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Hermes Fringe Shawl

Hermes Vintage Shawl Lush Leather Fringe Cashmere and Wool Poncho
Hermes Vintage Shawl Lush Leather Fringe Cashmere and Wool Poncho

Hermes Vintage Shawl Lush Leather Fringe Cashmere and Wool Poncho

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes unique vintage shawl / poncho with a dramatic leather fringe

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shawls

Hermès Fringe Cashmere Silk Shawl 54"
Hermès Fringe Cashmere Silk Shawl 54"

Hermès Fringe Cashmere Silk Shawl 54"

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès oversize 54" square cashmere and silk blend fringe coat shawl by artist De la perriere

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès Vintage Cashmere Leather Fringe Black Shawl
Hermès Vintage Cashmere Leather Fringe Black Shawl

Hermès Vintage Cashmere Leather Fringe Black Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

1990s Hermès black cashmere-and-wool shawl with extra-long leather fringe. Minor wear.

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1990s French Scarves

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HERMES "New" Wild Russian Breshvans Fur Shawl Fringes Silk - Unworn
HERMES "New" Wild Russian Breshvans Fur Shawl Fringes Silk - Unworn

HERMES "New" Wild Russian Breshvans Fur Shawl Fringes Silk - Unworn

By Hermès

Located in Somo (Santander), ES

HERMES wild Russian breshvans fur shawl, with fringes, silk lined, dark greeen grey color

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shawls

Rare Hermes Fringed Shawl in black Cashmere, Wool and Lamb
Rare Hermes Fringed Shawl in black Cashmere, Wool and Lamb

Rare Hermes Fringed Shawl in black Cashmere, Wool and Lamb

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Very researched. Hermes shawl in black cashmere and black wool with lamb leather fringes. Vintage

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Late 20th Century French Scarves

auth HERMES pumpkin orange cashmere JOHNSTON Shawl Stole Scarf
auth HERMES pumpkin orange cashmere JOHNSTON Shawl Stole Scarf

auth HERMES pumpkin orange cashmere JOHNSTON Shawl Stole Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermès fringe shawl in pumpkin orange cashmere (100%). Has been worn once and is in excellent

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès Vintage Grey Brown Fringe Shawl
Hermès Vintage Grey Brown Fringe Shawl

Hermès Vintage Grey Brown Fringe Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès vintage grey shawl with long fringes. Excellent condition. Trim in lamb leather with fringe

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

HERMES Orange Cashmere/Silk Shawl With Fringes
HERMES Orange Cashmere/Silk Shawl With Fringes

HERMES Orange Cashmere/Silk Shawl With Fringes

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Orange Cashmere/Silk Shawl With Fringes Made in France Composition: 65% Cashmere

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès Vintage Red Cashmere Leather Fringe Shawl
Hermès Vintage Red Cashmere Leather Fringe Shawl

Hermès Vintage Red Cashmere Leather Fringe Shawl

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to the shawl is evident on this used Hermès

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21st Century and Contemporary British Scarves

HERMES Cashmere wool oversized Shawl DRAMATIC Leather Fringe

HERMES Cashmere wool oversized Shawl DRAMATIC Leather Fringe

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

HERMES coveted shawl with a dramatic leather fringe. Stunning in a soft bone CASHMERE soft

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Late 20th Century French Scarves

HERMES pale blue cashmere FRINGED SELLIER Shawl Scarf
HERMES pale blue cashmere FRINGED SELLIER Shawl Scarf

HERMES pale blue cashmere FRINGED SELLIER Shawl Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès fringed cashmere (100%) shawl in pale light blue. Has been worn and is in

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

1990's Hermes Cashmere Wool Red Fringe Shawl
1990's Hermes Cashmere Wool Red Fringe Shawl

1990's Hermes Cashmere Wool Red Fringe Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rare and collectible 90s red cashmere and leather fringe shawl. Minor wear . 70% cashmere, 30% wool

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1990s French Scarves

1990's Hermes Cashmere Leather Cream Fringe Shawl
1990's Hermes Cashmere Leather Cream Fringe Shawl

1990's Hermes Cashmere Leather Cream Fringe Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rare and collectible 90s cream white cashmere and leather fringe shawl. Minor wear . 70% cashmere

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1990s French Scarves

auth HERMES black cashmere & silk EMBLEM FRINGED Shawl Scarf
auth HERMES black cashmere & silk EMBLEM FRINGED Shawl Scarf

auth HERMES black cashmere & silk EMBLEM FRINGED Shawl Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes 'Emblem' shawl in black cashmere (65%) and silk (15%). Double layered. Has been worn and is

