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Hermes Herline

Hermes Grey Herline Cloth Mini Tote Bag circa 1990-2000
Hermes Grey Herline Cloth Mini Tote Bag circa 1990-2000

Hermes Grey Herline Cloth Mini Tote Bag circa 1990-2000

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Hermes Grey Herline Cloth Mini Tote Bag from circa 1990-2000 epitomizes understated luxury and timeless elegance.

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Late 20th Century French Tote Bags

Hermes Grey Herline Diary Cover
Hermes Grey Herline Diary Cover

Hermes Grey Herline Diary Cover

$663

H 4.14 in W 0.79 in L 5.52 in

Hermes Grey Herline Diary Cover

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Grey “Herline” diary cover featuring a silver-tone logo zipper opening, inside black cotton compartments, a cotton brand label.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tech Accessories and Cases

Hermes Grey Fourre Tout Herline Tote Bag
Hermes Grey Fourre Tout Herline Tote Bag

Hermes Grey Fourre Tout Herline Tote Bag

$1,006

H 15.36 in W 2.76 in L 14.18 in

Hermes Grey Fourre Tout Herline Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes 2000s Grey Fourre Tout Herline tote bag featuring two rolled top handles, top zip fastening, internal patch pocket, full lining, silver-tone hardware, rectangle body and inter...

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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Hermes Blue Herline Fourre Tout with Pouch Blue Two Tone 1HER82K
Hermes Blue Herline Fourre Tout with Pouch Blue Two Tone 1HER82K

Hermes Blue Herline Fourre Tout with Pouch Blue Two Tone 1HER82K

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: N/A Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 7" Height: 10.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: None Handle Drop: 5" OVERALL FAIR + CONDITION ( 6.5/10...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

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Hermès Herline 224186 Orange Canvas Messenger Bag
Hermès Herline 224186 Orange Canvas Messenger Bag

Hermès Herline 224186 Orange Canvas Messenger Bag

By Hermès

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Height: 10" Width: 12" Depth: 4" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B- ) Signs of Wear: Exterior shows minor marks and some wear. Light rubs on edges and interior. This item...

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20th Century Unknown Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Fourre Tout Herline Tall Mm 867680 Gray Canvas Tote
Hermès Fourre Tout Herline Tall Mm 867680 Gray Canvas Tote

Hermès Fourre Tout Herline Tall Mm 867680 Gray Canvas Tote

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H 14.9 in W 2.36 in L 11.8 in

Hermès Fourre Tout Herline Tall Mm 867680 Gray Canvas Tote

By Hermès

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 14.9 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 38 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 2.36 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 6 cm(approx) H...

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20th Century French Tote Bags

HERMES Ale Line MM Tote Bag Beige Canvas Durable Lightweight Used
HERMES Ale Line MM Tote Bag Beige Canvas Durable Lightweight Used

HERMES Ale Line MM Tote Bag Beige Canvas Durable Lightweight Used

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Toile Fourre-Tout MM Neutral Tote Bag H Canvas White black Handle Cotton Measurements: The HERMES Herline Tote MM Bag in Canvas Beige is a stylish unisex purse with a unique ...

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Paris Canvas Her Line Herline MM Tote Bag Handbag
Hermes Paris Canvas Her Line Herline MM Tote Bag Handbag

Hermes Paris Canvas Her Line Herline MM Tote Bag Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Hermes Canvas Herline Her Line Yale MMTote Bag in grey and black colors.

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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Hermes Paris Canvas Her Line Herline Yale MM Handbag Tote Bag
Hermes Paris Canvas Her Line Herline Yale MM Handbag Tote Bag

Hermes Paris Canvas Her Line Herline Yale MM Handbag Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Hermes Canvas Herline Her Line Yale MMTote Bag in grey and black colors.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Herline MM Backpack
Hermes Herline MM Backpack

Hermes Herline MM Backpack

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H 13.39 in W 5.12 in L 12.21 in

Hermes Herline MM Backpack

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Herline MM backpack featuring bicolor handles,canvas body, flat back straps, flat top handle, snap button closure and top zip closure, interior slip pocket.

