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Hermès Rose Mexico Swift Leather & Marble Silk Constance 24
Hermès Rose Mexico Swift Leather & Marble Silk Constance 24

Hermès Rose Mexico Swift Leather & Marble Silk Constance 24

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Rose Mexico Swift Leather & Marble Silk Constance 24 Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4429 Brand: Hermès Model: Constance 24 Type: Shoulder Serial Number: Z Age: 2021 Accompa...

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Constance 18 Dancing Flowers Black Embroidered Swift Palladium Hardware
Hermès Constance 18 Dancing Flowers Black Embroidered Swift Palladium Hardware

Hermès Constance 18 Dancing Flowers Black Embroidered Swift Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

This Limited Edition "Dancing Flowers" Constance is in Black swift calfskin leather with palladium hardware, featuring tonal stitching, three embroidered and beaded flowers stitched ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermès Menthe Vert Bosphore Evercolor Bicolore Constance Slim Wallet GHW
Hermès Menthe Vert Bosphore Evercolor Bicolore Constance Slim Wallet GHW

Hermès Menthe Vert Bosphore Evercolor Bicolore Constance Slim Wallet GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Hermès Model: Constance Slim Wallet Origin Country: France Handbag Silhouette: Wallet Occasions: Everyday Size (Generic): Mini Year Manufactured: 2021 Features Interior: Two s...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermès Bag Constance 18 cm Metallic Silver Leather Phw
Hermès Bag Constance 18 cm Metallic Silver Leather Phw

Hermès Bag Constance 18 cm Metallic Silver Leather Phw

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Exceptional and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Constance" Made in France Stamp H in square (2004) Made of chèvre leather (Goatskin) and palladium plated hardware (silver-tone) ...

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance Bag 18 Chai Matte Alligator Gold Hardware
Hermes Constance Bag 18 Chai Matte Alligator Gold Hardware

Hermes Constance Bag 18 Chai Matte Alligator Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes 18 Constance in warm Chai Matte Alligator. A cross between toffee and chai tea this bag is delectable!

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Black Epsom Leather Constance To Go Long Wallet
Hermès Black Epsom Leather Constance To Go Long Wallet

Hermès Black Epsom Leather Constance To Go Long Wallet

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Epsom Leather Constance To Go Long Wallet Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1449 Brand: Hermès Model: Constance To Go Long Wallet Type: Shoulder, Crossbody, Clutch Serial Nu...

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès 2024 Constance Slim Yellow Alligator Clutch with Silver Trim
Hermès 2024 Constance Slim Yellow Alligator Clutch with Silver Trim

Hermès 2024 Constance Slim Yellow Alligator Clutch with Silver Trim

By Hermès

Located in Houston, TX

Exquisite & Rare Hermès Constance Slim compact clutch in Yellow Bourgeon Mississippiensis Alligator Palladium silver metal trim Silver metal H closure Yellow leather interior...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets

1stdibs Exclusives Hermès Constance 24cm “Marble” Silk Palladium Hardware
1stdibs Exclusives Hermès Constance 24cm “Marble” Silk Palladium Hardware

1stdibs Exclusives Hermès Constance 24cm “Marble” Silk Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Sydney, New South Wales

Brand: Hermes Product: Constance 24cm Limited Edition Size: CM: 24 l x 15 h x 5 d INCH: 9.5 l x 7 h x 2 d Strap: Versatile design allows it to be worn as a single or doubled strap.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 2023 Constance 24 Black Alligator Limited Edition Shoulder Bag
Hermès 2023 Constance 24 Black Alligator Limited Edition Shoulder Bag

Hermès 2023 Constance 24 Black Alligator Limited Edition Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Houston, TX

Sublime Hermès Constance 24 Marquete limited edition shoulder bag in black Mat Mississippi Alligator Gold metal trim, a black Alligator leather shoulder strap allowing for shoulder ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance Wallet Gold Epsom Leather Silver Palladium Hardware 2017
Hermes Constance Wallet Gold Epsom Leather Silver Palladium Hardware 2017

Hermes Constance Wallet Gold Epsom Leather Silver Palladium Hardware 2017

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Condition: Good condition, slight usage marks, clean interior, slight scratches on hardware Accessories: No Accessories size: Width:20.5cm,height:13cm Designer: HERMES Model: Consta...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermès Constance 18 Turquoise (T9) Matte Alligator – Palladium Hardware - '00s
Hermès Constance 18 Turquoise (T9) Matte Alligator – Palladium Hardware - '00s

Hermès Constance 18 Turquoise (T9) Matte Alligator – Palladium Hardware - '00s

By Hermès

Located in Milano, Lombardia

A truly exceptional and rare piece, this Hermès Constance 18 in Turquoise (T9) Matte Alligator represents one of the most refined expressions of the Maison’s exotic craftsmanship.

