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Hermes Kelly 28 Navy Blue

Hermes Vintage 1970s Kelly 28 Navy Blue Box Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Vintage 1970s Kelly 28 Navy Blue Box Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Vintage 1970s Kelly 28 Navy Blue Box Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

- Midnight blue exterior - Comes with lock and key - No box or dustbag Condition: The bag is in overall great condition for its age, the bag has been retouched, the shape has ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

HERMES Nuit blue Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Phw
HERMES Nuit blue Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Phw

HERMES Nuit blue Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Phw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne Bag in Nuit is a timeless icon of refined luxury and craftsmanship. Expertly crafted from supple Togo leather, the Retourne construction ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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Rare Hermès Kelly 28 handbag in beige canvas and navy blue calf leather, GHW
Rare Hermès Kelly 28 handbag in beige canvas and navy blue calf leather, GHW

Rare Hermès Kelly 28 handbag in beige canvas and navy blue calf leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare Hermes Kelly 28 retourne handbag bi-material in navy blue leather box and beige canvas, gold plated metal hardware, navy blue leather handle allowing a hand-carry Flap closure ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Bleu Nuit Navy Blue Leather Gold Hardware 2019
Hermes Kelly 28 Bleu Nuit Navy Blue Leather Gold Hardware 2019

Hermes Kelly 28 Bleu Nuit Navy Blue Leather Gold Hardware 2019

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Rare Stunning Hermes Kelly 28 Bleu Nuit Togo Leather Complimented by Palladium Hardware. Excellent Condition with plastic on Hardware and feet! D Stamp 2019. Please keep in mind tha...

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès 28 cm Midnight Blue Epsom Leather Kelly Gold Hardware
Hermès 28 cm Midnight Blue Epsom Leather Kelly Gold Hardware

Hermès 28 cm Midnight Blue Epsom Leather Kelly Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès 28 cm Midnight Blue Epsom Leather Kelly is in excellent condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

1972 Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag
1972 Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag

1972 Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Vintage navy blue box supple leather 28 cm Kelly bag with gold hardware. Dates from 1972, as told by the circle B stamp. Lock and key fob. Very minor scuffing on surface for the age ...

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag, 1973
Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag, 1973

Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag, 1973

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Vintage navy blue box supple leather 28 cm Kelly bag with gold hardware. Dates from 1973, as told by the circle C stamp. Lock and key fob. Very minor scuffing on surface for the age ...

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag, 1973
Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag, 1973

Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag, 1973

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Vintage navy blue box supple leather 28 cm Kelly bag with gold hardware. Dates from 1973, as told by the circle C stamp. Lock and key fob. Very minor scuffing on surface for the age ...

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Midnight Blue Epsom Leather 28 cm Kelly with Gold Hardware
Hermès Midnight Blue Epsom Leather 28 cm Kelly with Gold Hardware

Hermès Midnight Blue Epsom Leather 28 cm Kelly with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Midnight Blue Epsom Leather 28 cm Kelly is in excellent condition.

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Special Order Tricolour Kelly 40
Hermès Special Order Tricolour Kelly 40

Hermès Special Order Tricolour Kelly 40

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Colour: purple/pink/navy blue Composition: Outer (Leather 100%) Trims (Palladium Plated Brass 100%) Measurements: Length 40 cm Height 28 cm Depth 16 cm Condition: Excellent cond...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

HERMES KELLY 28 Vintage Navy Blue w/ Toile Sellier Gold Hardware
HERMES KELLY 28 Vintage Navy Blue w/ Toile Sellier Gold Hardware

HERMES KELLY 28 Vintage Navy Blue w/ Toile Sellier Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Perfection. Ultra rare Beautiful Vintage Navy and Toile Sellier is chic and timeless. This is a real beauty! Lush with Gold hardware. Superb condition with no wear on handles or ...

