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Hermes Kelly 32 Toile Rouge
Hermes Kelly 32 Toile Rouge

Hermes Kelly 32 Toile Rouge

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier is an old time favourite.

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Gold Togo Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly 32 Gold Togo Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly 32 Gold Togo Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Kelly 32 in gold and togo leather with palladium hardware.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne Verso Anemone Thalassa
Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne Verso Anemone Thalassa

Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne Verso Anemone Thalassa

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Kelly 32 retourne verso swift leather. Anemone exterior with thalassa interior.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 in Vermillion Red
Hermès Kelly 32 in Vermillion Red

Hermès Kelly 32 in Vermillion Red

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Magnificent Hermès Kelly 32 cm handbag in red Togo leather with palladium metal hardware.

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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Retournè Black togo leather
Hermès Kelly 32 Retournè Black togo leather

Hermès Kelly 32 Retournè Black togo leather

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Hermès Kelly 32 cm sellier is in black togo leather with tonal stitching and gold tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne Clemence Orange
Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne Clemence Orange

Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne Clemence Orange

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Kelly 32 retourne in Orange taurillon clemence leather, palladium hardware .

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Box Calf Black Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Box Calf Black Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Box Calf Black Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier in Noir features a single rolled top handle, detachable shoulder strap, signature straps, twist-lock closure, and a clochette with a lock and keys.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.

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1970s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.

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1970s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Vintage Natural Leather and Canvas Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Vintage Natural Leather and Canvas Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Vintage Natural Leather and Canvas Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

The handle was replaced at a Hermes spa.  DETAILS Brand: Hermes Kelly 32 Stamp: Stamp A Exterior Color: Brown / Beige Exterior Material: Natural leather, canvas Hardware Color: Gol...

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Dark Chocolate Brown Box Leather Gold Hardware 1988
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Dark Chocolate Brown Box Leather Gold Hardware 1988

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Dark Chocolate Brown Box Leather Gold Hardware 1988

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Dark Chocolate Brown Box Leather Gold Hardware 1988 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Purple Iris
Hermès Kelly 32 Purple Iris

Hermès Kelly 32 Purple Iris

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Elevate your wardrobe with this classic PHW Kelly bag by Hermès. Crafted with Togo leather, this exquisite piece features palladium hardware, was crafted in 2010 and has been kept in...

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Pink Magnolia PHW
Hermès Kelly 32 Pink Magnolia PHW

Hermès Kelly 32 Pink Magnolia PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Elevate your wardrobe with this classic Kelly bag by Hermès. Adorned in a delicate pink magnolia hue, the Kelly 32 is a timeless classic.

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Early 2000s European Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne White Clemence
Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne White Clemence

Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne White Clemence

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès White clemence Retourne Kelly 32 with Palladium Hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Retournè Blue Izmir
Hermès Kelly 32 Retournè Blue Izmir

Hermès Kelly 32 Retournè Blue Izmir

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès kelly retournè 32cm taurillon clemence blue Izmir with gold tone hardware. Handle drop 3.5" and detachable shoulderstrap 17.5". Date stamp Q for 2011. Comes with felt, cloche...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Au Trot Electric Blue
Hermès Kelly 32 Au Trot Electric Blue

Hermès Kelly 32 Au Trot Electric Blue

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Kelly 32 with gold hardware, and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, a single rolled handle and a removable shoulder strap, the interior is lined with chev...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Ghillies Retourne Swift Leather with Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly 32 Ghillies Retourne Swift Leather with Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly 32 Ghillies Retourne Swift Leather with Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Banbury, GB

Brand Hermès Model Kelly 32cm Measurements Approx. 32cm L x 22cm H x 12cm D Leather Swift Date Stamp P in a Square Color Sanguine Date. 2012 Metal Palladium Condition ...

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Exceptional Hermès Kelly 32 Toile Barenia Special Edition India Gange RARE
Exceptional Hermès Kelly 32 Toile Barenia Special Edition India Gange RARE

Exceptional Hermès Kelly 32 Toile Barenia Special Edition India Gange RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Stunning and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Bag "KELLY II" retourné Special Edition for the Year of India, also called "Gange" A must-have for any Hermès Lover !

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Black Box Leather Gold Hardware with Strap
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Black Box Leather Gold Hardware with Strap

Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Black Box Leather Gold Hardware with Strap

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Condition: GOOD condition Overall moderate signs of use.  Cracks and paint on handle (medium) Outside edge scraped (small) Outside scuffs and dirt (medium) Dark stains (medium...