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

auth HERMES black cashmere ETOLE UNIE BRODE Muffler Shawl Scarf
auth HERMES black cashmere ETOLE UNIE BRODE Muffler Shawl Scarf

auth HERMES black cashmere ETOLE UNIE BRODE Muffler Shawl Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes fringed shawl in black cashmere (100%). Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Width

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

HERMES Black Cashmere Shawl/Throw w/Fringe
HERMES Black Cashmere Shawl/Throw w/Fringe

HERMES Black Cashmere Shawl/Throw w/Fringe

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Black Cashmere Shawl/Throw w/FringeFeatures embroidered "Hermes" in corner Made in

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shawls

Hermès Sellier Cashmere Fringed Shawl Stole
Hermès Sellier Cashmere Fringed Shawl Stole

Hermès Sellier Cashmere Fringed Shawl Stole

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H 76 in W 28.5 in D 0.1 in

Hermès Sellier Cashmere Fringed Shawl Stole

By Hermès

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hermès Sellier Paris embroidered iris cashmere fringe stole shawl wrap. Authentic Hermès fringed

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Wool

Hermes attributed Black  Cashmere & Leather Fringe Shawl
Hermes attributed Black  Cashmere & Leather Fringe Shawl

Hermes attributed Black Cashmere & Leather Fringe Shawl

By Hermès

Located in Boca Raton, FL

A large black Hermes vintage super soft cashmere shawl with long knotted supple leather fringe

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Late 20th Century Scarves

Hermès Vintage Cashmere Leather Fringe Black Shawl
Hermès Vintage Cashmere Leather Fringe Black Shawl

Hermès Vintage Cashmere Leather Fringe Black Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

1990s Hermès black cashmere-and-wool shawl with extra-long leather fringe. Minor wear.

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1990s French Scarves

Hermès Vintage Cashmere Leather Fringe Black Shawl
Hermès Vintage Cashmere Leather Fringe Black Shawl

Hermès Vintage Cashmere Leather Fringe Black Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

1990s Hermès black cashmere-and-wool shawl with extra-long leather fringe. Minor wear.

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1990s French Scarves

1980s Hermes Black Wool Shawl with Leather Fringe
1980s Hermes Black Wool Shawl with Leather Fringe

1980s Hermes Black Wool Shawl with Leather Fringe

By Hermès

Located in Austin, TX

1980s Hermes Black Wool Shawl with Leather Fringe. Condition: Excellent. Triangle shape: 90" L x

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1980s French Scarves

1990's Hermes Cashmere Leather Black Fringe Shawl
1990's Hermes Cashmere Leather Black Fringe Shawl

1990's Hermes Cashmere Leather Black Fringe Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rare and collectible 90s black cashmere and leather fringe shawl. Minor wear . 70% cashmere, 30

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1990s French Scarves

HERMES Dark Orange Cashmere and Leather Fringe Trim Shawl/Wrap
HERMES Dark Orange Cashmere and Leather Fringe Trim Shawl/Wrap

HERMES Dark Orange Cashmere and Leather Fringe Trim Shawl/Wrap

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Cashmere and Lambskin Fringe Shawl Made in France 100% woven Cashmere with 100% Lambskin

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

1990's Hermès Vintage Cashmere Wool Leather Fringe Shawl Scarf
1990's Hermès Vintage Cashmere Wool Leather Fringe Shawl Scarf

1990's Hermès Vintage Cashmere Wool Leather Fringe Shawl Scarf

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

1990s Hermès black cashmere-and-wool shawl with extra-long leather fringe. Minor wear.

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1990s French Scarves

Gorgeous Hermes Scarf Shawl Imprimeur Fou Cashmere Silk Fringed 140 cm
Gorgeous Hermes Scarf Shawl Imprimeur Fou Cashmere Silk Fringed 140 cm

Gorgeous Hermes Scarf Shawl Imprimeur Fou Cashmere Silk Fringed 140 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful Authentic Hermes Shawl "Imprimeur Fou" has mixed "Grande Tenue" Pattern designed by

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2010s French Scarves

1990'sHermes Cashmere Leather Fringe Kelly Green Shawl
1990'sHermes Cashmere Leather Fringe Kelly Green Shawl

1990'sHermes Cashmere Leather Fringe Kelly Green Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Rare and collectible 90s emerald green cashmere and leather fringe shawl. Minor wear . 70% cashmere

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1990s French Scarves

Hermès Beige Fringed Vintage Shawl, 2000s
Hermès Beige Fringed Vintage Shawl, 2000s

Hermès Beige Fringed Vintage Shawl, 2000s

By Hermès

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Beautiful Hermès dark beige cashmere shawl. It features lambskin fringes and a triangle style. The

