Hermes Troca Black Cotton Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes 2000s black Troca cotton tote bag featuring leather trim, stripe detailing, two top handles
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Hermes Khaki Cotton Toto PM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Khaki cotton “Toto” PM (small size) tote bag featuring navy stripy details, top handles, top
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Red Cotton Toto Long Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes red canvas “Toto” long tote bag featuring bicolor handles, front pockets, inside pocket
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Navy cotton Toto Medium Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes 1990s "Toto" Medium size Navy cotton Fourre Tout tote bag featuring bicolor handles ( navy
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Blue Canvas Cotton Fourre Tout GM Bag Tote
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Parisian style with this vintage Hermès Fourre Tout GM tote, a beloved classic from the House of Hermès
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Burgundy Cotton Canvas Striped Tote
Located in New York, NY
Hermes wonderfully detailed burgundy cotton canvas striped tote is accented with multi-striped on
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Mimile Navy Cotton Backpack Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes 1990s navy "Mimile-Marin”cotton backpack bag featuring a front “H” embroidered logo, a
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Matelot-Marin Red Cotton Backpack Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes 1990 Matelot red cotton backpack bag featuring a signature H logo, a metal eyelet detailing
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Cotton Shoulder Bag Matelot-Marin Backpack Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes 1990s cotton “Matelot-Marin” backpack bag or shoulder bag featuring a front “H” embroidered
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermès Large Butterflies Beach Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès vintage celeste butterflies cotton beach tote with green shoulder straps. Handle drop 11
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Hermès Sac Cabas Herline Toto PM Black Navy Cotton Canvas Hand Bag Tote Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Toto bag (formerly Herline), small size, in black cotton canvas with navy and black cotton
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Hermes Multicolor Parrots Cotton Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Multicolor “Les Perroquets” printed canvas large tote bag from Hermès Pre-Owned featuring a jungle
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Early 2000s French Tote Bags
Hermes Multicolor Parrots Cotton Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes multicolor "Parrots" tote bag featuring a multicolor print, green cotton handles, inside
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Khaki Cotton “Toto” PM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Khaki cotton “Toto” PM (small size) tote bag featuring navy stripy details, top handles, top
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Salmon Cotton “Toto” PM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Salmon cotton “Toto” PM tote bag featuring bicolor nut details, top handles, top logo snap
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Early 2000s French Tote Bags
Hermes Navy Cotton Toto GM Large Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes navy “Toto” GM ( larger one) tote bag featuring a large size, brown stripy details, top
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Multi Colours Rapeaux Au Vent Cotton Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This Hermes multi colours Drapeaux Au Vent tote bag features a print on a cotton body, rolled
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Brown Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes Paris Vintage brown cotton canvas tote, Fourre Tout MM. Made in France. Blue stripes. 100
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Hermes Paris Vintage Brown Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes Paris Vintage brown cotton canvas tote, Fourre Tout MM. Made in France. Blue stripes. 100
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Hermes Paris Vintage Blue Canvas Cotton Fourre Tout MM Bag Tote
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Parisian style with this vintage Hermès Fourre Tout MM tote, a beloved classic from the House of Hermès
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Red Canvas Cotton Fourre Tout MM Bag Tote
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes Paris Vintage red cotton canvas tote, Fourre Tout MM. Made in France. Red color with white
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Red Canvas Cotton Fourre Tout MM Bag Tote
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Model: 'HERMES Vertical FOURRE TOUT ' Shopping Bag. Made in France. Brown/burgundy color with red
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Blue and Brown Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
HERMES FOURRE TOUT - MM' - Tote handbag. Made in France. Navy Blue color with brown stripes
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Red Canvas Cotton Fourre Tout MM Bag Tote
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
HERMES FOURRE TOUT - MM' - Tote handbag. Made in France. Navy Blue color with brown stripes
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Hermes Paris Vintage Blue Canvas Cotton Fourre Tout MM Bag Tote
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
HERMES FOURRE TOUT - MM' - Tote handbag. Made in France. Navy Blue color with brown stripes
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Grey and Black Stripes Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
A true icon of effortless utility, the Hermès Fourre-Tout MM tote is a staple of understated French
