Hermes Birkin 35cm Himalayan Niloticus Crocodile Matte Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, the Hermes Birkin 35 Himalayan Niloticus Crocodile with Matte Palladium Hardware.
Hermes Himalaya crocodile oasis sandals
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes collectors item. Size EU 38.5
Hermes Himalaya crocodile oasis sandals
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes collectors item. Year 2022 Size EU 38.5
21st Century Carpet Rug Hermes in Himalayan Wool and Silk Beige, Gray, Greige
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
Classic design inspired to antique French rugs from Illulian's Palace collection. This rug is hand knotted in Nepal by our artisans by using 50% silk and 50% fine Himalayan wool dyed...
Wool, Silk
30cm Hermes Himalayan Crocodile Birkin
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
30cm Birkin Himalayan Crocodile with Palladium Hardware | L Stamp The bag measures 30 cm/ 12" long, 21 cm/ 8.5" high and 15 cm or 6" deep.
Hermès 2011 Birkin 35cm Himalayan Matte Niloticus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermès 2011 Birkin 35Cm Himalayan Matte Niloticus Crocodile Bag.
HERMES Kelly Bag - 25cm Gris Perle Alligator VERY RARE
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
The rare and sublime "Gris Perle" color is a favorite of Hermes collectors the world over. Himalayan is the rarest color Hermes offers, this is the second most rare color.
Hermès Himalayan 35 cm Crocodile Birkin
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Himalayan is possibly considered the rarest of all Hermès Birkins.
Hermès Himalayan Matte Nilo Crocodile 35cm Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Brand new Hermès Himalayan matte Nilo crocodile 35cm Birkin bag featuring Palladium hardware.
Hermès Himalayan 30 cm Crocodile Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Himalayan is considered possibly the rarest of all Hermès Birkins.
Hermès Himalayan Crocodile 30 cm Birkin 2021
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Possibly considered the most rare of all Hermès bags, Hermès may no longer be producing the Himalayan in the future.
Hermes Himalayan Matte Nilo Crocodile 30cm Birkin
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
The most sought after of all the Hermes bags, this beautifully crafted, rare Birkin is made from matte Niloticus crocodile leather and features palladium hardware. Lined with grey g...
Hermes Himalayan Matte Nilo Crocodile 30cm Birkin
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
The most sought after of all the Hermes bags, this beautifully crafted, rare Birkin is made from matte Niloticus crocodile leather and features palladium hardware. Lined with grey...
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H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Hermes Himalayan Crocodile 30cm Birkin Bag -BRAND NEW- BEST PRICE ON THE NET
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Himalaya Birkin Bag in matte Niloticus Crocodile leather featuring palladium hardware. The interior of the bag is lined in gray goat leather and has one zipped and one open po...
Hermes Kelly 32 Himalaya Crocodile Palladium Hardware Limited Edition Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
This Hermes Kelly 32 bag is amongst most rare in the Himalayan bags produced by Hermes.
Hermés 2014 Matte Niloticus Himalayan Crocodile 30cm Birkin
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hermes Matte Niloticus Himalayan Crocodile, handcrafted by the artisans of Hermes into an iconic 30 cm Birkin from 2014.
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H 9 in D 6 in L 11.75 in
Hermes Birkin 30 Matte White Himalayan Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Up for sale is hardest to obtain Holy Grail and Rarest Handbag in the World! Hermes Birkin 30 Matte White Himalayan Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware.
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H 9 in D 6 in L 11.75 in
Hermes Birkin 30 Matte White Himalayan Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Up for sale is hardest to obtain Holy Grail and Rarest Handbag in the World! Hermes Birkin 30 Matte White Himalayan Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware.
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H 9 in D 6 in L 11.75 in
Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Matte White Himalaya Himalayan Crocodile Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Absolutely Stunning Holy Grail and Rarest Handbag in the World! Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Matte White Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware. Excellent a condition with Plastic o...
35cm Hermès Himalayan Niloticus Birkin Bag Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Creatéurs de Luxe offers this brand new Hermès Birkin Handbag Absolutely Amazing!! BRAND NEW 35cm Hermès Himalayan Niloticus Birkin Handbag | Gold Hardware | O Stamp The ...
35cm Hermès Himalayan Niloticus Crocodile Birkin Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely Amazing!! BRAND NEW 35cm Hermes Himalayan Niloticus Crocodile Birkin Handbag | Palladium Hardware | P Stamp The bag measures 35cm / 14" long, 28cm / 11" high and ...
