Hermes, Kelly horse carriage silk scarf in purple
By Hermès
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Hermes, Kelly horse carriage silk scarf in purple.
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Hermes Kelly Horse
Hermès Rouge H Toile & Barenia Horse Print Amazone Kelly 32cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Toile & Barenia Horse Print Amazone Kelly 32cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG135 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 32cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: O Age: 20...
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Hermès Sheriff Hat Leather Charm for Kelly or Birkin Horse Texas
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Charm Comes from the "petit h" collection In shape of a sheriff's hat, with a 6-pointed star cut out Can be used as Bag Charm for your Hermès Kelly or...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Other
Hermès Window Shop Display Decoration Kelly Bag and Horses in Cardstock RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Decoration Theme: the "Kelly" Bag On the left: Kelly bags / On the right: a woman, locks and a car Made of cardstock, base made of plastic Will come ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects
Hermès Vintage Kelly Bag 32 cm Crinoline Horse Hair New GHW from SPA
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès KELLY bag Outside stitching for a rigid shape Made in France Stamp V in circle (1992) Made of crinoline (Horse Hair) and smooth leather NEW yellow g...
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Hermès Rouge H Toile & Barenia Horse Print Amazone Kelly 32cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Toile & Barenia Horse Print Amazone Kelly 32cm Brand- Hermès Model- Kelly 32cm Product Type- Shoulder, Top Handle Serial Number- * Age- Circa 2011 Accompanied By- Her...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Rouge H Toile & Barenia Horse Print Amazone Kelly 32cm Sellier
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H 9.06 in W 12.6 in D 4.14 in
Hermès Rouge H Toile & Barenia Horse Print Amazone Kelly 32cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Rouge H Toile & Barenia Horse Print Amazone Kelly 32cm Sellier Xupes Reference: JJLG018 Serial Number: [N] Age (Circa): 2010 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Padlock, Keys, C...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Black Tadelakt Leather Cheval De Bois Wooden Horse Kelly Elan
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H 6.7 in W 11.03 in D 1.38 in
Hermès Black Tadelakt Leather Cheval De Bois Wooden Horse Kelly Elan
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Tadelakt Leather Cheval De Bois Wooden Horse Kelly Elan Product Details Xupes Ref: MML016 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly Elan Type: Clutch, Shoulder, Top Handle Serial Numb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Rare Hermes Amazone Kelly Bag Barenia Horse Print Toile PHW 32 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermes Bag Super Rare, Special Edition ! "KELLY" Made in France Stamp N in a square (2010) Made of Barenia Leather, Canvas (toile) and Palladium Pl...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Orange Poppy Rose Azalea Rodeo Horse Charm PM for Birkin Kelly Latest
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Store fresh. Pristine condition. Perfect gift! Coming full set with Hermes box and ribbon. This is the latest Orange Poppy Rodeo Charm, and it's pure fab! This color combination...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Orange Poppy Rose Azalea Rodeo Horse Charm MM for Birkin Kelly Latest
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Store fresh. Pristine condition. Perfect gift! Coming full set with Hermes box and ribbon. This is the latest Orange Poppy Rodeo Charm, and it's pure fab! This color combination...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tech Accessories and Cases
New in Box Hermes Kelly 35Cm Horseshoe Etoupe Pivoine Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès 35 cm Kelly horse shoe edition in etoupe and rouge pivoine togo leather, Gold tone hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
1stdibs Exclusive Hermès Kelly 32cm Amazon Fauve Barenia Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
1stdibs Exclusives From Three Over Six Brand: Hermès Style: Kelly Amazon "Horse Motif Limited Edition" Size: 32cm Color: Fauve Leather: Barenia and Toile Hardware: Palladium Stamp...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
HERMES KELLY Bag 32 Horseshoe 2 Tone Gris Perle / Tourterelle Brushed Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
32 cm Hermes Kelly Retourne Special Order Horse Shoe with rare brushed palladium hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
HERMES Rodeo lime pm Horse Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Chic mini pm Lime rodeo horse charm with Menthe tail and mane. Saddle and holder are Fauve. Skin is lamb Milo. Signature HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE is stamped under saddle. Co...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare piece!
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare piece!
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare item.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare item.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Gold Breloque Charm Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare item.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare item.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare item.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare item.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare item.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare item.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare piece!
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
HERMES brown leather silver metal horse bit Kelly buckle strappy platform EU36.5
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES brown leather silver metal horse bit Kelly buckle strappy platform EU36.5 Reference: TGAS/B00144 Brand: Hermes Material: Leather Color: Brown Pattern: Solid Closure: Ank...
