HERMES KELLY BAG 2 WAY 35 cm, CHEVRE LEATHER IN BLACK, KOLLECTION 1998 - B
By Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Hermes Kelly Bag 35 cm, 2 way, Chevre leather in black, a very insensitve leather, marked with B - 1998 the square .
HERMES KELLY BAG 2 WAY 35 cm, CHEVRE LEATHER IN BLACK, KOLLECTION 1998 - B
By Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Hermes Kelly Bag 35 cm, 2 way, Chevre leather in black, a very insensitve leather, marked with B - 1998 the square .
HERMÉS KELLY BAG 2 WAY 35 cm CHEVRE LEATHER, black, collection B - 1998
By Hermès, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
HERMÉS KELLY BAG 35 cm, black Chevre leather (Made in France), Collection B = 1998 and in very good condition!
Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne Ultraviolet Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Kelly 35 retournein clemence leather in the color ultraviolet.
Hermes Kelly 35 Gold togo with palladium hardware bag
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Kelly 35 gold togo with palladium hardware bag.
HERMES black Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly II 35 bag in black Veau Togo leather with gold-plated hardware.
HERMES black Grainee leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne bag in black Vache Grainee leather featuring gold-tone hardware.
HERMES black leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag w Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne bag in back Veau Togo leather with palladium hardware.
HERMES Blanc white Swift leather KELLY 35 FLAT Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès by Jean Paul Gautier Kelly Flat 35 Bag in Blanc is crafted from smooth, supple Swift leather, offering a clean, minimalist expression of the iconic Kelly d...
HERMES orange Togo leather KELLY 35 Retourne Bag w Gold
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne bag is crafted from supple orange Veau Togo leather and finished with elegant gold-plated hardware. The soft Retourne construction gives ...
HERMES Grenat red Clemence leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne bag is crafted from luxurious Rouge Grenat (Pomegranate Red) Taurillon Clemence leather and features elegant palladium-tone hardware.
HERMES Potiron orange Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne bag in Potiron (pumpkin orange) Taurillon Clemence leather with gold-tone hardware.
HERMES Rouge H burgundy leather VIBRATO KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Kelly II 35 Retourne Vibrato' bag in Rouge H (burgund) Veau Evercalf leather with multicolor Vibrato panel.
HERMES Encre blue Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Gold
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 soulder bag in Bleu Encre Togo leather with gold-tone hardware.
Hermes Kelly 35 Togo Leather Etain Retourne Palladium Hardware Bag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Kelly, in the Retourne style, is in Etain Togo leather with Palladium hardware, Today, the Kelly bag from Hermes, designed in a gorgeous trapezoid shape and made with the most l...
Hermes Kelly Retourne 35 Sanguine Matte Alligator Bag with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare Hermes Retourne 35 Kelly bag featured in Sanguine Matte Alligator.
Red Epsom Sellier Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Red Kelly 35 Bag. Epsom sellier leather. Palladium silver hardware.
Hermès 1975s Sac Kelly 35 Bandouliere H Red Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag, size 35, in Hermès red box leather (almost burgundy) and gold-tone hardware.
Hermès 1975s Sac Kelly 35 Bandouliere H Red Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag, size 35, in Hermès red box leather (almost burgundy) and gold-tone hardware.
HERMES Gris Tourterelle grey Clemence leather & Palladium KELLY 35 Retourne Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermès "35cm Kelly Retourne" handbag in Gris Tourterelle Togo (Calfskin leather) with palladium hardware. Lined in Gris Tourterelle goat skin leather with two open pockets against th...
HERMÉS KELLY BAG, 2 way, 35 cm, Epson leather, H in squer, Kollektion 2004
By Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
HERMÉS KELLY BAG, 2 way, 35 cm, Epson leather in brown and ornage, inside the bag, H in squer, collektion 2004, Customized design, verry good condition, Made in France Dimensions: ...
HERMÉS KELLY Sellier 2 way bag 35 cm gold Courchevel leather, stamp B /1998
By Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A gorgeous Hermès Kelly Sellier 35 cm bag in gold Courchevel leather (Made in France).
Unavailable
Hermès Paris bag Kelly 35
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Hermès Paris bag Kelly 35 bag returned in orange Togo calfskin, year 1998 in good condition.
HERMES Graphite Buffalo Kelly 35 cm Palladium Hardware Bag
By Hermès
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Graphite Buffalo Kelly 35 cm Palladium Hardware Bag.
Hermes 35 cm Blue Izmir Kelly Bag Clemence leather
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hermes Clemence Izmir Kelly 35cm with gold-plated hardware, single rolled top handle, detachable flat shoulder strap, protective feet at base, tonal leather interior, three interior ...
Hermes Vintage Kelly 35 Noir Black Box Calf Leather Gold Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Material: Box Calf Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Fair, few defects Surface: Obvious Scratches Corners: Obvious Scratches Edges: Obvious Scratches Handles/Straps: Obvious Scra...
