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Hermes Cosmetic Case

Hermès Navy Toile Bolide Cosmetic Pouch Make Up Case 1her1111
Hermès Navy Toile Bolide Cosmetic Pouch Make Up Case 1her1111

Hermès Navy Toile Bolide Cosmetic Pouch Make Up Case 1her1111

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6" Width: 2" Height: 4.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION (7.5/10 or B+) Signs of Wear: Exterior Canvas: Some rubbing Exterior Leather and T...

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20th Century Cosmetic Bags

Hermès New Fuchsia Bride-a-Brac Case
Hermès New Fuchsia Bride-a-Brac Case

Hermès New Fuchsia Bride-a-Brac Case

$949

H 4 in W 4.75 in L 8.25 in

Hermès New Fuchsia Bride-a-Brac Case

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Bride-a-Brac Case in small features 100% cotton, lining in herringbone canvas, strap in polycotton, embroidered "H" motif, and three interior pockets. Includes a handle for ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cosmetic Bags

Hermès New Bolide Crazy H Case Green
Hermès New Bolide Crazy H Case Green

Hermès New Bolide Crazy H Case Green

$749

H 6.5 in W 3.5 in L 10 in

Hermès New Bolide Crazy H Case Green

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Hermès Bolide Crazy H Case in green is made from 100% cotton with lambskin leather piping and pull tab. Lining in herringbone canvas. Inside, the bag has plenty of room for all ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cosmetic Bags

Hermes Bolide Rayures Rocabar Travel Case Etoupe / Azur Mini Model
Hermes Bolide Rayures Rocabar Travel Case Etoupe / Azur Mini Model

Hermes Bolide Rayures Rocabar Travel Case Etoupe / Azur Mini Model

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Bolide Rayures Rocabar travel case featured in Etoupe and Azur. Zipper toggle has lambskin leather pull and base has leather trim. This charming Mini Boli...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cosmetic Bags

Hermès Refillable Perfume Spray and Case in Rose Pourpre Crocodile RARE
Hermès Refillable Perfume Spray and Case in Rose Pourpre Crocodile RARE

Hermès Refillable Perfume Spray and Case in Rose Pourpre Crocodile RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Exceptional Authentic Hermès Perfume Spray and Case Perfect dimensions for handbag Case made of crocodile skin and metal Refillable spray made of glass Colorways: Shiny Rose Pour...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Cosmetic Bags

HERMES Ivory H Logo Bolide Cosmetic Case Canvas x Leather 1HER727K
HERMES Ivory H Logo Bolide Cosmetic Case Canvas x Leather 1HER727K

HERMES Ivory H Logo Bolide Cosmetic Case Canvas x Leather 1HER727K

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: N/A Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6" Width: 2" Height: 4" OVERALL FAIR + CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Accessories: Signs of Wear: Front: M...

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

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Hermes Vermillon cotton Escale case
Hermes Vermillon cotton Escale case

Hermes Vermillon cotton Escale case

By Hermès

Located in Nicosia, CY

Preloved, never used with box. In tricolor H canvas. 100% cotton size: L 21 x H 9 x D 7 cm

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2010s European Cosmetic Bags

Vintage Hermes towel Vanity case
Vintage Hermes towel Vanity case

Vintage Hermes towel Vanity case

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Hermes towel Vanity case,Corail. Good condition, with some signs of wear ( trimmings ) and some stains on the Inside. Marked "S" 18cm x 13cm x 19cm

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Late 20th Century French Cosmetic Bags

Hermès Orange Cotton Mini Bolide Case
Hermès Orange Cotton Mini Bolide Case

Hermès Orange Cotton Mini Bolide Case

By Hermès

Located in Woodland Hills, CA

Hermès Orange Cotton Mini Bolide Case Orange / Light Brown / Off White Leather piping Palladium hardware Top zip closure with leather pull Embroidered "H" logo Fabric interior For t...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cosmetic Bags