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Early 2000s Shawls

Hermès Red Fringed Vintage Shawl, 2000s
Hermès Red Fringed Vintage Shawl, 2000s

Hermès Red Fringed Vintage Shawl, 2000s

By Hermès

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Fabulous Hermès red cashmere shawl. It features lambskin long fringes and a triangle style. The

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Early 2000s Shawls

Hermes "Arabia" cashmere/silk fringe poncho shawl blanket
Hermes "Arabia" cashmere/silk fringe poncho shawl blanket

Hermes "Arabia" cashmere/silk fringe poncho shawl blanket

By Hermès

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Hermes "Arabia " cashmere/silk fringe poncho shawl blanket. This is a very large Hermes blanket

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1970s French Ponchos

Hermes Black Cashmere Shawl with Leather Fringe
Hermes Black Cashmere Shawl with Leather Fringe

Hermes Black Cashmere Shawl with Leather Fringe

By Hermès

Located in Cincinnati, OH

Hermes black cashmere shawl with long leather fringe.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Scarves

Hermes Black Cashmere extra wide shawl scarf with fringes
Hermes Black Cashmere extra wide shawl scarf with fringes

Hermes Black Cashmere extra wide shawl scarf with fringes

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous and cloud soft Hermes black cashmere extra wide 28" scarf. Pristine condition without any

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Cream Cashmere Shawl with Leather Fringe.
Hermes Cream Cashmere Shawl with Leather Fringe.

Hermes Cream Cashmere Shawl with Leather Fringe.

By Hermès

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hermes cream cashmere & wool triangular shawl with leather fringe. This gorgeous bohemian Hermes

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1990s French Shawls

Hermès Imprimeur Fou Cheval Surprise Cachemire Shawl with Fringes
Hermès Imprimeur Fou Cheval Surprise Cachemire Shawl with Fringes

Hermès Imprimeur Fou Cheval Surprise Cachemire Shawl with Fringes

By By Dimitri Rybaltchenko, Hermès

Located in VERGT, FR

Rare and Iconic Hermès Cachemire Made in France Imprimeur Fou Cheval Surprise by Dimitri

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shawls

Hermès Taupe Triangular Fringed Shawl
Hermès Taupe Triangular Fringed Shawl

Hermès Taupe Triangular Fringed Shawl

By Hermès

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Taupe triangular large cashmere scarf with tone-on-tone leather fringes on two sides. Made in

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scarves

Hermès H en H Shawl Cashmere GM with Fringes
Hermès H en H Shawl Cashmere GM with Fringes

Hermès H en H Shawl Cashmere GM with Fringes

By Hermès

Located in VERGT, FR

Hermès Shawl Cashmere GM With fringes H EN H GM Size 140 x 140 cm Color : naturel / bleu marine

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21st Century and Contemporary Scarves

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Hermes Fringe Shawl For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes fringe shawl you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning brown, black, gray and more. If you’re looking for a hermes fringe shawl from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. 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 Fringe Shawl?

Prices for a hermes fringe shawl can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $352 and can go as high as $6,475, while, on average they fetch $1,999.

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 Scarves for You

We’ve long had a love affair with vintage and designer scarves. Every glamorous go-to ensemble deserves the lightweight finishing touch that can be added with this stylish, versatile accessory.

Scarves have held a distinctive place in the evolution of formal and casual wear for centuries. And although now firmly entrenched in western culture, the origins of this neckwear are global.

Egyptian Queen Nefertiti is known to have worn a finely woven scarf with a headdress, and Emperor Cheng of the Chinese Han dynasty presided over an army of warriors whose scarves denoted their rank. The idea of scarves as status symbols still persists; for example, silk scarves, which were favored by the upper class during the reign of Queen Victoria, are an out-of-reach luxury item, cost prohibitive for many consumers. However, the increasing diversity of available materials over the years has rendered this adornment more accessible since their early days.

Luxury houses and various designers helped elevate scarves and long, flowing wraps as a desirable fashion accessory during the 20th century.

Visionary Italian designer Emilio Puccithe first fashion designer to enter the lifestyle market — introduced abstractions and dazzling psychedelic elements to scarves, while mid-century era multidisciplinary American artist Vera Neumann drew on Japanese techniques to create exuberant textile designs based on her paintings and drawings.

Established in Paris in 1837, Hermès didn’t start creating their famously decorative scarves until 100 years later, in 1937. Before long, the Hermès scarf, then crafted from strong imported Chinese silk, became an iconic work favored by actresses such as Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly, a lifetime enthusiast of the family-owned brand. Hermès has produced over 2,000 different scarf designs in the decades since Robert Dumas, Émile-Maurice Hermès’s son-in-law, crafted the first one.

On 1stDibs, find a broad selection of vintage scarves that includes flamboyant and colorful accessories designed by Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and more.

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.