HERMES Rouge H burgundy Box leather CONSTANCE 23 Bag w Gold VINTAGE
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Constance 23 shoulder bag in Rouge H Veau Box leather featuring gold-plated hardware.
HERMES Rouge H burgundy Box leather CONSTANCE 23 Bag w Gold VINTAGE
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Constance 23 shoulder bag in Rouge H Veau Box leather featuring gold-plated hardware.
Hermès Vintage Constance 23 Black Box GHW
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hermès Vintage Constance 23 Black Box Gold Hardware Hermès Constance stays one of the most coveted handbag designs in the history and is equally desired as Hermès Birkin and Hermès ...
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H 7.09 in W 9.06 in D 1.58 in
Hermès Vintage Constance 23 Brown Shiny Crocodile Porosus GHW
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hermès Vintage Constance 23 Brown Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware This Hermès Constance 23 in Crocodile Porosus is the epitome of luxury.
Hermes Vintage Dark Navy Constance 23 Gold H Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hermes Vintage Dark Navy Constance 23 Gold H Handbag *Marked G in Circle ( 1977) *Made it France *Comes with original box *24K Gold Plated Hardware -Approximately 9″ x 7″ x 2″ -The...
Hermes vintage Constance 23 in brown crocodile
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and rare Vintage Constance in Shiny Croc with Gold Hardware. Colour: Brown Colour Code: n/a Leather: Shiny Croc Hardware: Gold Stamp: F in circle (1976) Condition: Excell...
Hermès Indigo Lizard Leather Vintage Constance 23
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Indigo Lizard Leather Vintage Constance 23 Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1444 Brand: Hermès Model: Constance 23 Type: Crossbody, Shoulder Serial Number: [D] Age: 2000 Accompan...
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23 Xupes Reference: HBJJLG023 Serial Number: (F) Age (Circa): 1976 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (...
1999 Hermès Sesame Shiny Lizard Leather Vintage Constance 23
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Sesame Shiny Lizard Leather Vintage Constance 23 Reference: HB2760 Serial Number: [C] Age (Circa): 1999 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made...
Vintage Hermes Black Box Leather Constance 23 Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Item is in good vintage condition. Showing slight touch ups on the leather surface and light wrinkling. Slight scratches on the hardware. Strap shows a little cracking (as seen on th...
1972 Hermès Chocolate Brown Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Chocolate Brown Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23 Xupes Reference: CB213 Serial Number: (B) Age (Circa): 1972 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box Authenticity Details: D...
Hermès Vintage Constance Bag Black Ostrich Autruche Noir Ghw 23 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bag "CONSTANCE" Made in France Stamp I in circle (Vintage) Made of Ostrich Leather and Golden Hardware Ostrich is it a resistant leather, and...
Hermes Vintage Constance H Bag Brown Crocodile Gold Hdw 23 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermes Bag "CONSTANCE" Made in France Stamp R, from 1962 Made of Brown Crocodile Skin and Golden Hardware Lined with smooth brown leather 1 main compartment...
Hermes Vintage Constance Hand Bag Suede and Gold Leather GHW 23 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag " CONSTANCE " Made in France Stamp M in a circle (1983) Vintage Bag Made of brown Suede, gold Leather, golden Hardware, white Sewings Co...
Vintage Hermes Constance H Bag Blue Box Leather Gold Hardware 23 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
A real treasure, do not miss it Made in France, vintage bag Made of Box leather, Gold and Enamel hardware Colorway: Bleu (blue) Lined with blue lambskin leather Line...
1968 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMES Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23 This HERMES Constance 23 is in Good Pre-Owned Condition.
Hermès Vintage Constance 23 Black Box GHW
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hermès Vintage Constance 23 Black Box Gold Hardware In 1967, the Executive Chairman of Hermès, Jean-Louis Dumas, asked a designer to create a bag for Hermès.
Vintage Hermes Constance 23 Black Croco Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage 60's Hermes Constance in Black crocodile. Bag in good vintage conditon but it has bene gently used ( signs in the claps and leather) Strap has bene replaced and i has been...
