2010 Hermès Haut à Courroies 50
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing Hermès Haut à courroies HAC 50 in dove grey leather Condition : very good Made in France
2010 Hermès Haut à Courroies 50
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing Hermès Haut à courroies HAC 50 in dove grey leather Condition : very good Made in France
2012 Hermès haut à courroies 50 grey-green leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Hermès HAC 50 bag with straps in green Togo leather. Condition: very good Made in France
Hermes Haut à Courroies Hac 60 Black Ardennes GoldCarry On Birkin Vintage 1991
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Black Leather Exterior - Silver Hardware - Stamped circle U (1991) Measurements (approximately in inches) : L: 26.5 " H: 18.8 " W: '12 " Description: This bag is truly in...
Hermes Haut à Courroies HAC 50 Birkin Courchevel Gold Hardware Tan Duffle
Located in Miami, FL
Absolutely magnificent natural Courchevel leather exterior. - Circle 1993. - Brass Hardware. - The Perfect Travel Bag - A Truly impossible find. - Comes with numbers matchin...
$18,985
H 15 in W 9.75 in L 17.5 in
Hermes Haut à Courroies Hac 40 Travel Duffle Bag Tan White Gold Vintage 1960s
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Circa 1960's - Gold Hardware - Very rare Bi Color - The bag has been reconditioned - No key ( Lock is Stuck On ) - Can be removed with tool if needed Condition: This ...
Hermès HAC 40 Canvas and leather from 2023
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Hermès Haut à Courroies 40 canvas and leather bag, limited edition combining the elegance
Hermes HAC 40 Flag Limited Edition Haut a Courroies Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
markings to the leather. The HAC (Haut à Courroies) is an extremely rare and especially stylish Hermes
$46,450
H 15.75 in W 19.6 in D 10.65 in
Hermes 1980's Haut à Courroies Hac 50 Birkin Tan Brown Ligne Ulysse Toile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Tan Brown Toile Lingne Ulysse ( Special Order Exterior ) - Gold Hardware - Circa late 1980's ( Stamped Circle S ) - YOU WILL NEVER SEE THIS AGAIN Condition: The bag is in grea...
Hermes 1980's Haut à Courroies Hac 55 Birkin Veau Courchevel Travel Duffle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Steamped Circle P ( 1986 ) - Brass Hardware - Comes With Lock & Key - Natural Tan Leather Exterior - Discontinued 55 Size - The bag holds it shape when empty Condition: The...
Hermès Etoupe Swift Leather Pochenplus Crossbody Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
leather goods for the carriage trade, the first Hermes bag – the ‘Haut a Courroies’ bag – was developed in
Hermes Helium Hac 50 Travel Bag Alezan Togo Aluminum Hardware Very Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare Hermes Helium 50 HAC bag (Haut a Courroies) featured in Alezan togo
Hermes Hac 50 Vintage Birkin Bag Black Fjord Leather Brass Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a vintage 50 Hermes Hac (Sac Haut a Courroies) featured in Black Fjord leather
Hermes Hac 50 Birkin Bag Lime Evercolor and Ficelle Toile Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare Hermes 50 HAC bag (Haut a Courroies) featured in Lime Evercolor leather
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H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Hermes Haut à Courroies (HAC) 40 Travel bag in Brown Togo calf leather, PHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Hermès Haut à Courroies (HAC) 40 travel bag in chocolate togo
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H 11.25 in W 6.25 in L 12.5 in
Hermès Haut à Courroies Birkin Gold 32 1hz1130 Brown Leather Satchel
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: B in a square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 6.25" Height: 11.25" Handle drop: 4" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ )...
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H 11.25 in W 6.25 in L 12.5 in
Hermès Birkin Haut à Courroies Gold 32 1hz1130 Brown Leather Satchel
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: B in a square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 6.25" Height: 11.25" Handle drop: 4" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ...
