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Hermes Kelly Bordeaux

Hermes Vintage Kelly 50 Red Bordeaux Gold Hardware Travel Carry On Duffle Bag
Hermes Vintage Kelly 50 Red Bordeaux Gold Hardware Travel Carry On Duffle Bag

Hermes Vintage Kelly 50 Red Bordeaux Gold Hardware Travel Carry On Duffle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

- Red Exterior - Gold Hardware - Should Strap - Lock & Key - Stamp D ( Year 2000 ) Condition: The bag is in great shape with no major imperfections, the bag has light p...

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1990s Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

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1960 Hermés Kelly Box Bordeaux Good Condition
1960 Hermés Kelly Box Bordeaux Good Condition

1960 Hermés Kelly Box Bordeaux Good Condition

By Hermès

Located in Bologna, Emilia Romagna

Kelly Hermes in box leather bordeaux. Golden hardwares. Dustbag and shoulderbelt are missing, but

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

1960 Hermès Kelly 35 Rouge H Vintage
1960 Hermès Kelly 35 Rouge H Vintage

1960 Hermès Kelly 35 Rouge H Vintage

Located in Milan, IT

This iconic HERMES Kelly 35 vintage is in bordeaux box leather. The hardware is gold plated

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1960s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Bordeaux 32cm Kelly Bag
Hermès Bordeaux 32cm Kelly Bag

Hermès Bordeaux 32cm Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in Capri, IT

Hèrmes Bordeaux 32cm Kelly Bag Gold tone hardware Check carefully pictures

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bordeaux Kelly 28 Bag
Hermes Bordeaux Kelly 28 Bag

Hermes Bordeaux Kelly 28 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Bordeaux Kelly 28 Bag. Excellent condition. Like new condition. Togo leather. Rare color and

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21st Century and Contemporary European Shoulder Bags

Hermès Bordeaux 28cm Kelly bag
Hermès Bordeaux 28cm Kelly bag

Hermès Bordeaux 28cm Kelly bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Crafted in France from Shiny Niloticus leather, a rare Hermès skin, notorious for its large scales

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

2018 Hermès Bordeaux Evercolour Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne
2018 Hermès Bordeaux Evercolour Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne

2018 Hermès Bordeaux Evercolour Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Bordeaux Evercolour Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne Reference: HB2315 Serial Number: C Age

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21st Century and Contemporary 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

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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

Hermès Bordeaux Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly Mini Pochette
Hermès Bordeaux Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly Mini Pochette

Hermès Bordeaux Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly Mini Pochette

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Bordeaux Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly Mini Pochette Product Details Xupes Ref

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Bordeaux Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly Mini Pochette
Hermès Bordeaux Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly Mini Pochette

Hermès Bordeaux Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly Mini Pochette

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Bordeaux Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly Mini Pochette Product Details Xupes Ref

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bordeaux 28cm Kelly Togo Gold Hardware Red Exquisite
Hermes Bordeaux 28cm Kelly Togo Gold Hardware Red Exquisite

Hermes Bordeaux 28cm Kelly Togo Gold Hardware Red Exquisite

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Bordeaux 28cm Kelly Togo Gold Hardware Exquisite Brand New in Box. Store fresh. Pristine

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25cm Bordeaux Craie HSS Brushed Gold Bag
Hermes Kelly 25cm Bordeaux Craie HSS Brushed Gold Bag

Hermes Kelly 25cm Bordeaux Craie HSS Brushed Gold Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Just arrived Brand New Kelly 25 HSS Special Order Bordeaux and Craie Contrasting Top

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

1960s Hermes Bordeaux Box Leather Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag
1960s Hermes Bordeaux Box Leather Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag

1960s Hermes Bordeaux Box Leather Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Bordeaux Box Leather Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag featuring gold plated hardware with iconic

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Bordeaux Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Kelly 28cm Sellier
Hermès Bordeaux Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Kelly 28cm Sellier

Hermès Bordeaux Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Kelly 28cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Bordeaux Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Kelly 28cm Sellier Xupes Reference: HBJJLG011

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 28cm Kelly Sellier Bordeaux Shiny Nilo Gold Hardware 2022
Hermès 28cm Kelly Sellier Bordeaux Shiny Nilo Gold Hardware 2022

Hermès 28cm Kelly Sellier Bordeaux Shiny Nilo Gold Hardware 2022

By Hermès

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Hermès 28cm Kelly Sellier Bordeaux Shiny Nilo Gold Hardware (Z/2022)

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Resort Runway Colorblock 28 cm Kelly Bordeaux Orange Blue
Hermès Resort Runway Colorblock 28 cm Kelly Bordeaux Orange Blue

Hermès Resort Runway Colorblock 28 cm Kelly Bordeaux Orange Blue

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Resort Runway Colorblock 28 cm Kelly- PRISTINE unworn condition with the protective plastic

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HermèS Bordeaux Dark Red Burgundy Box Calf Kelly 32 S331h47
HermèS Bordeaux Dark Red Burgundy Box Calf Kelly 32 S331h47

HermèS Bordeaux Dark Red Burgundy Box Calf Kelly 32 S331h47

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

HermèS Bordeaux Dark Red Burgundy Box Calf Kelly 32 S331h47 Date Code/Serial Number: K in a Circle

