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Hermès Constance To Go Wallet on Strap Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware 2022
Hermès Constance To Go Wallet on Strap Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware 2022

Hermès Constance To Go Wallet on Strap Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware 2022

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

A masterpiece of refined elegance and practical luxury, this authentic Hermès Constance To Go wallet-on-strap is beautifully crafted from durable and structured Epsom leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 Tri-Color Etoupe Craie Trench Epsom Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 Tri-Color Etoupe Craie Trench Epsom Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 Tri-Color Etoupe Craie Trench Epsom Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

Details: Designer: Hermès Model: Kelly Sellier Size: 25 Color: Tri-Color (Etoupe, Craie, Trench) Material: Epsom Leather Purchased Date: 2025 Stamp: K Measurements: 9.8" width x 7" ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 25cm Tricolor Gris Vert Fizz Graphite Epsom w/Palladium Hardware
Hermès Birkin 25cm Tricolor Gris Vert Fizz Graphite Epsom w/Palladium Hardware

Hermès Birkin 25cm Tricolor Gris Vert Fizz Graphite Epsom w/Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The Hermès Birkin 25cm in Tricolor Gris, Vert Fizz, and Graphite Epsom leather delivers a highly graphic interpretation of the Birkin silhouette, where contrast and segmentation defi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 25 Vert De Gris Togo Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag
Hermès Birkin 25 Vert De Gris Togo Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag

Hermès Birkin 25 Vert De Gris Togo Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

Details: Designer: Hermès Model: Birkin Size: 25 Color: Vert De Gris Material: Togo Leather Origin: France Purchased Date: 2022 Stamp: U Hardware: Gold Hardware Measurements: 10" ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly II 20cm Black Sellier Epsom Leather with Gold Hardware
Hermès Mini Kelly II 20cm Black Sellier Epsom Leather with Gold Hardware

Hermès Mini Kelly II 20cm Black Sellier Epsom Leather with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier in Black Epsom, delivering a sharply defined, architectural silhouette where every edge feels deliberate and precise.

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Black Box Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware Piano Top Handle Satchel Evening
HERMES Black Box Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware Piano Top Handle Satchel Evening

HERMES Black Box Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware Piano Top Handle Satchel Evening

By Hermès

Located in Charlotte, NC

Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1991 Collection Box Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware Measures 9.75" W x 6.25" H x 2" D Handle Drop 4.75" 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURY

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1990s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Etain Veau Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Handbag
Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Etain Veau Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Handbag

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Etain Veau Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

This beautiful gray Birkin bag is a classic addition to any Hermes handbag collection. Details: Designer: Hermès Model: Birkin Size: 35 Color: Etain Material: Veau Togo Leather Year...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25cm Rose Jaipur Madame Sellier Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 25cm Rose Jaipur Madame Sellier Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 25cm Rose Jaipur Madame Sellier Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Radiant and sharply defined, this Hermès Kelly 25cm in Rose Jaipur captures the house’s mastery of color within one of its most precise constructions.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin HSS 25 Bleu Zellige/Capucine Novillo Leather w/Palladium Hardware
Hermès Birkin HSS 25 Bleu Zellige/Capucine Novillo Leather w/Palladium Hardware

Hermès Birkin HSS 25 Bleu Zellige/Capucine Novillo Leather w/Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This Hermès Birkin 25cm is executed in a Verso configuration, pairing Bleu Zellige with Capucine across a Taurillon Novillo construction that highlights contrast through both color a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 25 5P Bubblegum Pink Togo Leather Palladium Hardware N Stamp
Hermès Birkin 25 5P Bubblegum Pink Togo Leather Palladium Hardware N Stamp

Hermès Birkin 25 5P Bubblegum Pink Togo Leather Palladium Hardware N Stamp

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

The Hermès Birkin 25 in 5P Bubblegum Pink Togo leather with Palladium Hardware is a captivating expression of playful elegance and refined luxury.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Jaipur Bag with Gold Hardware in Epsom Leather
Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Jaipur Bag with Gold Hardware in Epsom Leather

Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Jaipur Bag with Gold Hardware in Epsom Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Perfectly complimented with gold hardware. New or Never Worn. Comes with lock, keys, clochette, sleeper, raincoat and signature Hermes box.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Sangle 40 red yellow black woven leather gold hardware bag strap
HERMES Sangle 40 red yellow black woven leather gold hardware bag strap

HERMES Sangle 40 red yellow black woven leather gold hardware bag strap

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Plastic films at hardware still intact. Comes with: Style code present (Generic) MEASUREMENTS: Length: 90cm / 35.1" Width: 4cm / 1.6" This Hermes item is authentic.

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2010s French Tech Accessories and Cases

Hermes Birkin 30 Sellier Bronze Dore Veau Madame Leather With Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 30 Sellier Bronze Dore Veau Madame Leather With Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 30 Sellier Bronze Dore Veau Madame Leather With Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

Its Sellier design gives the bag a beautifully structured profile with precise external stitching that exudes elegance and sophistication. Details: Designer: Hermès Model: Birkin Si...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage Ulysse Toile Barenia Trunk Carry On Suitcase Gold Hardware 1950s
Hermes Vintage Ulysse Toile Barenia Trunk Carry On Suitcase Gold Hardware 1950s

Hermes Vintage Ulysse Toile Barenia Trunk Carry On Suitcase Gold Hardware 1950s

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

- Special order ulysse exterior HH logo throughout - Brass hardware - Estimated to be from the early 1950's - Dual front buckle strap with functioning snap closure - Linen lined...

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Mid-20th Century Suitcases and Trunks

Hermès Kelly 28 Jaune de Naples Sellier Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly 28 Jaune de Naples Sellier Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly 28 Jaune de Naples Sellier Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Kelly 28cm Sellier in Jaune de Naples Epsom, rendered in a soft, sunlit yellow that carries a gentle creamy undertone like pale citrus mixed with warm morning light.

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly Mini II 20cm Mauve Sylvestre Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly Mini II 20cm Mauve Sylvestre Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly Mini II 20cm Mauve Sylvestre Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm in Mauve Sylvestre Epsom, a soft, muted mauve that sits between dusty pink and lavender, with a cool undertone that shifts subtly depending on lighting.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Blue Jean Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Blue Jean Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Blue Jean Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers the Hermès Kelly 20 in Blue Jean offers a distinctive interpretation of the classic silhouette through one of the house’s most beloved archival colors.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Collier De Chien Blue Indigo Suede Leather Medor Belt Palladium Hardware
Hermes Collier De Chien Blue Indigo Suede Leather Medor Belt Palladium Hardware

Hermes Collier De Chien Blue Indigo Suede Leather Medor Belt Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Sydney, New South Wales

Brand: Hermes Product: Collier De Chien Medor Belt Size: Multiple Adjustment Settings CM: L 102 cm x H 5 cm INCH: W 40" x H 2" Colour: Blue Indigo Material: Suede Leather Hardw...

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2010s French Belts

Hermes Hac 50 Birkin Bag Lime Evercolor and Ficelle Toile Palladium Hardware
Hermes Hac 50 Birkin Bag Lime Evercolor and Ficelle Toile Palladium Hardware

Hermes Hac 50 Birkin Bag Lime Evercolor and Ficelle Toile Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Complimented with Palladium hardware. This beautiful travel bag is a true Hermes collectors treasure - and difficult to find.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermes Vintage 1970s Kelly 28 Navy Blue Box Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Vintage 1970s Kelly 28 Navy Blue Box Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Vintage 1970s Kelly 28 Navy Blue Box Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

- Midnight blue exterior - Comes with lock and key - No box or dustbag Condition: The bag is in overall great condition for its age, the bag has been retouched, the shape has ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Etoupe Togo Leather and Gold Hardware Neutral Perfection
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Etoupe Togo Leather and Gold Hardware Neutral Perfection

