Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Red Ostrich Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Version, rigid, so chic ! Made in
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Red Ostrich Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Version, rigid, so chic ! Made in
$58,871
H 5.52 in W 3.75 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Satin Doblis Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier version, rigid, so Chic ! Collector piece
Hermes Kelly 20 Noir (Black) in Croco Leather Gold Hardware (GHW) Stamp A (2017)
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Brand New, fresh from store and never worn Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm purse, in chick and elegant
Hermès 20 cm Orange Chevre Mini Kelly with Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès 20 cm Orange Chevre Mini Kelly is in pristine condition. Petite and feminine
Hermès Robin's Egg Blue Chevre 20 cm Mini Kelly
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Robin's Egg Blue Chevre Mini Kelly is in pristine condition with the
Hermès Shocking Pink Epsom Mini 20 cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
on the hardware. Petite and feminine, the crossbody Kelly is very collectible in the 20 cm
Hermès 20 cm Blue and Red Horseshoe Chevre Mini Kelly
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès 20 cm Blue and Red Horseshoe Chevre Mini Kelly is in pristine unworn
Hermès Tri Color Pink Red Epsom Mini 20 cm Kelly
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
the hardware. Petite and feminine, the crossbody Kelly is very collectible in the 20 cm silhouette
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Vintage Black Lizard Gold Hdw 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Small Bag "Mini Kelly" Super cute baby Kelly Bag Made in France
Hermès 20 cm Special Edition Blue Bi Color Epsom Mini Kelly
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès 20 cm Special Edition Blue Bi Color Epsom Mini Kelly is pristine with the
Hermes Mini Kelly Sellier 20 cm Handbag Blue Gold Hdw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
GORGEOUS AND RARE AUTHENTIC HERMES BAG Mini Kelly Sellier Version Made in France Stamp
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Gold Courchevel Ghw 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Cute Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier version (rigid, more classy !) Made in France
Vintage Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Black Box Leather Ghw 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bag Mini "Kelly" Sellier version, rigid, so Chic ! This bag is the
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Black Box Leather Ghw 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier version, rigid, so Chic ! This bag is theld
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier White Leather Ghw 3 ways 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Super Cute Authentic Hermès "Mini Kelly" Bag Sellier Version, Rigid, So Chic ! This Baby Kelly is
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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Exceptional Hermès Mini Kelly Bag 20 cm Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable Authentic Hermès Shoulder Bag Called "Mini Kelly" Sellier Version, Rigid, So Chic
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Red Box Leather Ghw 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Super Cute Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Bag In sellier Version, more chic ! Made in France Stamp
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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Super Cute Hermes Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Blue Courchevel Leather GHD 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermes Bag Mini "Kelly" Sellier Version, Rigid, So Cchic ! This bag is the
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H 5.52 in W 3.35 in L 7.88 in
Rare Hermès Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Full Doblis Suede Black Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Handbag "Mini Kelly" Outside "Sellier" stitching which makes it
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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Mini Kelly Vintage Bag Sellier Black Croco Crocodile Ghw 20 cm RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier Version, Rigid, So Chic ! This Baby Kelly is a
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H 6 in W 8 in D 3 in
Hermès 20 cm Epsom Mini Kelly Craie Jaune Gold with Palladium Special Edition
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Special Edition 20 cm Epsom Mini Kelly is in pristine unworn condition with
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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier White Ostrich Gold Hdw Handle & Strap 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Super Cute Authentic Hermès "Mini Kelly" Bag Sellier Version, Rigid, So Chic ! This Baby Kelly is
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H 5.91 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Navy Blue Box Golden Hardware RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional cutest Authentic Hermes Baby Bag ever Mini Kelly Sellier Version Made in
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H 5.52 in W 3.55 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Black Box Leather Gold Hdw 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Cute Authentic Hermès Bag Mini "Kelly" Sellier version (rigid, more classy !) Made in France
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H 5.91 in W 3.55 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Bag Sellier White Leather Gold Hdw 20 cm RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
strap "HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE" in golden letters in front Size: 20 cm Measurements: 20 x 15
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H 5.71 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Exceptional Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Bag 3 ways Blue Lizard Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
details regarding dates. GORGEOUS AND RARE AUTHENTIC HERMES BABY KELLY ! Mini Kelly Sellier Version
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H 5.52 in W 3.94 in L 7.88 in
Extremely RARE HERMES Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Canvas Gold Leather GHW
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
strap "HERMES PARIS" engraved on the hardware of the right strap Size: 20 cm Measurements
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H 5.52 in W 3.55 in L 7.88 in
Adorable Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Indigo Blue Box Leather Ghw 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
So tiny, so cute Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier version, rigid, so Chic ! Made in
