1970 Hermes Black Supple Box Leather Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
It can take a single Hermès craftsman up to 18 hours to construct each Kelly. 13" x 8.5" x 4.5"
1970 Hermes Black Supple Box Leather Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
It can take a single Hermès craftsman up to 18 hours to construct each Kelly. 13" x 8.5" x 4.5"
1992 Hermes Black 35cm Kelly Supple Box Bag with Thick Strap
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
It can take a single Hermès craftsman up to 18 hours to construct each Kelly.
Hermès "Orange H" Epsom Leather 25cm Birkin Bag with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Each Birkin is done entirely by hand by a highly skilled and trained Hermés craftsman over the course of an 18 hour period and is offered in a wide variety of colors and skins, creat...
Italian Modern Craftsman Gilt Hammered Iron Chair by Giovanni Banci for Hermes
By Giovanni Banci, Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Unique Italian MId-Century Modern Craftsman Gilt Hammered Iron Chair by Giovanni Banci for Hermes.
Wrought Iron
$14,853Sale Price|20% Off
Hermès Dachshund Photos Holder Photos Frame Teckel
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional and Rare Authentic Hermès Photo Frame Absolutely stunning, a true collectible item for dachshund lovers Base is in shape of a dachshund, the body holding glass panels i...
Hermès 18K Yellow Gold Cufflinks Golf Balls Numbered
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Cufflinks Golf Balls Shaped Made of 18K yellow gold (750/1000) "HERMÈS" / Eagle (for Gold) and craftsman's hallmarks engraved on each cufflink Serial...
Yellow Gold
Hermes Kelly 50 travel Buffalo Skipper and Alligator
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Kelly 50 travel Buffalo Skipper and Alligator Travel bag - Very rare Buffalo Skipper leather and Brown purple alligator skin (custom handmade by former Hermes craftsman) ...
Stunning Hermès Birkin 30 handbag in Blue Brighton Epsom Calf leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional and highly sought-after Hermes Birkin 30 handbag in Bleu Brighton Epsom leather, gold-plated metal hardware ...
Amazing Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in Rouge Garance Epsom leather, SHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Amazing Hermes Birkin 35 handbag in Rouge Garance Epsom leather, palladium silver metal hardware, double handle in red leather allowing a hand carry Flap closure Red leather inner l...
Hermès Kelly 35 retourne handbag strap in Grenat Red Togo leather , PHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Made in France Year : A (2017) Dimensions: 35x25 x13 cm (13,8x9,8 x5,1 Inches) Reference: 101951 General Condition : 7.5/10 Note that the bag is passed in a spa specialized Hermes ...
HERMES chocolate brown 23cm Constance with gold hardware - 1989
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic 23cm chocolate brown box leather 'Constance' bag with gilt hardware made by Hermes dating to 1989. The Constance takes an Hermes craftsman over 60 hours to construct, which i...
1972 HERMES black box leather Constance bag with gold hardware
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black box leather Constance from Hermes with gilt hardware dating to 1972. The Constance takes an Hermes craftsman over 60 hours to construct.
HERMES 'Constance' in rouge box leather
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
The Constance takes an Hermes craftsman over 60 hours to construct, which is even more time it takes to make a Birkin.
1974 HERMES burgundy 23 cm CONSTANCE with gold hardware
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
The Constance takes an Hermes craftsman over 60 hours to construct, which is even more time it takes to make a Birkin.
1982 HERMES CONSTANCE black box leather bag with gold hardware
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
The Constance takes an Hermes craftsman over 60 hours to construct. You will not find another bag that is better made.
HERMES Birkin 40 Bag CASSIS divine NEW colour
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Comes with lock, keys, clochette, sleepers, raincoat and orange Hermes box with ribbon. FINAL SALE. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR MORE PICTURES AUTHENTICITY MARKINGS: HERMES CRAFTS...
HERMES KELLY 35 Supple Bag Candy ROSE TYRIEN 2tone
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
AUTHENTICITY MARKINGS: HERMES CRAFTSMAN PERSONAL STAMP HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE EMBOSSED ON FRONT OF BAG UNDER 'FLAP' PALLADIUM HARDWARE LOCK AND KEYS STRAP IS S...
Hermes Kelly Bag Retourne Rouge H Togo 28
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Each of the Kelly bags are made by a single Hermès craftsman. The making process can take up to 18 hours.