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Etoupe Togo Leather and Gold Hardware Neutral Perfection

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Lush Togo leather is supple and scratch resistant. Rich with gold hardware. Comes with lock, keys, clochette, sleepers, raincoat, signature Hermes box and ribbon. final sale BAG ME...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Sac a Depeches 29 Blue Nuit Leather Messenger Bag Palladium Hardware 2021
Hermes Sac a Depeches 29 Blue Nuit Leather Messenger Bag Palladium Hardware 2021

Hermes Sac a Depeches 29 Blue Nuit Leather Messenger Bag Palladium Hardware 2021

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Condition: Slight signs of wear, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust bag,key size: Width:29cm Designer:Hermes Model: Sac a Depeches 29 Messenger Bag Exterior Material: Lea...

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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Small 24/24 Black Leather, Gold Hardware, C Stamp
Hermes Small 24/24 Black Leather, Gold Hardware, C Stamp

Hermes Small 24/24 Black Leather, Gold Hardware, C Stamp

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Title: Hermès Small 24/24 Black Leather, Gold Hardware, C Stamp Inclusions: Dust bag, shoulder strap Condition: Slight panel tilt, minor scratches on hardware, overall light wear.

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Sellier Gold Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware W Stamp Handbag
Hermes Birkin 25 Sellier Gold Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware W Stamp Handbag

Hermes Birkin 25 Sellier Gold Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware W Stamp Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

Discover the timeless elegance of the Hermès Birkin 25 Sellier Epsom Gold Gold Hardware W Stamp (2024), one of the most coveted luxury handbags in the world.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermès Etoupe Negonda Garden Party 36 PM Palladium Hardware, 2015 with box
Hermès Etoupe Negonda Garden Party 36 PM Palladium Hardware, 2015 with box

Hermès Etoupe Negonda Garden Party 36 PM Palladium Hardware, 2015 with box

By Hermès

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The interior is lined in toile material Includes dust bag Length 11.5” Width 5.5” Height 8” BOX 15” x 15” x 8” Good overall condition - there is wear to the leather on the bottom i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin HSS 30 Bag Rose Azalee Rose Jaipur Brushed Palladium Hardware
Hermes Birkin HSS 30 Bag Rose Azalee Rose Jaipur Brushed Palladium Hardware

Hermes Birkin HSS 30 Bag Rose Azalee Rose Jaipur Brushed Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Gorgeous soft tones tones of pink creates a beautiful bag. Brushed palladium hardware. Comes with signature Hermes box, lock and keys and clochette, sleepers and raincoat.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes So Kelly 26 Shoulder Bag White Togo Leather Silver Hardware PHW 2011
Hermes So Kelly 26 Shoulder Bag White Togo Leather Silver Hardware PHW 2011

Hermes So Kelly 26 Shoulder Bag White Togo Leather Silver Hardware PHW 2011

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Condition Signs of normal wear, minor scuffs on four corners, scratches on metal hardware, clean interior lining. Size Width: 26cm Designer Hermes Model So kelly 26 Exterior Material...

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Depeche HSS 38 Briefcase Blue Electric Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
Hermes Kelly Depeche HSS 38 Briefcase Blue Electric Gold Hardware Epsom Leather

Hermes Kelly Depeche HSS 38 Briefcase Blue Electric Gold Hardware Epsom Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches HSS 38 briefcase. Very rare in striking, vivid Bleu Electrique.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés

Hermès Decouverte 50 Beige Dore brown leather silver hardware ankle boots EU36
Hermès Decouverte 50 Beige Dore brown leather silver hardware ankle boots EU36