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H 7.5 in D 4.75 in L 9.5 in
Hermes Himalayan Matte Niloticus Crocodile Birkin 25cm Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes rare Himalayan matte niloticus crocodile leather Birkin 25cm with tonal stitching, palladium hardware, front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, double rolled ha...
Hermes Alligator Suede Leather Himalayan Bag
By Hermès
Located in Malibu, CA
This authentic Hermes Himalayan bag in alligator suede leather is in mint condition and a rare find.
Hermes Niloticus Himalayan Crocodile Birkin 30cm
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Himalayan 30cm Birkin in White matte niloticus crocodile skin with palladium hardware.
Hermes White Matte Niloticus Himalayan Crocodile Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Himalayan 35cm Birkin of white matte niloticus crocodile skin with palladium hardware.
Hermes White Matte Niloticus Himalayan Crocodile Birkin 25cm
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Himalayan 25cm Birkin of white matte niloticus crocodile skin with palladium hardware.
Authentic Hermès Birkin 30 Himalayan Cendre
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Authentic Hermès Birkin 30 Himalayan Cendre This Hermes Birkin is in pristine condition.
Hermes Birkin 30cm Himalayan with Diamond hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sheridan, WY
Hermes Birkin 30cm in ultra rare Himalayan crocodile leather with diamond hardware.
Hermes Kelly 28cm Himalayan Palladium Hardware JaneFinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
Himalayan Kelly 28cm New condition 11" Width x 8" Height x 4" Depth Store Fresh- T stamp The 28-centimeter Kelly Himalayan is possibly the rarest and most desirable handba...
Hermes Kelly 25cm Himalayan Palladium hardware JaneFinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
Himalayan Kelly 25cm New condition Hardware: Palladium Country of Origin: France Color: blanc Closure: Toggle Handle Drop (in inches): 3.5 Shoulder Strap Drop (in inches...
Hermes Birkin 30cm Himalayan with Palladium hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sheridan, WY
Hermes Birkin 30cm in classic hiamalayan niloticus crocodile leather with palladium hardware. A classic since its inception, it is one of the world's most coveted handbags. Packag...
Hermes White Matte Niloticus Himalayan Crocodile Birkin 30cm
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes White Himalayan 30cm Birkin of matte niloticus crocodile with palladium hardware.
35cm Hermes Grey Himalayan Niloticus Birkin Bag Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Createurs de Luxe offers this brand new Hermes Birkin Handbag BRAND NEW 35cm Hermes Grey Himalayan Niloticus Birkin Handbag | Palladium Hardware | O Stamp The bag measures 3...
HERMES BIRKIN BAG 25cm HIMALAYAN WHITE NILO CROCODILE
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
Please contact me with any questions. » HERMES CROCODILE BIRKIN BAG 25cm Palladium Hardware » MATTE HIMALAYAN WHITE CROCODILE STAMPED Q » WITH ORIGINAL HERMÈS BOX DUST BAGS LOCK...
WOW! HERMES BIRKIN BAG 30cm HIMALAYAN GREY CROCODILE TREAT!!
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
WOWZA! HERMES BIRKIN BAG 30cm HIMALAYAN GREY CROCODILE TREAT YOURSELF!!
HERMES BIRKIN BAG 30cm HIMALAYAN WHITE CROCODILE TREAT YOURSELF!
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS. - HERMES CROCODILE BIRKIN BAG 30CM PALLADIUM HARDWARE - MATTE HIMALAYAN WHITE CROCODILE - WITH ORIGINAL HERMÃ??
HERMES BIRKIN BAG 25cm HIMALAYAN WHITE NILO CROCODILE JaneFinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
AS ALWAYS, ANOTHER ONE OF MY INCREDIBLE HERMES FINDS! Not your ordinary croc BIRKIN, this is very special and only offered to “elite” clientele. » HERMES CROCODILE BIRKIN BAG 2...
30cm Hermes Matte Gris Cendre Himalayan Niloticus Crocodile Birkin Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely Fabulous!! BRAND NEW! 30cm Hermes Matte Gris Cendre Himalayan Niloticus Crocodile Birkin Handbag | Palladium Hardware | Q Stamp The bag measures 30cm / 12" long, ...
WOWZA! HERMES KELLY BAG 32cm HIMALAYAN WHITE CROCODILE TREAT YOURSELF!!
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
Hermes 32m Himalayan Not your ordinary croc KELLY, this is very special and only offered to “elite” clientele.
