Hermes Red Ostrich Envelope Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
The Red Ostrich Liddy Clutch Bag is a timeless and elegant style with minimalistic sharp lines and
Hermes Red Ostrich Envelope Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
The Red Ostrich Liddy Clutch Bag is a timeless and elegant style with minimalistic sharp lines and
Hermes Envelope Clutch Bag, 1970s
By Hermès
Located in Milan, Italy
This lovely 1970s envelope clutch bag by HERMES has been made by hand in Italy, made of brown
Hermes Brown Lizard H Envelope Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Brown H Lizard Clutch/Shoulder Bag With Gold Hardware Made In France Materials: Lizard
Hermès Black Porosus Crocodile Rio Clutch Pochette Envelope Bag 536her310
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
" Height: 6.2" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accessories: Box, Hermes Booklet, Dust Bag
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H 7.09 in W 1.19 in L 7.88 in
Rare Hermes Marigny Bag Clutch Envelope 3 ways Red Lizard Gold Hdw + Mirror
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
EXCEPTIONAL and RARE Authentic Vintage Hermes Bag Called "Marigny" Made in France Stamp P
HERMES Jige "H" Logo Burgundy Leather Envelope Clutch w/ Sleeper
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Hermes design is available for viewing at our Beverly Hills Boutique. We offer a large
Hermes Black Lizard Envelope Baccara Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes dust bag.
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H 6.62 in W 0.4 in L 9.45 in
Hermes Rio Pochette Clutch Envelope Bag Blue Couchevel Leather Ghw 24 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermes Clutch Bag "RIO" Made in France Stamp hard to see but in a circle so
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
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H 6.63 in W 0.5 in D 6.25 in L 9.38 in
HERMES Grey Leather Envelope Clutch with Silver Padlock Detail
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with Hermes sleeper bag. Made in France. **Please cross-reference measurements for personal
HERMES Saphire blue Fjord leather CHRISTINE GM Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Christine GM envelope shoulder bag in Bleu Saphir Fjord leather featuring
Hermès Vintage Envelope Flap Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Hermès Vintage Red Leather Envelope Flap Shoulder Bag. Front foldover flap with snap button closure
Hermes Tassel Envelope Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Tassel Envelope Crossbody Bag Leather Small, crafted from yellow leather, features long
Hermes Vintage Red Leather Envelope Bag (1975)
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage leather envelope shoulder bag by Hermes E Circle date stamp (1975) Made in France Red
Hermes Tassel Envelope Crossbody Bag Leather Small
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Envelope Crossbody Bag Leather Small Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Material
Hermes Black Leather Palladium Evening Envelope Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Rare Black Leather Kelly Palladium Evening Envelope Clutch Bag in Box Leather Palladium
Hermes Black Leather Palladium Evening Envelope Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Rare Black Leather Kelly Palladium Evening Envelope Clutch Bag in Box Leather Palladium
Hermes Vintage Envelope Flap Shoulder Bag Box Calf
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Envelope Flap Shoulder Bag Box Calf Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Material
Hermes Black Leather Envelope Flap Evening Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
closure Date code Square B Measures 8.25" W x 5.25" H x 1.25" D Buy authentic pre-owned Hermes clutch
Hermes Black Satin Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Satin Gold tone hardware Leather lining Flap closure Date code Circle K Made in France Measures 10" W x 4.75" H x 2" D
Hermes Lizard Exotic Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Lizard Exotic Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag Lizard Gold tone hardware Leather
Hermes Leather Silver Toggle Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Leather Silver Toggle Envelope Evening Flap Clutch Bag Leather Silver tone hardware Leather
Hermes Black Leather H Envelope Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Black Leather H Envelope Evening Shoulder Flap Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Leather
Hermes Leather Small Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Hand Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Leather Small Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Hand Bag Leather Leather lining
Hermes RARE Vintage Black Leather Gold Hardware Envelope Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes RARE Vintage Black Leather Gold Hardware Envelope Clutch Bag Calf
Hermes Vintage Cognac Ostrich Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Vintage Cognac Ostrich Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag Ostrich leather Silver and
Hermes Black Leather Gold Collier Evening Envelope Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Black Leather Gold Medor Evening Envelope Clutch Flap Bag Leather Gold-plated hardware
Hermes Black Leather Gold Silver Toggle Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Black Leather Kelly Gold Silver Toggle Envelope Evening Clutch Bag Leather Gold and silver
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H 6.25 in W 9.25 in D 0.5 in
Hermes Orange Leather Crocodile Trim Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Orange Leather Crocodile Trim Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag Leather Crocodile Gold tone
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H 6.25 in W 9.25 in D 0.5 in
Hermes Cognac Leather Multi Color Canvas Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Cognac Leather Multi Color Canvas Envelope Evening Clutch Bag Canvas
Hermes Blue Leather Gold Palladium Evening Envelope Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
The Hermes Clutch of Understate Elegance. This Hermes clutch is understated elegance at its best
Hermes NEW Cognac Leather Gold Collier Evening Envelope Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes NEW Cognac Leather Gold Medor Evening Envelope Clutch Flap Bag Leather Gold tone hardware
