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Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in stunning Rose Scheherazade alligator.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Palladium Hardware
Hermes Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Palladium Hardware

Hermes Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Epsom leather, a timeless statement piece.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Kelly II Gold Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Kelly II Gold Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Kelly II Gold Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermès Kelly 20 in Gold which distills the house’s aesthetic to its most essential form—balanced, refined, and enduring.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES black Epsom leather MINI KELLY 20 SELLIER Bag Phw
HERMES black Epsom leather MINI KELLY 20 SELLIER Bag Phw

HERMES black Epsom leather MINI KELLY 20 SELLIER Bag Phw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bag in Noir is the epitome of timeless elegance and craftsmanship.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Red Ostrich Gold Hdw
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Red Ostrich Gold Hdw

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 France Vintage item (V in circle, 1992) Made of ostrich and yellow gold plated hard...

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Satin Doblis Leather Gold Hdw
Hermès Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Satin Doblis Leather Gold Hdw

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 !

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Blue Jean Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Blue Jean Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Blue Jean Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers the Hermès Kelly 20 in Blue Jean offers a distinctive interpretation of the classic silhouette through one of the house’s most beloved archival colors. With its sof...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bag Cuivre with Rose Mexico Toile Strap
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bag Cuivre with Rose Mexico Toile Strap

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bag Cuivre with Rose Mexico Toile Strap

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 mini bag featured in Cuivre (Copper). A stunning colour inspired by the metal, Cuivre is a saturated coppery brown. Crisp with Palladium hardware...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Feu Terre Battue Verso Mysore Chevre Sellier Mini Kelly 20 II PHW
Hermès Feu Terre Battue Verso Mysore Chevre Sellier Mini Kelly 20 II PHW

Hermès Feu Terre Battue Verso Mysore Chevre Sellier Mini Kelly 20 II PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermès Feu Terre Battue Verso Mysore Chevre Sellier Mini Kelly 20 II PHW SKU: 147116 Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Kelly tote bag from Hermès was originally...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 II Sellier Box Calf Leather GHW Gold Hardware
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 II Sellier Box Calf Leather GHW Gold Hardware

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 II Sellier Box Calf Leather GHW Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Accessories: Dust bag,shoulder strap size: Width:20cm,height:15cm Designer:Hermes Model:Mini Kelly Sellier 20 Bag Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Ma...

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Navy Blue Box Leather Gold Hdw
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Navy Blue Box Leather Gold Hdw

Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Navy Blue Box Leather Gold Hdw

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Version, rigid, so chic !

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly Sellier 20 Argent Metallic Silver Chevre Chamkilight Palladium
Hermès Kelly Sellier 20 Argent Metallic Silver Chevre Chamkilight Palladium

Hermès Kelly Sellier 20 Argent Metallic Silver Chevre Chamkilight Palladium

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes NEW Purcahsed in December 2025 from boutique Fresh out Hermes Called the Mini Kelly 20cm K stamp Just arrived from the Hermes Boutique Silver Argent Very very limited editi...

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly Graphite Sellier Alligator Mississippiens K Stamp GHW
Hermès Mini Kelly Graphite Sellier Alligator Mississippiens K Stamp GHW

Hermès Mini Kelly Graphite Sellier Alligator Mississippiens K Stamp GHW

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

Hermès Mini Kelly Graphite Sellier Alligator Mississippiens K Stamp GHW The Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier in Graphite Alligator Mississippiensis captures an aura of refined strength and...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Gold Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermès Gold Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermès Gold Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Gold Epsom leather, a timeless icon in one of Hermès' most iconic neutrals.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Noir Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermes Noir Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermes Noir Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers an Hermès Noir Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Epsom leather that is a timeless symbol of elegance.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Gris Misty Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Electrum Hardware
Hermès Gris Misty Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Electrum Hardware

Hermès Gris Misty Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Electrum Hardware

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers an The Hermès Gris Misty Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Epsom leather that is a rare blend of soft elegance and modern edge.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly Havane Sellier Alligator Mississippiensis Lisse PHW G Stamp
Hermès Mini Kelly Havane Sellier Alligator Mississippiensis Lisse PHW G Stamp

