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Hermes Kelly 25 Touch

Hermès Kelly Touch 25  Togo  Noir Limited Edition
Hermès Kelly Touch 25  Togo  Noir Limited Edition

Hermès Kelly Touch 25 Togo Noir Limited Edition

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Hermès Kelly Touch 25 Noir Lezard/Togo Permabrass Hardware This exclusive Hermès Kelly 25 Touch is is one of these true collector's items.

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Hermès Kelly Touch 25 Vert Menthe Lizard/Togo PBHW
Hermès Kelly Touch 25 Vert Menthe Lizard/Togo PBHW

Hermès Kelly Touch 25 Vert Menthe Lizard/Togo PBHW

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H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in

Hermès Kelly Touch 25 Vert Menthe Lizard/Togo PBHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Kelly Touch 25 Vert Menthe Lezard/Togo Permabrass Hardware This exclusive Hermès Kelly 25 Touch is is one of these true collector's items.

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Hermes Kelly 25 Touch Blue France Blue Sapphire Togo Lizard Permabrass Hardware
Hermes Kelly 25 Touch Blue France Blue Sapphire Togo Lizard Permabrass Hardware

Hermes Kelly 25 Touch Blue France Blue Sapphire Togo Lizard Permabrass Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning and one the hardest mot coveted colors to get! As New Hermes Kelly 25 Lizard Touch Blue Frand & Blue Sapphire Togo Leather Permabrass Hardware.

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Hermes Kelly Chai 25 Touch Bag
Hermes Kelly Chai 25 Touch Bag

Hermes Kelly Chai 25 Touch Bag

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Hermes Kelly Chai 25 Touch Bag. Size 25 is rare and this is the only one of its kind.

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Hermes Kelly Touch 25 Black Lizard Togo Permabrass
Hermes Kelly Touch 25 Black Lizard Togo Permabrass

Hermes Kelly Touch 25 Black Lizard Togo Permabrass

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Hermes Kelly 25cm This Kelly Touch, is in Black Lizard and Black Togo leather with light gold hardware and has tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clo...

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HERMES NEW Kelly 25 Touch Purple Blue Crocodile Exotic Shoulder Flap Bag
HERMES NEW Kelly 25 Touch Purple Blue Crocodile Exotic Shoulder Flap Bag

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New Condition Madame Calfskin Leather Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Anemone and Amethyst Gold Tone Hardware Leather Lining Measures 9.75" W x 7.25" H x 4" D Handle Drop 3" Shoulder Str...

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Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne Touch Togo Lezard Noir GHW
Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne Touch Togo Lezard Noir GHW

Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne Touch Togo Lezard Noir GHW

By Hermès

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Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne Touch Togo Lezard Noir GHW We when talk about an everlasting bag that will make heads turn each time you carry it with you, it's needless to say we talk abo...

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Hermes Touch Kelly Handbag Noir Togo with Lizard and Gold Hardware 25
Hermes Touch Kelly Handbag Noir Togo with Lizard and Gold Hardware 25

Hermes Touch Kelly Handbag Noir Togo with Lizard and Gold Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Clochette, Lock, Keys, Box, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 8", Width 10", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Touch Kelly Handbag Noir Togo...

Hermes Touch Kelly Handbag Menthe Togo with Lizard and Gold Hardware 25
Hermes Touch Kelly Handbag Menthe Togo with Lizard and Gold Hardware 25

Hermes Touch Kelly Handbag Menthe Togo with Lizard and Gold Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Keys, Lock, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8", Width 9.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Touch Kelly Handbag Menthe Togo...

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Hermes Touch Kelly Handbag Menthe Togo with Lizard and Gold Hardware 25
Hermes Touch Kelly Handbag Menthe Togo with Lizard and Gold Hardware 25

Hermes Touch Kelly Handbag Menthe Togo with Lizard and Gold Hardware 25

By Hermès

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Accessories: Keys, Clochette, Dust Bag, Lock, Box, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 7", Width 9.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Touch Kelly Ha...

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Hermes Kelly 25 Touch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes kelly 25 touch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. blue is a pretty popular color, but we also have more in stock now. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Hermes Kelly 25 Touch?

Prices for a hermes kelly 25 touch can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $21,400 and can go as high as $225,000, while, on average they fetch $35,500.

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.