HERMES 'Constance' 23 cm black box leather bag - gold hardware
Located in San Fransisco, CA
The Constance takes an Hermes craftsman over 60 hours to construct, which is even more time it takes to make a Birkin.
Hermès Kelly Retourne 34 Citron Togo Leather
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
It can take a single Hermès craftsman up to 18 hours to construct each Kelly.
Hermès 25cm Gris Tourterelle Togo Leather Birkin with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Each Birkin is done entirely by hand by a highly skilled and trained Hermés craftsman over the course of an 18 hour period and is offered in a wide variety of colors and skins, creat...
Sold
H 10 in D 7 in L 9 in
Hermès Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile 23cm Constance Bag with Gold Hardware, 2001
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Each Constance is done entirely by hand by a highly skilled and trained Hermés craftsman over the course of an 18 hour period and is offered in a wide variety of colors and skins, cr...
Sold
H 10 in D 7 in L 14 in
Hermès Special Edition Bi-Color Tosca & Rose Tyrien Epsom Candy 35cm Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Each Birkin is done entirely by hand by a highly skilled and trained Hermés craftsman over the course of an 18 hour period and is offered in a wide variety of colors and skins, creat...
Hermès Naturel Clèmence Leather 35cm Birkin Bag with Gold Hardware, 1999.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Each Birkin is done entirely by hand by a highly skilled and trained Hermés craftsman over the course of an 18 hour period and is offered in a wide variety of colors and skins, creat...
Sold
H 10 in D 7 in L 14 in
Hermès Shiny Miel Porosus Crocodile 35cm Birkin Bag with Gold Hardware, 2008.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Each Birkin is done entirely by hand by a highly skilled and trained Hermés craftsman over the course of an 18 hour period and is offered in a wide variety of colors and skins, creat...
Sold
H 10 in D 7 in L 14 in
Hermès Shiny Miel Porosus Crocodile 35cm Birkin Bag with Gold Hardware, 2008.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Each Birkin is done entirely by hand by a highly skilled and trained Hermés craftsman over the course of an 18 hour period and is offered in a wide variety of colors and skins, creat...
HERMES Constance 'mini' black leather with gold hardware 18cm
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
The Constance takes an Hermes craftsman over 60 hours to construct, which is even more time it takes to make a Birkin.
1973 Hermes Chocolate Brown 32cm Supple Kelly Box Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
It can take a single Hermès craftsman up to 18 hours to construct each Kelly. 13" x 8.5" x 4.5"
HERMES 2013 Flamingo Peach Epsom Long H Constance Wallet/Clutch PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
-Opening: H logo snap -Serial Number: Q inside a square and 8J and omega symbol for craftsman stamp -Includes: Hermes Box -Overall Condition: Excellent -Exterior Condition: Excel...
Sold
H 2.13 in Dm 2.96 in
Hermès Shotgun Shells Seven Pencils Holder by Ravinet d'Enfert Bullets Shaped
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional and Rare Authentic Hermès 7 Pencils Holder In shape of shotgun cartridges No datation - probably vintage The bottom of the shells is golden, the body is silvery The b...
Sold
H 2.13 in L 1.07 in
Exceptional Hermès Brooch with Stirrups Charms in Silver Rare Horse Rodeo Texas
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Stunning and Rare Authentic Hermès Brooch In shape of halter or riding driving collar adorned with 2 stirrups linked by 3 small chains Made of silver 800 Vintage Item "HERMÈS" a...
Silver
Antique Osage Orange Wood Walking Cane
By Hermès, Burberry
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a beautiful Osage orange wood cane. Beautiful patina with great texture. Maker information not available. USA, circa 1920s. 31 3/4" tall x 5" W, The ...
Bentwood
New In Box Hermes Jpg Birkin Bag Black & Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Boca Raton, FL
HERMES CRAFTSMAN PERSONAL STAMP. BLACK TOGO LEATHER WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE.
Hermes 35 Cm Birkin Bag Black Togo Leather Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Locks & key set #336 in Palladium. Hermes Craftsman Personal Stamp. Hermes Paris Made In France Embossed on Front of Bag Under "Flap". 4 Palladium Feet at The Bottom of Bag....
Hermès Kelly 32cm sellier handbag with strap in burgundy calfskin, gold hardware
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Sold with shoulder strap (not signed Hermès but manufactured by former Hermès craftsman with the same materials, pull, bell, key, padlock.