Hermes Vintage Red Leather Gold Envelope Evening Wristlet Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Vintage Red Leather Gold Envelope Evening Wristlet Clutch Flap Bag
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H 6.75 in W 9.5 in D 1 in
Hermes Chocolate Lizard Leather Gold Envelope Evening Flap Wristlet Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Chocolate Brown Lizard Leather Gold Envelope Evening Flap Wristlet Clutch
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H 10.5 in W 14 in D 0.5 in
Hermes Black Leather Gold Large LapTop Business Envelope Clutch CarryAll Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Black Leather Gold Large LapTop Business Envelope Clutch CarryAll Bag Your next important
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H 10.5 in W 14 in D 0.5 in
Hermes Cognac Leather Gold Large LapTop Business Envelope Clutch CarryAll Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Cognac Leather Gold Large LapTop Business Envelope Clutch CarryAll Bag in Box Your next
Hermes Cognac Leather Gold Large LapTop Business Envelope Clutch CarryAll Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Cognac Leather Gold Large LapTop Business Envelope Clutch CarryAll Bag in Box Your next
Hermes Black Leather Silver Large LapTop Business Envelope Clutch CarryAll Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Black Leather Silver Large LapTop Business Envelope Clutch CarryAll Bag Leather Gold
Hermes Vintage Yellow Leather 'H' Logo Envelope Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Leather (Courchevel) Gold hardware Leather interior Snap button closure Date code Circle U (1991) Made in France Measures 9.5" W x 6.5" H x 1" D
Hermes Dark Chocolate Leather Gold Evening Envelope Wristlet Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Dark Chocolate Leather Gold Evening Envelope Wristlet Clutch Flap Bag Leather Gold tone
Hermes Rare Black Crocodile Gold H Evening Envelope Flap Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Rare Black Crocodile Gold H Evening Envelope Flap Shoulder Bag Crocodile Gold tone
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H 10.5 in W 14 in D 0.5 in
Hermes Black Leather Silver Large LapTop Business Envelope Clutch CarryAll Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Black Leather Silver Large LapTop Business Envelope Clutch CarryAll Bag Leather Gold
HERMES Black Suede Silver Hardware Rio Envelope Party Clutch Bag Pochette
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
16.5" H x 2.5" D Shoulder Strap Drop 10-12" Includes Dust Bag 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by
Hermes Black Crocodile Leather Gold 'H" Emblem Logo Envelope Flap Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Black Crocodile Leather Gold 'H" Emblem Logo Envelope Flap Clutch Bag Crocodile leather
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H 6.25 in W 9.25 in D 1.25 in
HERMES Dark Blue Leather H Logo Envelope Carryall Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
HERMES Dark Blue Leather H Logo Envelope Carryall Evening Clutch Flap Bag Leather Gold tone
Hermes Dark Brown Leather Gold 'H' Logo Button Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Dark Brown Leather Gold 'H' Logo Button Envelope Evening Clutch Bag Leather Gold tone
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H 6.75 in W 10.25 in D 1.25 in
Hermes Black Leather Gold H Lock Charm Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Black Leather Gold H Lock Charm Top Handle Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
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H 6.5 in W 7 in D 0.25 in
Hermes Black Lizard Leather Kelly Lock Gold Hardware Envelope Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Lizard Gold hardware Slide-lock closure Date code Circle O (1985) Shoulder strap 18.5” Measures 7" W x 6.5" H x 0.25” D
HERMES Burgundy Suede Gold Hardware Rio Evening Party Envelope Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2002 Collection Suede Leather Lining Gold Tone Hardware Measures 10.25" W x 5.5" H x 0.75" D 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURY
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H 13.5 in W 10.5 in D 1 in
Hermes Turquoise Togo Leather Flap Attache Envelope Tech Accessory Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Togo leather Tonal stitching Palladium hardware Interior slip pockets Tab closure Date code Square G (2003) Measures 10.5" W x 13.5" H x 1" D
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H 7 in W 10.25 in D 3 in
Hermes Rare Vintage Red Burgundy Gold Leather Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Ah-mazing and rare vintage Hermes flap envelope clutch featuring ostrich leather
Hermes Green Lizard Exotic Gold Small Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Green Lizard Exotic Kelly Gold Small Mini Envelope Clutch Evening Flap Bag in Box Lizard
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H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.5 in
Hermes Vintage Black Leather Gold Logo Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Vintage Black Leather Gold Logo Evening Envelope Flap Clutch Bag in Box
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H 7.5 in W 11 in D 1 in
Hermes Leather Ivory Nude Leather H Logo Large Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Leather Ivory Nude Leather H Logo Large Envelope Evening Clutch Flap Bag Leather Canvas
Hermes NEW Pink Leather Palladium Envelope Kelly Evening Flap Clutch Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes NEW Fuschia Magenta Pink Leather Gold Envelope Top Handle Kelly Evening Flap Clutch Bag in
Hermes NEW Baby Blue Leather Palladium Collier Evening Envelope Clutch Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
x 4.5" H x 1.25" D Includes dust bag and box 100% authenticity guaranteed NEWFOUND LUXURY is the
Hermes Black and Red Box Leather Rouge H Flap Envelope Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Box leather Gold tone hardware Clasp closure Made in France No shoulder strap Date code Circle F (1976) Measures 10.5" W x 7" H x 0.5" D
Hermes Red Rouge H Box Calf Leather Gold Hardware Envelope Evening Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Forever a classic, the Hermes envelope clutch in luscious rouge red and box calf
Hermes Anate Fringe Birkin 35 Black Evergrain Handbag
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Birkin 35 Anate Fringe in Black Evergrain Leather is a masterpiece of luxury and craftsmanship, combines the iconic silhouette of the Birkin with a contemporary twist, making ...