Hermès Mini Kelly Havane Sellier Alligator Mississippiensis Lisse PHW G Stamp

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

Hermès Mini Kelly Havane Sellier Alligator Mississippiensis Lisse PHW G Stamp The unmistakable elegance of this Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier is elevated by the rich Havane shade, offer...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Vertigo Epsom leather MINI KELLY SELLIER Bag CORDAGE 50 Strap
HERMES Vertigo Epsom leather MINI KELLY SELLIER Bag CORDAGE 50 Strap

HERMES Vertigo Epsom leather MINI KELLY SELLIER Bag CORDAGE 50 Strap

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier bag in striking Vert Vertigo Veau Epsom leather, paired with a Vertigo–Gris Cordage 50 canvas shoulder strap.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Bleu Electrique Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermes Bleu Electrique Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermes Bleu Electrique Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers an Hermès Bleu Electrique Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Epsom leather that is a bold and striking statement piece.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage
Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage

Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Among the most coveted Hermès bags Sellier Version, rigid, so chic !

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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Craie Gold Mini Kelly 20 Special Order Gold Hardware
Hermès Craie Gold Mini Kelly 20 Special Order Gold Hardware

Hermès Craie Gold Mini Kelly 20 Special Order Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier, a rare Special Order (HSS) in Craie and Gold Epsom leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Noir Mini Kelly Sellier 20 Touch Veau Madame/ Lezard Gold Hardware
Hermès Noir Mini Kelly Sellier 20 Touch Veau Madame/ Lezard Gold Hardware

Hermès Noir Mini Kelly Sellier 20 Touch Veau Madame/ Lezard Gold Hardware

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers The Hermès Noir Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Touch Veau Madame and Lezard combines timeless elegance with exotic luxury.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Vert Jade Epsom Leather Gold Hardware GHW Z
Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Vert Jade Epsom Leather Gold Hardware GHW Z

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.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly II 20 Vert d'eau Matte Alligator Bag GHW
Hermes Mini Kelly II 20 Vert d'eau Matte Alligator Bag GHW

Hermes Mini Kelly II 20 Vert d'eau Matte Alligator Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

This Hermes Kelly, in the Sellier style, is in Vert D’Eau Matte Alligator leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, single rolled hand...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Craie Kelly 20 En Desordre Sellier Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermès Craie Kelly 20 En Desordre Sellier Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermès Craie Kelly 20 En Desordre Sellier Epsom Gold Hardware

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Kelly 20 Sellier in En Désordre Craie Epsom leather, a stunning blend of sophisticated craftsmanship and modern charm.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Mini kelly 20 HSS Craie/Noir Black Epsom Permabrass HW 2023 Complete
New Hermes Mini kelly 20 HSS Craie/Noir Black Epsom Permabrass HW 2023 Complete

New Hermes Mini kelly 20 HSS Craie/Noir Black Epsom Permabrass HW 2023 Complete

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

Petite yet sophisticated, the Mini Kelly 20 features Hermès’ signature Sellier construction, which gives it a crisp, architectural shape.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly 20 Epsom Etoupe Gold Hardware
New Hermes Kelly 20 Epsom Etoupe Gold Hardware

New Hermes Kelly 20 Epsom Etoupe Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

The Hermès Kelly 20, commonly known as the Mini Kelly II, in Etoupe Epsom leather with Gold Hardware (GHW) is one of the most coveted and difficult-to-acquire pieces in the world of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Gris Misty Noir Alezan Mini Kelly 20 Tricolore Epsom Permabrass Hardware
Hermès Gris Misty Noir Alezan Mini Kelly 20 Tricolore Epsom Permabrass Hardware

Hermès Gris Misty Noir Alezan Mini Kelly 20 Tricolore Epsom Permabrass Hardware

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in a striking Tricolore combination of Gris Misty, Noir, and Alezan Epsom leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

HERMÉS KELLY 20cm  bordeaux Calfskin Leather, gold hardware, small shoulder bag
HERMÉS KELLY 20cm  bordeaux Calfskin Leather, gold hardware, small shoulder bag

HERMÉS KELLY 20cm bordeaux Calfskin Leather, gold hardware, small shoulder bag

By Hermès, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Stuttgart, DE

About Very beautiful Mini Hermès Sellier shoulder bag, bordeaux , Box calf, M in circle - 1983 Features: - Inside Pocket 1 - Size " Width 7,9 inches x H 5,7 inches x 3.7 inches - Si...