New Hermès Terracotta Fabric Travel Case
New Hermès Terracotta Fabric Travel Case

New Hermès Terracotta Fabric Travel Case

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès travel case in terracotta fabric with waterproof lining. Brand new.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cosmetic Bags

Hermes Animal Scene Cotton Travel Case GM Exquisite
Hermes Animal Scene Cotton Travel Case GM Exquisite

Hermes Animal Scene Cotton Travel Case GM Exquisite

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Animal Scene Cotton Travel Case GM Exquisite Brand New in Box Store fresh with Hermes box and ribbon 100% cotton travel case Approximately 11" x 8" Features exquisite ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cosmetic Bags

Hermes Fuchsia Bolide Toiletry Beach and Travel Case MM
Hermes Fuchsia Bolide Toiletry Beach and Travel Case MM

Hermes Fuchsia Bolide Toiletry Beach and Travel Case MM

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Fuchsia Bolide Toiletry Beach and Travel Case MM Brand New in Box coming with Hermes box and ribbon Below retail $501 including tax where we are Approximately 10" x 7" ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cosmetic Bags

Hermes Bolide Travel Case Mini Mini Model Hibiscus New
Hermes Bolide Travel Case Mini Mini Model Hibiscus New

Hermes Bolide Travel Case Mini Mini Model Hibiscus New

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Bolide travel case - Trousse de Voyage - features pink Hibiscus cotton. Zipper toggle has lambskin leather pull and base has leather trim. This charmin...

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2010s French Cosmetic Bags

Hermes Vintage Travel Razor Shaving Set Brown Leather Case
Hermes Vintage Travel Razor Shaving Set Brown Leather Case

Hermes Vintage Travel Razor Shaving Set Brown Leather Case

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Rare and hard to find vintage travel razor in case by Hermes - Paris. Possibly dating back to the 1940s. Two piece 'Wardonia - Sheffield' safety razor in metal. The razor comes in a ...

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1940s French Cosmetic Bags

Hermes Bolide Travel Case Tousse De Voyage Mini Mini Model Black Canvas New
Hermes Bolide Travel Case Tousse De Voyage Mini Mini Model Black Canvas New

Hermes Bolide Travel Case Tousse De Voyage Mini Mini Model Black Canvas New

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Bolide travel case - Trousse de Voyage - featured in Black cotton canvas. Zipper toggle has lambskin leather pull and base has leather trim. This charm...

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2010s French Cosmetic Bags

Hermès Rare Black Crocodile Beauty Case
Hermès Rare Black Crocodile Beauty Case

Hermès Rare Black Crocodile Beauty Case

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H 3 in W 6 in L 10.5 in

Hermès Rare Black Crocodile Beauty Case

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès rare black crocodile beauty case. Red leather interiors, including clippers and nail scissors both stamped hermes. Pre date stamp and pre CITES convention. This item has rec...

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1980s French Cosmetic Bags

Hermes Bolide Travel Case Tousse De Voyage Mini Mini Model Natural Canvas New
Hermes Bolide Travel Case Tousse De Voyage Mini Mini Model Natural Canvas New

Hermes Bolide Travel Case Tousse De Voyage Mini Mini Model Natural Canvas New

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Bolide travel case - Trousse de Voyage - features Natural cotton canvas. Zipper toggle has lambskin leather pull and base has leather trim. This charmi...

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2010s French Cosmetic Bags

HERMES Pink Rose Tyrien Chevre Leather KARO GM Cosmetic Case
HERMES Pink Rose Tyrien Chevre Leather KARO GM Cosmetic Case

HERMES Pink Rose Tyrien Chevre Leather KARO GM Cosmetic Case

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes pink rose tyrien chevre leather KARO GM cosmetic case Age: 2008 Made in France Materials: chevre leather Stamped: HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE Blind stamp reads: L 7.5"L ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Figue Bolide Passe-passe case
Hermes Figue Bolide Passe-passe case

