HERMES Toile H Cabag Elan Etoupe canvas tan leather expandable shoulder tote bag
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Toile H Cabag Elan Etoupe canvas tan leather expandable shoulder tote bag Reference: TGAS/A06400 Brand: Hermes Model: Cabag Elan Material: Fabric Color: Beige Pattern: S...
HERMES "CABAG ELAN PM" Brique Toile Canvas Leather Tote Bag Satchel
By Hermès
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: HERMES "CABAG ELAN PM" Brique Toile Canvas Leather Tote Bag Satchel Estimated Retail: $1725 Brand / Manufacturer: Hermes Manufacturer Style Name: Cabag Elan PM Style...
HERMES Jige Elan 29 Etan Ombre Swift scaled leather H flap flat clutch bag
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Jige Elan 29 Etan Ombre Swift scaled leather H flap flat clutch bag Reference: JACG/A00162 Brand: Hermes Model: Jige Elan Touch 29 Material: Leather Color: Brown, Green Patter...
HERMES Jige Elan 29 blue taupe H logo swift leather loop through clutch bag
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Jige Elan 29 blue taupe H logo swift leather loop through clutch bag Reference: AAWC/A00943 Brand: Hermes Model: Jige Elan 29 Material: Leather Color: Blue, Brown Pattern: Sol...
Authentic Hermes Jige Elan H Clutch Bag Soufre Epsom Leather 29 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
BEAUTIFUL AUTHENTIC HERMES HANDBAG " JIGE ELAN " Made in France, stamp Q in a square Made of Epsom leather, lined with lambskin leather Colorway: Soufre (yellow) outside...
Hermès Bleu du Nord Vert Verone Swift Jige 29 Elan Verso Clutch Bag 63h725s
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: DPY004 NB Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.2" Width: 1" Height: 5.75" OVERALL LIKE NEW CONDITION ( 9.75/10 or SA ) Accessories: Box, Dust Bag S...
Sold|$36,000
Dark Brown Exotic PHW Constance Elan
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This 25cm Constance Elan shoulder bag from Hermès was meticulously crafted in France from highly precious exotic leather in dark chocolate.
Hermes 2 Tone Jige Elan Blue Cream Clutch Bag
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes jige élan 29cm bicolor in blue and cream in swift leather.
Hermes Blue Ocean Doblis Gris Fonce Lizard Trim Jige Elan 29cm Unisex Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Blue Ocean Doblis with Gris Fonce Lizard Trim Jige Elan Clutch 29cm A very special and limited collector's piece Store fresh- Brand New in Box with Hermes sleeper, box, a...
Sold|$4,899
Hermes Magnolia Swift Jige Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès jig elan 29cm magnolia swift leather. Dated "C" for 2018.
Sold|$4,749
Hermes Gris Asphalt Jige Swift Clutch
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes BNIB jig elan 29cm in brand new color gris asphalt in swift leather.
HERMES orange Swift leather JIGE 29 Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Jige Elan 29 clutch in orange Veau Swift leather.
Sold|$4,230
Hermes Pink Jige Elan 29
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Instantly recognisable, this pre-owned pink Jige Elan 29 has been crafted from pink leather with white contrasting stitching.
Sold|$11,300
Hermès Bubblegum Epsom Constance Elan PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermes Bubblegum Epsom Constance Elan SKU: Z146274 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: In 1967, an Hermès bag was born.
Sold|$3,899
Hermès Jige Elan Capucine Epsom Clutch
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Jige clutch in capucine epsom leather brand new in box. Letter X for 2016. Comes with original dust bag, box and shopper.
Sold|$14,000
Hermès Black Chevre Chamkila Kelly Elan PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Black Chevre Chamkila Kelly Elan PHW SKU: 140237 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Kelly tote bag from Hermès was ori...
Hermès Customised Bandana Jige Elan PM Purple
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Purple - Fold flap - Custom hand-painted bandana design - Signature “H” tab closure - Tonal stitching with contrast edging - Comes with original box - Stamp M Square, Year 2009 - C...