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Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance 24cm Rose Confetti Evergrain Leather w/Palladium Hardware
Hermes Constance 24cm Rose Confetti Evergrain Leather w/Palladium Hardware

Hermes Constance 24cm Rose Confetti Evergrain Leather w/Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Constance in Rose Confetti Evergrain with Palladium hardware feels immediately playful yet controlled, where the clean, structured lines of the Constance silhouette keep the c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance 18 Rose Lipstick Bag Tadelakt Leather Palladium Hardware Rare
Hermes Constance 18 Rose Lipstick Bag Tadelakt Leather Palladium Hardware Rare

Hermes Constance 18 Rose Lipstick Bag Tadelakt Leather Palladium Hardware Rare

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermès Constance 18 in Rose Lipstick which is a striking expression of one of the Maison's most iconic shoulder bags.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Limited Edition Micro Constance Bag Rouge Lizard Gold Hardware
Hermes Limited Edition Micro Constance Bag Rouge Lizard Gold Hardware

Hermes Limited Edition Micro Constance Bag Rouge Lizard Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermès Micro Constance in Rouge Lizard, a vivid red tone that enhances the natural sheen of the exotic leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Constance Mini Black Alligator Leather With Gold hardware Handbag
Hermès Constance Mini Black Alligator Leather With Gold hardware Handbag

Hermès Constance Mini Black Alligator Leather With Gold hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

Discover the epitome of understated luxury with the Hermès Constance Mini in Black Alligator Leather — a sleek and timeless silhouette that transcends trends.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rouge H Rose Azalee Evercolor Bicolore Constance Slim Wallet GHW
Hermès Rouge H Rose Azalee Evercolor Bicolore Constance Slim Wallet GHW

Hermès Rouge H Rose Azalee Evercolor Bicolore Constance Slim Wallet GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Brand: Hermès Model: Constance Slim Wallet Origin Country: France Handbag Silhouette: Wallet Occasions: Everyday;Travel Size (Generic): Mini Year Manufactured: 2022 Features Interior...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

HERMES Constance 19 Evercolor Shoulder Bag Red Stamp C Handbag 2018
HERMES Constance 19 Evercolor Shoulder Bag Red Stamp C Handbag 2018

HERMES Constance 19 Evercolor Shoulder Bag Red Stamp C Handbag 2018

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

size: Width:19cm,height:14cm Designer: Hermes Model: Constance 19 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: red Interior Material: leather Interior Color: red Hardware Color:...

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès 2011 Constance Elan Epsom Leather Purple Crossbody Shoulder Bag
Hermès 2011 Constance Elan Epsom Leather Purple Crossbody Shoulder Bag

Hermès 2011 Constance Elan Epsom Leather Purple Crossbody Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

- Purple - Constance 25 - Epsom leather - Palladium hardware - Signature H push-lock fastening - Slender rectangular design - Leather lined interior - Rear pocket - Adjustable crossb...

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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance Bag 18 Gris Perle Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware
Hermes Constance Bag 18 Gris Perle Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware

Hermes Constance Bag 18 Gris Perle Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a limited edition matte alligator Hermes 18 Constance in elegant Gris Perle. The Gris Perle hue, a soft and refined dove grey, creates a look that is both timeless ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Constance 1-18 Celeste Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag
Hermès Constance 1-18 Celeste Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag

Hermès Constance 1-18 Celeste Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

This Constance is in Celeste Epsom leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, a metal "H" snap-lock closure, and an adjustable shoulder strap.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Rare Hermes Paris Constance 23 Rouge red box leatherGold Hardware 1985
Rare Hermes Paris Constance 23 Rouge red box leatherGold Hardware 1985

Rare Hermes Paris Constance 23 Rouge red box leatherGold Hardware 1985

By Hermès

Located in 10707, DE

Seltene Hermes Paris Constance bag 23 in Rouge Rot Mit goldener Hardware Box calf leder Guter Zustand Die Tasche wurde nicht aufgearbeitet Baujahr 1985

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1980s European Top Handle Bags

Hermès Multicolour Swift Leather On A Summer Day Constance 24
Hermès Multicolour Swift Leather On A Summer Day Constance 24

Hermès Multicolour Swift Leather On A Summer Day Constance 24

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Multicolour Swift Leather On A Summer Day Constance 24 Product Details Xupes Ref: MML019 Brand: Hermès Model: Constance 24 Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Serial Number: A Age: 201...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Waist Belt Bag Biscuit Gold Hardware
Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Waist Belt Bag Biscuit Gold Hardware

Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Waist Belt Bag Biscuit Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Belt bag featured in warm Biscuit.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès 2010s Colvert Alligator Leather Constance Wallet with H Buckle
Hermès 2010s Colvert Alligator Leather Constance Wallet with H Buckle

Hermès 2010s Colvert Alligator Leather Constance Wallet with H Buckle

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Colvert Alligator Mississipiensis leather Enamel H buckle on palladium hardware Interior card slot panel on each side and zipper Comes with original box. Condition: Very Good This pr...

