$19,995
H 5 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
Hermes Constance 18 Mini Black Noir Ostrich Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Absolutely Stunning Ultra Rare New Hermes Constance 18 Black Ostrich Leather Gold Hardware. 2021
Hermes Constance Mini 18 Black Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance Mini 18 bag featured in jet Black Lizard. Lizard saturates
Hermes New Mini Constance 18 Gris Meyer
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes mini constance cross body 18cm in gris meyer epsom leather and gold tone hardware. Date
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H 7.09 in D 2.37 in L 9.06 in
Hermès Constance III Mini 18 Mirror shoulder bag in black box calf leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Stunning and Rare Hermès Constance III Mini 18 Mirror shoulder bag in black box calf leather, gold
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H 5.91 in W 7.09 in D 1.58 in
Hermès Constance 18 Varanus Salvator Lizard Ombre GHW in Excellent Condition
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stamp Y Excellent Condition accompanied by: Hermès box, dustbag, felt and leather care booklet
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H 5.91 in W 7.09 in D 1.58 in
Hermès Limited Edition Constance 18 Studio Disco PHW 2021 Brand New
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stamp Z Brand New Full Set. This item is final sale and not eligible for return.
Hermes Constance 18 Black Evercalf ROSE GOLD HWD
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermes Constance 18 Black Evercalf Rose Gold Hardware. Excellent Condition some light hairlines on
Hermès Black Epsom Leather Constance 18
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Epsom Leather Constance 18 Brand- Hermès Model- Constance 18 Product Type- Crossbody
Hermès Black Ostrich Leather Constance 18 Mirror
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Ostrich Leather Constance 18 Mirror Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1478 Brand: Hermès
2000s Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Constance 18
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Constance 18 This HERMÈS Constance 18 is in Excellent Pre-Owned
Hermes Constance Black Mini Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Constance Mini 18 Bag. Black leather with lizard buckle. Good condition. Swift leather
Hermes Mini Constance 18 Purple Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Constance Purple Mini 18 Bag. Dark purple color swift leather. Palladium hardware. Rare hard
Hermès Black Epsom 18 cm Constance with Rose Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Black Epsom 18 cm Constance is in pristine unworn condition. The most
Hermes Constance 18 Bag Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware and Mirror
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes 18 Constance bag featured in Black Matte Alligator. Removeable mirror
Hermès Black Box Calf Mini 18 cm Constance with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Black Box Calf Mini Constance in pristine condition. The Constance has
Hermes Constance 18cm Black Alligator Rose Gold
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Alligator Constance Black 18/19 Cm Shiny Rare find! Absolutely a must have for the avid
New 2021 Hermes Constance 18 Mini Black Epsom Rose Pink Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
NEW 2021 Z STAMP. Hermes Constance 18 Mini Black Noir Epsom Leather Rose Pink Gol Hardware. FULL
Hermes Constance Bag 18 Marbled Buckle Black Swift Limited Edition New / Box
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic limited edition Hermes Constance 18 bag featured with
BNIB Hermès Constance III Mini 18 Miroir Black Epsom Leather with PHW
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
This Hermès Constance III Mini 18 is a timeless icon of elegance, crafted in durable Epsom leather
Hermes Constance Bag 18 On A Summer Night Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Limited Edition VIP Hermes 18 Constance On a Summer Night. Exquisitely printed
New in Box Hermes Blue Nuit Constance 18 Croc Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Blue nuit brand new in box constance 18cm with rose gold hardware. Rare alligator Mississipi
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H 5.52 in W 7.09 in D 2.37 in
HERMES Cassis Shiny Crocodile LTD ED Enamel H CONSTANCE 18 Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes limited edition 'Constance 18' shoulder bag in Cassis (dark purple) shiny Niloticus
Hermes Constance 18 Black / Ombre Lizard Buckle Bag Madame Leather New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance 18 bag featured in Black Madame leather. SO chic with the
Hermes Constance Bag 18 Black Epsom Gold Hardware New w/ Box
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Constance Mini 18 bag features classic Black with coveted gold hardware
HERMES Constance 18 Limited Edition Black / Blue Saint Cyr Enamel H Epsom
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Coveted limited edition 18cm Constance epsom with enamel H. Jet black epsom leather with Blue
Hermès Constance 18 Black Swift Marble Lock
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
A real collector piece, this stunning and hard to find Hermès Constance 18cm black swift with
Hermes Constance Bag Epsom 18
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Epsom 18 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Material
Hermes Constance Crocodile Porosus 18