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Bag Toile Canvas Courchevel Epsom Navy Blue Leather GHW
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Bag Toile Canvas Courchevel Epsom Navy Blue Leather GHW

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Bag Toile Canvas Courchevel Epsom Navy Blue Leather GHW

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Gorgeous Authentic HERMES Bag "KELLY" Sellier Version (Rigid) Made in France Stamp B in square (1998) Made of Toile (Canvas) and Courchevel (Epsom) Leather Golden Hardware Co...

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Tri-Colour Kelly 28
Hermes Tri-Colour Kelly 28

Hermes Tri-Colour Kelly 28

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H 8.7 in W 11.4 in D 3.9 in

Hermes Tri-Colour Kelly 28

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Crafted from high-shine leather, this Kelly 28 two-way bag has a contrasting combination of dark green, navy blue and burgundy hues, and refined gold-tone hardware. A highly sought-a...

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Hermes Tri-Colour Sellier Kelly 28
Hermes Tri-Colour Sellier Kelly 28

Hermes Tri-Colour Sellier Kelly 28

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Hermes Tri-Colour Sellier Kelly 28

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Crafted from high-shine leather, this Kelly 28 two-way bag has a contrasting combination of dark green, navy blue and burgundy hues, and refined gold-tone hardware. A highly sought-a...

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1990s European Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Navy Blue Boxcalf 28 GHW
Hermes Kelly Navy Blue Boxcalf 28 GHW

Hermes Kelly Navy Blue Boxcalf 28 GHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermes Navy Blue Boxcalf Kelly Bag The Hermès Kelly bag is one of the most desired bags in the world. This bag is made of smooth and glossy calf skin that is more rigid than the g...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Navy Blue Box Calf Kelly Bag- 28 cm
Hermès Navy Blue Box Calf Kelly Bag- 28 cm

Hermès Navy Blue Box Calf Kelly Bag- 28 cm

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H 8.25 in W 11.25 in D 4.5 in

Hermès Navy Blue Box Calf Kelly Bag- 28 cm

By Hermès

Located in Malibu, CA

Hermès Navy Box Calf 28 Kelly is in excellent condition- a wonderful find for collectors. Hermès bags are considered the ultimate luxury item worldwide. Each piece is handcrafted w...

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap in Navy Blue box calfskin leather, GHW
Hermes Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap in Navy Blue box calfskin leather, GHW

Hermes Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap in Navy Blue box calfskin leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful​ ​Hermès​ ​Kelly​ ​28​ ​sellier​ ​handbag​ ​strap​ ​in​ ​Navy Blue ​box​ ​calfskin​ ​leather,​ ​gold​ ​plated​ ​metal​ ​hardware,​ ​removable​ ​navy blue​ ​box​ ​leather​ ​...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Amazing Hermes Kelly 28 retourne handbag strap in Navy blue box calfskin, GHW
Amazing Hermes Kelly 28 retourne handbag strap in Navy blue box calfskin, GHW

Amazing Hermes Kelly 28 retourne handbag strap in Navy blue box calfskin, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Stunning Hermes Kelly 28 retourne handbag strap in navy blue box calfskin, gold plated metal hardware, simple handle in navy leather box, shoulder strap handle (not signed Hermès) in...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Amazing Hermes Kelly 28 retourne handbag strap in Navy blue box calfskin, GHW
Amazing Hermes Kelly 28 retourne handbag strap in Navy blue box calfskin, GHW

Amazing Hermes Kelly 28 retourne handbag strap in Navy blue box calfskin, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Gorgeous Hermes Kelly 28 retourne handbag shoulder strap in navy blue leather box, gold plated metal hardware, simple handle in navy leather box, shoulder strap handle in navy box al...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Rare Hermès Kelly 28 handbag in beige canvas and navy blue calf leather, GHW
Rare Hermès Kelly 28 handbag in beige canvas and navy blue calf leather, GHW