HERMES BIRKIN BAG 25CM HIMALAYAN GREY CROCODILE TREAT YOURSELF JaneFinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
Please contact me with any questions. » HERMES CROCODILE BIRKIN BAG 25Cm Palladium Hardware » MATTE NILO HIMALAYAN GREY CROCODILE » WITH ORIGINAL HERMÈS BOX DUST BAGS LOCK, 2 KE...
HERMES BIRKIN BAG 30cm MATTE HIMALAYAN CROCODILE 18K & DIAMOND JaneFinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
EXTRAORDINARY 30cm Diamond , Matte Himalayan Nilo Crocodile Birkin Bag with 18k gold hardware. The rarest, most desirable and stunning handbag in the world. This bag features a su...
HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35cm HIMALAYAN GRIS CENDRE GREY CROCODILE NILOTICUS JaneFinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
AS ALWAYS, ANOTHER ONE OF MY INSANE HERMES FINDS! GRIS CENDRE HIMALAYAN NILOTICUS CROCODILE WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE Not your ordinary croc BIRKIN, this is very special and only ...
HERMES BIRKIN BAG 30cm HIMALAYAN WHITE NILOTICUS CROCODILE stamp M JaneFinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
Overall condition is great. » HERMES CROCODILE BIRKIN BAG 30cm Palladium Hardware » MATTE HIMALAYAN WHITE CROCODILE » WITH ORIGINAL HERMÈS BOX DUST BAGS LOCK, 2 KEYS AND CLOCHE...
HERMES BIRKIN BAG 30cm HIMALAYAN WHITE NILOTICUS CROCODILE stamp L JaneFinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
Not your ordinary croc BIRKIN, this is very special and only offered to “elite” clientele. » HERMES CROCODILE BIRKIN BAG 30cm Palladium Hardware » MATTE HIMALAYAN WHITE CROCODIL...
HERMES Kelly 25 Retourne Niloticus Crocodile Exotic Himalayan White Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
New Condition From 2020 Collection Matte Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware Measures 9.5" W x 7" H x 4" D Handle Drop 3" Shoulder Strap Drop 17.5" Includes Clochette, Padlock, Ke...
HERMES NEW Kelly 25 Retourne Niloticus Crocodile Exotic Himalayan White Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
New Condition From 2020 Collection Matte Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware Measures 9.5" W x 7" H x 4" D Handle Drop 3" Shoulder Strap Drop 17.5" Includes Clochette, Padlock, Ke...
Hermes NEW Birkin 25 Himalayan Croc Exotic Top Handle Satchel Tote Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
The Crème de la Crème of Hermès. The most prized Hermes Birkin in the world, this beautiful white Hermes Birkin 25 Himalayan boasts spectacular Crocodile Niloticus skin.
Hermes NEW Birkin 25 Himalayan Croc Exotic Top Handle Satchel Tote Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
The Crème de la Crème of Hermès. The most prized Hermes Birkin in the world, this beautiful white Hermes Birkin 25 Himalayan boasts spectacular Crocodile Niloticus skin.
Hermes NEW Birkin 30 Gris Himalayan Crocodile Exotic Top Handle Tote Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
The Crème de la Crème of Hermès. The most prized Hermes Birkin in the world, this beautiful Gris Cendre Hermes Birkin 30 Himalayan boasts spectacular Crocodile Niloticus skin.
BNIB! Rare! Birkin Himalayan Nilo Crocodile Palladium Hardware - 35 cm
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
It is sold only to Hermès VIP clients with a long purchase history!!!
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H 9 in W 12 in D 6 in
Hermes Birkin Handbag Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile with Palladium Hardware 30
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Keys, Lock, Clochette, Box Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 9", Width 12", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile wit...
Hermes Birkin 25 Himalaya Matte Crocodile Exotic Top Handle Satchel Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
The Crème de la Crème of Hermès. The most prized Hermes Birkin in the world, this beautiful white Hermes Birkin 25 Himalayan boasts spectacular Matte Crocodile Niloticus skin.
Rare New Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya handbag in white Nile Crocodile leather, SHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
One of the rarest and most prestigious handbags ever created, the Hermès Birkin 30 Niloticus Himalayan White is the star of any collection.
HERMES BIRKIN BAG 30cm HIMALAYAN WHITE CROCODILE JaneFinds
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
Please contact me with any questions. HERMES CROCODILE BIRKIN BAG 30cm Palladium Hardware MATTE HIMALAYAN WHITE CROCODILE WITH ORIGINAL HERMÈS BOX DUST BAGS LOCK, 2 KEYS AND CL...
