$8,750
H 6.7 in W 5.91 in L 16.54 in
Hermes Kelly 42 Sanguine Taurillon Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
artistry, this wondrous creation deserves to be yours. Details: Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Size: 42
Hermès Plomb Togo Maxi Kelly Retourne 42 PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Plomb Togo Maxi Kelly Retourne 42 PHW SKU: Z151291 Condition: Pre-owned
HERMES Etoupe taupe Clemence leather & Palladium JPG KELLY 42 Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'JPG Kelly 42' in Etoupe (taupe) Taurillon Clemence leather with contrasting white stitching
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Togo 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Togo 42 is a rare, collector's item made for any
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42 is a rare, collector's item made for any
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42 is a rare collector's item made for any
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42 is a rare, collector's item made for any
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42 is a rare, collector's item made for any
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42 is a rare collector's item made for any
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Togo 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Togo 42, crafted in Bleu Izmir blue Togo leather, features
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42, crafted in Indigo blue Clemence leather, features
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42 is a rare collector's item made for any
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42 is a rare collector's item made for any
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42, crafted in Noir black Clemence leather, features
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42, crafted in light Ciel blue Clemence leather
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 8", Width 16.5", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Shoulder Kelly Handbag
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Handbag Clemence 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 8", Width 16.5", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Shoulder Kelly Handbag
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Bag Clemence 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Handle Drop 7", Height 7", Width 16", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Shoulder Kelly Bag Clemence 42
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Bag Clemence 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Width 16", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Shoulder Kelly Bag Clemence 42 Exterior Material: Leather
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Bag Clemence 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Drop 7", Height 7", Width 16.5", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Shoulder Kelly Bag Clemence 42
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Bag Clemence 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Width 16", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Shoulder Kelly Bag Clemence 42 Exterior Material: Leather
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Bag Clemence 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Width 16", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Shoulder Kelly Bag Clemence 42 Exterior Material: Leather
Hermes Shoulder Kelly Bag Clemence 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 7", Width 16", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Shoulder Kelly Bag
Hermes Kelly Fringe Clemence 42 Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Kelly Fringe Shoulder Bag Clemence 42 is a rare collector's item made for any
Hermes Kelly Fringe Shoulder Bag Clemence 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Kelly Fringe Shoulder Bag Clemence 42, crafted from Etoupe Clemence leather, features
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H 7.09 in W 7.29 in L 16.54 in
Hermes Orange Taurillon Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Kelly 42 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Kelly is a name synonymous with Hermès. It is a symbol of their wondrous dedication to
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H 6.7 in W 5.91 in L 16.54 in
Hermes Bougainvillea Clemence Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Kelly 42 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Kelly is a name synonymous with Hermès. It is a symbol of their wondrous dedication to
Shoulder Kelly Handbag Togo 42
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Height 8", Width 16", Depth 7" Designer: Hermes Model: Shoulder Kelly Handbag Togo 42 Exterior Material
HERMES 42 cm JPG KELLY BAG RAISIN SIlVER HARDWARE
Located in Teaneck, NJ
HERMES KELLY BAG JPG (JEAN PAUL GAUTIER) SHOULDER IN RAISIN WITH SILVER HARDWARE 42CM. iNCLUDES
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By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
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By Hermès
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Vintage Art Deco Handbag
Located in London, GB
The best things do come in small sizes. This evening bag has a gold decorative frame, with a central clasp , and internally there is one pouch pocket. Measurements: Width 6'', height...
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By Hermès
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Chanel Classic Flap Maxi Chocolate Brown Lambskin Leather Single Flap Silver
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Classic Flap Maxi Chocolate Brown Lambskin Leather Single Flap Silver Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: VERY GOOD Light ...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
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Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
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$2,500
Size: USA 8 fits like a 6
VALENTINO Vintage Silk Crystal Embellished Pewter Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
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By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
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Gucci by Frida Giannini Pink Flora Print Jacket, Resort 2007
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Located in Water Mill, NY
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New Yves Saint Laurent YSL S/S 2005 Heels Pumps Sz 38.5
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
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Located in San Diego, CA
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By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Leonardo, NJ
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$202,800
H 5.9 in W 7.9 in D 3.9 in
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
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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.
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.