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Hermes Paris, Jige Pm Bag, Burgundy Box Leather, Vintage, 1980s
Hermes Paris, Jige Pm Bag, Burgundy Box Leather, Vintage, 1980s

Hermes Paris, Jige Pm Bag, Burgundy Box Leather, Vintage, 1980s

By Hermès

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Hermes Paris, Jige PM bag , burgundy box leather, vintage, 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather

HERMES Bolide 37 Box Calfskin Leather Black Tan Box Calfskin Leather Tote Bag
HERMES Bolide 37 Box Calfskin Leather Black Tan Box Calfskin Leather Tote Bag

HERMES Bolide 37 Box Calfskin Leather Black Tan Box Calfskin Leather Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2003 Collection Box Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware Measures 14.25" W x 9.75" H x 6" D Handle Drop 3.5" Includes Clochette, Padlock, Keys and Dust Ba...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

85cm Hermes Black Box Leather and Gold Chamonix Leather Belt
85cm Hermes Black Box Leather and Gold Chamonix Leather Belt

85cm Hermes Black Box Leather and Gold Chamonix Leather Belt

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Createurs de Luxe would like to bring you this brand new classic Hermes Belt! 85cm Hermes Black Box Leather and Gold Chamonix Leather Belt | H Belt Buckle | Palladium | P Stamp ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Belts

Hermes Vintage Navy Blue Box Leather Constance 23cm
Hermes Vintage Navy Blue Box Leather Constance 23cm

Hermes Vintage Navy Blue Box Leather Constance 23cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Navy Blue box leather Constance 23cm with gold hardware.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Noir Reversible  Box Leather Constance Belt GHW
Hermes Noir Reversible  Box Leather Constance Belt GHW

Hermes Noir Reversible Box Leather Constance Belt GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

Hermes noir reversible box leather Constance belt GHW.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Belts

Hermes Small Jewelry case in Burgundy Box Leather
Hermes Small Jewelry case in Burgundy Box Leather

Hermes Small Jewelry case in Burgundy Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Nice and signed Hermes Box in Burgundy box leather. Good condition.

Category

1960s French For The Desk

Beautiful Hermès "Jige" Clutch in burgundy box leather
Beautiful Hermès "Jige" Clutch in burgundy box leather

Beautiful Hermès "Jige" Clutch in burgundy box leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful clutch Hermes Jige in burgundy box leather, white stitching, handmade.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

HERMES Constance Blue Electric Box Leather Shoulder Handbag
HERMES Constance Blue Electric Box Leather Shoulder Handbag

HERMES Constance Blue Electric Box Leather Shoulder Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Holland, PA

HERMES 18CM CONSTANCE BLUE ELECTRIC BOX LEATHER SHOULDER HANDBAG This bag is in GREAT condition.

Category

1990s French Handbags and Purses

Hermès Bleu Marine Box Leather Belt Strap 75CM
Hermès Bleu Marine Box Leather Belt Strap 75CM

Hermès Bleu Marine Box Leather Belt Strap 75CM

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Hermès strap is a luxurious accessory, crafted from high-quality navy blue box leather.

Category

2010s French Belts

Hermes Red Box Leather Medor 23 Clutch Bag
Hermes Red Box Leather Medor 23 Clutch Bag

Hermes Red Box Leather Medor 23 Clutch Bag

By Hermès

Located in Irvine, CA

Red Box leather Hermès Medor 23 clutch with gold-plated hardware, tonal leather interior, single interior slit pocket and belted slide-lock closure at exterior. 20534MSC.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage Men's Hermes Clutch in Box Navy Leather
Vintage Men's Hermes Clutch in Box Navy Leather

Vintage Men's Hermes Clutch in Box Navy Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Hermes blue navy clutch in box leather and golden hardware.