Hermes Haut à courroies from 1955's
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Hermes Hac Condition : Good condition Country of manufacture : France Gender : Unisex
Hermes Haut a Courroies HAC 40 Flag Limited Edition Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
lock, keys and clochette and sleeper. The HAC (Haut à Courroies) is an extremely rare and especially
Hermes Haut a Courroies HAC 40 Flag Limited Edition Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Courroies) is an extremely rare and especially stylish Hermes travel bag making it a collector’s treasure
Hermes Haut A Courroies (HAC) 40 CM Bag Brown Togo Leather
By Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
This Haut À Courroies is a rare and very elegant travel bag. For the story, the Hermès Haut
1983 HERMES Haut à Courroies 50 cm cache natural leather Birkin travel bag
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and beautiful Haut à Courroies 50 cm vache natural leather Birkin travel bag from Hermès
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H 16 in D 10.25 in L 18 in
Hermes Haut A Courroies Travel Birkin Bag HAC 45cm Vache Natural Leather Vintage
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This iconic and extremely rare 45cm travel tote was made by Hermes Paris in 1985. Made from Vache
HERMES Chocolate brown Togo leather HAUT A COURROIES 40 HAC BIRKIN Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermès 'Haut a Courroies 40 HAC' travel bag in chocolate brown grained Veau Togo featuring
HERMES Naturel beige Epsom leather HAUT A COURROIES 32 HAC Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Haut a Courroies 32 HAC' bag in Naturel Veau Epsom leather with gold-plated hardware. Lined
1985 Hermes HAC Sac Voyage Haut a courroies 50 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Haut a courroies model bag, width 50 cm, in natural leather and ecru canvas, gold-plated
Hermès Cuivre Haut à Courroies 40cm Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Dating from the late 20s, early 30s, this rarely seen reimagining of the iconic Hermès Birkin is a
Hermes Taupe 50cm Haut a Courroies Togo Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Hermes 50cm taupe Haut a Courroies togo leather with white interior bag from year 2014. This bag
Hermès Blue Clemence Leather Haut a Courroies Birkin 45 HAC s27h9
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Hermès Blue Clemence Leather Haut a Courroies Birkin 45 HAC s27h9Date Code/Serial Number: Y in a
Hermès Blue Clemence Leather Haut a Courroies Birkin 45 HAC 86h225s
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Hermès Blue Clemence Leather Haut a Courroies Birkin 45 HAC 86h225s Date Code/Serial Number: Y in
Huge Vintage Hermes 55cm Haut a Courroies or HAC Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in New Hope, PA
Truly a rare find, Hermes no longer makes the HAC bag in this large size. Originally designed to
Hermès Blue Clemence Leather Haut a Courroies Birkin 45 HAC s27H9a
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: Y in a Circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 17.5" Width: 9.5" Height: 16" Handle Drop: 3.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Accessor...
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Birkin HAC 32 Haut A Courroies 87h615s
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: W in a Circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 6.5" Height: 11" Handle Drop: 3" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessorie...
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H 17.5 in W 10.5 in L 19.5 in
Hermès Navy Blue Buffle Skipper Haut A Courroies 50 Travel Birkin HAC 72h24s
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Hermès Navy Blue Buffle Skipper Haut A Courroies 50 Travel Birkin HAC 72h24s Date Code/Serial
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H 17.5 in W 10.5 in L 19.5 in
Hermès Navy Blue Buffle Skipper Haut A Courroies 50 Travel Birkin HAC 1H830KA
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: X in a circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 19.5" Width: 10.5" Height: 17.5" Handle Drop: 3.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B...
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H 16.5 in W 10.5 in L 19.25 in
Hermes Vintage Haut à Courroies Hac 50 Birkin Natural Tan Brass Hardware Travel
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Stamped Circle Q ( 1987 ) - Brass Hardware - Natural Tan Leather Exterior Size: 50CM Measurements: L: 19.25 " W: 10.5 " H: 16.5 " Condition: The exterior of the bag has ...