Hermes Kelly 35 Jaune Poussin Beige Box Calf Leather and Canvas Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Beige / Jaune Poussin (designer color) Material: Box Calf Leather and Canvas Condition: Rank C Overall: Poor. Serious Defects. Surface: Obvious Scratches & Stains Cor...
HERMES Cherve Kelly 35 cm Black Sellier GHW Handbag Classic Purs
By Hermès
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Cherve Kelly 35 cm Black Sellier GHW Handbag Classic Purse.
Hermes Kelly 35 Retourne Black Togo Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes kelly bag 35 cm retourne in black togo leather and palladium hardware.
Hermes Kelly 35 Retourne Olive Green Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes kelly bag 35 cm retourne in olive green clemence leather and gold tone hardware.
Hermes Kelly 35 Sellier Rouge Casaque
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes kelly bag 35 cm seller in rouge casaque epsom leather and gold tone hardware.
Hermes Kelly 35 Retourne White Palladium
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes kelly bag 35 cm retourne in white taurillon clemence leather and palladium hardware.
Hermes Vintage Kelly 35 Orange Gulliver Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Authentic vintage classic Hermes Kelly bag, 35 cm, in gulliver orange leather and gold tone hardware.
Hermes Olive Green Camouflage Kelly 35
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes kelly bag 35 cm retourne in olive green clemence leather and gold tone hardware.
Hermes Vintage Kelly 35 Orange Gulliver Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Authentic vintage classic Hermes Kelly bag, 35 cm, in gulliver orange leather and gold tone hardware.
Hermes Vintage Brown Leather Kelly 35 Retourne Handbag Bag
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
The certificate will be provided at no further cost. The famous Hermes KELLY BAG 35, mod. Retourne, crafted in brown leather from 1957 (blind stamp is 'M' without shape).
Hermes Gold Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Gold Kelly 35 Bag. Most wanted gold tan color by Hermes.
Hermes Orange Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Orange Kelly 35 Bag. Excellent condition. Gold hardware.
Hermes Kelly Orange 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Orange Kelly 35 Bag. Gold hardware. Good condition.
Hermes Yellow 35 Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Yellow Kelly 35 Bag. Good condition. Candy limited edition.
Hermes Red Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Rouge Casaque Kelly 35 Bag. Stunning red with blue interior.
Hermes Kelly Malachite 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes malachite green Kelly 35 bag with gold hardware.
Hermes Black Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Kelly 35 Bag. Good condition. Togo leather black with gold hardware.
Hermes Gold Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Gold Kelly 35 Bag. Excellent condition. Togo gold leather and gold hardware.
Hermes Bamboo Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Bamboo Kelly 35 Bag. Striking green bamboo color with palladium hardware.
Hermes Orange Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Orange Kelly 35 Bag. Togo leather. Gold hardware.
Hermes Red Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Red Kelly 35 Bag. Navy and red canvas strap.
Hermès Kelly 35 Soleil Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermès Kelly 35 Soleil Bag. Color is yellow like the sun.
Hermès Kelly 35 Alexander Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Kelly 35 Alexander Tan Bag. Togo leather with palladiu hardware.
Hermes Kelly 35 Zanzibar Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Kelly 35 Zanzibar Blue Bag. Palladium hardware.
Hermes Gold Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Gold Kelly 35 Bag. Gold hardware. Light wear on corners.
Hermes Kelly Black 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Kelly 35 with strap. Palladium hardware. Good condition. Togo leather. Includes full set. Clochette, lock, keys, dust cover and box. Guaranteed authentic.
Hermes Kelly Lakis 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes 35cm Kelly bag in leather and canvas with palladium hardware.This Kelly bag features two front and one back canvas zip pockets. The interior of the bag is leather and has thee...
Hermes Blue Zanzibar Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Blue Zanzibar Kelly 35 Bag. Palladium hardware.
Hermes Kelly 35 Zanzibar Blue Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Kelly Zanzibar 35 Bag. Excellent condition.
Hermes Rose Tyrien Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Rose Tyrien Kelly 35 Bag. Excellent condition.
Hermes Dark Navy Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Dark Navy Indigo Kelly 35 Bag. Palladium hardware.
Hermes Black Kelly 35 Togo Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Kelly 35 Togo Leather Bag. Classic combination.
Hermes Kelly Vermilion Red 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Vermillion Red Kelly 35 Bag. Beautiful red with orange undertones color with gold hardware.
Hermes Kelly 35 Sellier Feu Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Feu Orange Kelly 35 Sellier Bag. Mint like new condition.
Hermes Blue Izmir Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Blue Izmir Kelly 35 Bag. Gold hardware. Stunning vibrant blue color.
Hermes Blue Izmir Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Blue Izmir Kelly 35 Bag. Gold hardware. Stunning vibrant blue color.
Hermes Vintage Kelly Sellier 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Within a short span of time, the bag was baptised by the masses as The Kelly Bag, and soon Hermès adopted the catchy name.
Hermes Rose Tyrien Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Rose Tyrien Kelly 32 Bag. Hot pink color with palladium hardware. Excellent condition. Epsom leather. Interior clean. Includes clochette, lock, keys, and dust bag. Has origina...