Sold|$5,299
New in Box Hermes Jige Elan Blue Brighton
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès jig elan 29cm blue brighton in swift leather.
Hermes Gris Asphalt Swift Jige Elan Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès 29cm jig elan in gris asphalt Swift leather.
Hermes Jige Elan 29 Clutch Swift Aqua Leather
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Jige Elan 29 Clutch Swift Aqua Leather 2019 Collection, H logo, flap and pull-through closure Height 6 in., Width 11.25 Condition Report Good condition
Sold|$3,537
2017 Hermes Black Swift Leather Jige Elan 29
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"HERMÈS Black Swift Leather Jige Elan 29 Reference: HB2540 Serial Number: A Age (Circa): 2017 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in France) - 'X'...
Hermès Blue Colvert Swift Leather Jige Elan 29
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Blue Colvert Swift Leather Jige Elan 29 Xupes Reference: HB3427 Serial Number: A Age (Circa): 2017 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Protective Felt, Care Booklet, Invoic...
Hermes Black Lizard Swift Jige Elan 29cm Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Guaranteed Authentic Hermes Black Lizard Swift Jige Elan 29cm Brand New in Box.
Hermes Jige Elan 29 Gold Clutch Bag Evercolor Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Jige Elan 29 clutch bag featured in iconic Gold.
Hermes Black Epsom Leather Elan Jige Handbag - circa 2011
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Black Epsom Leather Elan Jige Handbag - circa 2011.
Hermes 2023 Black Swift Leather Jige Elan Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Swift Leather Jige Elan Clutch Bag Made In: France Year of Production: 2023 Color: Black Materials: Swift leather Lining: Smooth leather Closure/Opening: Flap top w/sli...
Hermes Magnolia Swift Leather Jige Elan 29 Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Magnolia Swift Leather Jige Elan 29 Clutch Bag Made In: France Year of Production: 2018 Color: Magnolia pink Hardware: None Materials: Swift leather Lining: Leather Closure/o...
Hermes Jige Elan 29 Blue Brume Clutch Bag Evercolor Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Jige Elan 29 clutch bag featured in exquisite Bleu Brume.
Hermes Classic Orange Jige Elan Clutch Bag 29cm NEW RARE
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Classic Orange Jige Elan Clutch Bag 29cm NEW RARE Perfect Gift!
Hermes Jige Elan 29 Rose Sakura Clutch Bag Swift Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Jige Elan 29 clutch bag featured in exquisite Rose Sakura.
New in Box Hermes Rare Rose Azalee Jige Elan Clutch
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
New in the box, Hermes jige elan 29cm in rare color rose azalee in swift leather.
Hermes Kelly Elan Etoupe Veau Madame Leather with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Elan featured in Etoupe. Re-released this past Spring, the Kelly Elan was first introduced in 2000 and produced through 2002.
Hermes Blue Atoll Jige Elan 29cm Swift Clutch Bag Stunning
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Blue Atoll Jige Elan 29cm Swift Clutch Bag Stunning Perfect Gift!
Hermes Beton Jige Elan 29cm Swift Off White Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Beton Jige Elan Swift Off White Cutch Bag 29cm Brand New in Box.
2017 Hermès Suage Swift Leather & Veau Doblis Jige Elan 29
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Suage Swift Leather & Veau Doblis Jige Elan 29 Reference: HB2797 Serial Number: A Age (Circa): 2017 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet, Protective Felt Authen...
2015 Hermès Paprika Veau Doblis & Soufre Swift Leather Constance Elan
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Paprika Veau Doblis & Soufre Swift Leather Constance Elan Xupes Reference: HB3046 Serial Number: T Age (Circa): 2015 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Care Booklet, Receipt, P...
New in Box Hermes Jige Elan Sage Green Swift Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes new in box Jige elan 29cm sage green swift leather clutch.
Brand New in Box Hermes Vert Vertigo Jige Elan Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès jig elan 29cm vert vertigo in evergrain leather.
Hermes Rose Sakura Jige Elan Clutch Bag Pochette Pink 29cm NEW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Classic Orange Jige Elan Clutch Bag 29cm NEW RARE New or Never Worn.
