Hermès Micro Kelly 15 cm Sellier Red Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Made in France Vintage bag from 1996 (Z in a circle) Made of Courchevel Grained Leather (Ex Epsom) and Gold Plated Hardware Colorway: Red 1 compartment, 4 small feet "HERMÈS" en...
Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG117 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 15cm Type: To...
Hermès Micro Kelly 15 handbag strap in Bleu Celeste Epsom leather , PHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional & Extremely Rare Hermes Micro Kelly 15 cm sellier handbag strap in Bleu Céleste Epsom calf leather, with silver palladium metal...
HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier Serial Number: (V) Age (Circa): 1992 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Shoulder Strap Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (...
1stdibs Exclusives Hermès Micro Kelly 15cm Rouge Courchevel Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
1stdibs Exclusives from Three Over Six Brand: Hermès Style: Kelly Sellier Size: Micro 15cm Color: Rouge Leather: Courchevel Hardware: Gold Stamp: N 1993 Vintage excellent: This i...
Hermès BLUE SAPHIR BOX CALF LEATHER VINTAGE KELLY 15CM SELLIER
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès BLUE SAPHIR BOX CALF LEATHER VINTAGE KELLY 15CM SELLIER CONDITION NOTES The exterior is in excellent condition with light signs of use.
1stdibs Exclusive Hermès Micro Kelly 15cm Rouge Chevre Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
1stdibs Exclusive From Three Over Six Brand: Hermès Style: Kelly Sellier Size: Micro 15cm Color: Rouge Leather: Chèvre Hardware: Palladium Stamp: N 2010 Vintage mint: The item is...
1990 Hermes Navy Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Navy Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier Xupes Reference: JJLG032 Serial Number: No stamp due to strap replacement by Hermès Age (Circa): 1990 Accompanied By: Hermès...
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H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
1994 Hermès Rouge Vif Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Rouge Vif Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 15cm Sellier Xupes Reference: JJLG004 Serial Number: (X) Age (Circa): 1994 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Shoulder Strap Aut...
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H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt CONDITION NOTES The exterior is in excellent condition with light signs of ...
HERMES EXTREMELY RARE Vintage '92 Black Lizard Skin 15cm Kelly Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Vintage '92 Black Lizard Skin 15cm Kelly Bag Made in: France Year of Production: 1992 Color: Black Hardware: Gold-plated Materials: Lizard skin Lining: Black leather Cl...
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H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
Hermès Rouge Casaque Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 15cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Rouge Casaque Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 15cm Sellier Xupes Reference: HBJJLG026 Serial Number: [N] Age (Circa): 2010 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box,...
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H 4.14 in W 1.78 in L 5.91 in
Exceptional Rarest Hermès Mini Micro Kelly Bag Lizard Gold Hw 15 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Super rare Made in France Stamp V in circle (1994 - Vintage) Made of Shiny Lizard and Gold Hardware Colorway: Black Flap is lined with smooth black leather, inside is lined with...
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H 4.34 in W 1.78 in L 5.91 in
RARE Amazing Hermes Micro Kelly 15 cm Black Lizard GHW 3 ways Mini Bag
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
According to your size, bag can be carried shoulder and / or cross-body (Shoulder strap makes around 90 cm / 35,43 inches Length carabiners included) One compartment only Size: 15 ...
Hermès Kelly Idole Blue Zellige & Blue Agate Gold Swift Leather Palladium Hardwa
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
Brand: Hermès Style: Kelly Idole Size: 15cm Color: Blue Zellige & Blue Agate Leather: Swift Hardware: Palladium Stamp: 2019 D Condition: Pristine, never carried: The item has neve...
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H 4.14 in W 1.97 in L 5.91 in
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Micro Kelly 15 cm Sellier Bag Green Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Made in France Vintage bag, from the 80-90's Stamp N / No Year Stamp on micro Made of Courchevel Grained Leather (Ex Epsom) and Gold Plated Hardware Colorway: Green 1 compartmen...
