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Hermes City Bag

Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
bring an unexpected flair to any ensemble. This is an authentic Hermès Silk City 33 bag from the year
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Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Dust Bag, Shoulder Strap, CITIES Paperwork Colour: Rouge Vif Hardware: Gold Material(s): Lizard Leather
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
$80,495
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in

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HERMES City bag 27 backpack rucksack Taurillon Cristobal Colvert Leather Men's
By Hermès
Located in Freehold, NJ
Pre-Owned 100% Authentic Hermès Cityback 27 Taurillon Colvert Leather Backpack RATING: B...Very
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2010s French Backpacks

Hermes Tiger Silk City Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Tiger Silk City Bag. Beautiful silk and leather crossbody and shoulder bag by Hermes. Rare
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Blue Silky City Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Blue Silky City Bag. Beautiful blue Silk fabric bag with horse motif design. The Silky City
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Blue Silky City Bag
Hermes Blue Silky City Bag
H 5.91 in W 8.27 in L 8.27 in
Hermès Fuchsia Silk City Tiger Royal Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermès Silk City Tiger Royal Shoulder Bag- Pristine Condition, appearing never carried Collectible
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Early 2000s French Hobo Bags

Hermès Coup de Fouet' Silky City 33 Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Blue Silk body with leather trim Adjustable flat leather strap Open top Zip pouch inclusion Condition: This previously owned and used item is in good condition with minimal signs of ...
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Hermès Coup de Fouet' Silky City 33 Bag
Hermès Coup de Fouet' Silky City 33 Bag
H 15.36 in D 0.79 in L 15.16 in
Hermes VIF Pink Satin and Leather MM Silky City Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Silky City bag features the pretty print in a pink hue all over and is made from luxurious
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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Yellow Brides de Gala Silk and Leather MM Silky City Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
-edited many times. This Silky City bag features the same design and is made from luxurious yellow silk
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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Yellow Brides de Gala Silk and Leather MM Silky City Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
-edited many times. This Silky City bag features the same design and is made from luxurious yellow silk
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Hermès Limited Edition Silky City Tiger Royal Barenia Leather Shoulder Bag, 2008.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hermès Limited Edition Silky City Tiger Royal Barenia Leather Shoulder Bag, 2008. This extremely
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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Limited Edition Silky City Tiger Royal Barenia Leather Shoulder Bag, 2008.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hermès Limited Edition Silky City Tiger Royal Barenia Leather Shoulder Bag, 2008. This extremely
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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

New Hermes Silk Barenia Leather Tiger Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
HERMES 'Silky City' silk Bag in pink and green tiger print and barenia leather. Palladium hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

HERMES 'Silky City' Silk Bag in Multicolored Silk and Gold Barénia Calfskin
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
HERMES 'Silky City' silk Bag in multicolored silk with predominantly orange color and Gold Barénia
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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Orange and Brown Silky City PM Messenger Bag rt. $1, 925
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Orange and Brown Silky City PM Messenger Bag Features attached zip pouch at interior
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Hermes Blue Silk and White Leather Tote
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
HERMES 'Silky City' silk Bag in blue and grey silk and white leather Calfskin with white stitching
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Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
13", Width 13", Depth 1", Strap Drop 12-19" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag Clemence PM
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
H 13 in W 13 in D 1 in
Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
13", Width 13", Depth 1", Strap Drop 12-19" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag Clemence PM
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
H 13 in W 13 in D 1 in
Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Bag Measurements: Height 13", Width 13", Depth 1", Strap Drop 12-19" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky
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Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
H 13 in W 13 in D 1 in
Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Bag Measurements: Height 13", Width 13", Depth 1", Strap Drop 12-19" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky
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Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
H 13 in W 13 in D 1 in
Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag Clemence PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior
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Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
12-19" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag Clemence PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
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Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
H 13 in W 13 in D 1 in
Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 13", Width 13", Depth 1", Strap Drop 17.5-24.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
H 13 in W 13 in D 1 in
Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Silky City Bag Clemence PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Material: Raw
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
H 13 in W 13 in D 1 in
Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
12-19" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag Clemence PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence PM
H 13 in W 13 in D 1 in
Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence 33
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag Clemence 33 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Brown
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence 33
Hermes Silky City Bag Clemence 33
H 13 in W 13 in D 1 in
Hermès “Brides de Gala” silk city bag
By Hermès
Located in Rome, IT
The bag is crafted of fine silk material and leather strap. There is a bautiful purse inside and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Bag, Pochette Measurements: Height 13", Width 13", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 11-21" Designer: Hermes
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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Width 13", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 12-21" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Height 12.5", Width 12.5", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 11-21" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag Printed
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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather GM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather GM Exterior Material: Leather, Silk Exterior Color: Print
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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather GM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather GM Exterior Material: Leather, Silk Exterior Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Height 13", Width 13", Depth 1", Strap Drop 11-21" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag Printed Silk
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM Exterior Material: Leather, Silk
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Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM Exterior Material: Leather, Silk
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 11-18" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM Exterior Material
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather GM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
City Bag Printed Silk and Leather GM Exterior Material: Leather, Silk Exterior Color: Blue, Pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Drop 13-20" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM Exterior Material
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
13", Depth 0.5", Strap Drop 13-21" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 13", Width 12.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 11-21" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Height 13", Width 13", Depth 1", Strap Drop 13-20" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag Printed Silk
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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather GM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Model: Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather GM Exterior Material: Leather, Silk Exterior Color: Brown
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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM Exterior Material: Leather, Silk Exterior Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather PM Exterior Material: Silk Exterior Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Terre/Fauve Silk Kelly En Perles Silky City Bag
By Hermès
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Hermes Terre/Fauve Silk Kelly En Perles Silky City Bag with Palladium hardware is made of silky
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather GM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Hermes Model: Silky City Bag Printed Silk and Leather GM Exterior Material: Leather, Silk
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

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Hermes City Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary hermes city bag you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Black, Yellow, Beige and more in stock now. 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 City Bag?

The price for a hermes city bag starts at $880 and tops out at $3,740, and on average, selling for $1,668.

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 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.