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2010s European Wallets

Hermès 2022 Constance Slim Wallet Quebracho Evercolor Unisex Brown PHW
Hermès 2022 Constance Slim Wallet Quebracho Evercolor Unisex Brown PHW

Hermès 2022 Constance Slim Wallet Quebracho Evercolor Unisex Brown PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

- Brown Palladium hardware - PVC on hardware - Top-stitching Interior zip pocket - Slim silhouette - Removable change purse with zip closure - Two credit card slots - Belt loop - Sta...

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2010s European Wallets

Borsa A Tracolla Hermès Sac Constance To Go Epsom Nata
Borsa A Tracolla Hermès Sac Constance To Go Epsom Nata

Borsa A Tracolla Hermès Sac Constance To Go Epsom Nata

By Hermès

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Borsa firmata Hermès, modello To Go Constance, realizzata in pelle Epsom nella colorazione nata con inserti in pelle marrone e hardware dorati.

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Constance 18cm Metallic Dore Chevre Chamkilight Leather w Gold Hardware
Hermes Constance 18cm Metallic Dore Chevre Chamkilight Leather w Gold Hardware

Hermes Constance 18cm Metallic Dore Chevre Chamkilight Leather w Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Compact yet undeniably radiant, this Hermès Constance 18cm in Metallic Doré Chevre Chamkilight distills the maison’s elegance into a jewel-like evening silhouette.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Toffee Epsom Constance-To-Go Gold Hardware Wallet Crossbody Bag
Hermès Toffee Epsom Constance-To-Go Gold Hardware Wallet Crossbody Bag

Hermès Toffee Epsom Constance-To-Go Gold Hardware Wallet Crossbody Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermès Toffee Epsom Constance-To-Go Crossbody Wallet in brown color leather with gold tone hardware on the front.

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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Constance Long To Go Wallet Bag Black Lizard Palladium Hardware
Hermes Constance Long To Go Wallet Bag Black Lizard Palladium Hardware

Hermes Constance Long To Go Wallet Bag Black Lizard Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Constance to go wallet in strikingly rich Black Lizard.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Sac Epaule Constance 1970s Black Precious Leather Shoulder Bag Hermes
Hermès Sac Epaule Constance 1970s Black Precious Leather Shoulder Bag Hermes

Hermès Sac Epaule Constance 1970s Black Precious Leather Shoulder Bag Hermes

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès Constance model bag in black exotic leather (Porosus), interior in soft black leather with one patch pocket and one zipped pocket, clasp with the famous H motif in gold metal ...

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1970s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance Long To Go Wallet Etoupe Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
Hermes Constance Long To Go Wallet Etoupe Gold Hardware Epsom Leather

Hermes Constance Long To Go Wallet Etoupe Gold Hardware Epsom Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance Long To Go wallet featured in Etoupe with Gold hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Constance Long To Go Wallet Bag Black Epsom Palladium Hardware
Hermes Constance Long To Go Wallet Bag Black Epsom Palladium Hardware

Hermes Constance Long To Go Wallet Bag Black Epsom Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a coveted Hermes Constance Long To Go featured in classic Black. Accentuated with Palladium hardware and Epsom leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Belt Blue Sapphire Lizard Bag Gold Hardware
Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Belt Blue Sapphire Lizard Bag Gold Hardware

Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Belt Blue Sapphire Lizard Bag Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Belt bag featured in Bleu Sapphire Lizard.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermès Constance To Go Wallet on Strap Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware 2022
Hermès Constance To Go Wallet on Strap Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware 2022

Hermès Constance To Go Wallet on Strap Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware 2022

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

A masterpiece of refined elegance and practical luxury, this authentic Hermès Constance To Go wallet-on-strap is beautifully crafted from durable and structured Epsom leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt
Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt

Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG117 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 15cm Type: To...