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H 5.71 in W 3.55 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Bag Sellier White Leather Ghw Cross body 20 cm Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Super Cute Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Bag In sellier Version, more chic ! Made in France Stamp
Hermès Mini Sellier Box Calf "Cafe" Vintage Kelly Bag, 20 cm with Gold Hardware.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hermès Mini Sellier Box Calf "Cafe" Vintage Kelly Bag, 20 cm with Gold Hardware. Originally
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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Exceptionnal and Rare Hermes Mini Kelly Bag 20 cm 2 ways Red Lizard Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
GORGEOUS and Rare Authentic Hermes Bag Mini Kelly Made in France Made of Lizard skin and Golden
Hermès Kelly II Sellier 20cm Epsom Rouge Tomate PHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An exquisite rare Hermès 20 cm Kelly Sellier. The exterior of this Kelly features epsom leather in
HERMES Mini Kelly Bag 20CM Black Pleated Collectors Piece Mint
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare Hermes Mini Kelly bag 20 cm black pleated Satin & Veau Doblis suede leather with
Hermes Mini Kelly 20cm Blue Brume VIP Gold Shoulder Bag, U Stamp 2022
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Blue Brume Kelly 20 cm Chevre Gold Hardware U Stamp, 2022 Just purchased from Hermes store
Hermès Intense Blue Chevre 20 cm Mini Kelly
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Intense Blue Chevre 20 cm Mini Kelly is pristine with the protective plastic
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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Rare Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Green Courchevel Leather GHW
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermes Bag Mini "Kelly" Sellier Version, Rigid, So Cchic ! This
HERMES Very Special Mini Vintage Ostrich Kelly 20 CM Gold Natural Color Mint
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes vintage mini 20 Cm Kelly .Gold natural color ostrich leather. Beautiful and rare handbag
HERMES Super Rare White Mini Kelly Gold Hardware 20 CM Veau Gulliver Leather
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes mini Kelly 20 CM Veau Gulliver Leather . Gulliver Leather, which was discontinued in the
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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Exceptional Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Bag 2 Ways Black Lizard GHW RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
RARE AND SO BEAUTIFUL AUTHENTIC HERMES BAG Mini KELLY Made in France Stamp Q in a circle Made
HERMES Mini Kelly Bag 20CM Black Pleated Collectors Piece
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare Hermes Mini Kelly bag 20 cm black pleated Satin & Veau Doblis suede leather with
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Hermès Kelly 20
By Hermès
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Hermès Kelly 20 cm bag in dark blue leather, gold metal hardware, distinctive simple leather
HERMES MINI KELLY BAG OSTRICH 20 CM WHITE
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Its graph of elegance, the pinnacle of opulence, warrants the iconic Hermès Kelly an indisputable
COLLECTOR PIECE Hermes Kelly Mini Black Satin/Suede 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptionally rare 20cm mini vintage Hermès Kelly bag in suede/satin nubuck. Limited edition/rare
Vintage Hermes Mini Kelly 20 in Brown Niloticus Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage nice Hermes Kelly mini 20 cm in brown croco leather with black box strap (it replaces the
RARE Kelly Mini Sellier 20 cm Rouge Tomate Epsom Gold Hardware - BNIB
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Limited Edition! Ultra rare! VIP Hermès! Collectors item! The new Kelly Mini Sellier 20 cm bag
New Hermès Mini Kelly 20 handbag strap in Gris Pale Epsom leather , GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional Hermès Mini Kelly 20 cm handbag in Gris Pale Epsom calfskin
Exquisite Hermès Mini Kelly 20 handbag strap in Black Epsom Calf leather , GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm black Epsom calf leather crossbody
1996 Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm Green Lizard
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Very rare bag, Hermès mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier green lizard with goldtone hardware. Date stamp Z
1996, HERMES PARIS Sac Mni Kelly 20, lizard green
Located in Milan, IT
Very rare bag, Hermès mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier green lizard with goldtone hardware. Date stamp Z
Rare Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm handbag strap in Amber Yellow Courchevel , GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional & Rare Handbag Hermes Kelly Mini 20 cm in amber yellow
Amazing & Rare Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm in blue navy calfskin and gold hardware
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Stunning Hermes Mini Kelly handbag 20 cm in navy blue box leather, gold-plated metal hardware, navy
Amazing & Rare Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm double strap in black calfskin and GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Sublime & Rare Handbag Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm in black box leather, gold plated metal trim, handle
Amazing & Rare Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm double strap in brown calfskin and GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm brown box leather handbag, gold-plated metal hardware, handle
Rare Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm handbag double strap in black box calfskin, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare & Amazing Hermes Mini Kelly handbag 20 cm double strap in black box calf leather, gold plated
Rare Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm handbag double strap in black box calfskin, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare & Amazing Hermes Mini Kelly handbag 20 cm double strap in black box calf leather, gold plated
Amazing & Rare Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm double strap in blue navy calfskin and GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Splendid & Rare Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm handbag in navy blue box leather, gold plated metal
Amazing & Rare Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm double strap in black box calfskin and GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Splendid & Rare Handbag Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm in black box leather, gold plated metal hardware
Rare Vintage 20 cm Kelly Bag!
