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Hermes Farandole Long Solid Silver Classic Chain Necklace
Hermes Farandole Long Solid Silver Classic Chain Necklace

Hermes Farandole Long Solid Silver Classic Chain Necklace

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Farandole 80cm Long Solid Silver Necklace Classic Perfect gift! Brand New in Box, never

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Hermes Paddock Flot Horse Ribbon Charm Equestrian Love
Hermes Paddock Flot Horse Ribbon Charm Equestrian Love

Hermes Paddock Flot Horse Ribbon Charm Equestrian Love

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Paddock Flot Horse Ribbon Charm Equestrian Love Limited edition collector's item Black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tech Accessories and Cases

HERMES Playing Cards Red / Gray and Black / Gray
HERMES Playing Cards Red / Gray and Black / Gray

HERMES Playing Cards Red / Gray and Black / Gray

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic HERMES playing cards - marvelous gift idea! 2 sets of playing cards. 1 set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Games

Hermes Black Kelly Wallet Long Epsom Palladium Hardware
Hermes Black Kelly Wallet Long Epsom Palladium Hardware

Hermes Black Kelly Wallet Long Epsom Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

interior A stamp. Perfect gift! Comes with orange Hermes box for gift-giving. The Black Epsom Kelly Wallet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermès Wild Boar Key Ring Key Holder Silver
Hermès Wild Boar Key Ring Key Holder Silver

Hermès Wild Boar Key Ring Key Holder Silver

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Key Ring In shape of a wild boar Perfect gift for boar lover or

Category

20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Hermes Black Kelly Wallet Long Epsom Palladium Hardware
Hermes Black Kelly Wallet Long Epsom Palladium Hardware

Hermes Black Kelly Wallet Long Epsom Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Condition (with plastic on hardware) Perfect gift! Comes with orange Hermes box for gift-giving. The Black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermes Orange Personas Silk Pocket Square Scarf Handkerchief
Hermes Orange Personas Silk Pocket Square Scarf Handkerchief

Hermes Orange Personas Silk Pocket Square Scarf Handkerchief

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. orange box included. Measurements: 17"x17.5" signed by artist and Hermes. Makes a great gift for Men and

Category

1990s Scarves

Hermes Purple Personas Silk Pocket Square Scarf Handkercheif
Hermes Purple Personas Silk Pocket Square Scarf Handkercheif

Hermes Purple Personas Silk Pocket Square Scarf Handkercheif

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. orange box included. Measurements: 17"x17.5" signed by artist and Hermes. Makes a great gift for Men

Category

1990s French Scarves

Hermès Silt Tie Camels Print Oasis Africa Theme
Hermès Silt Tie Camels Print Oasis Africa Theme

Hermès Silt Tie Camels Print Oasis Africa Theme

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

gift ! No Hermès packaging This tie is garanteed authentic and will be shipped immediately Thank

Category

Late 20th Century French Ties

Hermes Belles du Mexique Silk Scarf in Black
Hermes Belles du Mexique Silk Scarf in Black

Hermes Belles du Mexique Silk Scarf in Black

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

wonderful gift for any hermes collector. Measurements: 35"x35"

Category

Early 2000s French Scarves

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Spur Shaped Guilloche Pillbox RARE
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Spur Shaped Guilloche Pillbox RARE

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Spur Shaped Guilloche Pillbox RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Hermès Packaging but will come gift wrapped This rare Pill Box is garanteed authentic and will be

Category

20th Century French Other

Hermès Teke Statuette Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Gold Africa
Hermès Teke Statuette Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Gold Africa

Hermès Teke Statuette Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Gold Africa

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: wood statuettes Theme: Teke, Africa, African

Category

20th Century French Ashtrays

Hermès Porcelain Ashtray Change Tray Apple and Flowers
Hermès Porcelain Ashtray Change Tray Apple and Flowers

Hermès Porcelain Ashtray Change Tray Apple and Flowers

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Gorgeous and Rare Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: Apple and Flowers Made in France Made of

Category

20th Century French Ashtrays

Hermès Chinese Emperor Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Gold
Hermès Chinese Emperor Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Gold

Hermès Chinese Emperor Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Gold

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

slight signs of use. Would make a great gift ! No Hermès packaging but will come carefully wrapped This

Category

Early 2000s French Ashtrays

Hermes Cashmere and Silk Bete de Concours Scarf
Hermes Cashmere and Silk Bete de Concours Scarf

Hermes Cashmere and Silk Bete de Concours Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

gift for any Hermes collector. Measurements: 35"x35"

Category

2010s French Scarves

Hermès Sterling Silver Keychain Charm Nuts Hazelnut Almond
Hermès Sterling Silver Keychain Charm Nuts Hazelnut Almond

