Auth. Hermes Shawl - Voitures en Equilibre - CS140 - Terracotta Mangue - New Tag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Artist's Story: Daiske Nomura is a Tokyo-born illustrator and Hermès artist whose work blends classic Hermès equestrian codes with contemporary graphic influences.
Auth. Hermes Shawl - Chorus Stellarum - CS140 - Marine Indigo Blanc - New Tag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Artist's Story: Daiske Nomura is a Japanese designer and illustrator. Hermès describes him as an artist for whom drawing is the origin of imagination; he develops ideas through sketc...
Auth. Hermes Scarf - Harnais De Coeur - Bleu Noir Creme - New Store Tag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Artist's Story: Daiske Nomura is a designer and illustrator associated with Hermès scarf design. Hermès identifies him as born in Tokyo, raised between Japan and Europe, trained in o...
Hermes Lady Vest - 5 Buttons Charreada Red Violet - Excellent Condition Rare!
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Artist's Story: Jean de Fougerolle is a French illustrator and Hermès carré artist known for equestrian narratives and historically grounded scenes that translate superb horsemanship...
Auth. Hermès BRACELET - Colliers De Chiens - EGP - Yellow Grey - 70-58mm - New
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Issue Date: 2015 Reissue Notes: N/A Country of Origin: Made in France Hallmarks/Stamp: Hermès Paris, Made in France, P Artist's Story: French illustrator and longtime Hermès collabo...
Enamel, Gold Plate
Auth. Hermès BRACELET - Concours D Etriers - PVD - Purple Wine - 70-38mm - New
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Issue Date: 2012 Reissue Notes: 2011; 2022 (Remix) Country of Origin: Made in France Hallmarks/Stamp: Hermès Paris, Made in France, + P (year code) Artist's Story: Paris-based illus...
Enamel
Auth. Hermès Bracelet Colliers de Chiens - EGP - 65-20mm Black Grey Yellow - New
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Issue Date: circa 2013 (inferred) Reissue Notes: N/A Country of Origin: Made in France Hallmarks/Stamp: Hermes Paris, Made in France, (Q) Artist's Story: Virginie Jamin is a French ...
Enamel, Gold Plate
Auth. Silk Scarf Les Mustangs II - Double Face - Potiron Beige - New Store Tag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Ugo Bienvenu is a Paris-based illustrator and animation director who began collaborating with Hermès via short films; his first carré for the house, “Wow!”
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H 35.44 in W 35.44 in
Hermès Pink ASCOT 1831 Silk Scarf Francoise de la Pierriere First Issue 1969
By Hermès
Located in Munich, DE
." – Courtesy of Hermesology This very rare and highly sought after Hermès "Ascot 1831" silk scarf designed by Françoise de la Pierrière – who was one of the best known Hermès illus...
Hermès Cashmere Scarf in Bleu, Natural and Orange Robocabar collection
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermès Cashmere Scarf in Bleu, Natural and Orange Robocabar collection, Print designed by Viktor Hachmang, year 2023 100cm x 100cm, includes copy of receipt and box : Viktor Hachm...
Hermès Carré 90 "Neige d'Antan" Silk Twill Winter Novelty Scarf C. 1984
By Hermès
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Vintage Hermès silk twill scarf titled "Neige d'Antan." Designed in 1984 by Philippe Ledoux, one of Hermès' most important illustrators and creator of many iconic equestrian and hist...
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H 55.12 in L 55.12 in
Hermes Shawl Zouaves et Dragons - CS140 - Orange Cuit Blanc - New Store Tag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Artist's Story: French illustrator and longtime Hermès in-house artist Virginie Jamin has created dozens of beloved carré and shawl motifs for the Maison since the mid-2000s, often m...
Hermes Shawl - Brides et Gris Gris - CS140 - Brown Grey Coral New Care Tag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Artist's Story: Paris-based illustrator and longtime Hermès collaborator Virginie Jamin has designed many equestrian-themed carrés, often drawing on the Émile Hermès collection.
‘Plumes’ And ‘Les Oiseaux des champs et des bois’
Located in London, GB
Whether viewed as a textile or a tableau, these scarves invite reflection on flight, fragility, and the beauty of detail. Provenance: Hermès, Paris; framed for display Designer Note...
Silk, Twill
Hermes "La France" Silk Scarf by Francoise de la Perriere, 1959
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
He is one of the best known Hermès illustrators. The scarf center is a background of off white light cream.