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
COLLECTORS ITEM! Good condition Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 cm in the iconic Hermes Black Box
COLLECTOR ITEM Hermes Kelly Mini Black Ostrich 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptionally rare 20cm mini vintage Hermès Kelly bag in ostrich leather. Limited edition/rare
Hermes New Mini Evelyne Mangrove Gold
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes mangrove green mini Evelyne TPM in clemence leather with canvas strap. Smallest model of Evelyne has tonal stitching, a large perforated H icon in circle at front, pull tab to...
Sold|$12,394
H 8.27 in W 12.6 in D 5.12 in
Hermès Noisette Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Noisette Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 32cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1618 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 32cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (H) Age: 197...
Hermès Sac Cabas Herline Toto PM Black Navy Cotton Canvas Hand Bag Tote Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Toto bag (formerly Herline), small size, in black cotton canvas with navy and black cotton strap. The interior features a large zipped pocket and a silver-tone metal Clou de S...
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
1990s Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Teal Blue Soft Angora Wool + Alpaca Trench Coat
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Sparks, NV
Amazing teal blue vintage coat by Karl Lagerfeld in a heavy wool, alpaca and angora blend. Oversized fit with notched lapels, thick sleeve cuffs and triangular patch pockets. Comes w...
Chanel 1996 Vintage Black Jumbo Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW Lambskin 67199
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67199 Especially for this model, our company only curates the most excellent/pristine condition pieces, never refurbished. Puffy, butter-soft untouched vintage lambskin. ...
$1,850
Size: fits like a USA 6
J. MENDEL Vintage Plunge Neckline Navy Blue Silk Grecian Evening Gown w. Train
By J Mendel
Located in Leonardo, NJ
J. Mendel Vintage Dark navy slate blue 100% Silk Deep plunge U neckline Grecian impeccable draping Back zip Missing size tag, fits like a USA 6 Excellent Condition, minor feeling of ...
$9,900Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Size not marked. Medium fit.
Supreme Opulent Russian Sable Fur Stroller Length Coat
Located in Tustin, CA
Shown as the ultimate symbol of status and elegance, Russian Sable is considered to be the most coveted fur in the world. This Russian sable fur coat from Michael's Furs of Los Angel...
HERMES Hydra blue Togo leather EVELYNE 16 TPM Crossbody Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Evelyne 16 crossbody bag in Bleu Hydra Taurillon Clémence leather. Designed in the house’s iconic, relaxed saddle silhouette, it features gold-plated hardware, ...
Christian Dior New Silk Dress S/S 2015
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful yellow silk gown dress from Christian Dior. It is sleeveless and has a crew neckline with tucks around it's circumference opening to the hem which has a side slit- chic ...
HERVE LEGER 1997 Vintage Black & White Maxi Long Dress
By Herve Léger
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Herve Leger Vintage SS97 Jet black and white Strapless, but comes with a removable halter strap Back zip Really sucks you in, especially around the waist Size Large, but fits more li...
Chanel Black Tweed with Black Sequins Long Tube Evening Dress
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Chanel black tweed with black sequins long tube evening dress from 1983 to 1984 collection. Featuring an invisible back zip closure, a slit on the left side hem. A very cla...
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER pink degrade crystal strass embellished sheer backless gown
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER pink degrade crystal strass embellished sheer backless slip gown Reference: TGAS/F00815 Brand: Alexandre Vauthier Designer: Alexandre Vauthier Material: Mesh Color...
Off-white silk long skirt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white silk long skirt . Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the left side. Rayon gros-grain inside the waist. SIZE S
Van Cleef and Arpels vintage alhambra bracelet 5 motifs blue agate
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, England
Van Cleef & Arpels vintage alhambra bracelet 5 motifs in blue agate. One of the most beautiful colors with 5 bleu agate stones. Hallmark clasp, small model in 18K yellow gold SI...
Agate, 18k Gold
$2,708
Dior silk skirt
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Long cream-color muslin and silk skirt. Size 40FR. A Collection under the artistic direction of Raph Simons. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Wais...
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.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
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.