Hermes Figue Bolide Passe-passe case

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H 9.06 in L 12.21 in

Hermes Figue Bolide Passe-passe case

By Hermès

Located in Nicosia, CY

Case in striped cotton canvas and printed cotton poplin interior 100% cotton Embroidered animal motifs (96% polyester and 4% ceramic) Dimensions: L 31 x H 23 cm

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2010s French Cosmetic Bags

Hermes Orange Bride-a-Brac case, small model
Hermes Orange Bride-a-Brac case, small model

Hermes Orange Bride-a-Brac case, small model

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H 6.7 in D 4.73 in L 8.27 in

Hermes Orange Bride-a-Brac case, small model

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Orange Bride-a-Brac case, small model - Case in canvas (100% cotton) - Anti-stain waterproof lining in herringbone canvas - Embroidered "H" on the front - Three interior pock...

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2010s French Cosmetic Bags

RARE Collector Hermès Toiletry hard Case in beige canvas and burgundy leather
RARE Collector Hermès Toiletry hard Case in beige canvas and burgundy leather

RARE Collector Hermès Toiletry hard Case in beige canvas and burgundy leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful collector’s piece ! Hermès bi-material cosmetic case in burgundy leather and beige canvas, interior in burgundy suede 3 silver metal bottles, two round boxes silver metal,...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cosmetic Bags

Hermes 2015 New Fourbi 25cm  Flamingo Orange Silk Bag Organizer/Case
Hermes 2015 New Fourbi 25cm  Flamingo Orange Silk Bag Organizer/Case

Hermes 2015 New Fourbi 25cm Flamingo Orange Silk Bag Organizer/Case

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong

A multi-color printed 25 cm silk bag organizer from Hermes 2015 collection. It features with one large zipped interior pocket, four snap closure exterior pockets and two slot side po...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cosmetic Bags

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$32,100

H 2.17 in D 0.69 in L 1.38 in

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By Chanel

Located in London, GB

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$342

H 11.5 in W 4 in L 16.5 in

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By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16.5" Width: 4" Height: 11.5" Handle Drop: 4.5" OVERALL FAIR+ CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Accessories: Signs of Wear: Cotton Exterior: Some...

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Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag

Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag

$24,999

H 11.5 in W 6 in L 11.5 in

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By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes rare and collectible large doctor’s bag in brown shiny croc, lined in brown leather and caramel velvet, gold tone hardware. Dates back to the 50s , pre date stamp. Handle drop...

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Hermes Hac 50 Vintage Birkin Bag Black Fjord Leather Brass Hardware

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a vintage 50 Hermes Hac (Sac Haut a Courroies) featured in Black Fjord leather. This gorgeous matte leather is rare to find and wears magnificently. Limited editio...

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Hermès Small Jige Etoupe Goat Skin Bag
Hermès Small Jige Etoupe Goat Skin Bag

Hermès Small Jige Etoupe Goat Skin Bag

$2,899

H 5 in W 1 in L 7.75 in

Hermès Small Jige Etoupe Goat Skin Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès excellent condition etoupe small jige goat skin with contrast stitching. Date stamp J for 2006. Comes with original dust cover.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermès Beige x Brown Toile Marwari Hobo Shoulder Bag  861966
Hermès Beige x Brown Toile Marwari Hobo Shoulder Bag  861966

Hermès Beige x Brown Toile Marwari Hobo Shoulder Bag 861966

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION (8/10 or AB) (Outside) Minor rubbing Width (inch) : 11.4 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 29 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.2 inch(approx) Hei...

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Bottega Veneta Cabat Tote Small/Medium Intreccio Blue Green Leather
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Bottega Veneta Cabat Tote Small/Medium Intreccio Blue Green Leather

By Bottega Veneta

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Bottega Veneta Cabat Tote Small/Medium Intreccio Blue Green Leather and Suede Lining 32cm These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Discover the sophistic...

