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Hermès Hair Clip Frida Flower in Silk Hat Clip Brooch
Hermès Hair Clip Frida Flower in Silk Hat Clip Brooch

Hermès Hair Clip Frida Flower in Silk Hat Clip Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Clip This lovely flower is made of 100% printed silk The clip

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21st Century and Contemporary French Bandeaus

Hermès Hair Clip Frida Flower in Silk Hat Clip Brooch Brides de Gala Love
Hermès Hair Clip Frida Flower in Silk Hat Clip Brooch Brides de Gala Love

Hermès Hair Clip Frida Flower in Silk Hat Clip Brooch Brides de Gala Love

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Clip This lovely flower is made of 100% twill silk printed

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21st Century and Contemporary French Bandeaus

Hermes Paris Camel Hair Tweed Leather Jacket
Hermes Paris Camel Hair Tweed Leather Jacket

Hermes Paris Camel Hair Tweed Leather Jacket

By Hermès

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This Vintage Hermes blazer is made from camel hair with leather details. The pockets, the front and

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20th Century French Blazers

Hermes Bride De Cour Cotton & Camel Hair Matching Sweater & Joggers
Hermes Bride De Cour Cotton & Camel Hair Matching Sweater & Joggers

Hermes Bride De Cour Cotton & Camel Hair Matching Sweater & Joggers

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Bride De Cour Cotton & Camel Hair Matching Sweater & Joggers Iconic print on the sweatshirt

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21st Century and Contemporary French Loungewear

HERMES dark brown camel hair THICK TURTLENECK Sweater 34 XXS
HERMES dark brown camel hair THICK TURTLENECK Sweater 34 XXS

HERMES dark brown camel hair THICK TURTLENECK Sweater 34 XXS

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes turtleneck sweater in dark brown camel hair (100%). With ribbed details and raglan sleeves

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pullovers

Hermès Set of Hair Brush and Mirror Inlaid Lacquered Wood H Lift
Hermès Set of Hair Brush and Mirror Inlaid Lacquered Wood H Lift

Hermès Set of Hair Brush and Mirror Inlaid Lacquered Wood H Lift

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Amazing and beautiful Authentic Hermès Set Hair Brush and matching mirror Both made of "H Lift

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20th Century Unknown Curiosities

Hermes "Brides de Gala" Silk Hair Band with Pouch and COA
Hermes "Brides de Gala" Silk Hair Band with Pouch and COA

Hermes "Brides de Gala" Silk Hair Band with Pouch and COA

$316Sale Price|20% Off

W 2.8 in L 19 in

Hermes "Brides de Gala" Silk Hair Band with Pouch and COA

By Hermès, by Hugo Grygkar

Located in Port Hope, ON

This Hermes "Brides de Gala" headband is not only hard to find, but designed by Hugo Grygkar and

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Mid-20th Century French Scarves

Exceptional Hermès Silk Scarf EVA Philippe Dumas 90 cm RARE
Exceptional Hermès Silk Scarf EVA Philippe Dumas 90 cm RARE

Exceptional Hermès Silk Scarf EVA Philippe Dumas 90 cm RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Stunning and Rare Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "EVA" Pattern: 2 hair seen from above adorned

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Early 2000s French Scarves

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Hermes Horn Hair Accessory
Hermes Horn Hair Accessory

Hermes Horn Hair Accessory

By Hermès

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is an extremely rare Hermes horn hair ornament. The carved horn is cut into a

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21st Century and Contemporary French Berets

Hermes Lacquered Hair Ornaments
Hermes Lacquered Hair Ornaments

Hermes Lacquered Hair Ornaments

By Hermès

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is a set of three lacquered wooden hair ornaments. These beautiful lacquered wood

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20th Century French Miscellaneous

Vintage Hermes Black Camel Hair & Satin Trimmed Reversible Coat Size 42
Vintage Hermes Black Camel Hair & Satin Trimmed Reversible Coat Size 42

Vintage Hermes Black Camel Hair & Satin Trimmed Reversible Coat Size 42

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Comes with original tag and an extra button. Sophisticated coat featuring a v-neck, cutout underarm details, two front slit pouch pockets, four front button closures, a ribbed satin ...