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Constance 24cm Limited Edition "Au Bout Du Monde" Palladium Hardware
Hermes Constance 24cm Limited Edition "Au Bout Du Monde" Palladium Hardware

Hermes Constance 24cm Limited Edition "Au Bout Du Monde" Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Sydney, New South Wales

Brand: Hermes Product: Constance 24cm Limited Edition "Au Bout Du Monde" Size: CM: 24 l x 15 h x 5 d INCH: 9.5 l x 7 h x 2 d Strap: Versatile design allows it to be worn as a sing...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Rose Jaipur Mysore leather CONSTANCE 18 MINI Bag w Palladium
HERMES Rose Jaipur Mysore leather CONSTANCE 18 MINI Bag w Palladium

HERMES Rose Jaipur Mysore leather CONSTANCE 18 MINI Bag w Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Constance 18 mini shoulder bag in Jaipur Chèvre Mysore leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Biscuit beige Swift leather CONSTANCE 18 MINI Bag w Palladium
HERMES Biscuit beige Swift leather CONSTANCE 18 MINI Bag w Palladium

HERMES Biscuit beige Swift leather CONSTANCE 18 MINI Bag w Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Constance 18 mini shoulder bag in Biscuit Swift leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès 2024 Constance Slim Pochette Ceinture Pink Leather Bag on belt Hermes
Hermès 2024 Constance Slim Pochette Ceinture Pink Leather Bag on belt Hermes

Hermès 2024 Constance Slim Pochette Ceinture Pink Leather Bag on belt Hermes

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès Constance Slim model clutch in pink Epsom leather (Mexico), interior in smooth pink leather and matching removable coin purse, H click clasp in shiny silver metal (palladium),...

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2010s French Clutches

Hermes Constance Verso 18  Blue Hydra and Deep Blue Bag Chevre Leather
Hermes Constance Verso 18  Blue Hydra and Deep Blue Bag Chevre Leather

Hermes Constance Verso 18 Blue Hydra and Deep Blue Bag Chevre Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Constance 18 Verso bag featured in Bleu Hydra with Deep Bleu interior.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance 18 Mini Black Epsom Leather Gold HW A Stamp Shoulder Bag
Hermes Constance 18 Mini Black Epsom Leather Gold HW A Stamp Shoulder Bag

Hermes Constance 18 Mini Black Epsom Leather Gold HW A Stamp Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Condition: HERMES CONSTANCE 18 MINI BLACK EPSOM LEATHER BAG GOLD STAMP A shoulder bag FrancThere are minor signs of wear on the edges, scratches on the metal components, traces insid...

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES Constance 24 Epsom Leather Rouge de Coeur PHW Shoulder Bag Stamp D
HERMES Constance 24 Epsom Leather Rouge de Coeur PHW Shoulder Bag Stamp D

HERMES Constance 24 Epsom Leather Rouge de Coeur PHW Shoulder Bag Stamp D

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

size: Width:24cm,height:20cm Designer: Hermes Model: Constance 24 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Red Interior Material: Leather Interior Color: Red Hardware Color...

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance 24 Bag Pink Epsom Leather Women Crossbody Bag Stmap P 2012
Hermes Constance 24 Bag Pink Epsom Leather Women Crossbody Bag Stmap P 2012

Hermes Constance 24 Bag Pink Epsom Leather Women Crossbody Bag Stmap P 2012

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Accessories: No Accessories size: Width:24cm,height:17cm Designer: Hermes Model: Constance 24 Bag Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink Interior Material:Leather I...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES Rouge H burgundy Box leather CONSTANCE 23 Bag w Gold VINTAGE
HERMES Rouge H burgundy Box leather CONSTANCE 23 Bag w Gold VINTAGE

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.

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1970s French Structured Shoulder Bags

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Luxury Finds: Shop Hermès Constance Bags for Sale on 1stDibs

A favorite of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the Hermès Constance bag pairs comfort and refinement. While the distinctive accessory isn't one of the luxury house's much-publicized top-handle bags or totes — the Constance can instead be casually worn across the body or over the shoulder — it's a widely loved bag most noted for the “H” clasp that secures the bag’s top flap.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Debra Kent, of Mightychic. “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.”

In 1959, Catherine Chaillet, a designer at the maison, created a new handbag. The result was a style of elegant proportions with an ionic H clasp — linear with rounded corners, at once classic and modern. Chaillet named it Constance for the daughter she had soon after. Jacqueline Kennedy's enthusiasm for the design established its must-have status.

Finding an Hermès Constance is an exercise in dedication and patience. Collectors’ editions are even more elusive — one crafted in Swift Silk Marble Print, an exclusive fabric sourced from a family in Kyoto, is a rarely seen treasure, while Hermès crocodile Constance bags, like other Hermés bags in exotic leathers, are catnip to collectors.

