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Hermes 28cm Kelly Bag
Hermes 28cm Kelly Bag

Hermes 28cm Kelly Bag

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W 11.03 in

Hermes 28cm Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Black box leather Kelly

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Vintage 1960s French Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Leather

Crocodile Hermes Kelly Bag
Crocodile Hermes Kelly Bag

Crocodile Hermes Kelly Bag

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Red Crocodile Kelly with gold hardware

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Vintage 1960s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Gold Plate

1960's Vintage Hermes Black Crocodile Kelly 35 Bag
1960's Vintage Hermes Black Crocodile Kelly 35 Bag

1960's Vintage Hermes Black Crocodile Kelly 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès signature Kelly bag, 35 cm, in black shiny crocodile leather and gold-plated hardware. Blind

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Vintage Hermes Kelly Bag
Vintage Hermes Kelly Bag

Vintage Hermes Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in New Hope, PA

Deep, rich brown box calf leather is accented with mellow gold hardware in this 28cm Kelly bag from

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 35 Crocodile Black Bag
Hermes Kelly 35 Crocodile Black Bag

Hermes Kelly 35 Crocodile Black Bag

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H 9.85 in D 4.73 in L 13.78 in

Hermes Kelly 35 Crocodile Black Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

HERMES PARIS is engraved in letters in fine gold. Kelly bag HERMES crocodile porosus vintage, in details

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Gorgeous Hermes Black Boxcalf 32cm Kelly Bag
Gorgeous Hermes Black Boxcalf 32cm Kelly Bag

Gorgeous Hermes Black Boxcalf 32cm Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Fabulous 1965-70, Hermes Vintage black Kelly bag in 32cm, this classic bag features gold- plated

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Vintage Espresso Brown Hermes Crocodile Kelly Bag
Vintage Espresso Brown Hermes Crocodile Kelly Bag

Vintage Espresso Brown Hermes Crocodile Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A timeless classic, this vintage Hermes Kelly Bag is a must-have addition to any Hermes lover's

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Rare Vintage Dark Brown Alligator Hermes Kelly Bag
Rare Vintage Dark Brown Alligator Hermes Kelly Bag

Rare Vintage Dark Brown Alligator Hermes Kelly Bag

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H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in

Rare Vintage Dark Brown Alligator Hermes Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous vintage classic in dark brown alligator Hermes Kelly bag from the 1960s with rare lock

Category

Vintage 1960s French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Gorgeous Hermes Bordeaux Boxcalf 32cm Kelly Bag
Gorgeous Hermes Bordeaux Boxcalf 32cm Kelly Bag

Gorgeous Hermes Bordeaux Boxcalf 32cm Kelly Bag

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H 8.67 in D 6.3 in L 12.6 in

Gorgeous Hermes Bordeaux Boxcalf 32cm Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Fabulous 1965-70, Hermes Vintage Kelly bag in 32cm, this classic bag features gold- plated hardware

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1960s French Shoulder Bags

Gorgeous Hermes Camel Boxcalf Kelly Bag 28cm
Gorgeous Hermes Camel Boxcalf Kelly Bag 28cm

Gorgeous Hermes Camel Boxcalf Kelly Bag 28cm

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Fabulous 1965-70, Hermes Vintage Kelly bag in 28cm, this classic bag features gold- plated hardware

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1960s French Structured Shoulder Bags

1961 - 1962 Hermes Kelly 29 cm Baby Crocodile Bag
1961 - 1962 Hermes Kelly 29 cm Baby Crocodile Bag

1961 - 1962 Hermes Kelly 29 cm Baby Crocodile Bag

By Hermès

Located in Geneva, CH

"Miel" brown shiny baby crocodile Kelly bag by Hermès (circa 1961-1962). Gold-plated hardware. The

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 Bag in Brown Brick Leather
HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 Bag in Brown Brick Leather

HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 Bag in Brown Brick Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Hermès Kelly 32 bag in brown brick leather box and saddler stitches. Gold plated hardware

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES 'Kelly 35' Vintage Bag in Black Box Leather
HERMES 'Kelly 35' Vintage Bag in Black Box Leather

HERMES 'Kelly 35' Vintage Bag in Black Box Leather

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H 9.45 in D 4.73 in L 13.78 in

HERMES 'Kelly 35' Vintage Bag in Black Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès 'Kelly 35' vintage bag in black box leather. Gilded metal hardware. Worn by hand. Stamp R

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Kelly 28 Vintage Bag in Brown Box Leather
HERMES Kelly 28 Vintage Bag in Brown Box Leather

HERMES Kelly 28 Vintage Bag in Brown Box Leather

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H 8.27 in D 4.34 in L 11.03 in

HERMES Kelly 28 Vintage Bag in Brown Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Kelly 28 bag in brown box leather. Gilt metal hardware. Included : Zipper, clochette, keys

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1960s French Shoulder Bags

HERMÈS Vintage Brown Box Leather Kelly 28 Handbag Circa 1964
HERMÈS Vintage Brown Box Leather Kelly 28 Handbag Circa 1964

HERMÈS Vintage Brown Box Leather Kelly 28 Handbag Circa 1964

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hermès brown KELLY 28 CM Box leather handbag Circa 1964. This KELLY bag comes with the its

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

1960 P Hermes 28cm Kelly bag in burgundy box calf
1960 P Hermes 28cm Kelly bag in burgundy box calf

1960 P Hermes 28cm Kelly bag in burgundy box calf

By Hermès

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hermes Kelly handbag...Beautiful rich burgundy box calf Kelly handbag dated P-1960…With lock, keys

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Gorgeous Hermes Bordeaux Boxcalf 32cm Kelly Bag
Gorgeous Hermes Bordeaux Boxcalf 32cm Kelly Bag