Vintage 1972 Dark Brown Hermes Constance 23 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Nice vintage Hermes Constance bag in brown box leathe. Vintage bag in good vintage coondition, leather not cracked. Soome signs of wear in the hardware. Bag fom 1972 ( letter B in ...
Hermes Constance 23 shoulder bag in navy blue calfskin with gold hardware !
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Splendid Hermes Constance 23 cm vintage handbag in navy blue box, gold metal trim, transformable handle in navy leather allowing a hand or shoulder support.
Hermes Constance 23 shoulder bag in navy blue calfskin with gold hardware !
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Splendid Hermes Constance 23 cm vintage handbag in navy blue box calfskin, gold-plated metal hardware, transformable handle in navy leather allowing a hand or shoulder support.
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
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...
$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 ...
Vintage Bon Gout Black Crocodile Bag
By Bon Gout
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage crocodile bag by Bon Gout . This super shiny crocodile bag is large enough for todays essentials, measuring Width 13'', height 7 1/2 '', and depth 3''. The bag has a ...
New Badgley Mischka Couture Beaded Evening Dress Gown Sz 4
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
Badgley Mischka Gown Brand New with Tags Shell: 100% Silk Lining: 100% Polyester Sequined Neckline Flowing down one side and at back strap Zipper and Hook Closure Bust 36" Empire W...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
$19,920
H 9.5 in W 12.25 in L 4.25 in
Chanel 2005 Vintage Classic Flap Limited Edition PNY Jumbo Expandable Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Paris New York PNY Jumbo Expandable Maxi Calfskin Flap Bag 2005 {VINTAGE 19 Years} Ruthenium hardware Diamond stitch calfskin aged leather Flap with CC turn lock Interior z...
Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Mini Tote in lurex linen with gold leather lining. Linen is metallic gold with over quilting with signature chain handles. Charming miniature shopping bag size with logo clasp...
2016 Chanel Urban Mix Flap Black Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Chanel bag, Urban Mix model, made in black leather and golden hardware. Equipped with a flap with CC logo turn lock closure, internally lined in burgundy fabric, quite roomy. Equippe...
$877Sale Price|35% Off
Size: 7.5
Gucci Suede Black and Gold Ad Runway Platform Heel, Fall Winter 2007 Sz 7.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Platform Heels Rare Fall Winter 2007 Worn One Time Minor Wear to Sole Only * Stunning Suede Platforms * Black Suede * Gold Wire Threading * Size: 7.5 * Knot Detail at Toe * Le...
1960's Mollie Parnis Romantic Red Gown with Caplet
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Exquisite 1960's red chiffon hanky hem gown with matching capelet. Fitted through the bodice with spaghetti straps the dress is double layered, a feature that is accented by the irre...
New Gucci Mink Suede Heels Pumps Size 9
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Mink Suede Heels Brand New Leather Insole MINK GUCCI GG TASSELS U.S. Size: 9 Black Suede Gold Hardware with GG Logo 4" Heel With Box & Extra Heel Tips
Thierry Mugler Couture Old Hollywood Glamour 30's Style Dress Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Thierry Mugler Couture rich black velvet bias cut gown with thigh high slit. Fully lined in red silk charmeuse designed to show at arm openings and side leg slit. Also fe...
$1,550
Size: 36 ( 2 / 4 )
1990s Christian Lacroix Avant Garde Size 36 2 /4 Vintage Black 90s Skater Dress
By Christian Lacroix Paris, Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX Avant Garde black rayon skater dress! Features a tailored boned bodice with curved edges at each armpit. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye ...
New $3190 Oscar De La Renta Bordeaux Long Floral Lace Fishtail Skirt US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta floor-length floral lace fishtail skirt. Designer size - 8 Banded natural waist, Long, slightly flared silhouette. Scalloped hem falls to the floor, Back train, Hid...
Valentino Black Python Bag Or Clutch With Detachable Shoulder Strap
By Valentino
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and rarely used Valentino black python bag / clutch has a removable shoulder strap so becomes two kinds of handbags in one. It has his iconic bow in the center made of ...
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.
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.
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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Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.
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.