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Hermès Kelly 28 Beton Togo Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly 28 Beton Togo Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly 28 Beton Togo Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Kelly 28 in beton and togo leather with palladium hardware.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Black Bag GHW
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Black Bag GHW

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Black Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Black Bag GHW. C stamp. Comes with dust bag, keys, clochette, locker and long strap.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Cactus Matte Niloticus Bag GHW
Hermes Kelly 28 Cactus Matte Niloticus Bag GHW

Hermes Kelly 28 Cactus Matte Niloticus Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Kelly 28 Cactus Matte Niloticus Bag GHW. Bag is in great pre owned condition.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Customised Bandana Print Hermès Kelly 28
Customised Bandana Print Hermès Kelly 28

Customised Bandana Print Hermès Kelly 28

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This one of a kind Hermès Kelly 28 in Box Leather features a white intricate bandana print and a Twilly.

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20th Century British Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 28 vert kiwi candy collection epsom leather
Hermès Kelly 28 vert kiwi candy collection epsom leather

Hermès Kelly 28 vert kiwi candy collection epsom leather

By Hermès

Located in Capri, IT

Hermès Kelly 28 vert kiwi candy collection epsom leather This is a pre-owned Hermès Kelly Handbag.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Gold, Blue Celeste, Indigo Epsom Shoulder Bag
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Gold, Blue Celeste, Indigo Epsom Shoulder Bag

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Gold, Blue Celeste, Indigo Epsom Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Absolutely Stunning Rare Limited Edition "Kellygraphie" Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Gold Epsom, Blue Celeste Chèvre & Blue Indigo Togo Leather Combination.

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Blue Atoll Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Blue Atoll Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Blue Atoll Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Absolutely Stunning Rare and Most Coveted color. Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Blue Atoll "Tiffany Blue" Epsom Leather complimented by Gold Hardware.

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Vintage Retourne Black Swift Leather Gold Hardware 1998
Hermes Kelly 28 Vintage Retourne Black Swift Leather Gold Hardware 1998

Hermes Kelly 28 Vintage Retourne Black Swift Leather Gold Hardware 1998

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Scuffs around the corners, edges of the flap, handle.  DETAILS Hermes Kelly 28 Stamp: Box B Year of manufacture: 1998 Exterior Color: Black Exterior Material: Swift Leather Hardwar...

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Togo Leather Gray Palladium Hardware Stamp R France Bag
Hermes Kelly 28 Togo Leather Gray Palladium Hardware Stamp R France Bag

Hermes Kelly 28 Togo Leather Gray Palladium Hardware Stamp R France Bag

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Condition: HERMES Kelly 28 Togo Leather gray shoulder bag handbag France r,Local care of the corners and edges of the body Accessories: Dust bag, shoulder strap, lock, key.

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 vert Verone aqua gold hwd
Hermes Kelly 28 vert Verone aqua gold hwd

Hermes Kelly 28 vert Verone aqua gold hwd

Located in Miami, FL

Absolutely Stunning Rare and Most Coveted color. Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Vert Verone Epsom Leather complimented by Gold Hardware.

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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware New Never used.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly 28 Mauve Pale Clemence Epsom Gold Hardware
New Hermes Kelly 28 Mauve Pale Clemence Epsom Gold Hardware

New Hermes Kelly 28 Mauve Pale Clemence Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Hermes Kelly 28 Mauve Pale Clemence PHW B 2023 Full Set Gold Hardware New Never used.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware
New Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware

New Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware New Never used.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne Togo Jaune Ambre GHW
Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne Togo Jaune Ambre GHW

Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne Togo Jaune Ambre GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

- Yellow / Jaune Ambre - Togo leather - Gold-tone hardware - Single top handle - Main compartment - Internal zip-fastening pocket - Internal patch pocket - Detachable shoulder strap ...

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Matte Crocodile Bleu palladium hardware bag
Hermes Kelly 28 Matte Crocodile Bleu palladium hardware bag

Hermes Kelly 28 Matte Crocodile Bleu palladium hardware bag

By Hermès

Located in London, England

Hermes Kelly 28cm Bleu St Cyr Matte Croc phw bag. A simply stunning 28cm Hermes Kelly in Matte alligator in Bleu St Cyr which is slightly muted blue. A really special and rare bag. ...

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Rouge Grenat Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 28 Rouge Grenat Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 28 Rouge Grenat Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

Said the craftsman also stamped his initials on the bag. Details: Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Size: 28 Material: Epsom Leather Hardware: Gold Hardware Exterior ColorInterior Color...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

HERMES Kelly 28 Box Calf Handbag Black GHW Circl U
HERMES Kelly 28 Box Calf Handbag Black GHW Circl U

HERMES Kelly 28 Box Calf Handbag Black GHW Circl U

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Accessories: Dust Bag,Shoulder Strap size: Width:28cm,height:22cm Designer:HERMES Model: Kelly 28 Box Calf Handbag Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Mat...

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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 special order Malachite and Gris Mouette bag
Hermes Kelly 28 special order Malachite and Gris Mouette bag

Hermes Kelly 28 special order Malachite and Gris Mouette bag

By Hermès

Located in London, England

Hermès special order Kelly 28 Bag in Malachite and Gris Mouette, Togo Leather with Brushed Gold Hardware.