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$33,053Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.49 in W 3.08 in L 9.26 in

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By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

There's the Kelly, the Birkin, the Constance, and the PASSE-GUIDE Bag ...! To me, the most beautiful Purse Ever! Here is a rare opportunity to get an exceptional Authentic Hermès P...

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By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Limited Edition only sold in selected Gucci flagship stores Beautiful beaded jet black bag with lizard skin trimmings Famous Gucci s...

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Hermes Gold Gulliver Leather Plume 32 Hand Bag
Hermes Gold Gulliver Leather Plume 32 Hand Bag

Hermes Gold Gulliver Leather Plume 32 Hand Bag

$7,189

H 9.06 in W 4.34 in L 12.6 in

Hermes Gold Gulliver Leather Plume 32 Hand Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Gold "Gulliver" leather "Plume 32" handbag featuring gold plated hardware, leather lining with slip pocket. You could fit a laptop inside. Circa 1996 (Z in a round) In good ...

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1990s French Tote Bags

HERMES Rouge de Coeur red Clemence leather PICOTIN 18 LOCK Bag
HERMES Rouge de Coeur red Clemence leather PICOTIN 18 LOCK Bag

HERMES Rouge de Coeur red Clemence leather PICOTIN 18 LOCK Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Picotin Lock 18 is crafted from Rouge de Coeur (bright red) Taurillon Clemence leather, featuring elegant Palladium hardware. It closes with a strap and lo...

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Hermès BNIB Bleu Royal Gold 18 Picotin

Hermès BNIB Bleu Royal Gold 18 Picotin

$5,499

H 7.5 in W 5 in L 7 in

Hermès BNIB Bleu Royal Gold 18 Picotin

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès picotin 18cm in blue royal taurillon clemence leather and gold tone hardware. Handle drop 5”. Date stamp U for 2022. Comes with booklet, original dust cover, box and ribbon.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

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1990s Vintage GUCCI Mini Satin Bamboo Hand Bag Black

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$272Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 3 in L 8.5 in

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By Gucci

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage GUCCI mini hand bag is crafted of black satin with black patent leather trimmings. Top bamboo-pull zipper closure opens to a coated interior which has been professionall...

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New With Tags Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Leather Monogram Duffle Bag $2850

New With Tags Salvatore Ferragamo Gancini Leather Monogram Duffle Bag $2850

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Located in Conroe, TX

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HERMES black Box leather BOLIDE 35 Bag GHW
HERMES black Box leather BOLIDE 35 Bag GHW

HERMES black Box leather BOLIDE 35 Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

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Hermes Birkin 35 Ebene Barenia Faubourg Bag Palladium Hardware Limited Edition

Hermes Birkin 35 Ebene Barenia Faubourg Bag Palladium Hardware Limited Edition

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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Hermes Cosmetic Case For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes cosmetic case for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Beige, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Brown and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect hermes cosmetic case 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. Finding a hermes cosmetic case for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Hermes Cosmetic Case?

On average, a hermes cosmetic case on 1stDibs sells for $645, while they’re typically $299 on the low end and $5,499 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 Wallets-small-accessories for You

Vintage and designer wallets and small accessories, such as wristlets, belt bags, clutches and other compact items, can be the perfect accessory for a night out or running everyday errands.

The invention of paper money dates back to the 7th century in China, but, globally, it took a while to catch on. It wasn’t until 1690 in the United States that paper money could finally be printed and used to pay taxes, for example, following the General Court of Massachusetts’s order that a limited batch be produced to pay soldiers owing to a shortage of coins.

As paper money became more common, so too did carrying wallets. Coin purses were no longer the most convenient option for carrying cash.

Today, just as the world’s best-known luxury houses are celebrated for their iconic handbags and purses, brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Gucci, Chanel and others offer a sweeping array of sophisticated wallets and small accessories for any event. While wallets seem to be getting smaller and the role of cash is dwindling, we simply cannot live without our bags and bag-like accessories. More options have emerged for carrying our essentials, with cardholders, pouches and belt bags made of nylon and leather gaining popularity in recent years.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and designer wallets and small accessories.