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Hermes Danse Bag

Hermès Noisette Danse De Cheval Pop Bag
Hermès Noisette Danse De Cheval Pop Bag

Hermès Noisette Danse De Cheval Pop Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès noisette togo leather and danse de chaval silk foldable bag.

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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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RARE & PRISTINE Hermes Danse Kelly Bag in Swift Leather with Palladium Hardware
RARE & PRISTINE Hermes Danse Kelly Bag in Swift Leather with Palladium Hardware

RARE & PRISTINE Hermes Danse Kelly Bag in Swift Leather with Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in By Appointment Only, GB

The bag has the Hermes stamp 'M' in a square and comes complete with it's original Hermes Box & packaging, two dust sacks for the bag and strap and an Hermes care-card.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès White Swift Kelly Danse Bag
Hermès White Swift Kelly Danse Bag

Hermès White Swift Kelly Danse Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This classic White Hermès Kelly Danse is an extremely rare find. Unlike many Hermès designs that have been around for generations, the Kelly Danse was released last decade, quickly a...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Tabac Camel Ostrich Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Tabac Camel Ostrich Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Tabac Camel Ostrich Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Danse featured in warm Tabac Camel Ostrich.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Backpacks

Hermes Kelly Danse Fringe Bag Tabac Sesame with Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly Danse Fringe Bag Tabac Sesame with Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly Danse Fringe Bag Tabac Sesame with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Kelly Danse Fringe bag featured in Sesame.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Backpacks

New in Box Hermes Kelly Danse Deep Blue Gold Bag
New in Box Hermes Kelly Danse Deep Blue Gold Bag

New in Box Hermes Kelly Danse Deep Blue Gold Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes brand new in box deep blue evercolor kelly danse with gold tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Teal Blue Evercolor Kelly Danse II Crossbody Waist Bag
Hermès Teal Blue Evercolor Kelly Danse II Crossbody Waist Bag

Hermès Teal Blue Evercolor Kelly Danse II Crossbody Waist Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Extremely versatile, The Kelly Danse II may be carried on the shoulder, across the body or as a chic waist bag.

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Matte Black Crocodile Rare Limited Edition
Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Matte Black Crocodile Rare Limited Edition

Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Matte Black Crocodile Rare Limited Edition

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly Danse bag in matte Black Crocodile with crisp palladium hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Backpacks

HERMES KELLY DANSE Bag Matte Black Crocodile Incredibly Rare Limited Edition
HERMES KELLY DANSE Bag Matte Black Crocodile Incredibly Rare Limited Edition

HERMES KELLY DANSE Bag Matte Black Crocodile Incredibly Rare Limited Edition

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic urban legend Limited Edition Hermes Kelly Danse bag in matte Black Crocodile with lush gold hardware.

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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly Danse 5P Pink Swift Palladium
Hermes Kelly Danse 5P Pink Swift Palladium

Hermes Kelly Danse 5P Pink Swift Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly Danse bag in exquisite 5P Pink Swift Leather.

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Beige de Weimar Swift Gold Hardware New w/ Box
Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Beige de Weimar Swift Gold Hardware New w/ Box

Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Beige de Weimar Swift Gold Hardware New w/ Box

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly Danse featured in Beige de Weimar. Exquisite in Swift leather highlighting the new 2019 color.

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Biscuite beige Swift leather & Palladium KELLY Danse Belt Bag
HERMES Biscuite beige Swift leather & Palladium KELLY Danse Belt Bag

HERMES Biscuite beige Swift leather & Palladium KELLY Danse Belt Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermès 'Kelly Danse' crossbody or belt bag in Biscuit (beige) Veau Swift leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Evercolor
Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Evercolor

Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Evercolor

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H 6.5 in W 8.5 in D 2.5 in

Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Evercolor

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Base Shaper, Box, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 8.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 23-24" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Danse II Bag Evercolor Exterior...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Swift
Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Swift

Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Swift

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H 6.5 in W 8.5 in D 2.5 in

Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Swift

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Base Shaper, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 8.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 23-24" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Danse II Bag Swift Exterior Material...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Swift
Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Swift

Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Swift

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H 6.5 in W 8.5 in

Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Swift

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Box, Base Shaper, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 8.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 23-28" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Danse II Bag Swift Exterior Mater...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Swift
Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Swift

Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Swift

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H 6.5 in W 8.5 in D 2.5 in

Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Swift

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Base Shaper, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 8.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 23-24" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Danse II Bag Swift Exterior Material...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Swift
Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Swift

Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Swift

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H 6.5 in W 8.5 in D 3 in

Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Swift

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Box, Base Shaper, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 8.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 23-28" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Danse II Bag Swift Exterior Mater...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Evercolor
Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Evercolor

Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Evercolor

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H 6.5 in W 8.5 in D 2.5 in

Hermes Kelly Danse II Bag Evercolor

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Base Shaper, Box, With Strap Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 8.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 23-24" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Danse II Bag Evercolor Exterior Material:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vert Pelouse Swift Leather Kelly Danse Palladium Plated Bag
Hermes Vert Pelouse Swift Leather Kelly Danse Palladium Plated Bag

Hermes Vert Pelouse Swift Leather Kelly Danse Palladium Plated Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Hermes Kelly Danse bag presents the iconic handbag with the right dose of versatility.

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Only On JF Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Vanilla Swift Palladium
Only On JF Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Vanilla Swift Palladium

Only On JF Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Vanilla Swift Palladium

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As Always, Another One Of My Fab Finds, Hermes Kelly Danse In A Stunning Vanilla Neutral.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Only On JF Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Parchment Swift Palladium
Only On JF Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Parchment Swift Palladium

Only On JF Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Parchment Swift Palladium

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As always, another one of my fab finds, Hermes KELLY DANSE IN A STUNNING PARCHMENT NEUTRAL.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

ONLY ON JF HOTTEST Hermes Kelly Danse Bag PELOUSE SWIFT PALLADIUM
ONLY ON JF HOTTEST Hermes Kelly Danse Bag PELOUSE SWIFT PALLADIUM

ONLY ON JF HOTTEST Hermes Kelly Danse Bag PELOUSE SWIFT PALLADIUM

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

NO LONGER AVAILABLE AT HERMES. This bag comes with a sleeper and a belt.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes - Kelly Danse II 2019 - Deep Blue - Belt Bag - Swift Leather
Hermes - Kelly Danse II 2019 - Deep Blue - Belt Bag - Swift Leather

Hermes - Kelly Danse II 2019 - Deep Blue - Belt Bag - Swift Leather

By Hermès

Located in Sanford, FL

Hermes - Excellent - Kelly Danse II 2019 - Deep Blue - Belt Bag Description Designed by Jean-Paul Gaultier and originally released in 2008, Kelly Danse is a more casual version of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

HERMES KELLY DANSE BAG BLUE DE MALTE SWIFT PALLADIUM HARDWARE JaneFinds
HERMES KELLY DANSE BAG BLUE DE MALTE SWIFT PALLADIUM HARDWARE JaneFinds

HERMES KELLY DANSE BAG BLUE DE MALTE SWIFT PALLADIUM HARDWARE JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

NO LONGER AVAILABLE AT HERMES! This bag comes with a sleeper and a belt.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES Kelly Danse II Bougainvillea Coral Red Matte Alligator Waist Belt Bag
HERMES Kelly Danse II Bougainvillea Coral Red Matte Alligator Waist Belt Bag

HERMES Kelly Danse II Bougainvillea Coral Red Matte Alligator Waist Belt Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

New Condition From 2021 Collection Matte Alligator Gold Hardware Measures 8.75" W x 6.5" H x 3" D Total Strap Length 66.5" Includes Dust Bag and Box 100% Authenticity Guaranteed

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Danse Pink Dragee Swift Leather Palladium hardware JaneFinds
Hermes Kelly Danse Pink Dragee Swift Leather Palladium hardware JaneFinds

Hermes Kelly Danse Pink Dragee Swift Leather Palladium hardware JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