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 28 Jaune de Naples Sellier Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly 28 Jaune de Naples Sellier Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly 28 Jaune de Naples Sellier Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Kelly 28cm Sellier in Jaune de Naples Epsom, rendered in a soft, sunlit yellow that carries a gentle creamy undertone like pale citrus mixed with warm morning light. It reads ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly Retourne 28 Geranium Togo
Hermès Kelly Retourne 28 Geranium Togo

Hermès Kelly Retourne 28 Geranium Togo

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès kelly 28 retourne geranium togo with gold tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Rare Vintage 1989 Hermes Off White Chevre Kelly 28 Bag
Rare Vintage 1989 Hermes Off White Chevre Kelly 28 Bag

Rare Vintage 1989 Hermes Off White Chevre Kelly 28 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Rare vintage late 80s production Hermes Kelly 28 in off white chevre leather with gold hardware.

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1980s Top Handle Bags

HERMES Gold camel Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
HERMES Gold camel Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw

HERMES Gold camel Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne bag in Gold (camel) Veau Togo leather with gold plated hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Casaque red Clemence leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
HERMES Casaque red Clemence leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw

HERMES Casaque red Clemence leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne bag is crafted in Rouge Casaque Taurillon Clemence leather with gold-plated hardware.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Poussin yellow Epsom leather KELLY 28 SELLIER Bag Ghw
HERMES Poussin yellow Epsom leather KELLY 28 SELLIER Bag Ghw

HERMES Poussin yellow Epsom leather KELLY 28 SELLIER Bag Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier bag in Jaune Poussin (vanilla) Veau Epsom leather is a timeless classic.

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21st Century and Contemporary French 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.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES Craie white Epsom leather KELLY 28 SELLIER Bag Ghw
HERMES Craie white Epsom leather KELLY 28 SELLIER Bag Ghw

HERMES Craie white Epsom leather KELLY 28 SELLIER Bag Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier bag in Craie (chalk white) Veau Epsom leather with gold-plated hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Gold Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Gold Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Gold Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

Hermès Kelly 28 Epsom Sellier Gold Hardware. This Kelly Sellier bag in the color Gold is made of durable Epsom Leather with Gold Hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermes Gold Kelly 28 Bag
Hermes Gold Kelly 28 Bag

Hermes Gold Kelly 28 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Gold Kelly 28 Bag. Gold tan color with gold hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags

Hermes Orange Kelly 28 Bag
Hermes Orange Kelly 28 Bag

Hermes Orange Kelly 28 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Orange Kelly 28 Bag. Classic orange color with silver palladium hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW
Hermès Black Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW

Hermès Black Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Black Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW SKU: Z154249 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called th...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Gold Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW
Hermès Gold Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW

Hermès Gold Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Gold Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW SKU: Z153099 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermès Gris Meyer Clemence Kelly 28 GHW
Hermès Gris Meyer Clemence Kelly 28 GHW

Hermès Gris Meyer Clemence Kelly 28 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Gris Meyer Clemence Kelly 28 GHW SKU: Z152796 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermès Black Epsom Kelly Sellier 28 GHW
Hermès Black Epsom Kelly Sellier 28 GHW

Hermès Black Epsom Kelly Sellier 28 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Black Epsom Kelly Sellier 28 GHW SKU: Z152638 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called th...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Etain Clemence Retourne Kelly 28 GHW
Hermès Etain Clemence Retourne Kelly 28 GHW

Hermès Etain Clemence Retourne Kelly 28 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermès Etain Clemence Retourne Kelly 28 GHW SKU: Z149080 Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called the Sac à Dépêches (which translat...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes BNIB Kelly 28 Retournè Gold Togo
Hermes BNIB Kelly 28 Retournè Gold Togo

Hermes BNIB Kelly 28 Retournè Gold Togo

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Brand new in box Hermes Kelly Bag 28 retourne gold togo leather with palladium tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès New Kelly 28 Sellier Epsom Lime
Hermès New Kelly 28 Sellier Epsom Lime

Hermès New Kelly 28 Sellier Epsom Lime

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 with palladium hardware, tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, a single rolled handle and a removable shoulder strap; the interior is li...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes New Kelly 28 Rose Mexico Clemence
Hermes New Kelly 28 Rose Mexico Clemence

Hermes New Kelly 28 Rose Mexico Clemence

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes BNIB Kelly 28 retourne in rose Mexico taurillon clemence leather, palladium hardware.

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20th Century Top Handle Bags

Hermes BNIB Kelly 28 Rose texas Togo
Hermes BNIB Kelly 28 Rose texas Togo

Hermes BNIB Kelly 28 Rose texas Togo

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Brand new in box Hermes Kelly Bag 28 retourne rose texas togo leather with palladium tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Vert Criquet Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW
Hermès Vert Criquet Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW

Hermès Vert Criquet Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Vert Criquet Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW SKU: Z155417 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Founded in Paris in 1837 as a harness workshop, Hermès has gro...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Nata Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Nata Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Nata Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 in nata and epsom leather with gold hardware.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Noir Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Noir Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Noir Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 in noir and epsom leather with gold hardware.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bleu Electrique Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW
Hermes Bleu Electrique Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW

Hermes Bleu Electrique Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermes Bleu Electrique Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW SKU: Z151491 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly II Retourne 28 Veau Swift Anemone
Hermes Kelly II Retourne 28 Veau Swift Anemone

Hermes Kelly II Retourne 28 Veau Swift Anemone

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Kelly II Retourne 28 Veau Swift Anemone, Palladium Hardware Condition: Brand New Material: Swift Leather Measurements: (W)28cm × (H)22cm × (D)11.5cm Hardware: Palladium plat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Bleu Indigo Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Bleu Indigo Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Bleu Indigo Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 in bleu indigo and epsom leather with gold hardware.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Kelly 28 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary hermes kelly 28 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Red and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect hermes kelly 28 among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding a hermes kelly 28 for sale for women should be easy, but there are 189 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Hermes Kelly 28?

Prices for a hermes kelly 28 can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,717 and can go as high as $122,823, while, on average they fetch $15,995.

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 Handbags And Purses 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.

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.