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Hermès Nata, Chai and Cuivre Colormatic Birkin 30 Swift Palladium Hardware
Hermès Nata, Chai and Cuivre Colormatic Birkin 30 Swift Palladium Hardware

Hermès Nata, Chai and Cuivre Colormatic Birkin 30 Swift Palladium Hardware

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers an Hermès Colormatic Birkin 30 Nata, Chai and Cuivre Swift Palladium Hardware The Hermès Colormatic Birkin 30 in Nata, Chai, and Cuivre Swift leather is a m...

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HERMES Kelly 25 Retourne Colormatic "Nata" Swift Leather PHW Limited Edition
HERMES Kelly 25 Retourne Colormatic "Nata" Swift Leather PHW Limited Edition

HERMES Kelly 25 Retourne Colormatic "Nata" Swift Leather PHW Limited Edition

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Description: This is a beautiful Brand New Limited Edition Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne Colormatic bag crafted in swift leather with Cuivre, Lime, Mauve Sylvestre, and Bleu Brume details...

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Hermès Bleu Nuit, Black, Chai & Etoupe Swift Leather Colormatic Birkin 30cm
Hermès Bleu Nuit, Black, Chai & Etoupe Swift Leather Colormatic Birkin 30cm

Hermès Bleu Nuit, Black, Chai & Etoupe Swift Leather Colormatic Birkin 30cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Bleu Nuit, Black, Chai & Etoupe Swift Leather Colormatic Birkin 30cm Product Details Xupes Ref: MML024 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 30cm Type: Tote Serial Number: U Age: 2022 ...

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Hermes Kelly 25 Colormatic Blue Black Chai Gold Palladium Hardware NEW LIMITED
Hermes Kelly 25 Colormatic Blue Black Chai Gold Palladium Hardware NEW LIMITED

Hermes Kelly 25 Colormatic Blue Black Chai Gold Palladium Hardware NEW LIMITED

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Brand New 2022 Purchase Ultra Rare and Hardest to get Hermes Kelly 25 Colormatic Blue ( Caban) Chai, Black, Gold and Etoupe Leather Complimented by Palladium Hardware.

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Hermes Colormatic Birkin Bag Swift 30
Hermes Colormatic Birkin Bag Swift 30

Hermes Colormatic Birkin Bag Swift 30

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Hermes Colormatic Birkin Bag Swift 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Box, Dust Bag, Clochette, Keys, Lock Measurements: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Colormatic Birkin Bag Swift 30 Exterior Material: Leather Exter...

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25
Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Lock, Box, Clochette, Keys, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8", Width 9", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Colormatic Kelly B...

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Hermes Colormatic Birkin Bag Swift 30
Hermes Colormatic Birkin Bag Swift 30

Hermes Colormatic Birkin Bag Swift 30

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Hermes Colormatic Birkin Bag Swift 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Box, Keys, Lock, Clochette, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 9", Width 11.5", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Colormatic Birkin Bag Swift 30 Exterior Material: Leather Ext...

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25
Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Box, Keys, Lock, Dust Bag, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8", Width 9", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Colormatic Kelly B...

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Hermes Colormatic Birkin Bag Swift 30
Hermes Colormatic Birkin Bag Swift 30

Hermes Colormatic Birkin Bag Swift 30

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Hermes Colormatic Birkin Bag Swift 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag, Clochette, Keys, Lock, Box Measurements: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Colormatic Birkin Bag Swift 30 Exterior Material: Leather Exter...

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25
Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag, Lock, Clochette, Keys, Box, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8", Width 9", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Colormatic Kelly B...

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Hermes Colormatic Birkin Bag Swift 30

Hermes Colormatic Birkin Bag Swift 30

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By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag, Clochette, Keys, Lock Measurements: Height 9", Width 11.5", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Colormatic Birkin Bag Swift 30 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior...

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25
Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Box, Keys, Lock, Dust Bag, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8", Width 9.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Colormatic Kelly...

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25
Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Box, Lock, Keys, Dust Bag, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8", Width 9", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Colormatic Kelly B...

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25
Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Box, Clochette, Dust Bag, Keys, Lock, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8", Width 9", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Colormatic Kelly B...

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25
Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Box, Clochette, Dust Bag, Keys, Lock, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8", Width 9", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Colormatic Kelly B...

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

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By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Box, Keys, Lock, Dust Bag, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8", Width 9.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Colormatic Kelly...

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25
Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Lock, Dust Bag, Box, Clochette, Keys, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8", Width 10", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Colormatic Kelly ...

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25
Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

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By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Keys, Box, Lock, Dust Bag, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8", Width 9", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Colormatic Kelly B...

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25
Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Bag Swift 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Keys, Lock, Dust Bag, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8", Width 9.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Colormatic Kelly Bag ...

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Depeches Briefcase Evercolor 36
Hermes Colormatic Kelly Depeches Briefcase Evercolor 36

Hermes Colormatic Kelly Depeches Briefcase Evercolor 36

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 12", Width 14.5", Depth 2" Designer: Hermes Model: Colormatic Kelly Depeches Briefcase Evercolor 36 Exterior Material: Leather Exterio...

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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.