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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Hermes Clemence Travel
Hermes Red Taurillon Clemence Leather and canvas “Victoria” travel Large Bag 50
$6,579
H 11.82 in W 9.06 in L 19.69 in
Hermes Red Taurillon Clemence Leather and canvas “Victoria” travel Large Bag 50
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Red Taurillon Clemence leather and beige canvas “Victoria” travel Large Bag 50 featuring
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HERMES brown leather VICTORIA 50 Travel Bag Havane Clemence
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermes Victoria 50 travelt bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather
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HERMES Rouge Garrance red Clemence leather BIRKIN 40 Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes '40cm Birkin' in Rouge Garance Taurillon Clemence leather. Lined in Goatskin with an open
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Early 2000s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermès Violet Clemence 50 cm Travel Birkin
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Violet Clemence 50 cm Birkin is in pristine condition with the protective
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
HERMES Clemence Victoria II 43 palladium beige leather travel satchel bag
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H 8.67 in W 17.33 in D 9.45 in
HERMES Clemence Victoria II 43 palladium beige leather travel satchel bag
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Clemence Victoria II 43 palladium beige leather travel satchel bag Reference: GIYG/A00096
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2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Hermès Atlas Havane Clemence 50cm 236375 Brown Taurillon Leather Weekend/Travel
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: A in a Square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 19.4" Width: 9" Height: 14.5" Handle drop: 5.7" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ...
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Hermes Blue Jean 47cm Clemence Leather Bolide Travel Handbag circa 2005
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Blue Jean 47cm Clemence Leather Bolide Travel Handbag circa 2005. This bag is in excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary French Luggage and Travel Bags
1993 HERMES green Clemence leather 'sac de voyage marin' travel bag
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare green Clemence leather 'sac de voyage Marin' travel bag from Hermes dating to 1993
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1990s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermès Noisette Clemence HAC Birkin 50 Men's Bag
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in luxury with the Hermès Noisette Clemence HAC Birkin 50 Men's Bag. Handcrafted in France
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1990s French Garment Bags
1990s Hermes Toile H & Mahogany Clemence Leather Vintage Victoria 50cm
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H 12.21 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
1990s Hermes Toile H & Mahogany Clemence Leather Vintage Victoria 50cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMES Toile H & Mahogany Clemence Leather Vintage Victoria 50cm This HERMES Victoria 50cm is
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1990s French Garment Bags
Hermes Cacao Brown Clemence Leather Steve 45 Travel Bag NEW w/ DB
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Cacao Brown Clemence Leather Steve 45 Travel Bag NEW Made In: France Year of Production
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1983 HERMES Veau Taurillon Clemence & toile 'sac de voyage marin' travel bag
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare Veau Taurillon Clemence and toile 'sac de voyage Marin' travel bag from Hermes dating to
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Hermes Victoria II Travel Clemence 50
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Victoria II Travel Clemence 50 boasts of a large stature perfect for
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Hermes Steve Travel Bag Clemence 45
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Steve Travel Bag Clemence size 45 combines luxurious style with practical
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Hermes Victoria Travel Bag Clemence 43
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 10", Width 17", Depth 8" Designer: Hermes Model: Victoria Travel Bag
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Hermes Victoria Travel Bag Clemence 43
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Victoria Travel Bag Clemence 43 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Neutral Interior Material
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21st Century and Contemporary Luggage and Travel Bags
Hermes Victoria Travel Bag Clemence 43
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Hermes Model: Victoria Travel Bag Clemence 43 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Green
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Hermes Victoria II Travel Bag Clemence 50
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Victoria II Travel Bag Clemence 50, crafted in Ebene brown Clemence leather, features
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Hermes Victoria II Travel Handbag Clemence 43
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Handle Drop 7", Height 11", Width 17", Depth 8" Designer: Hermes Model: Victoria II Travel Handbag
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Hermes Victoria II Travel Handbag Clemence 43
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
II Travel Handbag Clemence 43 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Material
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21st Century and Contemporary Luggage and Travel Bags
Hermes Victoria II Travel Handbag Clemence 43
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 10.5", Width 18", Depth 8" Designer: Hermes Model: Victoria II Travel
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21st Century and Contemporary Luggage and Travel Bags
Hermes Victoria II Travel Bag Clemence 50
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Victoria II Travel Bag Clemence 50 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Brown Interior Material
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21st Century and Contemporary Luggage and Travel Bags
Hermes Victoria II Travel Bag Clemence 50
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
15", Width 19", Depth 9" Designer: Hermes Model: Victoria II Travel Bag Clemence 50 Exterior Material
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21st Century and Contemporary Luggage and Travel Bags
Hermes Victoria Travel Bag Clemence 60
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Victoria Travel Bag Clemence 60, crafted in Gris Tourterelle clemence leather, features
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Hermes Steve Travel Bag Clemence 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
4", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Hermes Model: Steve Travel Bag Clemence 35 Exterior Material
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21st Century and Contemporary Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermes Steve Travel Bag Clemence 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
4", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Hermes Model: Steve Travel Bag Clemence 35 Exterior Material
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Hermes Victoria II Travel Bag Clemence 50
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Victoria II Travel Bag Clemence 50, crafted in Etrusque clemence leather, features dual
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Hermes Victoria II Travel Bag Clemence 50
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
5.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Victoria II Travel Bag Clemence 50 Item Number: 39158/44
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Hermes Victoria II Travel Handbag Clemence 43
