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Hermes Kelly Burgundy

HERMES Rouge H burgundy leather VIBRATO KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag
HERMES Rouge H burgundy leather VIBRATO KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag

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

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

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HERMES Burgundy Barenia 32cm Kelly Bag
HERMES Burgundy Barenia 32cm Kelly Bag

HERMES Burgundy Barenia 32cm Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in Tampa, FL

This is an authentic HERMES Burgundy Box Calf Leather 32cm Kelly Bag. It is done in classic

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Handbags and Purses

Kelly Ado Backpack In Burgundy Color Togo Leather with Silver HDW
Kelly Ado Backpack In Burgundy Color Togo Leather with Silver HDW

Kelly Ado Backpack In Burgundy Color Togo Leather with Silver HDW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Ado Backpack bag is casual and very comfortable for everyday! Especially now the backpacks

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21st Century and Contemporary French Backpacks

Hermes 35cm Burgundy Kelly
Hermes 35cm Burgundy Kelly

Hermes 35cm Burgundy Kelly

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H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in

Hermes 35cm Burgundy Kelly

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly 35cm Kelly bag in burgundy box calf leather featuring gold- plated hardware. The

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20th Century Tote Bags

Vintage Hermes Burgundy Lizard Kelly Bag
Vintage Hermes Burgundy Lizard Kelly Bag

Vintage Hermes Burgundy Lizard 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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1970s French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987 These are professional photos of the

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1980s Chinese Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987 These are professional photos of the

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes 1979 Burgundy Box Kelly Bag 35cm with Shoulder Strap
Hermes 1979 Burgundy Box Kelly Bag 35cm with Shoulder Strap

Hermes 1979 Burgundy Box Kelly Bag 35cm with Shoulder Strap

By Hermès

Located in New Hope, PA

This classic 1979 Hermes Kelly bag in burgundy box calf comes with a matching shoulder strap, lock

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1970s 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

Vintage Hermes Kelly Bag 32cm In Burgundy Box Leather, 1976
Vintage Hermes Kelly Bag 32cm In Burgundy Box Leather, 1976

Vintage Hermes Kelly Bag 32cm In Burgundy Box Leather, 1976

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 cm in rouge (burgundy) box leather. Comes with a lock and keys. Marked

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1978
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1978

Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1978

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

leather.  DETAILS Brand: Hermès  Kelly 32 Stamp: H Circle Year of manufacture: 1978 Exterior Color: Red

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1970s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1978
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1978

Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1978

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

leather.  DETAILS Brand: Hermès  Kelly 32 Stamp: H Circle Year of manufacture: 1978 Exterior Color: Red

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1970s French Shoulder Bags

Vintage HERMES Kelly 32 Navy Blue, Burgundy and Green English Leather
Vintage HERMES Kelly 32 Navy Blue, Burgundy and Green English Leather

Vintage HERMES Kelly 32 Navy Blue, Burgundy and Green English Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Superb Kelly 32 bag from Maison Hermès in tricolor leather : navy blue, burgundy and green English

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Rouge H burgundy Box KELLY I 28 RETOURNE Bag VINTAGE
HERMES Rouge H burgundy Box KELLY I 28 RETOURNE Bag VINTAGE

HERMES Rouge H burgundy Box KELLY I 28 RETOURNE Bag VINTAGE

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermès 'Kelly 28 Retourne' in burgundy Veau Box. Vintage 1970. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with two

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Rouge H burgundy Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Palladium
HERMES Rouge H burgundy Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Palladium

HERMES Rouge H burgundy Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly ll 28 Retourne in Rouge H Togo leather with palladium hardware. Lined

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Rouge Sellier burgundy Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag w Gold
HERMES Rouge Sellier burgundy Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag w Gold

HERMES Rouge Sellier burgundy Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag w Gold

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag in Rouge Sellier (burgundy) Veau Epsom leather with gold

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Rouge H red CROCODILE KELLY POCHETTE Clutch Bag
HERMES Rouge H red CROCODILE KELLY POCHETTE Clutch Bag

HERMES Rouge H red CROCODILE KELLY POCHETTE Clutch Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermès 'Kelly Pochette' in Roughe H (burgundy) shiny niloticus crocodile. Lined in Chèvre (goat

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Vintage Kelly Burgundy Calf Leather
Hermès Vintage Kelly Burgundy Calf Leather

Hermès Vintage Kelly Burgundy Calf Leather

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Vintage burgundy/red calfskin Hermès Kelly bag . This handbag is fashioned from dark red box

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1950s French Structured Shoulder 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

HERMES Rouge H burgundy POROSUS CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag Ghw
HERMES Rouge H burgundy POROSUS CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag Ghw

HERMES Rouge H burgundy POROSUS CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier bag in Rouge H Matte Prorosus Crocodile with gold-tone

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Burgundy Leather x Silver Tone Bracelet
Hermes Kelly Burgundy Leather x Silver Tone Bracelet

Hermes Kelly Burgundy Leather x Silver Tone Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Hermes Kelly bracelet in burgundy leather. Hermes Paris Made in France is engraved on inside. It is

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Late 20th Century French Other

HERMÈS Kelly Handbag in Burgundy Leather
HERMÈS Kelly Handbag in Burgundy Leather

HERMÈS Kelly Handbag in Burgundy Leather

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H 8.67 in W 11.42 in D 4.34 in

HERMÈS Kelly Handbag in Burgundy Leather

By Hermès

Located in Clichy, FR

- Designer: HERMÈS - Model: Kelly - Condition: Very good condition. Sign of wear on handles, Few