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1970s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware Stamp O 2011
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware Stamp O 2011

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware Stamp O 2011

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Accessories:Detachable Strap, Key, Lock, Original Dust Bag size: Width:32cm Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly 32 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color:Brown Interior Material...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Rouge Vif Red Courchevel Leather Gold HW 2003
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Rouge Vif Red Courchevel Leather Gold HW 2003

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Rouge Vif Red Courchevel Leather Gold HW 2003

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Condition: VERY Good condition. Overall signs of use. Scratches on leather and hardware. Light stains on the inside. Original condition.  Crafted from Courchevel leather which was ...

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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Etoupe Togo Leather GHW Gold Hardware Stamp D 2019
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Etoupe Togo Leather GHW Gold Hardware Stamp D 2019

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Etoupe Togo Leather GHW Gold Hardware Stamp D 2019

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Accessories: Dust Bag,lock,key,shoulder Strap size: Width:32cm,height:23cm Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly 32 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Gray Interior Material: L...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Vintage Gold Epsom Leather Gold Hardware With Strap 1990
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Vintage Gold Epsom Leather Gold Hardware With Strap 1990

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Vintage Gold Epsom Leather Gold Hardware With Strap 1990

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Condition: VERY GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION Overall light signs of use. Scratches on leather and hardware. Light stains on the inside. One tiny tear near the bottom of the handle.  DET...

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile
Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile

Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier bag featured in a rare tri-colour Porosus Crocodile.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW

HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish.

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES Vache Naturelle leather & Khaki Toile KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag PHW
HERMES Vache Naturelle leather & Khaki Toile KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag PHW

HERMES Vache Naturelle leather & Khaki Toile KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag PHW

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne bag is a timeless icon crafted in a refined combination of Naturelle Vache leather and Khaki Toile canvas.

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Bamboo Clemence Kelly 32 Bag
Hermes Bamboo Clemence Kelly 32 Bag

Hermes Bamboo Clemence Kelly 32 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Bamboo Kelly 32 Bag. Gold hardware. Clemence leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Rouge Casaque Kelly 32 Bag
Hermes Rouge Casaque Kelly 32 Bag

Hermes Rouge Casaque Kelly 32 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Rouge Casaque Kelly 32 Bag. Excellent condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Vintage Black Ardennes Kelly 32 GHW
Hermès Vintage Black Ardennes Kelly 32 GHW

Hermès Vintage Black Ardennes Kelly 32 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Vintage Black Ardennes Kelly 32 GHW SKU: Z152540 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called...

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Ardoise Box Sellier Kelly 32 GHW
Hermès Ardoise Box Sellier Kelly 32 GHW

Hermès Ardoise Box Sellier Kelly 32 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Ardoise Box Sellier Kelly 32 GHW SKU: Z150256 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 Violet Epsom 32 cm Kelly Sellier
Hermès Violet Epsom 32 cm Kelly Sellier

Hermès Violet Epsom 32 cm Kelly Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Violet Epsom 32 cm Kelly Sellier is in pristine condition with the protective plastic intact on the hardware.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 2020s Sac Kelly II Sellier 32 Unique 2 tones Canvas Kelly Bag NIB Hermes
Hermès 2020s Sac Kelly II Sellier 32 Unique 2 tones Canvas Kelly Bag NIB Hermes

Hermès 2020s Sac Kelly II Sellier 32 Unique 2 tones Canvas Kelly Bag NIB Hermes

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès Kelly II Sellier model bag, size 32, in black grained leather and natural-colored Hermès canvas (on the flap) or black (body of the bag) and silver metal (palladium), interior...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Brand New Kelly 32 Capucine Togo / Gold HDW
Hermès Brand New Kelly 32 Capucine Togo / Gold HDW

Hermès Brand New Kelly 32 Capucine Togo / Gold HDW

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Kelly retourne 32cm in capucine togo leather and gold tone hardware. Handle drop, 3.5"L. Strap, 35"L. Letter Z for 2021. Brand new in box. Comes with strap, clochette, tirett...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 Black Epsom Leather With Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 Black Epsom Leather With Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 Black Epsom Leather With Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

Details: Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Sellier Size: 32 Color: Black Material: Epsom Leather Hardware: Palladium Hardware Stamp: G Purchased Year: 2026 Country of Manufacture: France...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermès 1982 Kelly Bag 32 cm Gold Courchevel Leather with Strap
Hermès 1982 Kelly Bag 32 cm Gold Courchevel Leather with Strap

Hermès 1982 Kelly Bag 32 cm Gold Courchevel Leather with Strap

By Hermès

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Hermés 2 way Kelly bag, Retourne, 32 cm, Curchevel leather in gold, Collection L in circle = 1982 with long autentic Strap, Lock and Key and Hermes dustbag included.

