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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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...
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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H 8.27 in W 4.73 in L 11.23 in
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Blue Hermes Kelly 28 Vintage
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Amazing vintage HERMES Kelly 28 black Sellier bag Condition: good Made in France Model: Kelly 28 sellier Material: box leather Interior: smooth leather Color: navy blue Dimensions: ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
Hermes Birkin 35 Vermillion Bag Gold Hardware Togo Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in Vermillion. Unique warm red tone - is lush with gold hardware. Togo leather is scratch resistant. NEW or NEVER WORN. Comes with...
Hermes crocodile '404' bag circa 1960-1963
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - 31cm black alligator '404' bag with gold-plated fastening on a ridig frame, a handle, and a key. Made in France. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 25 cm ...
$25,196Sale Price|30% Off
H 6 in D 2 in L 7.5 in
Chanel Brown Alligator Octagon Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware, 1989.
By Chanel
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Chanel Brown Alligator Octagon Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware, 1989. Exceptional and rare, this highly sought after piece of Chanel history was produced between 1989 - 1990 b...
Hermes Mini Bolide 1923 Matte Alligator Vert Comics Tote Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Mini Bolide 1923 bag eatured in striking Vert Comics matte Alligator. Charming 'baby' Bolide is a fabulous day to evening treasure. Fresh and crisp with ...
Hermes Kelly 32 shiny Porosus Crocodile Vert Fonce bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 32 shiny Porosus Crocodile Vert Fonce bag. X vintage stamp. Bag is vintage- comes with dust bag, keys,Clochette and locker. No strap. Bag is in very good condition.Gol...
New $24.000 Gucci Crocodile Dusty Turquoise Top Handle Shoulder Strap Medium Bag
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Gucci Crocodile Bamboo Top Handle Bag with Shoulder Strap F/W 2017 Collection, Size Medium. Dusty Turquoise Crocodile Leather, Top Handle Bag with Removable Crocodile Shoulder St...
Chanel 2013-2014 Paris-Edinburgh Burgundy Caviar Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Chanel Paris-Edinburgh Retro Class Flap Bag from the 2013-2014 collection is a rare seasonal piece crafted in premium burgundy grained calfskin. From the 2013 Métiers d'Art Pari...
$15,350
H 8.67 in D 4.73 in L 11.03 in
Hermès Vintage Burgundy Box Kelly 28 Handbag, 1979, Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Burgundy/Red Gold-tone hardware Single top handle Main compartment Internal zip-fastening pocket Internal patch pocket Detachable shoulder strap Comes with padlock, keys and clochett...
$33,241
H 7.68 in W 9.85 in D 3.75 in
Hermès Etoupe & Nata Chèvre Mysore Leather HSS Kelly 20cm II Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Etoupe & Nata Chèvre Mysore Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 20cm II Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1691 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm II Type: Top Handle, Shoulder ...
Fendi Baguette Mini Gold Beaded Chain Strap Crossbody Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Mini Gold Beaded Chain Strap Crossbody Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: EXCELLENT Light scratches to the sequins and ...
$12,480
H 8.86 in W 4.73 in L 12.88 in
Hermès Vintage Kelly Bag 32 cm Crinoline Horse Hair New GHW from SPA
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès KELLY bag Outside stitching for a rigid shape Made in France Stamp V in circle (1992) Made of crinoline (Horse Hair) and smooth leather NEW yellow g...
HERMES Poussin yellow Swift leather KELLY POCHETTE Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly Pochette clutch in Jaune Poussin Veau Swift leather with palladium hardware. Crafted from supple, fine-grained Veau Swift leather in a luminous Jaune Pous...
Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Scheherazade Shiny Crocodile Bag With Diamonds 18K Gold
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermès Birkin 30 in Rose Scheherazade Shiny Porosus Crocodile with Diamonds • Hardware: 18K White Gold with Original Hermès Diamonds (not aftermarket) • Condition: Pre-owned, excel...
Sold|$2,208
Prada Bonnie Large Handbag in Brown Leather
By Prada
Located in Houston, TX
Sophisticated and effortlessly functional, the Prada Bonnie Large Handbag in brown leather exemplifies the maison's refined approach to contemporary luxury. Crafted from soft leather...
$94,685
H 7.49 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Hermès Birkin 25 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Rose Mexiko Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, BE
Hermès Birkin 25 in rose mexiko and shiny crocodile porosus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt and Cites. Stamp Z...
Hermès Kelly 32 Toile Rouge Gold Hardware Women's Handbag Circa 1997
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier is an old time favourite. Meticulously made entirely by hand from natural Toile it is lined with evenly-grained Courchevel leather. The piece opens to re...
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.
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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.