Category

1980s French Clutches

Hermès Collier De Chien Box Calf Leather Bracelet
Hermès Collier De Chien Box Calf Leather Bracelet

Hermès Collier De Chien Box Calf Leather Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

A request for a belt turned into the creation of the iconic Collier de Chien bracelet, this Hermès bracelet has been created from soft box calfskin leather with gold Medor pyramid st...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Hermes kelly 28cm Red Brick box Leather Handbag
Hermes kelly 28cm Red Brick box Leather Handbag

Hermes kelly 28cm Red Brick box Leather Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Stunning and rare Hermès Kelly 28 with saddle stitching in red brick leather, gold-plated metal hardware, white saddle stitching, red brick leather handle, shoulder strap in red bric...

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Tri-color Box Leather Sellier Kelly 28cm
Hermes Tri-color Box Leather Sellier Kelly 28cm

Hermes Tri-color Box Leather Sellier Kelly 28cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Tri-Color Rouge H, Rouge VIF and Natural Sellier Kelly 28cm of Box leather with gold hardware.

Category

20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in black box leather
Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in black box leather

Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in black box leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in black box leather. Gold finishes. good condition, with some lights signs of wear. sold with its padlock and keys. 35cm x 29cm x 18cm

Category

Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Collier de Chien Box Calf Leather Bracelet
Hermès Collier de Chien Box Calf Leather Bracelet

Hermès Collier de Chien Box Calf Leather Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

A request for a belt turned into the creation of the iconic Collier de Chien bracelet, this Hermès bracelet has been created from soft box calfskin leather with gold Medor pyramid st...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Vintage Hermes Kelly 28 Black  Box Leather Bag
Vintage Hermes Kelly 28 Black  Box Leather Bag

Vintage Hermes Kelly 28 Black Box Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Nice Hermes kelly 28 in black box leather. Some light cracking in handle and light signs of wear in the leather.

Category

1960s Top Handle Bags

Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 in red box leather
Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 in red box leather

Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 in red box leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Hermès Kelly 32 in red box leather. Good condition, with some signs of wear at the corners, and some light signs of wear on the leather.

Category

1970s French Top Handle Bags

32cm Hermès So Black Box Leather Kelly Handbag
32cm Hermès So Black Box Leather Kelly Handbag

32cm Hermès So Black Box Leather Kelly Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

So Fabulous! Brand New! 32cm Hermès So Black Box Leather Kelly Handbag | Black Hardware | N Stamp The bag measures 32cm / 13" long, 22.5cm / 9" high and 12cm / 4.5" deep.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Kelly 32 Handbag in Black Box Leather
Hermes Kelly 32 Handbag in Black Box Leather

Hermes Kelly 32 Handbag in Black Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

For sale a nice vintage Hermes kelly bag in black box leather. Size: 32 cm Period: 60's Bag in good vintage condition, no major sign of use except from light scratches and light si...

Category

1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Noir Box Leather Kelly Sellier 32 Bag
Hermes Noir Box Leather Kelly Sellier 32 Bag

Hermes Noir Box Leather Kelly Sellier 32 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Irvine, CA

Noir Box leather Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 with gold-plated hardware, single rolled top handle, single detachable flat shoulder strap, protective feet at base, tonal chevre interior, t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage Bag Fontbelle Burgundy Box leather, 1960s
Hermes Vintage Bag Fontbelle Burgundy Box leather, 1960s

Hermes Vintage Bag Fontbelle Burgundy Box leather, 1960s

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice Hermes Fontbelle vintage bag in bugundy box leather and golden hardware.

Category

1960s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes vintage Kelly 20cm Blue in Box leather
Hermes vintage Kelly 20cm Blue in Box leather

Hermes vintage Kelly 20cm Blue in Box leather

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

S stamp, in good condition with just a few scratches on the leather and hardware, in keeping with its age. In Box leather with the lovely soft patina which develops over time associa...

Category

1980s French Top Handle Bags

Vintage Hermes Jige  Clutch in Burgundy box Leather.
Vintage Hermes Jige  Clutch in Burgundy box Leather.

Vintage Hermes Jige Clutch in Burgundy box Leather.

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Nice Vintage hermes Jige clutch Size no longer available at hermes Signed Hermes Good vintage condition but signs of wear in the leather ( some scratches, light cracking in the botto...