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Vintage Kelly Bag 32 cm Horse Hair Crinoline New Gold Hdw
Hermès Vintage Kelly Bag 32 cm Horse Hair Crinoline New Gold Hdw

Hermès Vintage Kelly Bag 32 cm Horse Hair Crinoline New Gold Hdw

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 Square (1992) Made of Crinoline (Horse Hair) and smooth leather NEW Yellow g...

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32cm Rouge Vif Togo w PHW
Hermès Kelly 32cm Rouge Vif Togo w PHW

Hermès Kelly 32cm Rouge Vif Togo w PHW

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A bold and timeless statement from the House of Hermès, this Kelly 32 is presented in Rouge Vif Togo leather with palladium hardware an iconic and highly recognizable combination.

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Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags

Box 32 vintage black G square
Box 32 vintage black G square

Box 32 vintage black G square

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Vintage Box Black Kelly 32 Bag. Highly desired box leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Black Crocodile Porosus
Hermes Kelly 32 Black Crocodile Porosus

Hermes Kelly 32 Black Crocodile Porosus

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Kelly 32 Black Crocodile Black shiny crocodile skin with gold hardware Sellier model The bag is lined with chevre leather.

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1970s French Tote Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Miel Crocodile GHW
Hermes Kelly 32 Miel Crocodile GHW

Hermes Kelly 32 Miel Crocodile GHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Good condition Hermes Kelly 32 Miel Crocodile GHW A must for any serious collector.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 2way Shoulder Handbag Buffalo Skipper Dalmatian
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 2way Shoulder Handbag Buffalo Skipper Dalmatian

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 2way Shoulder Handbag Buffalo Skipper Dalmatian

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 2way Shoulder Handbag Buffalo Skipper Dalmatian Additional information: Color / Material : Dalmatian / Buffalo Skipper Pocket : Inside: Zipper Pocket x1, Po...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 retourne handbag strap in Red Courchevel leather, GHW
Hermès Kelly 32 retourne handbag strap in Red Courchevel leather, GHW

Hermès Kelly 32 retourne handbag strap in Red Courchevel leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Amazing Hermes Kelly 32 retourné handbag strap in Red Courchevel leather, gold plated metal hardware, red leather handle, removable shoulder strap in red leather for a hand or should...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Bag Tri Color HSS Bamboo Blue Electric Jaune Poussin Gold
Hermes Kelly 32 Bag Tri Color HSS Bamboo Blue Electric Jaune Poussin Gold

Hermes Kelly 32 Bag Tri Color HSS Bamboo Blue Electric Jaune Poussin Gold

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Kelly 32 cm Special Order for VIP client Tri color One of a Kind Blue electric, Bamboo, and Jaune Poussin Epsom Leather Brush Gold Hardware Heads will turn One of a Kin...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Stunning Hermès Kelly 32 sellier handbag strap in Black Box Calf leather, PHW
Stunning Hermès Kelly 32 sellier handbag strap in Black Box Calf leather, PHW

Stunning Hermès Kelly 32 sellier handbag strap in Black Box Calf leather, PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Stunning​ ​Hermes​ ​Kelly​ ​32​ ​sellier​ ​handbag​ ​strap​ ​in​ ​black​ ​box​ ​calfskin​ ​leather​ ​,​ ​palladium​ ​silver​ ​metal​ ​trim,​ ​black​ ​leather​ ​handle,​ ​removable​ ​...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 retourné handbag strap in Camel (Gold) Togo calf leather, PHW
Hermès Kelly 32 retourné handbag strap in Camel (Gold) Togo calf leather, PHW

Hermès Kelly 32 retourné handbag strap in Camel (Gold) Togo calf leather, PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful​ ​Hermes​ ​Kelly​ ​32​ ​retourné​ ​handbag​ ​strap​ ​in​ ​Camel​ ​(Gold)​ ​Togo​ ​calf​ ​leather,​ ​with​ ​silver​ ​palladium​ ​metal​ ​trim,​ ​camel​ ​leather​ ​handle,​ ​...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

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Hermes Kelly 32 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes kelly 32 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Orange and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for a hermes kelly 32 may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Hermes Kelly 32?

On average, a hermes kelly 32 on 1stDibs sells for $9,744, while they’re typically $981 on the low end and $192,886 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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-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.

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.