2000 Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 Bordeaux Box Calf PHW
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A classic staple every fashionable woman should own, each Kelly bag takes up to 25 hours to create and is hand-sewn, buffed, painted and polished by an Hermes craftsman. Unlike the w...
Amazing Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in Togo Raisin leather, SHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Superb Hermes Birkin 35 handbag in Togo leather Raisin , palladium silver metal hardware, double handle in purple l...
1993 Hermes Kelly Sellier Black Box Calf 35 With GHW
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Each Kelly bag takes up to 25 hours to create and is hand-sewn, buffed, painted and polished by an Hermes craftsman. Unlike the world famous Birkin bag, the Kelly features a shoulder...
Amazing Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in Parchemin Togo leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Amazing Birkin 35 handbag in Parchemin Togo leather , gold-plated metal trim, double handle in beige for a hand C...
Amazing Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in Orange Togo Calf leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Bright Hermès Birkin 35 in Orange Togo calf leather, gold plated metal trim , double handle in orange leather allowing a hand carry Flap...
2004 Hermes Kelly 32 Vermillion Togo PHW Excellent Condition
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Each Kelly bag takes up to 25 hours to create and is hand-sewn, buffed, painted and polished by an Hermes craftsman. Unlike the world famous Birkin bag, the Kelly incorporates a shou...
Hermès Kelly 32 handbag with strap in Brown Pecari leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Sold with shoulder strap (not signed Hermès but made by former Hermès craftsman with the same materials, tirette, clochette, key, padlock.
Amazing Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in Orange Swift Calf leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Amazing Birkin 35 handbag in Orange Swift calf leather , gold-plated metal trim, double handle in ...
Sold
H 9.06 in W 12.6 in D 4.14 in
2004 Hermes Kelly Retournee 32 Bi-Color Vert Fonce and Apple Togo W PHW
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Each bag takes up to 25 hours to create and is hand-sewn, buffed, painted and polished by an Hermes craftsman. Unlike the world-famous Birkin bag, the Kelly incorporates a shoulder s...
Customized Hermès Kelly 35 handbag strap in black calfskin & Crocodile, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
"Nothing is rarer than what is unique" HouluX is pleased to present you this unique Gem made from the finest materials that are leather box and Nile Crocodile ( Crocodylus Niloticus...
Customized Hermès Kelly 32 in black calfskin strap with black Alligator, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Reference: 1123211326 General condition: 7.5/10 Sold with shoulder strap, tirette, clochette and padlock wrapped in alligator (customized) and Cites for the export of exotic leather...
Hermes Brown Box Leather Briefcase
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Vintage piece completely restored by former craftsman Hermes with new handle. Dimensions: 30 * 38 * 10 Good vintage condition
Authentic Hermes buckle Chaine d'Ancre
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Authentic Hermes buckle Chaine d'Ancre Palladium hardware for belt 32 (medium size) This Hermes buckle comes with a genuine black shiny crocodile Crocodile belt made by a luxury...
Hermes Buckle H / Constance + Belt black crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Buckle H / Constance + Belt black crocodile Authentic Hermes buckle in new condition Palladium model It fits for belt 22 (medium size) This Hermes buckle comes ...
Hermes Buckle H / Constance Belt Emerald crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Buckle H / Constance Belt Emerald crocodile Authentic Hermes buckle in new condition Silver palladium model It fits for belt 22 (medium size) This Hermes buckle...
Hermes Buckle H / Constance Belt orange crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Buckle H / Constance Belt orange crocodile Authentic Hermes buckle in new condition Palladium model It fits for belt 22 (medium size) This Hermes buckle comes wi...
Hermes Buckle H / Constance + Belt Red crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Buckle H / Constance + Belt Red crocodile Authentic Hermes buckle in new condition Golden brushed model It fits for belt 22 (medium size) This Hermes buckle co...
Hermes Black Togo Birkin 35cm Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Each bag takes at least 48 hours to produce and each is hand sewn, buffed, painted and polished by Hermes skilled craftsman in Hermes' factories. Inasmuch as leathers come from a var...
Hermes Black Togo Birkin 35cm Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Each bag takes at least 48 hours to produce and each is hand sewn, buffed, painted and polished by Hermes skilled craftsman in Hermes' factories. Inasmuch as leathers come from a var...
Hermes Etain Togo Birkin 30cm Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Each bag takes at least 48 hours to produce and each is hand sewn, buffed, painted and polished by an Hermes skilled craftsman in Hermes' factories. The leathers come from a variety ...
