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Hermes Kelly 25 Red

Hermes Geranium Togo Kelly 25 GHW
Hermes Geranium Togo Kelly 25 GHW

Hermes Geranium Togo Kelly 25 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermes Geranium Togo Kelly 25 GHW SKU: 133441 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

HERMES PIMENT red Swift leather KELLY 25 RETOURNE Bag w Palladium
HERMES PIMENT red Swift leather KELLY 25 RETOURNE Bag w Palladium

HERMES PIMENT red Swift leather KELLY 25 RETOURNE Bag w Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag in Rouge Piment red Veau Swift leather with palladium

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Verso Rouge Piment
Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Verso Rouge Piment

Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Verso Rouge Piment

$23,999

H 7.25 in W 3.75 in L 9.5 in

Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Verso Rouge Piment

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Kelly 25 verso is in the Sellier style, with palladium hardware, and has tonal stitching, two

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Rose Pourpre Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Palladium
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Rose Pourpre Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Palladium

Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Rose Pourpre Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

opposite side. Details: Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Sellier Size: 25 Color: Rose Pourpre Material

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly II Sellier 25 Veau Madame 9M Sanguine Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly II Sellier 25 Veau Madame 9M Sanguine Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly II Sellier 25 Veau Madame 9M Sanguine Gold Hardware

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers an Hermes Kelly II Sellier 25 Veau Madame 9M Sanguine Gold Hardware This

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

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Exceptionnel sac à main Hermes Kelly 25 cm en veau Doblis
Exceptionnel sac à main Hermes Kelly 25 cm en veau Doblis

Exceptionnel sac à main Hermes Kelly 25 cm en veau Doblis

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H 7.88 in D 3.94 in L 9.85 in

Exceptionnel sac à main Hermes Kelly 25 cm en veau Doblis

By Hermès

Located in CANNES, FR

Exceptional Hermes Kelly 25 cm handbag in Doblis calfskin and refined brushed gold hardware, simple

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

HSS Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Rouge Casaque/Beton Togo leather , CHW
HSS Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Rouge Casaque/Beton Togo leather , CHW

HSS Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Rouge Casaque/Beton Togo leather , CHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​ ​&​ ​Rare​ ​Hermes​ ​Kelly​ ​25​ ​handbag​ ​strap​ ​special​ ​order​ ​(HSS)​ ​in​ ​red

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Bougainvillea Red Pink With Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 25 Bougainvillea Red Pink With Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 25 Bougainvillea Red Pink With Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Birkin 25 Bougainvillea Red Pink W/ Gold Hardware. 2015 T STAMP. Excellent Condition

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 Rose Extreme
Hermès Kelly 25 Rose Extreme

Hermès Kelly 25 Rose Extreme

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This Hermès Kelly 25 Rose Extreme bag is detailed with the signature strap and twist-lock fastening

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Capucine Orange Red Gold Hardware With Plastic
Hermes Kelly 25 Capucine Orange Red Gold Hardware With Plastic

Hermes Kelly 25 Capucine Orange Red Gold Hardware With Plastic

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Kelly 25 Capucine Orange Red Gold Hardware. 2017 A STAMP. Pristine Condition, Plastic on

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Rose Tyrien Ostrich Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Rose Tyrien Ostrich Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Rose Tyrien Ostrich Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Rose Tyrien Sellier Kelly 25cm of Ostrich with palladium hardware. This Kelly has tonal

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Bag Sellier Rose Pourpre Crocodile Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 25 Bag Sellier Rose Pourpre Crocodile Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 25 Bag Sellier Rose Pourpre Crocodile Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier bag featured in Rose Pourpre Crocodile. Stunning Kelly

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Bag Sellier Rose Pourpre Crocodile Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 25 Bag Sellier Rose Pourpre Crocodile Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 25 Bag Sellier Rose Pourpre Crocodile Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier bag featured in Rose Pourpre Crocodile. Stunning Kelly

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New in Box Hermes Kelly 25 Rose Azalee Sellier Bag
New in Box Hermes Kelly 25 Rose Azalee Sellier Bag

New in Box Hermes Kelly 25 Rose Azalee Sellier Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

New in Box Hermes rare Kelly 25 cm sellier. Rose azalee epsom leather and palladium hardware. Date

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New in Box Hermes Kelly 25 Rose Extreme Espom Bag
New in Box Hermes Kelly 25 Rose Extreme Espom Bag

New in Box Hermes Kelly 25 Rose Extreme Espom Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

New in box Hermes rare Kelly 25 cm sellier. Rose extreme epsom leather and palladium hardware. Date

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bag Rouge de Coeur Alligator Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bag Rouge de Coeur Alligator Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bag Rouge de Coeur Alligator Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic exquisite Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier bag featured in Rouge de Coeur shiny

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

New in Box 2018 Hermes Rare Kelly 25 Capucine Togo Bag
New in Box 2018 Hermes Rare Kelly 25 Capucine Togo Bag

New in Box 2018 Hermes Rare Kelly 25 Capucine Togo Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

New in Box Hermes rare Kelly 25 cm retorune. Capucine togo leather and palladium hardware. Date

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Kelly 25 Sellier Rouge Casaque Epsom GHW
Kelly 25 Sellier Rouge Casaque Epsom GHW

Kelly 25 Sellier Rouge Casaque Epsom GHW

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H 7.49 in D 3.94 in L 9.85 in

Kelly 25 Sellier Rouge Casaque Epsom GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

*Hermès Kelly 25 *Sellier shape *Rouge Casaque colour *Epsom leather *Twist-lock fastening *Gold

