edition Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers the Hermes Bolide 1923 - 35 Au Bout Du Monde rare Limited Edition bag featuring

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Limited Edition Bolide Relax (Mou) 45 Black Sikkim Leather Bag
Hermes Limited Edition Bolide Relax (Mou) 45 Black Sikkim Leather Bag

Hermes Limited Edition Bolide Relax (Mou) 45 Black Sikkim Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a limited edition rare Hermes Bolide Relax (Mou) 45 bag featured in Black. Very

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

1990s Hermes Bolide 35 Bag in Navy Blue and Red Leather
1990s Hermes Bolide 35 Bag in Navy Blue and Red Leather

1990s Hermes Bolide 35 Bag in Navy Blue and Red Leather

By Hermès

Located in Arnhem, NL

Hermes Bolide 35 handbag made of textured navy blue leather with red leather finish. The hardware

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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Navy Toile Bolide Cosmetic Pouch Make Up Case 1her1111
Hermès Navy Toile Bolide Cosmetic Pouch Make Up Case 1her1111

Hermès Navy Toile Bolide Cosmetic Pouch Make Up Case 1her1111

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6" Width: 2" Height: 4.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION (7.5/10 or B+) Signs of Wear: Exterior Canvas: Some rubbing Exterior Leather and T...

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20th Century Cosmetic Bags

HERMES Ivory H Logo Bolide Cosmetic Case Canvas x Leather 1HER727K
HERMES Ivory H Logo Bolide Cosmetic Case Canvas x Leather 1HER727K

HERMES Ivory H Logo Bolide Cosmetic Case Canvas x Leather 1HER727K

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: N/A Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6" Width: 2" Height: 4" OVERALL FAIR + CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Accessories: Signs of Wear: Front: M...

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Hermes Bolide Bag Gulliver 35
Hermes Bolide Bag Gulliver 35

Hermes Bolide Bag Gulliver 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

, Clochette Measurements: Height 11", Width 14", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Bolide Bag Gulliver 35

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bolide Bag Courchevel 35
Hermes Bolide Bag Courchevel 35

Hermes Bolide Bag Courchevel 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Strap Drop 15" Designer: Hermes Model: Bolide Bag Courchevel 35 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bolide Bag Clemence 31
Hermes Bolide Bag Clemence 31

Hermes Bolide Bag Clemence 31

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Drop 16.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Bolide Bag Clemence 31 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Naturel Bolide 31 case
Hermes Naturel Bolide 31 case

Hermes Naturel Bolide 31 case

By Hermès

Located in Nicosia, CY

Preloved, never used with original package. Case in canvas. Waterproof lining in polyester. Size: L 31 x H 24 cm

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2010s French Tech Accessories and Cases

Hermes Bolide Bag Sikkim Relax 45
Hermes Bolide Bag Sikkim Relax 45

Hermes Bolide Bag Sikkim Relax 45

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Width 17.5", Depth 9" Designer: Hermes Model: Bolide Bag Sikkim Relax 45 Exterior Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bolide 1923 Baseball Bag Evercolor 45
Hermes Bolide 1923 Baseball Bag Evercolor 45

Hermes Bolide 1923 Baseball Bag Evercolor 45

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Hermes Model: Bolide 1923 Baseball Bag Evercolor 45 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

1993 Hermés Mini Bolide in Perfect Condition
1993 Hermés Mini Bolide in Perfect Condition

1993 Hermés Mini Bolide in Perfect Condition

By Hermès

Located in Bologna, Emilia Romagna

Hermes Mini Bolide Hermes in black box. Extremely rare. Golden hardwares. W letter in the circle

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bolide-Travel Bag, 35cm Blue Atoll Bag.
Hermes Bolide-Travel Bag, 35cm Blue Atoll Bag.

Hermes Bolide-Travel Bag, 35cm Blue Atoll Bag.

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Bolide-Travel Bag, 35cm Blue Atoll Bag. Silver Palladium Hardware Keyfob & padlock Double

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Mini Bolide Embroidered Dark Green Swift Limited Edition
Hermès Mini Bolide Embroidered Dark Green Swift Limited Edition

Hermès Mini Bolide Embroidered Dark Green Swift Limited Edition

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Mini Bolide Embroidered Dark Green Swift Limited Edition This extremely rare and highly

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bolide Skate Bag Togo with Printed Swift 31
Hermes Bolide Skate Bag Togo with Printed Swift 31

Hermes Bolide Skate Bag Togo with Printed Swift 31

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 8", Width 13", Depth 4.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Bolide Skate

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Hermes Bolide Skate Bag Evergrain with Printed Swift 31
Hermes Bolide Skate Bag Evergrain with Printed Swift 31

Hermes Bolide Skate Bag Evergrain with Printed Swift 31

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Hermes Model: Bolide Skate Bag Evergrain with Printed Swift 31 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Bolide 45 Travel bag in Cognac Ostrich leather, GHW
Hermès Bolide 45 Travel bag in Cognac Ostrich leather, GHW