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Late 20th Century French Backpacks

Hermes Paris Canvas Herline Her Line MM Tote Bag with Padlock
Hermes Paris Canvas Herline Her Line MM Tote Bag with Padlock

Hermes Paris Canvas Herline Her Line MM Tote Bag with Padlock

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Hermes Canvas Herline Her Line MM Tote Bag in grey color.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Paris Canvas Her Line Herline GM Handbag Tote Bag
Hermes Paris Canvas Her Line Herline GM Handbag Tote Bag

Hermes Paris Canvas Her Line Herline GM Handbag Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Hermes Canvas Herline Her Line GM Tote Bag in grey and black colors.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Paris Canvas Her Line Herline GM Handbag Tote Bag
Hermes Paris Canvas Her Line Herline GM Handbag Tote Bag

Hermes Paris Canvas Her Line Herline GM Handbag Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Hermes Canvas Herline Her Line MM Tote Bag in grey and black colors.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Paris Grey Canvas Herline Her Line PM Tote Handbag
Hermes Paris Grey Canvas Herline Her Line PM Tote Handbag

Hermes Paris Grey Canvas Herline Her Line PM Tote Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Hermes grey Canvas Herline Her Line PM Tote Bag. It features snaps on both ends for expansion and is made of a durable polyester canvas. 3 snap button closure + upper zipper closure ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermès Black Canvas x Leather Herline Rolling Luggage Trolley Suitcase 1122h2
Hermès Black Canvas x Leather Herline Rolling Luggage Trolley Suitcase 1122h2

Hermès Black Canvas x Leather Herline Rolling Luggage Trolley Suitcase 1122h2

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 6.5" Height: 15" Rolling Handle Drop: 27.5" Handle Drop: 1.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8.5/10 or A- ) Signs of ...

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

Hermès Herline Backpack in bronze canvas, silver metal hardware
Hermès Herline Backpack in bronze canvas, silver metal hardware

Hermès Herline Backpack in bronze canvas, silver metal hardware

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Hermès Herline Unisex backpack in bronze canvas, silver metal hardware Signature: "Hermès, Made in France" Dimensions: H: 32 x W: 25 x D: 3 cm In very good general condition

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21st Century and Contemporary French Backpacks

Hermes Herline Garment Bag Canvas
Hermes Herline Garment Bag Canvas

Hermes Herline Garment Bag Canvas

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H 44 in W 23.5 in D 0.5 in

Hermes Herline Garment Bag Canvas

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 10.5", Height 44", Width 23.5", Depth 0.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Herline Garment Bag Canvas Exterior Material: Canvas Plain Ex...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Herline Black Canvas Cross-body Pouch Pochette
Hermes Herline Black Canvas Cross-body Pouch Pochette

Hermes Herline Black Canvas Cross-body Pouch Pochette

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Made of canvas, this black pouch pochette from the house of Hermes is a creation worthy of being yours. It is designed with an H trim along the middle, a shoulder strap and a fabric ...

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2010s French Pouches and Wristlets

Hermes Brown Canvas Herline GM Tote Bag
Hermes Brown Canvas Herline GM Tote Bag

Hermes Brown Canvas Herline GM Tote Bag

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H 12.8 in W 4.14 in L 16.93 in

Hermes Brown Canvas Herline GM Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Hermes Herline tote can easily hold all your day-to-day essentials.

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Grey Canvas Herline GM Tote Bag
Hermes Grey Canvas Herline GM Tote Bag

Hermes Grey Canvas Herline GM Tote Bag

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H 12.8 in W 4.14 in L 16.93 in

Hermes Grey Canvas Herline GM Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Hermes Herline tote can easily hold all your day-to-day essentials.

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Dark Grey Canvas Herline PM Travel Backpack
Hermes Dark Grey Canvas Herline PM Travel Backpack

Hermes Dark Grey Canvas Herline PM Travel Backpack

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H 13.78 in W 4.73 in L 12.21 in

Hermes Dark Grey Canvas Herline PM Travel Backpack

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Hermes Herline backpack can easily hold all your day-to-day essentials.

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2010s French Backpacks

Hermes Blue Herline Luggage
Hermes Blue Herline Luggage

Hermes Blue Herline Luggage

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W 15.75 in D 17.33 in L 19.69 in

Hermes Blue Herline Luggage

By Hermès

Located in Orlando, FL

This luggage features a canvas body, exterior front zip pockets, single telescopic handle, zip around closure, and interior zip compartments. It carries a B condition rating. Dime...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Suitcases and Trunks

Hermes Brown Canvas Herline Pouch
Hermes Brown Canvas Herline Pouch

Hermes Brown Canvas Herline Pouch

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H 5.12 in W 2.76 in L 7.49 in

Hermes Brown Canvas Herline Pouch

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This pouch is such a stylish fashion-meets-function accessory you'll love carrying it all the time. Crafted from quality materials, it can easily fit your essentials effortlessly.

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2010s French Pouches and Wristlets

Hermes Grey Canvas Herline Zip Wallet
Hermes Grey Canvas Herline Zip Wallet

Hermes Grey Canvas Herline Zip Wallet

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This designer wallet is an immaculate balance of sophistication and rational utility. It has been designed using prime quality materials and elevated by a sleek finish. The creation ...