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 11", Width 16", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Victoria II Travel
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Hermes Victoria II Travel Handbag Clemence 43
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Travel Handbag Clemence 43 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Gray Interior Material: Canvas
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Hermes Victoria II Travel Bag Clemence 50
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 15", Width 19", Depth 9" Designer: Hermes Model: Victoria II Travel Bag
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Hermes Victoria II Travel Bag Clemence 50
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Victoria II Travel Bag Clemence 50 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Material
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21st Century and Contemporary Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Hermes Victoria II Travel Handbag Clemence 43
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Hermes Model: Victoria II Travel Handbag Clemence 43 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
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Hermes Victoria II Travel Handbag Clemence 43
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Hermes Model: Victoria II Travel Handbag Clemence 43 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
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Hermes HAC 50cm Travel Birkin in Black Clemence Leather
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage luggage piece by Hermes before 1971. Made with black clemence leather. 21.5" x
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Hermes Bolide Handbag Clemence 45
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
18", Depth 9.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Bolide Handbag Clemence 45 Exterior Material: Leather
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Hermes Gold Clemence Leather Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Irvine, CA
Gold Clemence leather Hermès Birkin 35 with palladium-plated hardware, creme contrast stitching
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Hermes Fauve Taurillon Clemence Leather Victoria II 50 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Victoria is from the list of the most coveted bags by Hermes. Grab the chance to own one for
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Hermes Plume Dog Clemence 38
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Plume Dog Clemence 38 showcases a simple yet chic design perfect for daily
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Hermès Victoria II Travel Bag 50 Clemence - taupe
By Hermès
Located in Baarn, NL
Oooh, heavenly Hermès... A beautiful travel bag: the Hermès Victoria II Travel Bag 50 in taupe
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Hermes Victoria Travel Bag Clemence 43
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Victoria Travel Bag Clemence 43 is the perfect understated travel accessory
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Hermes Victoria Travel Bag Clemence 60
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Victoria Travel Bag Clemence 60 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Brown Interior Material: Fabric
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Hermes Victoria Travel Bag Clemence 43
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Travel Bag Clemence 43 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Green Interior Material: Fabric
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Hermes Victoria Travel Bag Clemence 43
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Model: Victoria Travel Bag Clemence 43 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Neutral Interior
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Hermes Victoria Travel Bag Clemence 43
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Hermes Model: Victoria Travel Bag Clemence 43 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Green
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Hermes Victoria II Travel Bag Clemence 50
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Victoria II Travel Bag Clemence 50 is perfect for luxurious traveling
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Hermes Victoria II Travel Handbag Clemence 43
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Victoria II Travel Handbag Clemence 43, crafted in Gris Perle neutral Clemence leather
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Hermes Victoria II Travel Handbag Clemence 43
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Hermes Model: Victoria II Travel Handbag Clemence 43 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Neutral
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Hermes Victoria II Travel Handbag Clemence 43
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 8" Designer: Hermes Model: Victoria II Travel Handbag Clemence 43 Exterior Material: Leather
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Hermes Victoria II Travel Handbag Clemence 43
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 8" Designer: Hermes Model: Victoria II Travel Handbag Clemence 43 Exterior Material: Leather
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Hermes Victoria II Travel Bag Clemence 50
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 7" Designer: Hermes Model: Victoria II Travel Bag Clemence 50 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
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HERMES VICTORIA TRAVEL BAG 43CM ETAIN GORGEOUS CLEMENCE PHW
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds, Hermes 43cm ETAIN VICTORIA CLEMENCE LEATHER WITH PALLADIUM
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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses
HERMES Victoria II Blue Clemence Leather Travel Tote Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Holland, PA
This beautiful bag is in mint condition. Features amazing blue clemence large grained leather
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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses
Hermes Kelly Travel Handbag Ebene Clemence with Palladium Hardware 50
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Drop 19" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Travel Handbag Ebene Clemence with Palladium Hardware 50
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Exceptional Limited Edition Hermes "Thar" Travel Bag - 2008
By Hermès
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Just gorgeous and so unusual to find! Hermes Raisin Taurillon Clemence leather travel bag of 2008
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Hermes Victoria Travel Bag Clemence 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Victoria Travel Bag Clemence 35 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
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21st Century and Contemporary Luggage and Travel Bags
Clemence Leather Canvas Victoria 60 Travel Boston In Red Rouge and Natural
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H 12.8 in W 5.5 in L 12.9 in
Clemence Leather Canvas Victoria 60 Travel Boston In Red Rouge and Natural
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Victoria 60 Clemence Leather and Toile Ash Canvas Luggage. Made in France. Comes with Hermes
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Hermes Victoria II Travel Handbag Clemence 43
By Hermès
Located in Irvine, CA
Hermes Victoria II Travel Handbag Clemence 43. Creasing on exterior, moderate wear on base corners
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Hermes Clemence Travel For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes clemence travel for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Blue and more. Finding the perfect hermes clemence travel 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. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Hermes Clemence Travel?
On average, a hermes clemence travel on 1stDibs sells for $3,012, while they’re typically $1,550 on the low end and $16,097 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 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.
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