Hermes Pink Swift Leather Kelly Danse Bag with Palladium Hardware Pristine Condition 8.5" Width x 6.5" Height x 2.5” Depth A perfected blend of practical and poised, the Kelly...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Danse Pink Dragee Swift Leather super rare gold hardware JaneFinds
Hermes Kelly Danse Pink Dragee Swift Leather super rare gold hardware JaneFinds

Hermes Kelly Danse Pink Dragee Swift Leather super rare gold hardware JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

Hermes Pink Swift Leather Kelly Danse Bag with Gold Hardware Excellent Condition 8.5" Width x 6.5" Height x 2.5” Depth A perfected blend of practical and poised, the Kelly Dan...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Danse Bag ORANGE SWIFT PALLADIUM JaneFinds
Hermes Kelly Danse Bag ORANGE SWIFT PALLADIUM JaneFinds

Hermes Kelly Danse Bag ORANGE SWIFT PALLADIUM JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

NO LONGER AVAILABLE AT HERMES! This bag comes with a sleeper and a belt.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Danse Etoupe Swift Leather super rare Palladium hardware
Hermes Kelly Danse Etoupe Swift Leather super rare Palladium hardware

Hermes Kelly Danse Etoupe Swift Leather super rare Palladium hardware

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

Hermes Etoupe Swift Leather Kelly Danse Bag with palladium Hardware Excellent Condition 8.5" Width x 6.5" Height x 2.5” Depth A perfected blend of practical and poised, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

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By Christian Dior

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By Chanel

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By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Electric Bike is in mint condition. Orange frame with signature Hermès ribbon pattern. Charming straw basket sits jauntily on the rear to carry the essentials...

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Hermes Jypsiere 28 Matte Crocodile Niloticus Skin Bag

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By Hermès

Located in London, GB

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Hermès 2011 SO Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag

Hermès 2011 SO Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather SO Black Kelly 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1453 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanie...

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Nina Ricci sheared mink coat with fur trim size 12 integrated belt ~no duties
Nina Ricci sheared mink coat with fur trim size 12 integrated belt ~no duties

Nina Ricci sheared mink coat with fur trim size 12 integrated belt ~no duties

Located in Montreal, Quebec

DESCRIPTION : Nina Ricci green sheared mink coat with fur trim size 12 with belt supple skins, short collar, beautiful fresh fur, european german zipper for closure, too slit pocket...

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2010s Canadian Coats

Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW
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$17,800

H 4.51 in D 1.76 in L 6.51 in

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By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière Gold Hardware, 2017. The interior is lined in black leather. Includes authenticity card, and dust bag. This pre-owned Chanel® item has b...

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Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag
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$24,999

H 11.5 in W 6 in L 11.5 in

Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag

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 Sesame Swift leather & Toile Viking canvas 24/24-35 Bag Ghw
HERMES Sesame Swift leather & Toile Viking canvas 24/24-35 Bag Ghw

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By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès 24/24-35 bag in ecru-beige Toile H Viking with Sesame (beige) Veau Swift leather trims. Features an open pocket on the outside back. Closes with a gold-plated t...

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By Givenchy

Located in Berlin, BE

GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE 1995 gown, numbered archival piece This breathtaking evening gown is a testament to timeless elegance infused with modern sensibility. The dress features a st...

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BOTTEGA VENETA black Intrecciato leather LARGE CABAT Tote Bag

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By Bottega Veneta

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Bottega Veneta black intrecciato large cabat bag is an iconic representation of luxury and craftsmanship. Handwoven in the brand’s signature intrecciato technique...

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Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage

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$51,327Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in

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By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Among the most coveted Hermès bags Sellier Version, rigid, so chic ! Will come with its matching pencil case and ring scarf cl...

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Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Black Togo Leather Rose Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Black Togo Leather Rose Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a gorgeous Black Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured with the warm glow of Rose Gold hardware. This beautiful Birkin bag is a perfect combination to move from day to eve...

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HERMES black Box leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Phw

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By Hermès

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By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

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Hermes Danse Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes danse bag you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Beige and more. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Hermes Danse Bag?

The price for a hermes danse bag starts at $1,399 and tops out at $36,750, and on average, selling for $12,400.

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 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 bagBirkin, 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.