Rare Hermès Kelly 28 handbag in beige canvas and navy blue calf leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare Hermes Kelly 28 handbag in navy blue box leather and beige canvas, gold plated metal hardware, handle in navy blue leather allowing a hand support.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Rare Hermes Kelly 28 retourne handbag double strap in Navy blue box calfskin, GHW
Rare Hermes Kelly 28 retourne handbag double strap in Navy blue box calfskin, GHW

Rare Hermes Kelly 28 retourne handbag double strap in Navy blue box calfskin, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional Hermes Kelly 28 retourne handbag with double shoulder straps (classic navy blue box leather shoulder strap and navy blue canvas sport shoulder strap), gold plated metal h...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Rare Hermès Kelly 28 handbag in beige canvas and navy blue calf leather, GHW
Rare Hermès Kelly 28 handbag in beige canvas and navy blue calf leather, GHW

Rare Hermès Kelly 28 handbag in beige canvas and navy blue calf leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare Hermes Kelly 28 retourne handbag bi-material in navy blue leather box and beige canvas, gold plated metal hardware, navy blue leather handle allowing a hand-carry Flap closure ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Customized Hermès Kelly 28 in blue calfskin strap with blue Crocodile, GHW
Customized Hermès Kelly 28 in blue calfskin strap with blue Crocodile, GHW

Customized Hermès Kelly 28 in blue calfskin strap with blue Crocodile, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

"Nothing is rarer than what is unique" Houlux is proud to present a jewel from the "John R" workshops that has skillfully sublimated a superb Kelly 28 in navy blue leather box with ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag 28 cm Tricolor in box calf shoulder bag with gold hardware
Hermes Kelly Handbag 28 cm Tricolor in box calf shoulder bag with gold hardware

Hermes Kelly Handbag 28 cm Tricolor in box calf shoulder bag with gold hardware

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Splendid and Rare Hermes Kelly Handbag 28 cm Tricolor green box leather, navy blue and burgundy , gold plated metal hardware, navy blue leather handle, green leather shoulder strap h...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap in Navy Blue box calf leather, GHW
Hermès Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap in Navy Blue box calf leather, GHW

Hermès Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap in Navy Blue box calf leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​ ​Hermes​ ​Kelly​ ​28​ ​Sellier​ ​handbag​ ​strap​ ​in​ ​Navy​ ​Blue​ ​Box​ ​calf​ ​leather,​ ​with​ ​gold​ ​metal​ ​trim,​ ​blue​ ​leather​ ​handle,​ ​and​ ​removable​ ​...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Rare Hermès Kelly 28 handbag in beige canvas and navy blue calf leather, GHW
Rare Hermès Kelly 28 handbag in beige canvas and navy blue calf leather, GHW

Rare Hermès Kelly 28 handbag in beige canvas and navy blue calf leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare Hermes Kelly 28 handbag retourne bi-material in navy blue box calf leather and beige canvas, gold plated metal hardware, removable shoulder strap compatible in navy leather box ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag 28 cm strap in Navy blue box calf shoulder bag and GHW
Hermes Kelly Handbag 28 cm strap in Navy blue box calf shoulder bag and GHW

Hermes Kelly Handbag 28 cm strap in Navy blue box calf shoulder bag and GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Splendid Hermes Kelly 28 handbag in navy box leather, gold plated metal hardware, simple handle in navy box leather, shoulder strap handle in navy box allowing a hand or shoulder str...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Rare "Arlequin" Hermes Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap Tricolor in box calf, GHW
Rare "Arlequin" Hermes Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap Tricolor in box calf, GHW

Rare "Arlequin" Hermes Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap Tricolor in box calf, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful​ ​Hermes​ ​Kelly​ ​28​ ​Sellier​ ​shoulder​ ​bag​ ​"Arlequin"​ ​tricolor​ ​in​ ​Red​ ​H,​ ​Navy​ ​Blue,​ ​and​ ​Cream​ ​box​ ​calf​ ​leather,​ ​with​ ​gold​ ​metal​ ​hardwa...

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By Chanel

Located in Roosendaal, NL

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By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

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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 Handbags-purses-bags for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.