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Hermes Double Sens Reversible Tote

Hermès Double Sens 36
Hermès Double Sens 36

Hermès Double Sens 36

$3,850

H 15 in D 5 in L 17.5 in

Hermès Double Sens 36

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The Hermès Double Sens 36 is a versatile and elegant tote bag introduced by Hermès in 2010. Its

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Hermes Tote Bag Double Sens Reversible 36CM
Hermes Tote Bag Double Sens Reversible 36CM

Hermes Tote Bag Double Sens Reversible 36CM

By Hermès

Located in Geneva, CH

Brown and Hermès Tosca Pink Hardware: White stitching Interior: Reversible Measurements: 36 cm

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Hermes Double Sens Reversible Etoupe and Brown Tote Bag
Hermes Double Sens Reversible Etoupe and Brown Tote Bag

Hermes Double Sens Reversible Etoupe and Brown Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes reversible handbag in taurillon clemence bicolor leather, etoupe and brown. Date Stamp N for

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Hermes Red Reversible Clemence Leather Double Sens Tote 2H0223
Hermes Red Reversible Clemence Leather Double Sens Tote 2H0223

Hermes Red Reversible Clemence Leather Double Sens Tote 2H0223

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: R in a Square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 4.5" Height: 15" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8.25" OVERALL EXCELLENT+ CONDITION (9.5/10 ...

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Hermes 2013 Tosca Pink & Brown Reversible Leather Double Sens Tote Bag
Hermes 2013 Tosca Pink & Brown Reversible Leather Double Sens Tote Bag

Hermes 2013 Tosca Pink & Brown Reversible Leather Double Sens Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

HERMES Pink Tosca & Brown 'Double Sens' Reversible Leather Tote Features reversible textured

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Hermès Brown x Gold Reversible Leather Double Sens 36 cm Tote 1111h43
Hermès Brown x Gold Reversible Leather Double Sens 36 cm Tote 1111h43

Hermès Brown x Gold Reversible Leather Double Sens 36 cm Tote 1111h43

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

bags including the Evelyne and Double Sens left the factory with a "JO" stamp in a rectangle instead of

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Hermès Double Sens 36 Tote In Taurillon Clemence Leather - Gold & Orange
Hermès Double Sens 36 Tote In Taurillon Clemence Leather - Gold & Orange

Hermès Double Sens 36 Tote In Taurillon Clemence Leather - Gold & Orange

By Hermès

Located in Lejre, DK

Hermès Double Sens 36 Tote in reversible Taurillon Clémence leather. Colors: Gold & Orange

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Hermès Double Sens Tote Clemence 45, Iris/Blue de Malte.
Hermès Double Sens Tote Clemence 45, Iris/Blue de Malte.

Hermès Double Sens Tote Clemence 45, Iris/Blue de Malte.

By Hermès

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Hermès Double Sens Tote Clemence 45 from Fall 2014. This Double Sens bag is reversible in the

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HERMES Gold camel & orange Clemence leather DOUBLE SENS 36 Tote Bag
HERMES Gold camel & orange Clemence leather DOUBLE SENS 36 Tote Bag

HERMES Gold camel & orange Clemence leather DOUBLE SENS 36 Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes "Double Sens 36" reversible tote shoulder bag in orange and gold (camel) Taurillon Clemence

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HERMES Double Sens Reversible Sikkim Tote Handbag
HERMES Double Sens Reversible Sikkim Tote Handbag

HERMES Double Sens Reversible Sikkim Tote Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Narberth, PA

Color Block Leather Tote Grey, Blue, Green and Orange Reversible Originally $3825.00 Excellent

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HERMÈS Double Sens Reversible Pink / Brown Tote Bag & Scarf
HERMÈS Double Sens Reversible Pink / Brown Tote Bag & Scarf

HERMÈS Double Sens Reversible Pink / Brown Tote Bag & Scarf

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes 45cm in Taurillon Clemence Leather Large Double Sens Reversible Tote Bag in Horse chestnut

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36
Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36

Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45, crafted from Bambou green Clemence leather, features dual

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45
Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45
Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45
Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36
Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36

Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36

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Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45
Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45
Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45
Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45
Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45
Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45
Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45
Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36
Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36

Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36

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Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36
Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36

Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36

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Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 28
Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 28

Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 28

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 28

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 28, crafted from Rouge H red Sikkim leather, features dual

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 36
Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 36

Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 36

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 36

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 36, crafted from Rose Lipstick and Sanguine Veau Sikkim

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36 Bag
Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36 Bag

Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36 Bag

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36 Bag

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Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 28
Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 28

Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 28

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 28, crafted from Rouge H and Piment Sikkim leather

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 36
Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 36

Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 36

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 36 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Model: Double Sens Tote Clemence 36
Hermes Model: Double Sens Tote Clemence 36

Hermes Model: Double Sens Tote Clemence 36

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 45
Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 45

Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 45

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 45 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Double Sens Reversible Purple Brown/Tosca Gold Clemence Leather Tote Bag
Hermes Double Sens Reversible Purple Brown/Tosca Gold Clemence Leather Tote Bag

Hermes Double Sens Reversible Purple Brown/Tosca Gold Clemence Leather Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Kowloon, HK

Color: Purple ; Brown / Tosca;Gold ( Designer Color ) Material: Clemence Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Good Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Go...

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence and Swift 36
Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence and Swift 36

Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence and Swift 36

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence and Swift 36 combines a simple and functional style

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Hermes Double Sens Gold/Orange NEW
Hermes Double Sens Gold/Orange NEW

Hermes Double Sens Gold/Orange NEW

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Hermes Double Sens Gold/Orange NEW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermes Double Sens Shopping Tote Bag. This reversible tote first came out in Fall 2010. It is a

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Hermès Blue Jean and Etoupe Double Sens Clemence 36 cm Tote
Hermès Blue Jean and Etoupe Double Sens Clemence 36 cm Tote

Hermès Blue Jean and Etoupe Double Sens Clemence 36 cm Tote

By Hermès

Located in Malibu, CA

Hermès Blue Jean and Etoupe Double Sens PM Tote- EXCELLENT condition The current style is very

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36
Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36

Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 36

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Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45 combines simple style and functional design from

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45
Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

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Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45
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Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45
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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

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By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45 combines a simple and functional style from

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Hermes Double Sens 36 Black and Blue Indigo Reversible
Hermes Double Sens 36 Black and Blue Indigo Reversible

Hermes Double Sens 36 Black and Blue Indigo Reversible

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermès Double Sens 36 Whats great about this bag is that it reverses so its like you have 2

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 28
Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 28

Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 28

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By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Double Sens Tote Veau Sikkim 28, crafted from Rouge H Sikkim leather, features dual

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45
Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

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Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Double Sens Tote Clemence 45 combines a simple and functional style from

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By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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Located in Palm Beach, FL

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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-purses-bags 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.

Questions About Hermès
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.