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Rouge Vif Lipstick Red Sellier Shoulder Bag Y Stamp, 2020
Hermes Kelly 25 Rouge Vif Lipstick Red Sellier Shoulder Bag Y Stamp, 2020

Hermes Kelly 25 Rouge Vif Lipstick Red Sellier Shoulder Bag Y Stamp, 2020

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Kelly 25 Rouge Vif Lipstick Red Sellier Shoulder Bag Y Stamp, 2020 Just purchased from

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Capucine Red Orange Epsom Sellier Bag Gold U Stamp, 2022
Hermes Kelly 25 Capucine Red Orange Epsom Sellier Bag Gold U Stamp, 2022

Hermes Kelly 25 Capucine Red Orange Epsom Sellier Bag Gold U Stamp, 2022

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

BANK WIRE PRICE ONLY Hermes Kelly 25 Capucine Red Orange Epsom Sellier Bag Gold U Stamp, 2022 Just

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Sellier HSS 25 Rose Extreme / Trench Alligator Bag Palladium
Hermes Kelly Sellier HSS 25 Rose Extreme / Trench Alligator Bag Palladium

Hermes Kelly Sellier HSS 25 Rose Extreme / Trench Alligator Bag Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier HSS 25 bag featured in Rose Extreme Alligator with Trench

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Red Togo with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Kelly Handbag Red Togo with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Kelly Handbag Red Togo with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Red Togo with Palladium Hardware 25 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes black 25 cm croc kelly with red interior
Hermes black 25 cm croc kelly with red interior

Hermes black 25 cm croc kelly with red interior

By Hermès

Located in Malibu, CA

There is no description worthy of this piece of art that's called a handbag.
New with box etc....
Contact dealer for measurements

SOLD

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Handbag Hermes Kelly 25 in Red Togo Leather, PHW, new !
Handbag Hermes Kelly 25 in Red Togo Leather, PHW, new !

Handbag Hermes Kelly 25 in Red Togo Leather, PHW, new !

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Superb Hermes Kelly 25 cm handbag in red togo leather, palladium metal hardware, simple red leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 Verso Rose Texas/Prune Epsom PHW
Hermès Kelly 25 Verso Rose Texas/Prune Epsom PHW

Hermès Kelly 25 Verso Rose Texas/Prune Epsom PHW

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H 7.49 in W 9.85 in D 3.55 in

Hermès Kelly 25 Verso Rose Texas/Prune Epsom PHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Kelly 25 Verso Rose Texas/Prune Epsom PHW In eye-catching Rose Texas coral pink, this

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes: Kelly Handbag Framboise Togo With Gold Hardware 25
Hermes: Kelly Handbag Framboise Togo With Gold Hardware 25

Hermes: Kelly Handbag Framboise Togo With Gold Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Framboise Togo With Gold Hardware 25 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Handbag Kelly II Sellier  25 Epsom Red Gold Hardware 2015.
Hermes Handbag Kelly II Sellier  25 Epsom Red Gold Hardware 2015.

Hermes Handbag Kelly II Sellier 25 Epsom Red Gold Hardware 2015.

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Handbag Kelly II Sellier 25 Epsom Red Gold Hardware 2015. Bougth it in hermes store in

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Red Alligator Exotic Palladium Top Handle Shoulder Bag
HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Red Alligator Exotic Palladium Top Handle Shoulder Bag

HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Red Alligator Exotic Palladium Top Handle Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2005 Collection Rouge VIF Alligator Palladium Tone Hardware Measures 9.75" W x 7.5" H x 4" D Handle Drop 3" Shoulder Strap Drop 17.5" Includes Cloch...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Red Rouge Alligator Exotic Top Handle Shoulder Bag
HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Red Rouge Alligator Exotic Top Handle Shoulder Bag

HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Red Rouge Alligator Exotic Top Handle Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2001 Collection Alligator Gold Hardware Leather Lining Measures 9.75" W x 7.5" H x 4" D Handle Drop 3" Shoulder Strap Drop 17.5" Includes Clochette...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Red Alligator Exotic Gold Top Handle Shoulder Bag
HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Red Alligator Exotic Gold Top Handle Shoulder Bag

HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Red Alligator Exotic Gold Top Handle Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2001 Collection Rouge Alligator Gold Tone Hardware Measures 9.75" W x 7.5" H x 4" D Handle Drop 3" Shoulder Strap Drop 17.5" Includes Clochette, Pad...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rouge Casaque Epsom cm Kelly Sellier- 25 cm PHW
Hermès Rouge Casaque Epsom cm Kelly Sellier- 25 cm PHW

Hermès Rouge Casaque Epsom cm Kelly Sellier- 25 cm PHW

By Hermès

Located in Malibu, CA

Hermès Rouge Casaque Epsom 25 cm Kelly Sellier- PRISTINE: Never Carried Store fresh with the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 25 epsom indigo blue/ red outlines ghw
Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 25 epsom indigo blue/ red outlines ghw

Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 25 epsom indigo blue/ red outlines ghw

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Limited edition Kelly size 25 Epsom leather Colour indigo blue/ red (wax, outlines

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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Hermes Kelly 25 Red For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes kelly 25 red for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Red, Black, Orange and more. If you’re looking for a hermes kelly 25 red from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding a hermes kelly 25 red for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Hermes Kelly 25 Red?

Prices for a hermes kelly 25 red can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $12,219 and can go as high as $77,875, while, on average they fetch $22,125.

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.