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Sellier HSS 20 Nata / Bordeaux Gold Hardware Epsom Mini Bag
Hermes Kelly Sellier HSS 20 Nata / Bordeaux Gold Hardware Epsom Mini Bag

Hermes Kelly Sellier HSS 20 Nata / Bordeaux Gold Hardware Epsom Mini Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 HSS Mini Sellier bag featured in neutral Nata. Accentuated

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 25cm Rouge H Bordeaux Epsom Sellier Gold Hardware Y Stamp, 2020
Hermes Kelly 25cm Rouge H Bordeaux Epsom Sellier Gold Hardware Y Stamp, 2020

Hermes Kelly 25cm Rouge H Bordeaux Epsom Sellier Gold Hardware Y Stamp, 2020

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Kelly 25cm Rouge H Hermes Epsom Sellier Gold Hardware Y Stamp, 2020 Brand New in Box. Store

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder 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

Kelly Classique To Go Wallet Bordeaux Alligator Gold Hardware New w/Box
Kelly Classique To Go Wallet Bordeaux Alligator Gold Hardware New w/Box

Kelly Classique To Go Wallet Bordeaux Alligator Gold Hardware New w/Box

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Classique To Go wallet featured in jewel tone Bordeaux Alligator

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Bordeaux Shiny Alligator Kelly Pochette
Hermes Bordeaux Shiny Alligator Kelly Pochette

Hermes Bordeaux Shiny Alligator Kelly Pochette

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Bordeaux Shiny Alligator Kelly Pochette clutch with permabrass hardware. This Hermes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermès Bordeaux Crocodile Leather "Kelly" Watch, 1990s
Hermès Bordeaux Crocodile Leather "Kelly" Watch, 1990s

Hermès Bordeaux Crocodile Leather "Kelly" Watch, 1990s

By Hermès

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

'Kelly' watch by Hermès in golden metal and bordeaux crocodile leather. The piece is hand wind and

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1990s Clocks

Hermes Kelly Handbag Bordeaux Togo with Gold Hardware 28
Hermes Kelly Handbag Bordeaux Togo with Gold Hardware 28

Hermes Kelly Handbag Bordeaux Togo with Gold Hardware 28

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Bordeaux Togo with Gold Hardware 28 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

2000 Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 Bordeaux Box Calf PHW
2000 Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 Bordeaux Box Calf PHW

2000 Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 Bordeaux Box Calf PHW

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This 2000 Hermès Black Box Calf Kelly 32 with Palladium Hardware is the ultimate symbol of status

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bordeaux Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Kelly Cut with Gold Hardware
Hermes Bordeaux Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Kelly Cut with Gold Hardware

Hermes Bordeaux Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Kelly Cut with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Bordeaux shiny niloticus crocodile Kelly Cut clutch with tonal stitching, gold hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Bordeaux Togo Leather Palladium Hardware Kelly Retourne 35 Bag
Hermes Bordeaux Togo Leather Palladium Hardware Kelly Retourne 35 Bag

Hermes Bordeaux Togo Leather Palladium Hardware Kelly Retourne 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

After Grace Kelly, the Hollywood star and a princess, used her Hermes bag to hide her baby bump and

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

2014 Hermès Kelly bag 32cm Bordeaux Mat Crocodile with Gold Hardware
2014 Hermès Kelly bag 32cm Bordeaux Mat Crocodile with Gold Hardware

2014 Hermès Kelly bag 32cm Bordeaux Mat Crocodile with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

2014 Hermès Kelly bag 32cm Bordeaux Mat Crocodile Niloticus Liss with Gold Hardware with protective

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

N E W Bordeaux Kelly 28 Croc with G H W
N E W Bordeaux Kelly 28 Croc with G H W

N E W Bordeaux Kelly 28 Croc with G H W

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Stunning beauty!!!! All time classic!!! 28 cm Kelly Sellier made of Niloticus Crocodile skin in

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly bag Returned Burgundy Togo leather 28 cm
Hermes Kelly bag Returned Burgundy Togo leather 28 cm

Hermes Kelly bag Returned Burgundy Togo leather 28 cm

By Hermès

Located in CANNES, FR

Magnificent Hermès Kelly bag returned 28 in Bordeaux Togo leather in excellent condition

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Kelly Pochette Clutch Bordeaux Bag
HERMES Kelly Pochette Clutch Bordeaux Bag

HERMES Kelly Pochette Clutch Bordeaux Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

100% Authentic Hermes Kelly Pochette Clutch Bordeaux Crocodile Bag COLOR: Dark Brown MATERIAL

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2010s French Clutches

Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Bordeaux Box Calf
Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Bordeaux Box Calf

Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Bordeaux Box Calf

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very Good Vintage Condition Hermes Kelly Sellier Bordeaux Box calf The epitome of chicness in the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

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Hermes Kelly Bordeaux For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of hermes kelly bordeaux for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black hermes kelly bordeaux, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Orange and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Finding accessories for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men as well as unisex, too.

How Much are Hermes Kelly Bordeaux?

Prices for hermes kelly bordeaux can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,809 and can go as high as $69,311, while these items, on average, fetch $18,335.

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.