Hermès Decouverte 50 Beige Dore brown leather silver hardware ankle boots EU36

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Hermès Decouverte 50 Beige Dore brown leather silver hardware ankle boots EU36 Reference: TGAS/E00001 Brand: Hermès Model: Decouverte 50 Material: Leather Color: Brown, Silver Patter...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boots

Hermès Haut à Courroies (HAC) 50 Navy Blue Fjord Leather w/Gold Hardware
Hermès Haut à Courroies (HAC) 50 Navy Blue Fjord Leather w/Gold Hardware

Hermès Haut à Courroies (HAC) 50 Navy Blue Fjord Leather w/Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The Hermès Haut à Courroies 50cm in Navy Blue Fjord leather with gold hardware represents the origins of Hermès travel craftsmanship, embodying a silhouette that predates the Birkin ...

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20th Century Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Blue Zellige Togo Leather Gold Hardware Rare Top Handle Bag
Hermes Birkin 25 Blue Zellige Togo Leather Gold Hardware Rare Top Handle Bag

Hermes Birkin 25 Blue Zellige Togo Leather Gold Hardware Rare Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Ultra Rare and highly coveted, Hermes Birkin 25 Blue Zellige Togo Leather complimented by Gold Hardware Pristine Condition, Plastic on all Hardware.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Etoupe Togo Leather GHW Gold Hardware Stamp D 2019
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Etoupe Togo Leather GHW Gold Hardware Stamp D 2019

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Etoupe Togo Leather GHW Gold Hardware Stamp D 2019

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Condition: Slight signs of use, minor scratches on hardware, clean inside and out. Accessories: Dust Bag,lock,key,shoulder Strap size: Width:32cm,height:23cm Designer: Hermes Mod...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Picotin Lock 18 PM Blue Clemence Leather PHW Silver Hardware Stamp Y
Hermes Picotin Lock 18 PM Blue Clemence Leather PHW Silver Hardware Stamp Y

Hermes Picotin Lock 18 PM Blue Clemence Leather PHW Silver Hardware Stamp Y

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Condition: Good,Slight signs of use, scratches on the hardware, clean interior. Accessories: Key,Lock size: Width:18cm,height:18cm Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Lock 18 PM Bag...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermès Kelly 28cm Epsom Sellier Jaune de Naples Yellow With Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly 28cm Epsom Sellier Jaune de Naples Yellow With Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly 28cm Epsom Sellier Jaune de Naples Yellow With Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This Hermès Kelly 28cm Sellier is crafted in structured Epsom leather, offering a crisp, sculpted silhouette that holds its shape with effortless elegance.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Orange Poppy Togo Leather Turn-Lock Closure With Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 25 Orange Poppy Togo Leather Turn-Lock Closure With Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 25 Orange Poppy Togo Leather Turn-Lock Closure With Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

The Hermès Birkin 25 in Orange Poppy Togo Leather with Gold Hardware is one of the most coveted handbags in the world — a symbol of timeless elegance, exclusivity, and master craftsm...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermes NEW In-The-Loop Lime Swift Verso Belt Bag Palladium Hardware
Hermes NEW In-The-Loop Lime Swift Verso Belt Bag Palladium Hardware

Hermes NEW In-The-Loop Lime Swift Verso Belt Bag Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Roosendaal, NL

From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this NEW Hermès In-The-Loop Belt Bag: - Brand: Hermès - Model: In-The-Loop Belt Bag - Color: Lime/Sésame - Condition: New Condition (never ...

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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Hermes Hardware For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary piece of hermes hardware you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Red and more. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of hermes hardware among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th 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 Hardware?

The price for a piece of hermes hardware starts at $300 and tops out at $649,000, and on average, selling for $11,018.

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 Handbags And Purses for You

An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.

They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.

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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Hermès Permabrass hardware is a type of hardware found on some bags produced by the French luxury fashion house Hermès. It is an aluminum metal with an anodized finish that appears gold or silver, depending on light conditions. Shop a wide variety of Hermès bags on 1stDibs.