Hermès Sterling Silver Keychain Charm Nuts Hazelnut Almond

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

"HERMES" a bit erased. Micro impact marks due to normal use. Would make a great gift ! NO Hermès

Category

20th Century Unknown Other

Hermès Sterling Silver Keychain Charm Nuts Hazelnut Almond
Hermès Sterling Silver Keychain Charm Nuts Hazelnut Almond

Hermès Sterling Silver Keychain Charm Nuts Hazelnut Almond

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

great gift ! NO Hermès packaging This rare keychain is garanteed authentic and will be shipped

Category

20th Century Unknown Other

Hermès Heart Silver Keychain Charm for Kelly Birkin
Hermès Heart Silver Keychain Charm for Kelly Birkin

Hermès Heart Silver Keychain Charm for Kelly Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

, no missing part. Silver is clean and shiny. Clasp works. Would make a great gift ! NO Hermès

Category

20th Century Unknown Other

Hermes Eau D'Orange Verte Duffle Sports Bag
Hermes Eau D'Orange Verte Duffle Sports Bag

Hermes Eau D'Orange Verte Duffle Sports Bag

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES duffle sports bag EAU D'ORANGE VERTE. HERMES parfums gift for VIP clients. This bag

Category

20th Century French Tote Bags

Hermès Silver Money Clip Gaetan de Percin Spur Shaped Horse Texas
Hermès Silver Money Clip Gaetan de Percin Spur Shaped Horse Texas

Hermès Silver Money Clip Gaetan de Percin Spur Shaped Horse Texas

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

gift ! NO Hermès packaging This money clip is garanteed authentic and will be shipped immediately

Category

20th Century Unknown For The Desk

Hermès Silk Scarf Tourbillons Autumn Leaves Vauzelles Black 35'
Hermès Silk Scarf Tourbillons Autumn Leaves Vauzelles Black 35'

Hermès Silk Scarf Tourbillons Autumn Leaves Vauzelles Black 35'

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Hermès Box and Gift Wrapped This scarf is garanteed authentic and will be shipped immediately Thank you

Category

1980s French Scarves

New in Box Hermès Orange Rodeo Grigri Bag Charm
New in Box Hermès Orange Rodeo Grigri Bag Charm

New in Box Hermès Orange Rodeo Grigri Bag Charm

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

in box with ribbon and gift bag. Marked "Hermès Paris Made in France."

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Other

Hermes Farandole Solid Silver Long Necklace 160cm Below Retail!
Hermes Farandole Solid Silver Long Necklace 160cm Below Retail!

Hermes Farandole Solid Silver Long Necklace 160cm Below Retail!

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Farandole Solid Silver Long Necklace 160cm Single Double Triple Strand Perfect gift

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Exceptional Hermès Silk Scarf Animapolis Fleuri Embroidered 90 cm
Exceptional Hermès Silk Scarf Animapolis Fleuri Embroidered 90 cm

Exceptional Hermès Silk Scarf Animapolis Fleuri Embroidered 90 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

. Never used. No flaw. With care tag. Would make a great gift ! Will come in a Hermès Box and Gift

Category

2010s French Scarves

Lovely Hermès Bearn Wallet Rose Confetti Pink Leather Phw
Lovely Hermès Bearn Wallet Rose Confetti Pink Leather Phw

Lovely Hermès Bearn Wallet Rose Confetti Pink Leather Phw

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

external use. Would make a great gift ! Will come in a Hermès Box and gift wrapped Please note: from the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermès Printed Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Carriage Porcelain
Hermès Printed Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Carriage Porcelain

Hermès Printed Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Carriage Porcelain

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

suede and the small H is a bit erased. Condition is good enough to offer as gift. No Hermès box but

Category

20th Century French Ashtrays

Hermès Cotton Scarf Mix Tape in Cotton 66 cm
Hermès Cotton Scarf Mix Tape in Cotton 66 cm

Hermès Cotton Scarf Mix Tape in Cotton 66 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

staff sales. A "X" is printed at back. See last photo. Will come in a Hermès Box and gift wrapped This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Rare Hermès Vintage Chaine d'Ancre Brooch in Silver
Rare Hermès Vintage Chaine d'Ancre Brooch in Silver

Rare Hermès Vintage Chaine d'Ancre Brooch in Silver

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

system works No Hermès packaging but will come gift wrapped This brooch is garanteed authentic and will

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Silver

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Lighter Case in Black Doblis RARE
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Lighter Case in Black Doblis RARE

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Lighter Case in Black Doblis RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

