HERMÈS BLACK CALF BOX LEATHER "KELLY" 35 "Sac à Dépêches"
By Hermès
Located in Kingston, NY
HERMÈS BLACK CALF BOX LEATHER "KELLY" "Sac à Dépêches" 35 WITH GOLD HARDWARE, 1957. Artist markings. Great Condition. Great condition, light wear. Black leather interior with three ...
Hermès vintage 1950's black leather Kelly bag.
By Hermès
Located in Lugano, CH
Vintage black leather Kelly bag. Featuring a trapeze body, top flap closure with twist-lock strap fastening, gold-tone hardware, front embossed logo stamp, a detachable leather cloch...
Vintage Hermes 32cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New Hope, PA
This navy blue box calf leather Hermes Kelly bag with gold toned hardware is truly vintage. The blind satmp dates it to 1957! It is in excellent vintage condition with wear commensur...
Hermès Kelly Bag Pill Box, 1950s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mini Hermés pill box in the shape of the iconic Kelly Bag. This tiny sterling silver jewel opens up from the front. Originally made as a pill box, but can be used as a small accessor...
Metal
1950s Hermes Tan Leather and Canvas Vintage Kelly Retourne 32
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"HERMES Tan Leather and Canvas Kelly Retourne 32 This HERMES Kelly Retourne 32 is in Fair Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Padlock, Keys, Clochette, Shoulder Strap.
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H 14.5 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in
1950s Vintage May Co Calif Ladies Kelly Handbag Purse Tan Croc Metal Trim
By Hermès
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s California Vintage Ladies Kelly Handbag Purse May Co Original in Tan Croc with Metal Trim 14.5 tall x 8.5 tall x 3.5 d Preowned vintage used condition. Blemishes present. Wea...
Metal
Hermès Vintage Kelly Burgundy Calf Leather
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage burgundy/red calfskin Hermès Kelly bag . This handbag is fashioned from dark red box calfskin leather. This bag has a leather top handle with a roll and polished gold hardwar...
Hermès Kelly Bag Pill Box, 1950s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mini Hermés pill box in the shape of the iconic Kelly Bag. This tiny sterling silver jewel opens up from the front. Originally made as a pill box, but can be used as a small accessor...
Metal
Hermes Vintage '56 Beige Toile 32cm Kelly Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Vintage '56 Beige Toile 32cm Kelly Bag Features leather trim and flap top with toile canvas as the main panels of bag Made In: France Year of Production: 1956 Color: Beig...
Vintage Hermes Black Crocodile Kelly Handbag mid 20th Century
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Hermes black crocodile Kelly handbag from the mid 20th. Century. This beautiful bag is in very good condition for it's age, the stamp looks like a L which would date it in t...
Hermes Kelly 32 Box circa 1959´s
By Hermès
Located in Lisbon, PT
Amazing Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 bag in black smooth box calfskin leather with gold plated hardware. Excelent pre-loved condition only showing slight scratches on the hardware, in res...
Vintage Hermès Kelly Bag 32 Navy
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
An extraordinary Hermès Kelly bag in navy leather, in excellent pre-loved condition. This classic, yet ever modern bag comes in a perfect, most sought-after size of 32 cm. It provide...
Vintage Hermès Kelly Bag 35 CM - Black
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Timeless, vintage black leather Hermès Kelly bag, in excellent pre-loved condition. This classic, yet ever modern bag comes in structured black leather, adorned with gold-tone hardwa...
Hermès Rarity Kelly handbag of 1958 - Excellent condition
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Hermès Rarity. The Kelly handbag of 1958. In exceptional condition. See pictures. Fabulous brown calf-box leather quality. Gold hardware finishing. Marked Hermès Paris, letter N. 28...
Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 Bag, Crafted in Dark Brown Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in OUISTREHAM, FR
This Kelly Sellier 32 bag is a true vintage treasure from the luxury House of Hermès. Crafted in dark brown Box leather, it features an iconic structured silhouette that has made thi...
1950s OSTRICH Kelly Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Ostrich skin Kelly handbag. Authentic large unsigned item features brown leather interior with single open & single zippered pockets. Matching skins handle features 7 1/...
1950s Crocodile 'Kelly' Hand Bag
By Hermès
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage crocodile 'Kelly' hand bag. Authentic & rich 'tobacco' brown skins item fully brown leather lined with gilt metal hardware & glides. Pristine interior features 2 open & ...
1950s GUCCI Silk Stripe Kelly Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Gucci silk stripe Kelly handbag. Authentic item made in Italy. Vibrant silk stripe exterior lined with bright red leather & gilt chain handle. Pristine red leather inter...
1950s Large Red Crocodile 'Kelly' Hand Bag
By Hermès
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine & large vintage crocodile 'Kelly' hand bag. Authentic vibrant red skin item fully red leather lined with gilt metal hardware. Pristine interior features 2 open & single zipper p...