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Late 20th Century French Trench Coats

HERMES beige camel hair THICK TURTLENECK Sweater 42 L
HERMES beige camel hair THICK TURTLENECK Sweater 42 L

HERMES beige camel hair THICK TURTLENECK Sweater 42 L

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes turtleneck wide sweater in beige camel hair (100%) with raglan sleeves and ribbed details

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pullovers

Hermes Vintage Beige Camel Hair Double Breasted Car Coat
Hermes Vintage Beige Camel Hair Double Breasted Car Coat

Hermes Vintage Beige Camel Hair Double Breasted Car Coat

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Hermes car coat comes in soft tan khaki camel hair and features a classic collar, double

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1980s French Car Coats

New in Box Hermes Yellow Silk Scrunchie Hair Band
New in Box Hermes Yellow Silk Scrunchie Hair Band

New in Box Hermes Yellow Silk Scrunchie Hair Band

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes brand new in box yellow silk scrunchie. Patchwork de sole imprimee.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Other

New Hermes Yellow Orange Silk Hair Scrunchie in Box
New Hermes Yellow Orange Silk Hair Scrunchie in Box

New Hermes Yellow Orange Silk Hair Scrunchie in Box

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes brand new in box yellow and orange silk scrunchie. Patchwork de sole imprimee. Original box.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

HERMES beige & black calf hair ORAN ZEBRA Sandals Shoes 41
HERMES beige & black calf hair ORAN ZEBRA Sandals Shoes 41

HERMES beige & black calf hair ORAN ZEBRA Sandals Shoes 41

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

These 100% authentic Hermès Oran slide sandals are crafted from beige and black calf hair

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Hermes Camel Hair Duffle Coat w/ Hood & Gold Toggle Buttons
Hermes Camel Hair Duffle Coat w/ Hood & Gold Toggle Buttons

Hermes Camel Hair Duffle Coat w/ Hood & Gold Toggle Buttons

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a fantastically soft car coat from Hermes. It is made of 100% Camel Hair. There are gold

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Car Coats

Celine Tricolor Pony Hair Mini Luggage Bag
Celine Tricolor Pony Hair Mini Luggage Bag

Celine Tricolor Pony Hair Mini Luggage Bag

By Celine, Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Celine tricolor mini luggage in black calfskin leather and pony hair. Hand carry with 5" handle

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

1970s Hermes Camel Hair Swing Coat
1970s Hermes Camel Hair Swing Coat

1970s Hermes Camel Hair Swing Coat

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

A 1970s HERMES PARIS camel hair swing coat with Hermes 'H' leather buttons and logo lined lining

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1970s French Coats and Outerwear

Hermes Claudia Hair Scrunchie New w/ Box
Hermes Claudia Hair Scrunchie New w/ Box

Hermes Claudia Hair Scrunchie New w/ Box

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Claudia Scrunchie. In Multicolor patchwork printed

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2010s French Scarves

New Hermes Celeste Silk Hair Scrunchie in Box
New Hermes Celeste Silk Hair Scrunchie in Box

New Hermes Celeste Silk Hair Scrunchie in Box

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes brand new in box celeste silk scrunchie. Patchwork de sole imprimee. Original box.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

New Hermes Celeste Silk Hair Scrunchie in Box
New Hermes Celeste Silk Hair Scrunchie in Box

New Hermes Celeste Silk Hair Scrunchie in Box

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes brand new in box celeste silk scrunchie. Patchwork de sole imprimee. Original box.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

New in Box Hermes Orange Silk Hair Scrunchie
New in Box Hermes Orange Silk Hair Scrunchie

New in Box Hermes Orange Silk Hair Scrunchie

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes brand new in box orange silk scrunchie. The pattern can vary from one item to another. Being

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21st Century and Contemporary French Other

New in Box Hermes Orange Silk Hair Scrunchie
New in Box Hermes Orange Silk Hair Scrunchie

New in Box Hermes Orange Silk Hair Scrunchie

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes brand new in box orange silk scrunchie. The pattern can vary from one item to another. Being

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21st Century and Contemporary French Other

Hermes Contemporary Camel Hair Hat, Never Worn
Hermes Contemporary Camel Hair Hat, Never Worn

Hermes Contemporary Camel Hair Hat, Never Worn

By Hermès

Located in New Hope, PA

A great shade of warm brown camel hair is channel quilted on the brim of this slouchy fedora. The

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21st Century and Contemporary French Hats