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
One of the rarest luxury pieces to find, this Hermes Constance 18 in black glossy Crocodile Porosus
Hermes Constance Optique Bag Tadelakt 18
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Constance Optique Bag Tadelakt 18 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Material
Hermes Constance Bag Box Calf 18
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Box Calf 18 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Hermes Constance Bag Box Calf 18
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Box Calf 18 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Hermes Constance Bag Swift with Marble Enamel 18
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
11", Height 6", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Bag Swift with
Hermès Constance 18 Black Alligator
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès Constance 18 Black Alligator Small and rare size Very Rare – Collectible piece Alligator
Hermès Constance 18 Black Lizard
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès Constance 18 Black Lizard Small and rare size Very Rare – Collectible piece Lizard
Hermès Constance 18 Lezard Bleu Saphir GHW
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
COLLECTOR'S ITEM Hermès Constance 18 Lezard Bleu Saphir GHW This exceptional piece by Hermès
New -Hermes Constance Mini 18 Studio shoulder bag in Black Monsieur leather, SHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Splendid and Rare Hermès Constance Mini 18 shoulder bag, Studio limited edition in black Monsieur
Hermés Rouge H Veau Monsieur Leather Gold Plated Constance 18 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This elegant bag was named after the newborn daughter of Hermés' designer, Catherine Chaillet, and
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H 6 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Hermes Constance Handbag Limited Edition On A Summer Night Printed Sombrero 18
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Constance Handbag Limited Edition On A Summer Night Printed Sombrero 18, crafted in
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H 6 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Hermes Constance Handbag Limited Edition On A Summer Night Printed Sombrero 18
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Constance Handbag Limited Edition On A Summer Night Printed Sombrero 18, crafted in
Hermès Constance 18 Mini Marquete Alligator Miss Lisse / Lezard Bleu Marine Ombr
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hermès Constance 18 Mini Marquete Alligator Miss Lisse / Lezard Bleu Marine Ombre This exclusive
Hermes 18 cm Constance in Baby Alligator
By Hermès
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Absolutely stunning Black Baby Alligator 18 cm Hermes Constance with Gold Hardware. This iconic bag
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
Hermes Kelly Depeches 38 Briefcase Electric Blue Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches 38 briefcase. Very rare in Electric Blue. Epsom leather with Palladium hardware. Two large accordion compartments. Front wall ha...
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Rene Ruiz Couture Black and Nude Strapless Silk Net Overlay Bustier Corset Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and sexy new RENE RUIZ black and nude strapless silk ruched bustier / corset! Features a nude silk backdrop, with a black net ruched overlay. Hidden zipper up the side with ...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
Rare PRADA Flower Heel Exotic Black Crocodile High Heel Sandals Mules 38
By Prada
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Prada High Heel Sandals Real crocodile skin in black color - no print From Prada's exotic skin collection The heel is in the shape of a flower Made in Italy Size 38 Comes ...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
$775
Size: Small / Medium
Vintage Missoni 1990s Turquoise Teal Blue Knit Vintage 90s Halter Top OR Skirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1990s MISSONI turquoise, teal, and blue signature rayon knit halter top OR skirt! Features bold vibrant shades of blue that are perfect on any skin tone. Simple slips ov...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
$1,595
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from 2003/2004. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dangling large gunmetal silver metal C...
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
Gianni Versace Vintage Embellished Knit Black Top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace Vintage Embellished Knit Black Top IT 40
Alexander McQueen black low plunge evening dress, fw 1998
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black evening maxi dress with draped low plunge neckline. Fall-Winter 1998
1950s Black and White Pearl Encrusted Vintage 50s Saucer Hat and Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievably chic black and white straw saucer wide brim hat and matching bag set! Features a navy blue and white woven straw on both pieces. Hat features an extra wide brim, and has...
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.
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
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More than a fashion statement, this iconic style continually appreciates in value.
A symbol of luxury and elegance, the design has a storied past and a legion of devoted collectors.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.