Vintage Hemes Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
For sale a nice vintage Hermes kelly ba in black box leather. Size: 32 cm Period: 50's Bag in good vintage condition but leather slightly cracked in the top and sides but still beau...
Hermès vintage 1950's marron/ burgundy leather Kelly bag.
By Hermès
Located in Lugano, CH
Vintage leather Kelly bag. Featuring a trapeze body, top flap closure with twist-lock strap fastening, gold-tone hardware, front embossed logo stamp, a detachable leather clochette, ...
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H 8.5 in W 11.5 in D 5 in
A VERY RARE Vintage Hermes 29cm Kelly Bag in Black Box Leather / Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A FANTASTIC INVESTMENT ! This remarkable Hermes Kelly Bag was probably one of the first Kelly's to ever be made. Hand-made in 1951, this important bag is now 64 years old and a piece...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
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...
Iconic Chanel Byzantine Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Chanel cuff based on ancient models and reinterpreted in the the late 1980's by Victoire de Castellane. Hammered antique gold with pate de verre cabochons in various tones. Wo...
Bronze, Gilt Metal
$59,170
W 2.37 in D 0.4 in L 3.35 in
Fabergé Antique Bi-Color Gold Cigarette Case, Circa 1896-1908, Russia
By Fabergé
Located in Capri, IT
1896 - 1908 Circa Yellow and Rose Gold Faberge Cigarette Case. Workmaster August Hollming, ST Petersburg with scratched inventory number 5695. Of rectangular shape.
CARMEN MARC VALVO 90's Vintage Silver Beaded Evening Gown Bridal Wedding Dress
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Carmen Marc Valvo Vintage 1990's Silver / Grey / Icy cool toned Delicate floral beaded pattern Looks like liquid silk, but it's not silk Sexy square neckline Size USA 12 - easily tai...
Avant Garde Brutalist Mixed Metal Artisan Handbag ca 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Avant garde brutalist mixed metal artisan handbag ca 1970s The unique handmade shoulder bag is adorned with sinuous three dimensional mixed metal work designs on the black leather f...
Vintage 1930's Pink Evening Gown Rayon Satin evening gown pleated US 6 UK 10
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most iconic shade of sugar pink rayon satin, this mesmerising 1930's evening gown, accented by raised pleated details and a sweeping drape, is the perfect piece for y...
Chanel Classic Flap Mini 2014 Black Lambskin Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Specially collection with flower charms. CONDITION: VERY GOOD This previously owned and used item is in very good condition with light signs of use. Rubbing around ...
Sold|$27,000
H 4.7 in W 7.9 in D 2.4 in
Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Vert Jade Epsom Leather Gold Hardware GHW Z
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
The Hermès Mini Kelly 20 in Vert Jade is a refined statement piece that blends timeless design with a fresh, contemporary color. Presented in structured Epsom leather, this iconic si...
1960's PIERRE BALMAIN black velvet HAUTE COUTURE dress with rhinestones
By Pierre Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A Pierre Balmain haute couture halter dress made from black velvet with a small, raised triangular pattern that gives the surface a textured, almost faceted look. A diamanté rhinesto...
$21,745
H 5.12 in W 12.21 in D 0.79 in
Hermès 2015 Orange H Epsom Leather Kelly Cut Women's Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Orange H Epsom Leather Kelly Cut Product Details Xupes Ref: MML015 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly Cut Type: Clutch, Top Handle Serial Number: T Age: 2015 Accompanied By: Hermès D...
White rayon jersey dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White rayon jersey dress. Invisible zip on the left side. Sample SIZE 36 (Fr) S
$8,920
H 6.5 in W 8.2 in L 3.5 in
Chanel 1991 Camera Mini Quilted Vintage Rare Beige Nude Patent Cross Body Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Camera Mini Quilted Vintage Rare Beige Nude Patent Cross Body Bag Year: 1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold hardware Classic Interwoven top handle Detachable classic interwoven cha...
New Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2004 Sheer Embellished Crystal Belt Lace Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Englishtown, NJ
New Dolce & Gabbana S/S 2004 Sheer Embellished Crystal Belt Lace Silk Dress IT 42 Dolce & Gabbana sheer dress featuring plunging neckline, crystal belt at waist and lace trim throug...
Chanel Vintage Haute Couture 1970s Blue Jasmine White Navy Tweed Jacket Suit
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A rare and highly collectible Chanel Haute Couture suit from the 1970s — the original ivory-and-navy tweed silhouette often referred to as “Blue Jasmine.” This exact archival design ...
Chanel Sakura Pink Quilted Goatskin Leather Small 19 Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Sakura Pink Quilted Goatskin Leather Small 19 Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1592 Brand: Chanel Model: Small 19 Flap Bag Type: Top Handle, Shoulder, Crossbody Serial N...
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Black Lambskin Silver Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Mini Black Lambskin Silver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: EXCELLENT This previously owned and used it...
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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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.