1,61 L x 0,91 W inches) Condition: New Condition. No signs of use. Would make a great gift No Hermès

Category

20th Century Unknown Curiosities

Hermes Farandole long necklace 160 Sterling Silver 63" New
Hermes Farandole long necklace 160 Sterling Silver 63" New

Hermes Farandole long necklace 160 Sterling Silver 63" New

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes markings Made in France Comes in Hermes padded Jewelry Box Beautiful necklace Great gift! Hermes

Category

2010s French Miscellaneous

Exceptional Hermès Vendôme Ring Braided Yellow Gold 18K RARE
Exceptional Hermès Vendôme Ring Braided Yellow Gold 18K RARE

Exceptional Hermès Vendôme Ring Braided Yellow Gold 18K RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Condition: Excellent. Original Shape. Gold is clean and shiny. Would make a great gift ! No Hermès Box but

Category

Vintage 1960s French More Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Hermès Vintage Enamel Clic Bracelet Horses Print Gold Hdw
Hermès Vintage Enamel Clic Bracelet Horses Print Gold Hdw

Hermès Vintage Enamel Clic Bracelet Horses Print Gold Hdw

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

hardware. Some wear spots inside No Hermès Packaging but will come gift wrapped. This bracelet is

Category

Late 20th Century More Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Hermès Early America Silk Scarf Perriere Black Blue 35'
Hermès Early America Silk Scarf Perriere Black Blue 35'

Hermès Early America Silk Scarf Perriere Black Blue 35'

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

make a great gift ! NO Hermès box This beautiful Scarf is garanteed authentic and will be shipped

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès Greyhound Enamel Bracelet Gold Hdw 65 Levrier Dogs
Hermès Greyhound Enamel Bracelet Gold Hdw 65 Levrier Dogs

Hermès Greyhound Enamel Bracelet Gold Hdw 65 Levrier Dogs

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

make a great gift ! NO Hermès packaging anymore but will come gift wrapped Please note: the other

Category

1990s Austrian More Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Hermes Orange Futurisme Printed Gold Enamel Bangle 70 Bracelet
Hermes Orange Futurisme Printed Gold Enamel Bangle 70 Bracelet

Hermes Orange Futurisme Printed Gold Enamel Bangle 70 Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Pristine Condition. Perfect gift! Comes with Hermes velvet pouch and orange Hermes box. Gorgeous Orange

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

HERMES Unisex watch NO longer made Style Steel CLIPPER

HERMES Unisex watch NO longer made Style Steel CLIPPER

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

signature HERMES Logo embossed. Comes with HERMES box and outer gift box. Extra links.

Category

Late 20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hermès Stirrup Shaped Money Clip Silver Equestrian Horse Texas
Hermès Stirrup Shaped Money Clip Silver Equestrian Horse Texas

Hermès Stirrup Shaped Money Clip Silver Equestrian Horse Texas

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

issue, no missing part. Silver is clean and shiny. Would make a great gift ! No Hermès packaging This

Category

20th Century Unknown For The Desk

Hermes Black Evelyne III PM Cross-Body Messenger Bag
Hermes Black Evelyne III PM Cross-Body Messenger Bag

Hermes Black Evelyne III PM Cross-Body Messenger Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

purchased from Hermes store. Perfect gift! Comes with with Hermes sleepers and box. This is the iconic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Vintage Qui' Import le Flacons Yellow Silk Scarf
Hermes Vintage Qui' Import le Flacons Yellow Silk Scarf

Hermes Vintage Qui' Import le Flacons Yellow Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

gift for the Hermes fashion lover in your life. Measurements: 35"x35" Scarf box included

Category

1980s Scarves

Hermès Charm Caniche Royal Poodle Blue Leather Petit h
Hermès Charm Caniche Royal Poodle Blue Leather Petit h

Hermès Charm Caniche Royal Poodle Blue Leather Petit h

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

/ 2 inches) Condition: New Condition. Would make a great gift ! No Hermès Packaging Warning: This

Category

2010s French Other

Hermes Tangerine Ostrich Mini Orange Gold Hardware Kelly Pochette
Hermes Tangerine Ostrich Mini Orange Gold Hardware Kelly Pochette

Hermes Tangerine Ostrich Mini Orange Gold Hardware Kelly Pochette

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware). Perfect gift! Comes with Hermes felt cover, orange box

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Paris Plane Letter Opener Silver Airplane and Radar
Hermès Paris Plane Letter Opener Silver Airplane and Radar

Hermès Paris Plane Letter Opener Silver Airplane and Radar

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Letter Opener Perfect gift for any pilot or aviation enthusiast