In the world of luxury bags, Hermès stands apart. “Hermès is the pinnacle of classicism,” says Annika Hansen, of Chicjoy, which specializes in the brand’s bags and accessories. “In a world obsessed with the latest cycle of fast fashion, Hermès remains steadfast in its fascination with history, detail and craftsmanship.”

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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.

Questions About Hermès

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 27, 2024
    To tell if an Hermès Constance bag is fake, start by examining the seams. Stitching is a good metric to consider because each Hermès Constance handbag is hand-sewn by Hermès artisans according to Hermès’s celebrated saddle-stitching technique. While there may be small inconsistencies in the sew lines, the work will be demonstrative of the company’s commitment to quality, and the stitching will indicate as much. (The Birkin is another coveted accessory of the house, and spotting a fake Birkin bag requires similar inspections.)

    A fake Constance bag may be accompanied by an “authenticity card.” Hermès doesn’t pair its Constance bags or any of its handbags with any such certificate. There is also a label stamp inside any authentic Hermès Constance handbag that reads “Hermès Paris Made in France.” The lettering will be clear and it won’t appear blocky or oversized. Check that the stamp is perfectly centered and the correct distance from the top (very close to the top stitching), as well as that the letters are clear and fine (not heavy-handed). It shouldn’t look engraved, painted on or irregular.

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  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 29, 2020

    No, vintage Hermès Constance bags do not have serial numbers. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The Constance is available in a variety of leather options. They include Box and Swift smooth leathers and Epsom grained leather. Hermès also periodically offers the bag in exotic crocodile, lizard and ostrich leather. Find a collection of Hermès Constance bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Hermès Constance bag is named after one of the children of Catherine Chaillet, the designer who created the iconic purse. It debuted in 1959, and legend has it that the luxury fashion house's factory finished the first one on the day that her daughter was born. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hermès Constance bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 29, 2020

    On the front of your Hermès Constance bag, the metal “H” doubles as both an insignia for the high fashion goods manufacturer and a clasp to keep your bag snapped shut. To open your Hermès Constance handbag, grab the metal “H” — position your fingers directly around the horizontal middle bar of the letter, so that your fingers are curled underneath it, and pull out toward you. The key to opening the clasp without scratching the accessory’s leather is to pull only at the horizontal bar. The bag opens and closes with the help of a spring-loaded mechanism that is concealed on each of the bar’s ends fixed to the flap.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 27, 2024
    When you’re trying to authenticate your Hermès Constance bag, there are a few things to remember. For one, there is no “authenticity card” — Hermès doesn’t accompany its Constance bags or any of its handbags with any such certificate. There is a label stamp inside any authentic Hermès Constance handbag that reads “Hermès Paris Made in France” — the lettering will be clear and it won’t appear blocky or oversized. Lettering on this label that looks anything other than professionally set and lightly pressed into the leather may mean that your Hermès Constance bag is a fake.

    Stitching is a good metric to consider because each Hermès Constance handbag is hand-sewn by Hermès artisans according to Hermès’s celebrated saddle-stitching technique, so while the sew lines will have some inconsistencies, the work will be demonstrative of the company’s commitment to quality, and the stitching will indicate as much. (The Birkin is another coveted accessory of the house, and spotting a fake Birkin bag requires similar inspections.)

    Hardware on your authentic Hermès Constance bag is always made of a genuine precious metal — the metal is typically brass that is hand-polished and plated with fine gold, palladium or permabrass, while the iconic H-shaped clasp has been silvered, lacquered, set with diamonds, and more over the years. This metal will feel substantial, and it will not tarnish over time.

    In 1959, Catherine Chaillet, a designer at Hermès, created a new handbag — linear with rounded corners, at once classic and modern. Chaillet named it Constance for the daughter she had soon after. While the distinctive accessory isn't one of the luxury house's much-publicized top-handle bags or totes, Jacqueline Kennedy's enthusiasm for the design established its must-have status.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 27, 2024
    How you wear your Hermès Constance bag is totally up to you — fashion is all about individuality — but part of the accessory’s enduring appeal lies in its versatility. The Constance can be casually worn across the body or over the shoulder, and you can easily adjust the bag’s strap to meet your preferences. 

    A favorite of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the Hermès Constance pairs comfort and refinement. While the distinctive design isn't one of the luxury house's much-publicized top-handle bags or totes, it's a widely loved bag most noted for the “H” clasp that secures the bag’s top flap.

    “It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Debra Kent, of Mightychic. “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.”

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