Auth. Hermes Scarf Peinture Fraiche - Pink Aubergine - Mint with Care tag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Artist's Story: Dimitri Rybaltchenko is a Paris-based Hermès artist and designer who has created carrés for the house since 1990, following a storied family lineage (his father, Vlad...
Hermès scarf Les Normandes designed by Ledoux 1971
By Hermès
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Read about Philippe Ledoux, the famous illustrator and Hermes designer. Many of Ledoux’s creations have equestrian (Monsieur Dumas was particularly fond of Ledoux’s ability to draw h...
Auth. Hermes Scarf - Brides de Gala - Noir Creme Gold - New with Store Tag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Issue Date: 1957 (design debut) this Issue 2025 Condition: New With Store Tag, Never Worn, Without Box Country of Origin: Made in France Story about the Design: Brides de Gala is pr...
Hermes Silk Twill Scarf "Les Voitures a Transformation"
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Francoise de la Perriere is one of the best known Hermès illustrators, who created countless popular designs like "Bride de Cour" (1969), "Cannes et Pommeaux" (1985), "Costumes Civil...
$111Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Oceana Soft Linen Silk Blue Beige Classic Artisanal Handloom Scarf
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Soft in hand feel this classic scarf has been hand dyed in ombre effect to give it a soothing look that also makes it a unisex piece. This scarf can be worn all year around, suitable...
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 34 in L 34 in
Samu Modern Artisanal Black White Square Silk Chiffon Scarf With Gold Silk Hem
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Add a tinge of serenity with our beautiful Samu Black Scarf which is apure statement piece that adds modern and timeless quality as an accessory which can be used suitably for person...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2003 Parrot And Tropical Print Crossback Dress Gown Size S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Size S
Gorgeous 1970s Hand-Beaded Silk Evening Dress Bohemian Gown
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous 1970s gown in the spirit of the 1920s, cut in breathtaking pure silk and entirely hand-embellished. The construction is deceptively simple: a loose, drop-waisted silhouette ...
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Black Bodycon Stretch Sleeveless Beach Cocktail Dress M
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the late 1990s, this chic black stretch Dolce & Gabbana dress features thin straps, a square neckline, and small slits on either side. This never-worn Dolce & Gabbana be...
On Hold|$7,938
Versace Spring 2002 Dress
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Norwich, GB
Gianni Versace ivory knitted dress, with diamante chain strap detail on the back, from the Spring/Summer 2002 collection by Donatella Versace Condition Excellent Marked Size IT 42...
Hermes Kelly 32 shiny Porosus Crocodile Vert Fonce bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 32 shiny Porosus Crocodile Vert Fonce bag. X vintage stamp. Bag is vintage- comes with dust bag, keys,Clochette and locker. No strap. Bag is in very good condition.Gol...
$395Sale Price|23% Off
New Stunning Emilio Pucci Turquoise 70's Vibe Sunglasses With Case
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Emilio Pucci Sunglasses Brand New * Stunning Classic Pucci 70's Style Sunglasses * Multi Pucci Print Frames * Silver Hardware * Pucci Logo * Handmade ZYL in Italy * 100% UV Protect...
Iconic Tom Ford Yves Saint Laurent 2004 Silk Pagoda Jacket YSL
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
So Iconic. The famous Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche FW 2004 Collection. The Pagoda Jacket made of 100% pure Silk. Tom Ford's final show for Yves Saint Laurent, his exquisite YSL Riv...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
Alaïa Ribbed Knit Mini Dress, Fall-Winter 1990-1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
This recognizable 90's Alaïa slim-fit viscose ribbed knit celadon mini dress is designed to flatteringly follow the line of the silhouette. The runway dress presented at the 1990-199...
Christian Dior jacket Winter 2007
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Black bar-style jacket embroidered with a flower pattern, pearls, and rhinestones. Size 38FR indicated. 2007 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic directi...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2000's Vintage Taupe Plissé Grecian Embellished Evening Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
This would make an amazing bride bridal wedding festivity dress Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2000's Dramatic and voluminous taupe plissé Huge front/side slit Super shiny clear crystals wi...
UNWORN Fendi Y2K Exotic Black FF Logo Zucchino Abalone Embroidered Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Utmost luxury in the discreet, classy Fendi way! This Baguette in a rare find - exotic lizard skin combined with an abalone clasp decorated with tiny little beads. FENDI Baguette vi...
Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Gold Silk Runway Jacket seen on Kate Moss
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare iconic Thierry Mugler Jacket from his legendary Fall/Winter 1995 Collection. The sculptural showstopper piece exudes theatrical grandeur and sculptural artistry. Seen...
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.