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2010s Wallets

Hermes Gray Herline Canvas Backpack PM
Hermes Gray Herline Canvas Backpack PM

Hermes Gray Herline Canvas Backpack PM

By Hermès

Located in Orlando, FL

This backpack features a canvas body, flat back straps, flat top handle, top button closure, and a top zip closure. It carries as B+ condition rating. Inclusions: This item does no...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Backpacks

Hermes Gray Herline Canvas Backpack PM
Hermes Gray Herline Canvas Backpack PM

Hermes Gray Herline Canvas Backpack PM

By Hermès

Located in Orlando, FL

This backpack features a canvas body, flat back straps, flat top handle, top button closure, and a top zip closure. It carries as AB condition rating. Inclusions: This item does no...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Backpacks

Hermes Brown x Dark brown Herline Vanity Bag
Hermes Brown x Dark brown Herline Vanity Bag

Hermes Brown x Dark brown Herline Vanity Bag

By Hermès

Located in Orlando, FL

The Herline Vanity Bag features a fabric body, flat handle, and a zip around closure. It carries a AB condition rating. Dimensions: Length 12.50 cm Width 29.50 cm Depth 20.50 cm H...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Herline Brown Canvas backpack
Hermes Herline Brown Canvas backpack

Hermes Herline Brown Canvas backpack

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Nice Backpakc Hermes in brown canvas. Super secure backpackj as it closes with zip AND pression button. pefrect for travelling Closing by zip. Good condition, but some signs of use...

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Early 2000s French Backpacks

Hermes Gray Black Textured Canvas SHW "Herline" Backpack
Hermes Gray Black Textured Canvas SHW "Herline" Backpack

Hermes Gray Black Textured Canvas SHW "Herline" Backpack

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Color: Gray, Black, Silver-Tone Hardware Made In: France Fabric Content: Polyamide, Polyester Item Specifics & Details: Gray and black textured canvas "Herline" backpack from He...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Backpacks

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Hermès Red Foure Tout GM Tote bag 11her104

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$342

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By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

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Sold|$5,660

H 10.24 in W 5.12 in L 13.78 in

Hermes Gold Bolide 35”Courchevel Leather Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

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1990s French Tote Bags

Fendi First Medium Shoulder Clutch Bag in Dark Brown
Fendi First Medium Shoulder Clutch Bag in Dark Brown

Fendi First Medium Shoulder Clutch Bag in Dark Brown

By Fendi

Located in PUTNEY, NSW

Another show-stopper from Fendi, get your hands on the statement clutch of the season. This brown iteration houses a big F outlined in gold-toned hardware, perfect for date night or ...

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2010s European Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag

Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...

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By Hermès

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By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

The Hermès Blue de Prusse Limited Edition Endless Road Birkin 50 Haute à Courroies is a remarkable fusion of artistry and craftsmanship. This exclusive piece from the 2019 Collection...

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By Gucci

Located in Dix hills, NY

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By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

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Hermès Silver Micro Kelly Bag Pill Box

Hermès Silver Micro Kelly Bag Pill Box

$2,605

H 1.86 in W 0.71 in L 1.86 in

Hermès Silver Micro Kelly Bag Pill Box

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Adorable Authentic Hermès Smallest "Kelly" bag ever made This baby kelly has nothing to envy of the grown-ups, because she opens up too Can be used to put jewelry, a photo, your pi...

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Exceptional Hermès Silver Coin Purse Chainmail Gaetan de Percin
Exceptional Hermès Silver Coin Purse Chainmail Gaetan de Percin

Exceptional Hermès Silver Coin Purse Chainmail Gaetan de Percin

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Chainmail Coin Purse The purse is a vintage item, made of flowing meshes Made of silver (crab hallmark) "HERMÈS" and crab hallmark enbraved on one...

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By Hermès

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Bottega Veneta Brown Limited Edition Tote Bag
Bottega Veneta Brown Limited Edition Tote Bag

Bottega Veneta Brown Limited Edition Tote Bag

$1,749Sale Price|30% Off

H 9 in D 3 in L 17 in

Bottega Veneta Brown Limited Edition Tote Bag

By Bottega Veneta

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Bottega Veneta limited edition special woven intrecciato supple leather. Numbered item produced in Italy. Minor wear on corners and darkening on interior name plate. Measurements: 17...

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Hermes Herline For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes herline for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray and more in stock now. Finding a hermes herline for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Hermes Herline?

On average, a hermes herline on 1stDibs sells for $364, while they’re typically $270 on the low end and $1,009 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 bagBirkin, 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.