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1970s Top Handle Bags

HERMÈS, Kelly Handbag in Burgundy Leather
HERMÈS, Kelly Handbag in Burgundy Leather

HERMÈS, Kelly Handbag in Burgundy Leather

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H 8.67 in W 11.42 in D 4.34 in

HERMÈS, Kelly Handbag in Burgundy Leather

By Hermès

Located in Clichy, FR

- Designer: HERMÈS - Model: Kelly - Condition: Very good condition. Sign of wear on handles, Few

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1970s Top Handle Bags

Vintage Hermès Kelly 28cm 1960 Burgundy leather
Vintage Hermès Kelly 28cm 1960 Burgundy leather

Vintage Hermès Kelly 28cm 1960 Burgundy leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful VINTAGE Hermes Kelly 28 cm from 60's. Burgundy calfskin handbag, gold plated metal

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage Kelly 32 in Burgundy Leather
Hermes Vintage Kelly 32 in Burgundy Leather

Hermes Vintage Kelly 32 in Burgundy Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Nice Hermes vintage bag in burgundy box leather. Size 32 Good vintage condition however it presents

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Vintage Bag Hermès Kelly 32cm Red/Burgundy
Vintage Bag Hermès Kelly 32cm Red/Burgundy

Vintage Bag Hermès Kelly 32cm Red/Burgundy

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W 9.06 in D 5.12 in L 12.6 in

Vintage Bag Hermès Kelly 32cm Red/Burgundy

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Hermès burgundy box leather 32 cm bag, in excellent pre-loved condition. It features a

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20th Century Shoulder Bags

1994 Kelly 28 Hermes Handbag Leather vintage Box Burgundy
1994 Kelly 28 Hermes Handbag Leather vintage Box Burgundy

1994 Kelly 28 Hermes Handbag Leather vintage Box Burgundy

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

1994 Kelly 28 Hermes Handbag Leather vintage Box Burgundy - Good condition. Slight traces of wear

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

2000 Hermes kelly Sellier 32 in burgundy box leather
2000 Hermes kelly Sellier 32 in burgundy box leather

2000 Hermes kelly Sellier 32 in burgundy box leather

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Vintage Hermes Selier 3é in burgundy box leather and gold hardware. Comes with its shoulder strap

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder 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

Gorgeous Hermès Kelly 32 handbag in Burgundy Calf leather, GHW
Gorgeous Hermès Kelly 32 handbag in Burgundy Calf leather, GHW

Gorgeous Hermès Kelly 32 handbag in Burgundy Calf leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful Hermes Kelly 32 retourné handbag in red leather box H (burgundy), gold-plated metal

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Gorgeous Hermès Kelly 32 handbag in Burgundy Calf leather, GHW
Gorgeous Hermès Kelly 32 handbag in Burgundy Calf leather, GHW

Gorgeous Hermès Kelly 32 handbag in Burgundy Calf leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful Hermes Kelly 32 retourné handbag in red leather box H (burgundy), gold-plated metal

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

1960's Hermes Kelly 28 in Burgundy Lizard with Gold Hardware
1960's Hermes Kelly 28 in Burgundy Lizard with Gold Hardware

1960's Hermes Kelly 28 in Burgundy Lizard with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Exceptional Vintage Burgundy Hermes Kelly Sellier 28cm with Original Hermes Clochette, Lock and

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Stunning Hermès Kelly 32 handbag in Burgundy Calf box leather, GHW
Stunning Hermès Kelly 32 handbag in Burgundy Calf box leather, GHW

Stunning Hermès Kelly 32 handbag in Burgundy Calf box leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful Hermès Kelly 32 retourné handbag in burgundy leather (Rouge H), gold plated metal

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Kelly 32 in burgundy leather
Kelly 32 in burgundy leather

Kelly 32 in burgundy leather

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H 8.67 in W 13 in

Kelly 32 in burgundy leather

By Hermès

Located in Clichy, FR

- Designer: HERMÈS - Model: Kelly 32 - Condition: Very good condition. Sign of wear on Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 32cm handbag with strap in burgundy calf leather and GHW
Hermès Kelly 32cm handbag with strap in burgundy calf leather and GHW

Hermès Kelly 32cm handbag with strap in burgundy calf leather and GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Splendid Hermes Kelly 32 retourné handbag/Shoulder bag in burgundy calf leather, gold plated metal

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Kelly 20 Red Burgundy Rouge Alligator Exotic Leather Gold Tote Bag
HERMES Kelly 20 Red Burgundy Rouge Alligator Exotic Leather Gold Tote Bag

HERMES Kelly 20 Red Burgundy Rouge Alligator Exotic Leather Gold Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2018 Collection Alligator Gold Tone Hardware Strap Drop 15" Includes Padlock, Key and Shoulder Strap 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURY

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Red Burgundy Leather Buckle Kelly Style Top Handle Shoulder Flap Bag
Hermes Red Burgundy Leather Buckle Kelly Style Top Handle Shoulder Flap Bag

Hermes Red Burgundy Leather Buckle Kelly Style Top Handle Shoulder Flap Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Turn-lock closure Date code present Made in France Shoulder strap drop 14" Measures 9.5" W x 5.25" H x 2" D 100% authenticity guaranteed ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

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

inch. According to Hermès this colour is Burgundy, Brique of Brick Red. This pre owned Kelly

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Kelly Burgundy For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes kelly burgundy you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Black, Red, Beige and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a hermes kelly burgundy from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century.

How Much is a Hermes Kelly Burgundy?

The price for a hermes kelly burgundy starts at $3,500 and tops out at $19,986, and on average, selling for $8,266.

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.