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
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 ...
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture gold lace beaded and sequined sleeveless top! Features high quality French lace. Hundreds of sequins and beads hand-sewn throughout. Hidd...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Prada Fairy Collection Pink Print Silk Dress, 2008
By Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Italian luxury brand Prada has made a mark with their refined styles and classic reinventions. However, the namesake designer Miuccia Prada is no stranger to considering creative twi...
Chanel Rugby Football Ball
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rugby Football Ball 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Very good condition
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...
1970s Pale Light Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Vintage Boho 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s pale yellow and white cotton voile and lace boho empire maxi dress! Features white lace around the bodice and at the ruffle hem. Can be worn on or off the shoulders. Fl...
$675Sale Price|22% Off
Size: Size Small
Chanel Cashmere Blue & Green Gilt Metal Logo Button Cardigan circa 1990
By Chanel
Located in University City, MO
Chanel Luxurious cashmere blue & green gilt logo button cardigan c. 1990 The stylish Chanel cardigan is constructed with plush double-ply cashmere The cashmere cardigan is designed...
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
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Size: 36
Giorgio Armani Black Satin D'orsay High Heel Pump Passementerie Detail 36
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Over-the-Knee Stretch Leather Studded Boots 7.5/37.5
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
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Carolina Herrera Ivory Cotton/Linen and Silk Applique Gown - 6
By Carolina Herrera
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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New Versace Collection Leopard Print Calf Hair Stiletto Heel Boots IT 38 US 8
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
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Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2002 Safari Collection Leopard Silk Top F 38
By Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Leopard Silk Top Blouse Fr. size - 38 S/S 2002 Collection 100% Sheer Silk, Leopard Print, Front Zip Closure Attached Ruffled Tie, Long Raglan Sleeves....
“The Hermès Birkin Himalayan is the holy grail of handbags,” says L. Kiyana Roberson, founder of Newfound Luxury. Want proof? How about the record-breaking $500,000 sale of a 35cm Niloticus crocodile Himalaya in 2019. (Renowned for its large grain, Niloticus crocodile skin is sourced exclusively from crocodiles in the African Nile River region.)
Apart from its iconic shape, the Hermès Birkin is also defined by a vast range of leathers and skins whose individual characteristics determine how a bag hangs, ages and weathers damage. Just as color matters when you’re contemplating an investment in a Birkin — new and seasonal colors are often in great demand — texture and durability matter, too. With respect to exotic leathers and hides, an Hermès Himalayan Birkin is among the most popular iterations of this accessory.
The Hermès Birkin is less a handbag than a design object. Coveted by collectors around the world, Birkin bags are not merely worn. Instead, they’re collected.
The Birkin is named after French actress and singer Jane Birkin, who played an integral role in its conception. Sitting next to Hermès‘s chief executive Jean-Louis Dumas on a flight to London in 1981, Birkin’s weekend tote spilled her belongings on the plane. Witnessing Birkin’s luggage mishap, Dumas set out to design a durable and dynamic leather bag for her. Since its first appearance in 1984, the Birkin’s popularity has skyrocketed, due in equal measure to its deft, hand-crafted construction and its exclusivity. Handmade in France by a fleet of lifelong Hermès craftsmen, one bag can take several days to complete. Accordingly, prospective Birkin buyers often must endure a lengthy waiting list for their dream bag.
“The process to create the color gradation in the crocodile hide to resemble the Himalayan mountains is quite extensive,” says Roberson. “So, these are made in extremely limited quantities.”
The Himalayan Birkin has consistently made the list of the world’s most beautiful and expensive handbags. Its collectors are similarly elite. The Himalayan has been spotted on the arms of Victoria Beckham, Kim Kardashian, Marjorie Harvey and Singaporean influencer Jamie Chua. In a pure superstar gesture, J. Lo has used hers as a gym bag.
The Himalayan Birkin bag has increased in price over the last decade, a not uncommon feat for Hermès items. “Hermès and Chanel are the only brands in handbags and accessories that are truly an investment-quality purchase,” says Virgil Rogers, owner of Only Authentics. “If you buy a Chanel or Hermès bag and keep it for five years and take good care of it, you can always sell it for more than you purchased it for.”
For a collector, rarity means profit. In fact, some consider buying an Hermès bag to be “like investing in a GIA-certified diamond.”
Find your Hermès Himalayan Birkin bag or the Himalaya Baby Birkin 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.
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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
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.