Gorgeous Hermes Bordeaux Boxcalf 32cm Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Fabulous 1965-70, Hermes Vintage bordeaux Kelly bag in 32cm, this classic bag features gold- plated

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Gorgeous Hermes Navy Boxcalf Kelly Bag 28cm
Gorgeous Hermes Navy Boxcalf Kelly Bag 28cm

Gorgeous Hermes Navy Boxcalf Kelly Bag 28cm

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Fabulous 1965-70, Hermes Vintage navy Kelly bag in 28cm, this classic bag features gold- plated

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage Tan Leather 20cm Mini Kelly Shoulder Bag w. GHW
Hermes Vintage Tan Leather 20cm Mini Kelly Shoulder Bag w. GHW

Hermes Vintage Tan Leather 20cm Mini Kelly Shoulder Bag w. GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Tan Box Leather 20cm Kelly Bag w. GHW Age: 1965 Madae in France Materials: Box leather

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Vintage Hermes Kelly Crocodile Bag
Vintage Hermes Kelly Crocodile Bag

Vintage Hermes Kelly Crocodile Bag

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H 12.8 in W 12.8 in D 5 in

Vintage Hermes Kelly Crocodile Bag

By Hermès

Located in Encino, CA

Hermes Paris france "Kelly." 32 Original authentic and vintage black crocodile bag. Comes with

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Vintage 1960s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Kelly Camel Leather Bag By Hermes
Kelly Camel Leather Bag By Hermes

Kelly Camel Leather Bag By Hermes

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H 14.25 in W 14 in D 5.25 in

Kelly Camel Leather Bag By Hermes

Located in Encino, CA

Hermès, Kelly, France, circa 1969 Original Authentic and Vintage camel leather bag. Original

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Vintage 1960s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Black  Hermes Kelly Bag 1960's
Black  Hermes Kelly Bag 1960's

Black Hermes Kelly Bag 1960's

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage black leather Hermes genuine Kelly Bag with original lock and key.

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Vintage 1960s French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather

1960 Vintage Hermès Kelly Bag 32 Burgundy
1960 Vintage Hermès Kelly Bag 32 Burgundy

1960 Vintage Hermès Kelly Bag 32 Burgundy

By Hermès

Located in Baarn, NL

This is picture perfect! Hermès Kelly Bag 32! Authentic collector’s item new to our collection, we

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Black Kelly Bag
Hermes Black Kelly Bag

Hermes Black Kelly Bag

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H 10 in W 5 in L 14 in

Hermes Black Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

The classic Kelly bag named after iconic Grace Kelly. The Kelly epitomizes everything it is to be

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Crocodile Kelly Bag Handbag
Hermes Crocodile Kelly Bag Handbag

Hermes Crocodile Kelly Bag Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Hermes. We believe the bag dates from the 1960's. It is obvious she treasured the bag because it is

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1960s French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Kelly 32 White Leather Bag
Hermes Kelly 32 White Leather Bag

Hermes Kelly 32 White Leather Bag

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H 9.06 in D 4.73 in L 12.6 in

Hermes Kelly 32 White Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

HERMES Paris Bag "Kelly Returned" Gulliver 32cm Leather off-white calf, fasteners and gold plated

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES 32cm Crocodile Alligator Kelly Bag Noir
HERMES 32cm Crocodile Alligator Kelly Bag Noir

HERMES 32cm Crocodile Alligator Kelly Bag Noir

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

HERMES 32cm Crocodile Alligator Kelly Bag Noir The Hermés Kelly bag embodies the quintessence of

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage Kelly 32 Navy Bag, 1966
Hermes Vintage Kelly 32 Navy Bag, 1966

Hermes Vintage Kelly 32 Navy Bag, 1966

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Nice Hermes Vintage bag in navy box leather from 1966. Iconic bag in fair vintage condition but o

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 Brown Box Leather Bag
Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 Brown Box Leather Bag

Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 Brown Box Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 bag in dark brown leather . Sold with lok and cadenas. Excellent overall

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1960s Top Handle Bags

Vintage Hermes Kelly 28 Black  Box Leather Bag
Vintage Hermes Kelly 28 Black  Box Leather Bag

Vintage Hermes Kelly 28 Black Box Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Nice Hermes kelly 28 in black box leather. Some light cracking in handle and light signs of wear

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1960s Top Handle Bags

Hermès, Paris, Kelly Bag, Black Leather, 1963, Vintage
Hermès, Paris, Kelly Bag, Black Leather, 1963, Vintage

Hermès, Paris, Kelly Bag, Black Leather, 1963, Vintage

By Hermès

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Hermès, Paris, Kelly bag, black leather, 1963. Gold-plated clasp, two keys, padlocks, strap Hermès

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Vintage 1960s French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Leather

1966s Hermès Vintage Brown Leather Kelly Bag
1966s Hermès Vintage Brown Leather Kelly Bag

1966s Hermès Vintage Brown Leather Kelly Bag

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H 8.67 in W 12.6 in D 5.12 in

1966s Hermès Vintage Brown Leather Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

Hermès "Kelly" bag in precious brown leather from the 1966s. This is an iconic model from the

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1960s French Tote Bags

Vintage Hemes Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather
Vintage Hemes Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather

Vintage Hemes Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

For sale a nice vintage Hermes kelly ba in black box leather. Bag in good condition, leathe not

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

60's Vintage Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Navy Box Leather Bag
60's Vintage Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Navy Box Leather Bag

60's Vintage Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Navy Box Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Sac Hermes kelly Sellier 32 in navy box leather. Bag from the 60's, good /fair condition. Handle in

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1960s Top Handle Bags

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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.