Hermes Kelly 35 Togo Etoupe Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Classic kelly 35 bag in etoupe togo leather with palladium hardware. Overall still in very good condition. Stamp M Square (2009). Comes with its tools, dust bag and strap.
Hermes Kelly 35 Togo Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Classic black togo leather kelly 35 bag with palladium hardware. Beautiful statement piece for everywhere wear. Some touch ups on the handle pipeline has been professionally done. St...
Hermès 1972 Sac Kelly 35 Hermes Precious brown Leather Kelly 35 Hand bag
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly saddler bag, size 35, in dark brown Porosus crocodile and gold metal, leather interior with a zipped pocket on one side and a double patch pocket on the other, zipper, b...
Hermes Rouge Casaque Candy Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Rouge Casque Kelly 35 Bag. Candy interior with bue mykonos leather.
Hermes Turquoise Kelly II Retourne 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Kelly 35 Turquoise Amazone Taurillon Clemence Leather Bag.
Hermes Kelly 35 Retourne Tosca Clemence Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Kelly 35 c, retourne bag in Tosca togo leather and palladium hardware.
2010 Hermes Togo Orange Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Classic kelly 35 in signature hermes orange with gold hardware.
Hermès Kelly 35 Black Leather Bag - '00s
By Hermès
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Hermès Kelly 35 bag in black leather with gold hardware.
Hermès Red Kelly 35 Bag with strap
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Vintage Red Hermes Kelly 35 in Epsom leather with strap. Hermes restored both tabs on top near handles. See pics where the new tabs are a brighter red. Also cleaned and restored thro...
Hermès Graphite Clemence 35 cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermès Graphite Clemence 35 cm Kelly - MINT condition Hermès bags are considered the ultimate luxury item worldwide.
Hermes Kelly 35 Candy Rose Tyrien Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès limited edition 35cm Candy Kelly Retourne bag with rose tyrien epsom leather exterior, tosca chèvre mysore interior, and palladium hardware. Handle drop, 3.5"L; detachable str...
Hermes Picnic Kelly 35 cm Iconic bag
By Hermès
Located in Carnate, IT
Hermes Picnic Kelly bag. Crafted in France, this extremely rare and highly sought bag is a true testament to the quality of the house's craftsmanship, exuding timeless style and ele...
Hermes Rouge Kelly 35 Tadelakt Griss Interior Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Rouge Kelly 35 Tadelakt leather. Griss interior.
Hermes Kelly 35 Retourne Etoupe Togo PH Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès 35 cm etoupe Togo retourne Kelly bag with palladium hardware.
Hermes Kelly 35 Retourne Black Chevre PH Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès 35 cm black chevre mysore retourne Kelly bag with palladium hardware.
Hermes Birkin 35cm Black Togo Palladium Hardware Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 35cm Black Togo Palladium Hardware Bag Store Fresh. Brand New in Box. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware) Perfect holiday gift! Comes with lock, keys, cloche...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 1996 "The Hunger" White Ivory Silk Crepe Asymmetric Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Cocktail dr...
1960s Coppola e Toppo for Saks Fifth Avenue Crystal Evening Bag
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A glamorous statement piece, perfect for vintage collectors or anyone channeling a retro Hollywood or Studio 54 evening look. It pairs gorgeously with a silk slip dress or a tailored...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Top with Tulle and Lace Sleeves S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible grey fine silk knit top from Alexander McQueen. It is semi fitted with a crew neckline and elaborate grey net, tulle and lace layered sleeves. Unworn condition. Fits s...
Boucheron Montre Reflets Grand Modele quartz Diamants Yellow Gold Watch
By Boucheron
Located in PARIS, FR
Boucheron Reflet collection watch, Large Model format, in 18-carat yellow gold, quartz movement, brilliant-cut diamond indexes, yellow gold bracelet, 6 additional bracelets, includin...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Hermès Sac Herbag Black Canvas Leather Back Pack x2 Pristine Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Herbag model bag in 2 versions to carry by hand or as a backpack, composed of a small Kelly bag format pouch in black canvas and a larger Kelly Ado bag format, mobile part in ...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 68568
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68568 A whimsical printed medium flap with 24k gold plated hardware is this Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW. A single crossbo...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
$20,915
H 10.83 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès Birkin HSS 35 Bleu Electric Zelige Togo Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin HSS 35 in bleu electric/zelige and togo leather with palladium hardware. The bag is in very good condition, with only one slight mark as pictured and comes with Hermès ...
Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Crocodile Porosus white gold with diamonds bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 25 Shiny Porosus Crocodile with diamonds and 18K white gold. Bag is in mint pristine condition. Comes with dust bag, box(little broken), Clochette, keys,CITES...
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Ivory Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Versace S/S 2005 Embellished Cutout Back Dress Gown Versace sleeveless gown featuring plunging neckline, beaded embellishments throughout, slit at high-low hem and concealed zip clo...
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
A/W 2004 Vivienne Westwood Black long sleeved body con Midi Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
Autumn / Winter 2004 Vivienne Westwood dress crafted from a stretchy black jersey, featuring long sleeves, scooped neckline and midi length hem. The Cut features a superbly flatterin...
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.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
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.