New in Box Hermes Gris Asphalt Jige Elan Swift Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes BNIB jig elan 29cm in brand new color gris asphalt in swift leather.
Hermes Gris Perle Pearl Grey Jige Elan Clutch Bag 29cm Superb
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Gris Perle Light Pearl Grey Jige Elan Clutch 29cm Elegant Perfect Gift!
Hermes Bleu Frida Blue Swift Leather H Jige Elan Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Blue Swift Leather Jige Elan Clutch Bag Made In: France Year of Production: 2020 Color: Bleu Frida Blue Materials: Swift leather Lining: Smooth leather Closure/Opening: Flap ...
Hermes 2017 Grey Swift Leather Jige Elan 29 H Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Grey Swift Leather Jige Elan 29 Clutch Made In: France Year of Production: 2017 Color: Grey Hardware: None Materials: Swift leather Lining: Leather Closure/opening: Flap top ...
Hermes Rouge Grenat Jige Elan Clutch 29cm Bag Garnet Red Jewel
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Rouge Grenat Jige Elan Clutch 29cm Red Garnet Jewel Brand New in Box.
HERMES Glycine Lilac Jige Swift Elan Leather Clutch 29cm So Pretty!
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
HERMES Glycine Lilac Jige Elan Clutch 29cm Chic Perfect Gift!
Hermes Black Veau Calf Jige Elan - 29, 2012 NEW/NEVER CARRIED
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
NEW - NEVER CARRIED This stunning, black Jige Elan is a beauty. It is made of veau swift and is new/never carried. Purchase comes with a duster, packet, and box. The stamp is an "O"...
HERMES Toile H Cabag Elan Etoupe canvas tan leather expandable shoulder tote bag
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Toile H Cabag Elan Etoupe canvas tan leather expandable shoulder tote bag Reference: TGAS/A06400 Brand: Hermes Model: Cabag Elan Material: Fabric Color: Beige Pattern: S...
Hermes 2018 Magnolia Pink Swift Leather Jige Elan 29cm H Envelope Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Magnolia Pink Swift Leather Jige Elan 29 Clutch Bag Made In: France Year of Production: 2018 (C stamp) Color: Magnolia pink Materials: Swift leather Lining: Pink leather Clo...
HERMES Bleu du Nord / Vert Verone Swift JIGE 29 ELAN VERSO Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Jige Elan 29 Verso clutch in Bleu du Nord and Vert Verone in Veau Swift leather.
Hermès Limited Edition Metallic Silver Chevre Leather Plume Elan Bag PHW 28 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptionnal and rare Authentic Hermes Bag "PLUME " Elan Made in France Stamp I in square (2005) This bag is highly collectible !
Chanel Rose Azalee Evercolor Leather Jige Elan 29
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Rose Azalee Evercolor Leather Jige Elan 29 Brand- Chanel Model- Jige Elan 29 Product Type- Clutch Serial Number- * Age- Circa 2020 Accompanied By- Hermès Dust Bag Box, Protec...
Hermes Navy Canvas Bride-A-Brac Pouch Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Swift Leather Jige Elan Clutch Bag Made In: France Color: Navy Materials: Canvas Lining: Canvas Closure/Opening: Zip top Exterior Condition: Excellent Interior Conditio...
New in Box Hermes Red Evercolor Jige Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès jig elan 29cm rouge in evercolor leather. Dated "C" for 2018.
Sold|$3,500
Hermes handbag Illico Elan Runway
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
We guarantees you will receive Hermes handbag Illico Elan Runway as described and showed on photos.
Sold|$3,495
Hermés Jige Elan 29 Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hermès Jige Elan 29 Clutch Made in France Black Swift designer leather Fold over style flap Single leather closure H logo detail on front Black stitching on seam Serial Number ...
Sold|$5,000
Hermes Craie Swift Jige Elan 29cm
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Craie Jige Elan clutch 29cm of swift leather.
Sold|$5,175
Hermes Black Swift Jige Elan 29cm
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Jige Elan clutch 29cm of swift leather.
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.
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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.