Hermes Birkin 30 Blue Celeste Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 30 bag featured in rare Blue Celeste. This beautiful sky blue Birkin bag is complimented with Gold hardware. Neutral and as stunning in winter as s...
Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG120 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (W) Age: 1993 Accompa...
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.5 in W 11.5 in D 3.8 in L 28.5 in
Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Quilted Lambskin Crossbody Bag with CC Lock
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a large quilted lambskin bag which can be worn crossbody or shoulder. Vintage from the 80s it has a rare diamond etched CC turn lock fastening; interwoven leather and gold to...
$19,043
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Silk Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2002
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano coat from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is crafted from cream silk jacquard featuring an elaborate woven pattern of floral and ornamental motif...
HERMES Malachite green Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag is crafted from stunning jewel-toned Malachite green Veau Togo leather, paired beautifully with gold-plated hardware. The rich green hue evok...
Hermes Kelly 20 Teddy Pluch Gris Caillou Grizzly Shearling
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Hermes limited edition Kelly 20 Pluch "Teddy" is a stunning creation, crafted in Gris Caillou Grizzly and Etoupe Swift leather, complimented by Mouton Merinos (Sh...
Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Ecru-Beige / Chai Toile Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 in ecru-beige/chai and toile/swift leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt. Stamp Z (2021)
HERMES Beige Marfa Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag is crafted from luxurious Beige Marfa Veau Togo leather, showcasing elegant gold-plated hardware. The interior is lined in Chèvre (goat skin)...
Chanel Teal Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Circa 2016/17 - Teal - Exotic leather (Alligator) - Silver-tone hardware - Leather and chain-link shoulder strap - Front flap closure - Signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastenin...
Hermès Constance Mini 18 Bleu Ocean Doblis Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Constance Mini 18 in bleu ocean and doblis leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set with the original receipt. Stamp Z (2021)
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG138 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [C] Age: 199...
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG129 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (U) Age: 1991 ...
$24,890
H 9.45 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès Ciel Togo Leather & Natural Toile Canvas Birkin 35cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Ciel Togo Leather & Natural Toile Canvas Birkin 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG109 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 35cm Type: Tote Serial Number: [N] Age: 2010 Acco...
Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG123 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: (X) Age: 1994 Accompanied By: He...
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG118 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (W) Age: 1993 Accompani...
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.
Vintage and designer clutches are the perfect size to hold exactly what you need. While they’re typically small purses, Chanel clutches, Gucci clutches and other kinds of clutches can make a big impact on an outfit. They also have a fascinating history.
Clutches are handbags without handles that are carried by hand. One of the oldest known clutches was made in Mosul, Iraq, in the 14th century. It was made of brass and inlaid with gold and silver in geometric patterns. Although the loops on the side indicate it likely had handles to wear as a shoulder bag, manuscripts show a similar example being carried by hand.
Fashion designers often made clutches to reflect the wealth of the holder. In Medieval Europe, men and women securely carried items in small bags hidden inside their clothing as tie-on pockets. Women carried their possessions, scented and secreted, in the folds of their voluminous skirts. Pockets eventually became integral to garment design, but bigger sacks were needed to carry books and documents. When women’s clothing became lighter, consisting of fewer layers, it could no longer easily hide their handbags or pockets.
Changes in fashion led to handbags becoming a popular fashion accessory, and today, even as we’re overwhelmed by options from a variety of high-end brands, iconic luxury handbags still rule. The highly decorative bags of the 19th century faded from popularity when women entered the workforce and the clutch became the dominant business accessory. Flappers in the 1920s, clad in the dazzling Art Deco jewelry of the era, also loved the freedom of carrying clutches as they didn’t get in the way of dancing.
The simplicity of the clutch remains stylish today. Once made to be carried on special occasions, they are now an accessory for everyday use. Find a collection of vintage and designer clutches from Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and more on 1stDibs.
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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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.
The color, texture and durability of an Hermès Birkin bag is as important as its iconic shape. Here, we present all you need to know about Birkin leathers and hides.