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Grey and Black Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes Paris Vintage light grey cotton canvas tote, Fourre Tout MM. Made in France. Black contrast
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1990s French Tote Bags
HERMES PARIS Green Cotton Canvas FOURRE TOUT PM Handbag TOTE Bag Purse
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
- Model: 'FOURRE TOUT - PM' Tote handbag - Made in France - Miltary Green/Navy blue color
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Hermes Paris Vintage Red Cotton Canvas Fourre Tout MM Bag
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes Paris Vintage red cotton canvas tote, Fourre Tout MM. Made in France. Red color with
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1990s French Tote Bags
Red Hermès Terry Cotton Bucket Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Product details: Red terry cotton bucket bag by Hermès . Dual rope shoulder straps. Nautical logo
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Gray Canvas Fourre Tout MM Bag Ginza 2001 Limited Ed
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes Paris Vintage red cotton canvas tote, Fourre Tout MM. Made in France. Red color with
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Early 2000s French Tote Bags
Navy Hermes Matelot cotton Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès navy cotton shoulder bag “Matelot-Marin” featuring a front embroidered logo, a leather
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HERMES Ale Line MM Tote Bag Beige Canvas Durable Lightweight Used
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Toile Fourre-Tout MM Neutral Tote Bag H Canvas White black Handle Cotton Measurements: The
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Troca Black Cotton Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes 2000s black Troca cotton tote bag featuring leather trim, stripe detailing, two top handles
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Early 2000s French Tote Bags
Hermes Beige cotton Toto PM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes "Toto" PM size beige cotton tote bag featuring bicolor handles striped strap, press-stud
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Nut Cotton Toto PM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes nut “Toto” PM tote bag featuring featuring navy stripy details, top handles, top logo snap
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Red Cotton Toto Small Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Red cotton "Toto" PM Small size Fourre Tout tote bag featuring bicolor handles, striped
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1990s French Tote Bags
HERMÈS Orange Pannied Platouge PM Cotton Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bangkok, TH
HERMES Pannied Platouge PM tote bag in vivid orange colored cotton trimmed with leather and silver
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Early 2000s French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Military Green Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes Paris Vintage green cotton canvas tote, Fourre Tout MM. Made in France. Blue stripes. 100
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Hermes Paris Vintage Brown Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes Paris Vintage brown cotton canvas tote, Fourre Tout MM. Made in France. Blue stripes. 100
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Early 2000s French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Red Canvas Cotton Fourre Tout MM Bag Tote
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes Paris Vintage red cotton canvas tote, Fourre Tout MM. Made in France. red color with white
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20th Century French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Beige and Orange Cotton Fourre Tout PM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Model: 'HERMES FOURRE TOUT - PM' Tote handbag. Made in France. Beige canvas and orange stripes
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Red Blue Cotton Fourre Tout PM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Model: 'HERMES FOURRE TOUT - PM' Tote handbag. Made in France. Red color with blue stripes
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20th Century French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Blue and Brown Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
'HERMES FOURRE TOUT - MM' - Tote handbag. Made in France. Navy Blue color with brown stripes
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20th Century French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Gray Black Stripes Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
'HERMES FOURRE TOUT - MM' - Tote handbag. Made in France. Grey color with black stripes. Material
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20th Century French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Blue and Brown Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
'HERMES FOURRE TOUT - MM' - Tote handbag. Made in France. Navy Blue color with brown stripes
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Black Gray Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
'HERMES FOURRE TOUT - MM' - Tote handbag. Made in France. Black color with grey stripes. Material
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Red Blue Cotton Fourre Tout PM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Model: 'HERMES FOURRE TOUT - PM' Tote handbag. Made in France. Red color with contrast stripes
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Black Burgundy Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Model: 'HERMES FOURRE TOUT - MM' Tote handbag. Made in France. Black and Burgundy colors. 3 open
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20th Century French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Red Canvas Cotton Fourre Tout MM Bag Tote
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes Paris Vintage red cotton canvas tote, Fourre Tout MM. Made in France. Red color with