Hermès Bolide 45 Travel bag in Cognac Ostrich leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​ ​&​ ​Rare​ ​Hermès​ ​Bolide​ ​45​ ​Travel​ ​bag​ ​in​ ​cognac​ ​ostrich​ ​leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Hobo Bags

New Bolide 25cm 1923 handbag strap in Epsom Gold leather, GHW
New Bolide 25cm 1923 handbag strap in Epsom Gold leather, GHW

New Bolide 25cm 1923 handbag strap in Epsom Gold leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful​ ​Hermès​ ​Bolide​ ​25cm​ ​1923​ ​handbag​ ​strap in​ ​Epsom​ ​Gold​ ​leather,​ ​with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Hobo Bags

Bolide Hermes Black Fjord Leather GM Travel Bag With Handle
Bolide Hermes Black Fjord Leather GM Travel Bag With Handle

Bolide Hermes Black Fjord Leather GM Travel Bag With Handle

By Hermès

Located in Bologna, Emilia Romagna

This is a beautiful Hermes bolide big size, in black fjord leather and silver hardwares. "O" letter

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2010s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermès Bolide Cosmetic Pouch 226611 Red Coated Canvas Clutch
Hermès Bolide Cosmetic Pouch 226611 Red Coated Canvas Clutch

Hermès Bolide Cosmetic Pouch 226611 Red Coated Canvas Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Made In: France Measurements: Length: 5.75" Width: 2" Height: 4.25" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior shows minimal fading from some wear. ...

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20th Century French Clutches

Hermes Special Strap Canvas Limited Edition for Kelly / Bolide
Hermes Special Strap Canvas Limited Edition for Kelly / Bolide

Hermes Special Strap Canvas Limited Edition for Kelly / Bolide

By Hermès

Located in Nicosia, CY

Band width 25 mm sangle cavale/swift 105 cm length Bleu Encre-Cuivre/Noir with palladium hardware New never worn

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2010s Belts

Hermes Limited Edition Gold Togo Leather Shark Bolide 45 PHW
Hermes Limited Edition Gold Togo Leather Shark Bolide 45 PHW

Hermes Limited Edition Gold Togo Leather Shark Bolide 45 PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Limited Edition Gold Togo Leather Shark Bolide 45 PHW - Two top handles - Togo leather

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2010s French Luggage and Travel Bags

Hermès Nuage & Menthe cotton Bolide Crazy H case, medium model
Hermès Nuage & Menthe cotton Bolide Crazy H case, medium model

Hermès Nuage & Menthe cotton Bolide Crazy H case, medium model

By Hermès

Located in Nicosia, CY

Preloved, never used with box. Tricolor H canvas with "Crazy H" embroidery. Color: Nuage & Menthe. Size: L 26 x H 18 cm. Cotton. PR11801

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2010s European Luggage and Travel Bags

Hermes Ultra Rare White Exotic Ostrich Bolide Bag 37 Cm
Hermes Ultra Rare White Exotic Ostrich Bolide Bag 37 Cm

Hermes Ultra Rare White Exotic Ostrich Bolide Bag 37 Cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Bolide Handbag in Ostrich Leather is the epitome of elegance and grace. The ostrich skin is

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Bolide ( Rare ) Gold Mcpherson Travel 213304 Brown Box Calf Satchel
Hermès Bolide ( Rare ) Gold Mcpherson Travel 213304 Brown Box Calf Satchel

Hermès Bolide ( Rare ) Gold Mcpherson Travel 213304 Brown Box Calf Satchel

By Hermès

Located in Forest Hills, NY

This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 5" Height: 11.5" Handle Drop: 3.75" Can convert to a shoulder bag Shoulder stra...

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Limited edition Hermes Bolide 45 Shark handbag in bleu nuit Togo leather, PHW
Limited edition Hermes Bolide 45 Shark handbag in bleu nuit Togo leather, PHW

Limited edition Hermes Bolide 45 Shark handbag in bleu nuit Togo leather, PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Magnificent​ ​Hermès​ ​Bolide​ ​45​ ​"Shark"​ ​Limited​ ​Edition​ ​"​ ​in​ ​bleu​ ​nuit​ ​Togo

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21st Century and Contemporary French Hobo Bags

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Hermes Bolide For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary hermes bolide you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning brown, black, blue and more. Finding the perfect hermes bolide may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Hermes Bolide?

The price for a hermes bolide starts at $130 and tops out at $49,925, and on average, selling for $5,187.

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 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    A Bolide bag is a satchel handbag produced by French luxury house Hermès. It has a curved top, a tapered body and two attached handles plus a removable shoulder strap. When it debuted in 1923, the Bolide was the first bag ever to have a zip closure. Find an assortment of Hermès Bolide bags on 1stDibs.
  • 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.