New in Box Hermes Black White Silk Hair Scrunchie
New in Box Hermes Black White Silk Hair Scrunchie

New in Box Hermes Black White Silk Hair Scrunchie

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes brand new in box black and white silk scrunchie. Patchwork de sole imprimee. Original box.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

New Hermes Black White Silk Hair Scrunchie in Box
New Hermes Black White Silk Hair Scrunchie in Box

New Hermes Black White Silk Hair Scrunchie in Box

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes brand new in box black and white silk scrunchie. Patchwork de sole imprimee. Original box.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès Grigri Bag Charm Horse Hair Crinoline and Silk Rare
Hermès Grigri Bag Charm Horse Hair Crinoline and Silk Rare

Hermès Grigri Bag Charm Horse Hair Crinoline and Silk Rare

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Lovely Authentic Hermès Charm Made of horse mane hair Bound and tied with silk links Small

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2010s French Other

Hermes 2004 Rare 32cm Brown Pony Hair Exotic Kelly Bag w Strap
Hermes 2004 Rare 32cm Brown Pony Hair Exotic Kelly Bag w Strap

Hermes 2004 Rare 32cm Brown Pony Hair Exotic Kelly Bag w Strap

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Luxurious chocolate brown calf hair paired with smooth Swift leather. Gold tone hardware. Comes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Eperon d'Or Bandana Twilly
Hermès Eperon d'Or Bandana Twilly

Hermès Eperon d'Or Bandana Twilly

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H 1.97 in W 34.26 in

Hermès Eperon d'Or Bandana Twilly

By Hermès

Located in Indianapolis, IN

around the neck, tied to a handbag, or styled as a hair accessory, the Hermès Eperon d'Or Bandana Twilly

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2010s French Bandeaus

Hermes Brown Camel Hair Mid Length Coat M
Hermes Brown Camel Hair Mid Length Coat M

Hermes Brown Camel Hair Mid Length Coat M

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

detailed with a noticeable design, this Hermes coat ensures your looks are always on point.

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2010s French Coats and Outerwear

Hermes Black Calf Hair Jimmy Hight Top Sneakers Size 38
Hermes Black Calf Hair Jimmy Hight Top Sneakers Size 38

Hermes Black Calf Hair Jimmy Hight Top Sneakers Size 38

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Coming in a classic silhouette, these designer sneakers are a seamless combination of luxury, comfort, and style. These sneakers are designed with signature details and comfortable i...

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2010s French Shoes

ONLY ON JF! HERMES 32CM KELLY LIMITED EDITION PONY HAIR TROIKA
ONLY ON JF! HERMES 32CM KELLY LIMITED EDITION PONY HAIR TROIKA

ONLY ON JF! HERMES 32CM KELLY LIMITED EDITION PONY HAIR TROIKA

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

ONLY ON JF! HERMES 32CM KELLY LIMITED EDITION PONY HAIR TROIKA GRAB THIS! As always, another one

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hair Stick Hermès Buffalo horn
Hair Stick Hermès Buffalo horn

Hair Stick Hermès Buffalo horn

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W 0.2 in L 5.91 in

Hair Stick Hermès Buffalo horn

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hair Stick Hermès in Buffalo horn Bought it in Hermès Store in 2014 Never carried. Comes with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Babushka

Hermes Purse Accessory / Charm - Silk and Horse Hair
Hermes Purse Accessory / Charm - Silk and Horse Hair

Hermes Purse Accessory / Charm - Silk and Horse Hair

By Hermès

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is an extremely rare bag charm from Hermes Paris. This bag charm is comprised of a

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21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects

Hermes 100% Cotton Charmes Des Plages Normandes Scarf
Hermes 100% Cotton Charmes Des Plages Normandes Scarf

Hermes 100% Cotton Charmes Des Plages Normandes Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Boca Raton, FL

, on your Hermes bag as an accessory, or fold it into a headband for your hair! Buy this Hermes scarf

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

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By Ralph Lauren

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1970s HERMES Brown And creme Silk  Print Jacket

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By Hermès

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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1970s French Evening Gowns

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By Gucci

Located in Bangkok, TH

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By Anna Molinari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown

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By Bob Mackie

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Hermes Hair For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes hair for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Beige and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect hermes hair 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. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Hermes Hair?

The price for a hermes hair starts at $399 and tops out at $27,498, and on average, selling for $1,281.

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.