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Blue Canvas Cotton Fourre Tout MM Bag Tote
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes Paris Vintage Blue cotton canvas tote, Fourre Tout MM. Made in France. Blue color with white
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Red Canvas Cotton Fourre Tout MM Bag Tote
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes Paris Vintage red cotton canvas tote, Fourre Tout MM. Made in France. Red color with
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Blue and Brown Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
'HERMES FOURRE TOUT - MM' - Tote handbag. Made in France. Navy Blue color with brown stripes
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Red Canvas Cotton Fourre Tout MM Bag Tote
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes Paris Vintage red cotton canvas tote, Fourre Tout MM. Made in France. Red color with white
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Red Canvas Cotton Fourre Tout MM Bag Tote
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes Paris Vintage red cotton canvas tote, Fourre Tout MM. Made in France. Red color with white
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1960s French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Blue and Brown Cotton Fourre Tout PM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Model: 'HERMES FOURRE TOUT - PM' Tote handbag. Made in France. Blue color with brown stripes
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20th Century Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Green and Blue Cotton Fourre Tout MM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes Paris Vintage green and blue cotton canvas tote, Fourre Tout MM. Made in France. Green and
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Sellier Vintage Beige Cotton Canvas Summer Beach Bag
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes Sellier Vintage beige cotton canvas Summer beach bag. Multicolored trim and strap. 'Hermes
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Late 20th Century French Tote Bags
Hermes Paris Vintage Black and Grey Cotton Fourre Tout PM Bag
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Model: 'HERMES FOURRE TOUT - PM' Tote handbag. Made in France. Black color with grey stripes
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20th Century French Tote Bags
Hermes Beach Tote bag Apres la Vague Printed Toile Jaune and Blue
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Apres la Vague beach bag featured in Jaune and Bleu. This cotton canvas
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Hermes Double Brown Tote Bag in Leather and Cotton.
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Really nice and in excellent condition Hermes Double Tote Bag in brown color. Label inside 2
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Off-White Canvas Folded Box Tote
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Off-White Canvas Folded Box Tote - Hermes cotton canvas tote - Square flat fold style
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Hermes Pink White Multicolor Cotton "Equateur" PM Beach Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
PM Made In: Unknown Fabric Content: Exterior: Cotton, Canvas, Leather; Lining: Canvas Item Specifics
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Hermes Cotton Tote For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary hermes cotton tote you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Beige and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a hermes cotton tote may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Hermes Cotton Tote?
On average, a hermes cotton tote on 1stDibs sells for $368, while they’re typically $235 on the low end and $2,000 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 Tote-bags for You
From classic medium-sized Louis Vuitton leather tote bags to authentic cube-like Loewe shoulder bags woven in raffia, the large selection of vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs offers something for special occasions as well as everyday needs.
Although part of a modern look, tote bags have been roomy and versatile accessories since at least 1944, with the launch of L.L.Bean’s “ice bag.” The Maine retailer, then largely known for rugged field coats and hunting shoes, had introduced a big, durable canvas bag that was initially intended to carry firewood or ice. In those days, to keep produce and other foods cool in refrigerators, consumers had to regularly replace the blocks of ice that were doing all the work in their bulky appliances. There was no better bag to help haul big blocks of ice from the trunk of your car to your front door and, subsequently, to your kitchen.
Years later, during the 1960s, L.L.Bean’s Boat and Tote was introduced as an overhauled structured canvas version of the ice bag. Tested to lug up to 500 pounds, the Boat and Tote became a best seller. Also during the 1960s, American designer Bonnie Cashin created the Cashin Carry for Coach. Cashin was Coach’s first lead designer, and she liked leather, large pockets and earth tones. Her modern interpretation of the tote bag introduced a touch of elegance to this increasingly ubiquitous accessory.
In the subsequent decades, more brands debuted their own iterations of the tote bag, from Tory Burch’s Perry leather tote bag to Goyard’s luxurious Saint Louis.
Pay tribute to this long and interesting history of a well-loved accessory by browsing the vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs.
Questions About Hermès
- Why is Hermès so special?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Hermès 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.
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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.
Why the Hermès Birkin Bag Is a Surprisingly Savvy Investment
More than a fashion statement, this iconic style continually appreciates in value.
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