Category

1970s French Clutches

Hermes Jewlery Box
Hermes Jewlery Box

Hermes Jewlery Box

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

This is a great Hermes leather jewlery box for either a man or woman.

Category

Vintage 1950s Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Hermes Metallic Black Box Leather Medor 29 Clutch
Hermes Metallic Black Box Leather Medor 29 Clutch

Hermes Metallic Black Box Leather Medor 29 Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Meticulously crafted from box leather, the Medor 29 flaunts a metallic black shade and a flap with an adjustable "collier de chien" in gold-tone hardware.

Category

2010s Italian Clutches

Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 Brown Box Leather Bag
Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 Brown Box Leather Bag

Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 Brown Box Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 bag in dark brown leather . Sold with lok and cadenas. Excellent overall condition for its age just a stain in the back ( like water drop) not really visible ...

Category

1960s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Sport PM in black box leather
Hermes Kelly Sport PM in black box leather

Hermes Kelly Sport PM in black box leather

By Hermès

Located in Dublin, IE

Kelly Sport PM in black box leather with adjustable leather strap and gold tone hardware. Black soft leather interior with 2 slip pockets. Stamp W in circle. Model from 1993. Box and...

Category

1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Vert Fonce Calf Box Leather Vintage Bag
Hermes Vert Fonce Calf Box Leather Vintage Bag

Hermes Vert Fonce Calf Box Leather Vintage Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Green vintage Hermes bag from the 1970's. Has shoulder strap that has a 20" drop to the top of the bag. Both sides of the bag are the same, there are two large sections with fla...

Category

1970s French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Kelly Sellier 35 in black box leather
Hermes Kelly Sellier 35 in black box leather

Hermes Kelly Sellier 35 in black box leather

By Hermès

Located in Dublin, IE

Kelly Sellier 35 in black box leather with strap, cadenas and keys in clochette, gold hardware. Stamp Y in square (1995). Box and dustbag included. Excellent condition overall

Category

1990s French Tote Bags

Vintage Hermes Jige Cluth in Bordeaux Box Leather
Vintage Hermes Jige Cluth in Bordeaux Box Leather

Vintage Hermes Jige Cluth in Bordeaux Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Jige cluthch in bordeaux box leather from the 70's Vintage piece. Overall used condition: some marks in the leather, some cracking in the top of the clutch.

Category

1970s French Clutches

Hermes Vintage Navy Blue Box Leather Constance 23Cm
Hermes Vintage Navy Blue Box Leather Constance 23Cm

Hermes Vintage Navy Blue Box Leather Constance 23Cm

By Hermès

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A 1980s Hermés constance shoulder bag made in blue calfskin with adjustable straps that can double for a shorter length, gold hardware, Hermés logo buckle and a small compartment on ...

Category

1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage Hermes Small Round Brown Box Leather Bag
Vintage Hermes Small Round Brown Box Leather Bag

Vintage Hermes Small Round Brown Box Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful and rare Hermes Vintage Crossbosy / Shoulder bag with detachable strap so possible to wear it as a clutch to. Good condition some light signs of use. Size 21 cm de diamet...

Category

1970s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 Bleu Abysse Box calf Box calf leather Bleu Abysse
Hermès Kelly 25 Bleu Abysse Box calf Box calf leather Bleu Abysse

Hermès Kelly 25 Bleu Abysse Box calf Box calf leather Bleu Abysse

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès Kelly 25 Bleu Abysse Box calf Box calf leather Bleu Abysse Palladium hardware Excellent condition – Gently used Stamp M in square Hermès Paris Made In France Dimensions ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Jige Clutch Box Calf GM, crafted in Ebène box calf leather
Hermes Jige Clutch Box Calf GM, crafted in Ebène box calf leather

Hermes Jige Clutch Box Calf GM, crafted in Ebène box calf leather

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Jige Clutch Box Calf GM, crafted in Ebène box calf leather, features a cross-over flap and strap that tucks under the logo H.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