Hermes Burgundy Cashmere Buckle Hat Size 61
By Hermès
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
first Hermes bag – the ‘Haut a Courroies’ bag – was developed in 1900 as a means for equestrians to
HERMES Birkin 50 HAC in Etoupe Grained Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès Birkin HAC (Haut à Courroies) 50 in étoupe grained Leather. Silver palladium metal hardware
Hermes Miel Ostrich HAC Birkin Bag- 32 cm
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Miel Ostrich 32 cm Haut a Courroies- HAC Birkin Bag Pristine condition Considered the
Hermes Hac 45 Vert Clair Brass Hardware Ardennes Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic rare 45 Hermes Sac Haut a Courroies (HAC) features green Vert Clair in
Hermes Black Knit Calfskin Volver 60 Ankle Boot Size 37
By Hermès
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
carriage trade, the first Hermes bag – the ‘Haut a Courroies’ bag – was developed in 1900 as a means for
Hermes Hac 40 Men's Birkin Bag Deep Bleu Togo Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes HAC 40 (Haut a Courroies) bag featured in Deep Blue. Rare to find this
Hermes Indigo Togo 32 cm HAC Birkin with GHW
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
. The HAC (Haut a Courroies) is very similar to the Birkin but proportionally taller with slightly
Hermes HAC 50 Criss Cross Toile Palladium / Evercolor Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare Hermes 50 Hac bag (Haut a Courroies) featured in Gold. Beautiful in Gold
Hermes Hac Cosmos Birkin 40 Bag Blue Nuit / Violet Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes 40 HAC (Haut a Courroies) limited edition Cosmos bag. Exquisite
Hermes Birkin Hac 40 Men's Bag Gold Evercolor / Ficelle Toile Bag Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes HAC 40 (Haut a Courroies) bag featured in Gold Evercolor leather with
1stdibs Exclusive Hermès HAC 50cm Endless Roads Gris Perle Multi Leather
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
1stdibs Exclusives From Three Over Six Brand: Hermès Size: Haut à Courroies 50cm “Endless Roads
Hermes HAC 50 Birkin Men's Bag Black Palladium Hardware Togo Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes 50 Sac HAC (Haut a Courroies) Birkin bag featured in Black.. Togo
Hermes Helium Hac 50 Travel Bag Alezan Togo Aluminum Hardware Very Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic rare Hermes Helium 50 HAC bag (Haut a Courroies) featured in Alezan togo
Hermès Micro Picotin Lock 14 "Lucky Daisy" Chai Swift Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
saddlery and fine leather goods for the carriage trade, the first Hermes bag – the ‘Haut a Courroies’ bag
Hermes Hac 50 Men's Birkin Travel Bag Black Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare 50 Hermes Sac HAC (Haut a Courroies) features Black porosus crocodile
Hermes Birkin 50 Bag Limited Edition Flag Hac Leather Suede Toile Permabrass
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic rare 50 Hermes Sac Haut a Courroies (HAC) in Black, Blue, White leather
Hermes Hac 50 Travel Bag Black Togo Leather Palladium New w/ Box
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes 50 Sac HAC (Haut a Courroies) Birkin bag featured in Black.. Togo
Hermes Hac 50 Birkin Volynka Men's Limited Edition Bag Terre Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare very limited edition Volynka Russian leather Hermes 50 HAC bag (Haut a
Hermes Hac 50 Men's Birkin Bag Flag Toile Ebene Evercalf Leather Brass Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare 50 Hermes Sac Haut a Courroies (HAC) featured in green Toile Criss Cross
Hermes HAC 50 Men's Birkin Bi Color Blue Nuit / Black Bag Togo Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a very rare Bi-color Hermes Hac 50 bag - Sac Haut a Courroies - featured in Blue
Hermes Haut à Courroies HAC Gold Toile 50cm Travel Birkin Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Haut à Courroies HAC Gold Toile 50cm Birkin Bag PHW Made In: France Year of Production
Hermès Haut A Courroies HAC 40cm Cargo Toile Black & Vert Militaire Evercalf
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Brand: Hermès Product: Haut A Courroies HAC Dimensions: CM: 40 l x 50 h x 25 d INCH: 15.75 l x
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H 16 in D 10.25 in L 18 in
Hermes Haut A Courroies Travel Birkin Bag HAC 45cm Vache Natural Leather Vintage
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This iconic and extremely rare 45cm travel tote was made by Hermes Paris in 1985. Made from Vache
Hermes Haut à Courroies HAC 60 Birkin Vache Natural Gold Hardware Tan Duffle
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
from Hermes. This bag has also has 0 corner touch ups and has never been repainted.