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Authentic Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Bag Sellier Night Blue
Authentic Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Bag Sellier Night Blue

Authentic Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Bag Sellier Night Blue

By Hermès

Located in Castries, FR

Mini Kelly 20 dark bue Hermès Sellier model Box leather and gold topping Length shoulder strap : 50 cm Inside pocket.

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Rose Lipstick Chevre Leather Mini Kelly Sellier II 20
Hermes Rose Lipstick Chevre Leather Mini Kelly Sellier II 20

Hermes Rose Lipstick Chevre Leather Mini Kelly Sellier II 20

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Hermès rose lipstick Chevre leather Mini Kelly Sellier II 20 with tonal stitching, palladium-plated hardware, single top handle, detachable flat shoulder strap, protective feet at ba...

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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Mini Kelly Sellier 20 in Anemone Chèvre with Permabrass Hardware
Mini Kelly Sellier 20 in Anemone Chèvre with Permabrass Hardware

Mini Kelly Sellier 20 in Anemone Chèvre with Permabrass Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Kuwait City, KW

Material: 100% Chèvre Mysore leather Permabrass hardware One top handle Signature strap closure Signature turn-lock Removable crossbody strap Made in France Comes in a signature Herm...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Jaune de Naples Verso Bag Chevre Palladium
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Jaune de Naples Verso Bag Chevre Palladium

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Jaune de Naples Verso Bag Chevre Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Verso bag featured in fabulous Jaune de Naples.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Blue de Royal Chevre Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Blue de Royal Chevre Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Blue de Royal Chevre Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier bag featured in vibrant richly saturated Bleu de Royal.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag 5P Pink Matte Alligator Palladium Limited
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag 5P Pink Matte Alligator Palladium Limited

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag 5P Pink Matte Alligator Palladium Limited

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier bag featured in coveted unircorn 5P Pink matte Alligator.

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Craie Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Craie Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Craie Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini bag. Coveted neutral Craie Epsom leather with gold hardware.

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Craie Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Craie Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Craie Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini bag. Coveted neutral Craie Epsom leather with gold hardware.

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Nata Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Nata Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Nata Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini bag featured in neutral Nata.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in stunning Rose Scheherazade alligator.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Rose Extreme Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Rose Extreme Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Rose Extreme Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag. Coveted and rare to find this Kelly bag is featured in vivid Rose Extreme Gold Epsom leather with gold hardware....

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Craie Epsom Leather and Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Craie Epsom Leather and Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Craie Epsom Leather and Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers the highly sought after Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini bag. Coveted neutral Craie in Epsom leather with gold hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Mini Sellier 20 Bag Deep Blue Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly Mini Sellier 20 Bag Deep Blue Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly Mini Sellier 20 Bag Deep Blue Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier bag featured in rich, saturated Deep Blue.

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Mini Sellier 20 Bag Orange Feu / Rose Eglantine Chevre Bi-Color
Hermes Kelly Mini Sellier 20 Bag Orange Feu / Rose Eglantine Chevre Bi-Color

Hermes Kelly Mini Sellier 20 Bag Orange Feu / Rose Eglantine Chevre Bi-Color

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier bag featured in vibrant orange Feu with gentle pink Rose Eglantine interior.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Feu / Terre Battue Mini Verso Bag Chevre Leather
Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Feu / Terre Battue Mini Verso Bag Chevre Leather

Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Feu / Terre Battue Mini Verso Bag Chevre Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly 20 mini Sellier Verso bag featured in Feu and Terre Battue interior.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

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Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary hermes kelly 20 mini sellier you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Purple, Gray and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a hermes kelly 20 mini sellier may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier?

Prices for a hermes kelly 20 mini sellier can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $6,380 and can go as high as $170,750, while, on average they fetch $30,750.

Hermès for sale 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.

Finding the Right Top-handle-bags for You

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.

Questions About Hermès
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later 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 jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.