1994 Kelly 28 Hermes Handbag Leather vintage Box Burgundy
1994 Kelly 28 Hermes Handbag Leather vintage Box Burgundy

1994 Kelly 28 Hermes Handbag Leather vintage Box Burgundy

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

1994 Kelly 28 Hermes Handbag Leather vintage Box Burgundy - Good condition.

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

60's Hermes Vintage Piano Burgundy Box Leather Bag
60's Hermes Vintage Piano Burgundy Box Leather Bag

60's Hermes Vintage Piano Burgundy Box Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

For sale a Vintage 60's Hermes Piano in Burgundy Box leather. Really good vintage condition, no cracking in the leather, corners really good condition.

Category

1960s French Top Handle Bags

Vintage Hermes Medor  Shoulder Bag in Navy Box Leather
Vintage Hermes Medor  Shoulder Bag in Navy Box Leather

Vintage Hermes Medor Shoulder Bag in Navy Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

rare Hermes vintage navy box leather Medor clutch. It wan be worn crossbody Vintage bag so it presents some signs of wear in the leather ( some scrataches, light cracking ) but an h...

Category

1970s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

60's Hermes Vintage Pullman Burgundy Box Leather Bag
60's Hermes Vintage Pullman Burgundy Box Leather Bag

60's Hermes Vintage Pullman Burgundy Box Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

For sale a Vintage 60's Hermes Pullman in Burgundy Box leather. Really good vintage condition, no cracking in the leather, corner really good condition.

Category

1960s French Top Handle Bags

Beautiful Hermès "Jige" Clutch in blue navy box leather
Beautiful Hermès "Jige" Clutch in blue navy box leather

Beautiful Hermès "Jige" Clutch in blue navy box leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful clutch Hermes Jige in navy blue box leather, white stitching, handmade.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermès Kelly 28 sellier chocolate bag in box leather
Hermès Kelly 28 sellier chocolate bag in box leather

Hermès Kelly 28 sellier chocolate bag in box leather

By Hermès

Located in CANNES, FR

Chocolate Hermès Kelly 28 SELLIER bag in box leather, gold-plated metal hardware, brown box removable shoulder strap, brown box simple handle allowing the bag to be worn in the hand ...

Category

1990s European Top Handle Bags

HERMES Kelly 32cm Black Box Leather Handbag from 1992
HERMES Kelly 32cm Black Box Leather Handbag from 1992

HERMES Kelly 32cm Black Box Leather Handbag from 1992

By Hermès

Located in Holland, PA

This Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Handbag is 32cm in size with golden hardware.

Category

1990s French Handbags and Purses

Awesome Vintage Hermes Kelly 28 Black Box Leather Bag
Awesome Vintage Hermes Kelly 28 Black Box Leather Bag

Awesome Vintage Hermes Kelly 28 Black Box Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

For sale a really ncie vintage Hermes bag in box leather and golden hardware. Black box leather It is the size 28 cm.

Category

1980s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Lydies Clutch black box leather gold plated Hdw
Hermès Lydies Clutch black box leather gold plated Hdw

Hermès Lydies Clutch black box leather gold plated Hdw

By Hermès

Located in VERGT, FR

HERMÈS LYDIES VINTAGE CLUTCH Black box leather GOOD CONDITION H buckle with micro scratches Small marks on the back see photos Dimensions : 25 x17 x2 cm Stamp : H Amovible strap NO ...

Category

1970s French Clutches

35cm Hermès So Black Box Leather Kelly Bag Handbag
35cm Hermès So Black Box Leather Kelly Bag Handbag

35cm Hermès So Black Box Leather Kelly Bag Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

35cm Hermès So Black Box Leather Kelly Handbag | Black Hardware | N Stamp The bag measures 35cm / 13.75" long, 25cm / 9.5" high and 13cm / 5" deep.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Men's Black Leather Belt "H" Buckle w/ Box
HERMES Men's Black Leather Belt "H" Buckle w/ Box

HERMES Men's Black Leather Belt "H" Buckle w/ Box

By Hermès

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Wonderful Men's Black Leather Belt with "H" Buckle from HERMES Comes with Hermes Box This belt is made of high quality black leather.