Hermes Haut à Courroies - Travel Bag in beige canvas and brown leather 1950´s
By Hermès
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Hermes Travel Bag in Beige Canvas and Brown Leather. Vintage Elegant "Haut à Courroies - Travel Bag
vintage 1997 HERMES Haut à Courroies 32 cm deep navy blue leather Birkin bag
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and beautiful Haut à Courroies 32 cm box leather Birkin bag from Hermès dating to 1997
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H 16 in D 10.25 in L 18 in
Hermes Haut a Courroies Bag HAC 45cm Travel Tote Rare Veau Grain Long Leather
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Haut a Courroies or HAC, this is the 45cm version and is made from a pretty rare Hermes saddle leather
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Size: Centimeter
Hermes Haut-a-Courroies (HAC) 55 Nature Canvas Body and Barenia Leather H - 1978
By Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
HERMÈS weekender "HAC - HAUT A COURROIES 55", coll. 1978 ('H' in a circle. Historical collector's
HERMES beige MONOGRAM CANVAS leather VINTAGE HAUT A COURROIES 40 HAC BIRKIN Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Haut a Courroies 40' in brown leather and beige monogram H canvas. Rare vintage 1972. Lined
HERMES brown leather VINTAGE HAUT A COURROIES 45 HAC BIRKIN Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Haut a Courroies 45' bag in medium brown Veau Box leather. Rare vintage 1940s model with
HERMES HAC 32 Handbag in Gold Barénia Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and beautiful HERMES Haut à Courroies (HAC) 32 handbag in gold barénia leather. The hardware
Hermes HAC 40 Birkin Bag Black Runway Embroidered Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Runway Haut a Courroies or HAC bag featured in Black
Hermès Noisette Clemence HAC Birkin 50 Men's Bag
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Clochette and 2 keys. Hermès’ first-ever bag, the Haut à Courroies, or HAC for short, debuted in the early
Hermes Hac Cosmos Birkin 50 Bag Blue Nuit / Violet Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes 50 HAC (Haut a Courroies) limited edition Cosmos bag. Exquisite
Hermes Helium Hac 50 Travel Bag Alezan Togo Aluminum Hardware Very Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic rare Hermes Helium 50 HAC bag (Haut a Courroies) featured in Alezan togo
Hermès Birkin 35 Rose Sheherazade GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Pink - Exotic leather - Crocodile Porosus - Gold-tone hardware - Comes with keys, clochette, lock and CITES - Comes with original dust bag - Condition: Good This pre-owned item is ...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR taupe FOX FUR Winter Coat Sz. F38 / M
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
Christian Dior coat in off-white, brown, and taupe fox fur with wide collar. Two side pockets. Opens with two hooks on the front. Lined in black silk. Has been worn and is in excelle...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
$131,920Sale Price|20% Off
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Alzer 11 Hard Case Trunk Set Brown
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic 11 Piece Stacking Set of Louis Vuitton Monogram Hard Case Trunks. Purchase as a set only. (I do have other sets with fewer pieces) All pieces are in great condition with sc...
$21,985
H 12.25 in D 9.75 in L 19.75 in
Hermes Vintage Kelly 50 Red Bordeaux Gold Hardware Travel Carry On Duffle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Red Exterior - Gold Hardware - Should Strap - Lock & Key - Stamp D ( Year 2000 ) Condition: The bag is in great shape with no major imperfections, the bag has light p...
Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs
By Frida Giannini, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous grey silk jersey dress from Gucci. It is fitted with long sleeves and cut outs at one shoulder and side waist plus a slit along the front of one leg of the straight skirt...
$10,920
H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Chanel Vanity Case Micro Mini 90s Vintage Iridescent Bronze Rare Patent Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Micro Mini 90s Vintage Patent Metallic Bronze Iridescent Vanity Case Rare 1994 [VINTAGE 30 Years} Diamond stitch iridescent patent leather Classic interwoven top handle Magne...
Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier bag featured in a rare tri-colour Porosus Crocodile. The perfect neutral palette of Poussiere, Poudre and Ficelle. No longer produced thi...
Christian Dior sectional fox fur coat size 10 M
By Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
DESCRIPTION : Christian Dior sectional fox fur coat size 10 M Rare sectional Christian Dior fox coat. Tailored collar, straight sleeves, supple skins, beautiful fresh fur, european ...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
Bob Mackie Orange & Black Beaded Tiger Print with Black Chiffon Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exotic evening gown from Bob Mackie. It is an orange and black long sleeve fitted gown with a tiger print beaded pattern, and a full and flowy chiffon skirt. Fully lined. ...
Stunning Early 1990s Custom All Over Sequin + Crystals Pink Vintage Mermaid Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite early 90s sequin gown! Features thousands of pale pink micro sequins throughout the dress, with crystal embellishments at sleeves, bust, and back. Beautiful mermaid silhoue...
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.
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.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
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Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.
More than a fashion statement, this iconic style continually appreciates in value.
A symbol of luxury and elegance, the design has a storied past and a legion of devoted collectors.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.
The color, texture and durability of an Hermès Birkin bag is as important as its iconic shape. Here, we present all you need to know about Birkin leathers and hides.