Hermes Paris Black Lizard Tres Petite Kelly Bag 15cm
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
A must-have bag for any Hermes collector, this tiny Kelly is just right for stowing the essentials - perfect for evening.
HERMES Kelly rare "Micro Mini" Black Lizard 15cm Bag Vintage 1980's
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Hermes Also Called: Micro Mini, Mini-mini- Miniature Kelly Series: Kelly Micro Mini Bag Material: Black Lizard Skin Bag Width: 15cm Strap Shoulder Length: ...
Emmanuelle Khanh White Silk Blouse Shirt 1980s
By Emmanuelle Kahn
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous white silk organza blouse, shirt, top by Emmanuelle Khanh. It is double breasted with large mother of pearl buttons and a large notched portrait collar. The long, full r...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
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 ...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche New Blue Plunging Silk Halter Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
New with tags YVES SAINT LAURENT 'Rive Gauche" Spring / Summer 2012 blue silk halter top! Sexy plunge with a perfectly tailored bodice. Hidden zipper up the side with hook-and-e...
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
Tom Ford for Gucci Silver Leather Backless Dress
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silver leather wrap dress by Tom Ford for Gucci . The bodice crosses in the front wrapping at the waist and closing with snaps. It has a fine grey leather belt matching ...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse Shawl Collar Swarovski 38
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Shawl collar Finest light purple fabric Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Swarovski crystal buttons Made in I...
$538Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
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. ...
$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...
Chanel Boating Python Large Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Boating Python Large Classic Shopper Zippered Expandable Tote Year: 2010 Medium zip around boating tote Silver hardware Rubberized CC logo Glazed boat rope handle Canvas inte...
Bombshell 1950s Mr Blackwell 50s Vintage Couture Gold Metallic Wiggle Dress Gown
By Mr. Blackwell
Located in San Diego, CA
WOW! This vintage Mr. Blackwell Custom dress is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This is quite possible the best Mr. Blackwell piece I have ever seen! Dating from the late 1950s/ early 1960s, this...
Art Nouveau Half-moon hair comb, imitation tortoiseshell , Spain
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Gorgeous and Elegant celluloid hair comb with imitation tortoiseshell, made around the 1920s in Spain. It features a simple comb structure with long teeth and a curved, openwork co...
Versace Pink Silk Buckle Waist Halter Dress S/S 2002
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous bight pink silk dress from Versace. It has a halter neckline, ruched side waist and the skirt flares at the hem and is slightly longer in the back. The back waist has inc...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Silk Cord Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage black passementerie cord belt featuring a gold and silver toned heart with crystal embellishement. One size fits all. Adjustable length. Embossed YSL Mad...
1990s Gianni Versace Couture Teal Turquoise Blue Silk Jersey Vintage 90s Skirt
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
The ultimate 1990s vintage GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE turquoise / teal blue slink silk jersey skirt! The perfect vibrant blue color adds a pop of color to any outfit. Sits on the hips, w...
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.
Usually characterized by simplicity and sporting a classic and beloved silhouette, vintage and designer top-handle bags can easily find a place among your wardrobe staples. From the Haut à courroies — Hermès’s original top-handle bag, created in 1892 — to the smaller and timeless Sac à dépêches that inspired both iconic accessories the Kelly bag in the 1950s and the Birkin in the 1980s, the discerning shopper has had no shortage of options to choose from.
Small and mini designer top-handle bags, including vintage top-handle box bags and micro clutches, offer an alternate dynamic and usually feature sleek lines and modest features to perfectly complement your evening look. Styling with jeans and a comfortable sweater works, too — a classic top-handle bag or other type of handbag designed by the likes of Prada, Celine or other widely loved fashion label is an ideal accessory to pair with casual attire. For a personal touch or pop of color, add a key chain, a patterned scarf or a handbag chain.
On 1stDibs, you can find vintage top-handle bags from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and more. The numerous styles of this cherished accessory that we have available also include the Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Alma GM handbag, Fendi Baguette purses and modern leather Longchamp handbags.
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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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.