Category

1980s French Belts

A Vintage Hermes Black Box Leather 'Jige' Clutch Bag
A Vintage Hermes Black Box Leather 'Jige' Clutch Bag

A Vintage Hermes Black Box Leather 'Jige' Clutch Bag

By Hermès

Located in By Appointment Only, GB

This classic Hermes 'Jige' bag in black box leather with white saddle stitched seams - a very smart bag for any occasion.

Category

1980s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Black Vintage Box Leather Kelly Sellier 32 GHW
Hermes Black Vintage Box Leather Kelly Sellier 32 GHW

Hermes Black Vintage Box Leather Kelly Sellier 32 GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Black Vintage Box Leather Kelly Sellier 32 GHW - Age (O) 1985 - 1 rolled leather handle - Gold plated hardware - Inside zipped and slip pockets - Clochette, lock & keys inclu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

2000 Hermes kelly Sellier 32 in burgundy box leather
2000 Hermes kelly Sellier 32 in burgundy box leather

2000 Hermes kelly Sellier 32 in burgundy box leather

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Vintage Hermes Selier 3é in burgundy box leather and gold hardware.

Category

Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage Hermes Jige GM  Clutch in Burgundy box Leather.
Vintage Hermes Jige GM  Clutch in Burgundy box Leather.

Vintage Hermes Jige GM Clutch in Burgundy box Leather.

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Nice Vintage hermes Jige clutch, big size perfect fo ducuments. Size no longer available at hermes Signed Hermes Good vintage condition but signs of wear in the leather Size 34*27 cm

Category

1980s French Clutches

Hermes Olive Barenia Box Calf Leather Long Kelly Wallet
Hermes Olive Barenia Box Calf Leather Long Kelly Wallet

Hermes Olive Barenia Box Calf Leather Long Kelly Wallet

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Kelly is a name synonymous with Hermes. It is a symbol of their wondrous dedication to craftsmanship and classic style.

Category

2010s French Wallets

Hermes Rouge Vif Box Leather Vintage Bearn Gusset Wallet
Hermes Rouge Vif Box Leather Vintage Bearn Gusset Wallet

Hermes Rouge Vif Box Leather Vintage Bearn Gusset Wallet

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Luxuriously crafted by the experts at Hermes, this stunning Bearn wallet is a fine investment. Crafted in leather, this wallet carries an elegant appeal and a sleek silhouette. It fe...

Category

1990s French Wallets

Hermes Tool Box Veau Leather 89 Black Color PHW
Hermes Tool Box Veau Leather 89 Black Color PHW

Hermes Tool Box Veau Leather 89 Black Color PHW

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Tool Box Veau Leather 89 Black Color PHW Pristine condition.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

1973 Hermes Kelly 32 32 in black box leather
1973 Hermes Kelly 32 32 in black box leather

1973 Hermes Kelly 32 32 in black box leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Kelly vintage handbag 32 in black leather Bag in good vintage condition, no major sign of use except from light scratches and light signs of use in the leather With the initia...

Category

1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage  Fonsbelle Brown Box Leather and Suede Bag
Hermes Vintage  Fonsbelle Brown Box Leather and Suede Bag

Hermes Vintage Fonsbelle Brown Box Leather and Suede Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice hard to find Hermes 60's Fonsbelle bag in brown leather and suede . The strap can be doubled so It could be worn hand or shoulder ( just crossbody for someone of small si...

Category

1960s French Structured Shoulder Bags

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Hermes Box Leather For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary piece of hermes box leather for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Red, Orange and more in stock now. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of hermes box leather from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding a choice in our collection of hermes box leather for sale for women should be easy, but there are 112 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Hermes Box Leather?

Prices for a piece of hermes box leather can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $250 and can go as high as $63,996, while, on average they fetch $5,499.

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.

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.