Hermes Gold Togo Birkin 35cm Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Each bag takes at least 48 hours to produce and each is hand sewn, buffed, painted and polished by Hermes skilled craftsman in Hermes' factories. Inasmuch as leathers come from a var...
Hermes Black Togo Kelly 35cm Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Each Kelly bag takes up to 25 hours to produce and each is hand sewn, buffed, painted and polished by an Hermes skilled craftsman in Hermes' factories. The leathers come from a varie...
Hermes Plomb Clemence Kelly 32cm Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Each Kelly bag takes up to 25 hours to produce and each is hand sewn, buffed, painted and polished by an Hermes skilled craftsman in Hermes' factories. The leathers come from a varie...
Hermes Black Togo Kelly 32cm Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Each bag takes up to 25 hours to produce and each is hand sewn, buffed, painted and polished by Hermes skilled craftsman in Hermes' factories. Inasmuch as leathers come from a variet...
Hermes Gold Togo Kelly 32cm Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Each Kelly bag takes up to 25 hours to produce and each is hand sewn, buffed, painted and polished by an Hermes skilled craftsman in Hermes' factories. The leathers come from a varie...
Hermes Black Fjord Kelly 35cm Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Each Kelly bag takes up to 25 hours to produce and each is hand sewn, buffed, painted and polished by an Hermes skilled craftsman in Hermes' factories. The leathers come from a varie...
Hermes Anemone Togo Kelly 32cm Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Each bag takes up to 25 hours to produce and each is hand sewn, buffed, painted and polished by Hermes skilled craftsman in Hermes' factories. Inasmuch as leathers come from a variet...
Hermes Blue Electric Epsom Birkin 30cm Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Each bag takes at least 48 hours to produce and each is hand sewn, buffed, painted and polished by an Hermes skilled craftsman in Hermes' factories. The leathers come from a variety ...
LOUIS VUITTON x MURAKAMI white Monogram Multicolore 2025 SPEEDY 25 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton x Takeshi Murakami Speedy Bandoulière 25 is crafted in white Monogram Multicolore canvas with natural cowhide leather trims. Accented with gold-tone...
$2,520 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Pair of Regency Style Side Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency style side table with a wooden gallery top, molded edge, with a pull-out slide about a lower shelf with drawer and turned legs all in a warm country wood tone and hand rubbed...
Wood
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...
$174,060
H 45.28 in W 56.3 in D 17.33 in
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s
By Giuseppe Anzani
Located in Meda, MB
This bar cabinet was produced in Italy, in the late 1930s and is a really unique and special piece. Its tremendous historical and artistic value is what makes this item a real piece...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut, Parchment Paper
CHANEL black lambskin leather CLASSIC MINI RECTANGULAR Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Classic Mini Rectangular Timeless Single Flap Bag in black lambskin embodies the maison’s timeless elegance. Crafted with silver-tone hardware, it closes w...
$1,387Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
Designed by the renowned Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna, this single "Fledermaus" Model number 728, aka "Bat" Cafe chair features black u...
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
1960s Jack Bryan Yellow Silk Rhinestone Beaded 60s A-Line Dress + Jacket Suit
By Jack Bryan, Jack Bryan by Dupuis
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1960s JACK BRYAN yellow silk shantung A-Line dress and jacket ensemble! Dress features a tailored bodice with a forgiving A-Line shape skirt. Full metal zipper up the ba...
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Valentino Shoe D'Orsay Satin Pumps Bold Bow 39 / 9 w/Box
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Valentino black satin D'Orsay pump. Peeptoe with signature bold bow. Hidden .25" platform. High stiletto heel. Comes with box. final sale Mightychic offers ...
$58,008
W 2.37 in D 0.4 in L 3.35 in
Fabergé Antique Bi-Color Gold Cigarette Case, Circa 1896-1908, Russia
By Fabergé
Located in Capri, IT
1896 - 1908 Circa Yellow and Rose Gold Faberge Cigarette Case. Workmaster August Hollming, ST Petersburg with scratched inventory number 5695. Of rectangular shape.
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2003 Parrot And Tropical Print Crossback Dress Gown Size S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Size S
1990s Michael Casey Silk Ombre Botanical-Patterned Strapless Gown W/ Train
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1990s Michael Casey silk ombre botanical-patterned silk chiffon strapless gown with ruching and gathering at bodice. Asymmetrical delicate bronze toned bamboo leaf beaded g...
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.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
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.