Category

20th Century Unknown Curiosities

Hermès Horse Show Ribbon Pendant Necklace Equesrian Rosette Charm
Hermès Horse Show Ribbon Pendant Necklace Equesrian Rosette Charm

Hermès Horse Show Ribbon Pendant Necklace Equesrian Rosette Charm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

. Nothing seen once worn. Silk is clean and in mint condition. Would make a great gift ! No Hermès

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Palladium

Hermès Christmas Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Dish Porcelain Gold
Hermès Christmas Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Dish Porcelain Gold

Hermès Christmas Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Dish Porcelain Gold

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

bit unstuck and folded on edges. Would make a great gift No Hermès packaging but will come carefully

Category

20th Century French Ashtrays

Hermès Golf Print Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Gold
Hermès Golf Print Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Gold

Hermès Golf Print Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Gold

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

erased. Would make a great gift ! No Hermès packaging but will come carefully wrapped This beautiful

Category

20th Century French Ashtrays

Hermès Elephant Print Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Butterflies Porcelain
Hermès Elephant Print Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Butterflies Porcelain

Hermès Elephant Print Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Butterflies Porcelain

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

light dirt. Would make a great gift ! No Hermès packaging but will come carefully packed This

Category

20th Century French Ashtrays

Hermès Golf Print Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Gold
Hermès Golf Print Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Gold

Hermès Golf Print Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Gold

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

.. Would make a great gift ! NO Hermès packaging. Will come carefully packed This beautiful Ashtray is

Category

20th Century French Ashtrays

Hermès Vintage Notepad Cover / Holder in Green Box Leather
Hermès Vintage Notepad Cover / Holder in Green Box Leather

Hermès Vintage Notepad Cover / Holder in Green Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

a Hermès Box and gift wrapped The vintage look of this piece gives it a beautiful elegance This

Category

1970s French Other

Hermès Golf Print Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Gold
Hermès Golf Print Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Gold

Hermès Golf Print Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Porcelain Gold

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

may shjow very light signs of rubbing. Would make a great gift NO Hermès packaging. Will come

Category

20th Century French Ashtrays

Hermès Silk Scarf Faubourg Tropical Orange Mangue Rose 90 cm
Hermès Silk Scarf Faubourg Tropical Orange Mangue Rose 90 cm

Hermès Silk Scarf Faubourg Tropical Orange Mangue Rose 90 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

. Plump Hems. With care tag. Would make a great gift ! Will come in its Hermès Box with Ribbon and Gift

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Paddle Ball Jex D'Animaux Set Blue Noir New
Hermes Paddle Ball Jex D'Animaux Set Blue Noir New

Hermes Paddle Ball Jex D'Animaux Set Blue Noir New

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes. Charming gift idea. Perfect for a fun beach game. Comes with signature Hermes box and sleepers

Category

2010s French Games

Stunning Hermes Long Scarf Shawl Ferronnerie Cathy Latham Cashmere Silk
Stunning Hermes Long Scarf Shawl Ferronnerie Cathy Latham Cashmere Silk

Stunning Hermes Long Scarf Shawl Ferronnerie Cathy Latham Cashmere Silk

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

. No box but will come in a Gift wrap and Hermes paper bag, perfect for gift ! This scarf is garanteed

Category

Late 20th Century French Scarves

Hermès Long Hair Clip Eileen Palladium Plated Gold White Lacquer
Hermès Long Hair Clip Eileen Palladium Plated Gold White Lacquer

Hermès Long Hair Clip Eileen Palladium Plated Gold White Lacquer

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

flaw. Would make a great gift ! Will come in its original Hermès Box and Gift Wrapped This beautiful

Category

1990s Unknown More Jewelry

Hermès Change Tray Ashtray Le Pegase Pegasus Winged Horse Porcelain
Hermès Change Tray Ashtray Le Pegase Pegasus Winged Horse Porcelain

Hermès Change Tray Ashtray Le Pegase Pegasus Winged Horse Porcelain

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Used. Would make a great gift ! Will come in its original Hermès box and gift wrapped I recommend

Category

2010s French Ashtrays

Hermès Silk Scarf Ciels Byzantins Purple Yellow Pink 90 cm
Hermès Silk Scarf Ciels Byzantins Purple Yellow Pink 90 cm

Hermès Silk Scarf Ciels Byzantins Purple Yellow Pink 90 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

come in its Hermès Box and gift wrapped. This scarf is garanteed authentic and will be shipped

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

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Hermes Gift For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes gift you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Brown, Orange and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect hermes gift among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those 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 Gift?

The price for a hermes gift starts at $245 and tops out at $22,500, and on average, selling for $1,570.

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.

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.