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Hermes Rodeo MM Bleu Aztec Horse Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Marvelous Bleu Aztec Hermes Rodeo MM horse charm with Bleu Electric tail and mane. Saddle and holder are Fauve. Skin is lamb Milo. Signature HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE is stamped ...
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2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories
Hermes Grigri Rodeo Horse Kelly Birkin Bag Charm Orange Rose Bleu PM
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous Authentic Hermes Bag Charm "Grigri Rodeo" Pattern: Horse Made in France Made of Lamb Leather (Cuir d'Agneau) Colorways: Orange Poppy / Rose Azalee / Bleu Azt...
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Hermès Rodeo Charm Horse for Kelly Birkin Bag Craie Sesame Cornaline MM
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Hermès Rodeo Charm Horse for Kelly Birkin Bag Craie Sesame Cornaline MM
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Charm Pattern: Horse Called "Rodéo" Made in France Stamp Y, 2020 Made of Milo Lambskin Colorways: Carie / Sesame / Cornaline "HERMES PARIS MADE IN F...
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Hermès Horse On Wheels Padlock Charm for Kelly Birkin Special Issue 2000
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Hermès Horse On Wheels Padlock Charm for Kelly Birkin Special Issue 2000
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Exceptional Authentic Hermès Padlock Can be used as bag Charm In shape of a cute horse on wheels Special Edition "AN 2000 PREMIERS PAS DANS LE SIECLE YEAR 2000 FIRST STEP...
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Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Long discontinued and iconic silver bag charm by Hermes.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Long discontinued and iconic silver bag charm by Hermes.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Long discontinued and iconic silver bag charm by Hermes.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Long discontinued and iconic silver bag charm by Hermes.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Long discontinued and iconic silver bag charm by Hermes.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Long discontinued and iconic silver bag charm by Hermes.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Long discontinued and iconic silver bag charm by Hermes.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Although pre owned, the front side of the Dog charm still has plastic on it Long discontinued and iconic si...
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2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories
Hermès Rodeo Grigri Horse Kelly Birkin Bag Charm 4 colorways Raisin PM RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
No box but will come gift wrapped. The Mini Kelly Hermès Bag on picture is for display purpose only.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Other
HERMES KELLY BAG 28CM AMAZONE BARENIA / TOILE HORSE PRINT JaneFinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds! SUPER RARE Hermes 28cm AMAZONE KELLY WITH AN AMAZING THICK SHOULDER STRAP & palladium hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Special Order Hermes 32cm Kelly Bag Etain W Jaune Bi Color Horse
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
Special Order Hermes 32Cm Kelly Bag Etain W Jaune Bi Color Horseshoe Brushed Gh As Always, Another One Of My Fab Finds, Hermes 32Cm Kelly Bag In Stain & Jaune D'ore Bi Color With ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Limited Hermes Kelly 32cm Amazon Barenia Toile Rouge H Horse Print JaneFinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
Limited Hermes Kelly 32cm Amazon Barenia Toile Rouge H Horse Print Excellent condition 12.5" Width x 9" Height x 4” Depth Comes with keys, lock, clochette, shoulder strap, a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
COLLECTORS HERMES KELLY BAG 32cm AMAZONE BARENIA / TOILE HORSE PRINT
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes 32cm AMAZONE KELLY WITH AN AMAZING THICK SHOULDER STRAP.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
HERMES KELLY BAG 32cm COLLECTORS AMAZONE BARENIA / TOILE ROUGE H HORSE PRINT
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes 32cm AMAZON KELLY WITH THE MOST FABULOUS THICK SHOULDER STRAP.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
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By Hermès
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Hermes Kelly Horse For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes kelly horse you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Gold is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Brown, Gray and more in stock now. Finding the perfect hermes kelly horse may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions 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. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Hermes Kelly Horse?
On average, a hermes kelly horse on 1stDibs sells for $6,750, while they’re typically $512 on the low end and $38,968 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 Top-handle-bags for You
Usually characterized by simplicity and sporting a classic and beloved silhouette, vintage and designer top-handle bags can easily find a place among your wardrobe staples. From the Haut à courroies — Hermès’s original top-handle bag, created in 1892 — to the smaller and timeless Sac à dépêches that inspired both iconic accessories the Kelly bag in the 1950s and the Birkin in the 1980s, the discerning shopper has had no shortage of options to choose from.
Small and mini designer top-handle bags, including vintage top-handle box bags and micro clutches, offer an alternate dynamic and usually feature sleek lines and modest features to perfectly complement your evening look. Styling with jeans and a comfortable sweater works, too — a classic top-handle bag or other type of handbag designed by the likes of Prada, Celine or other widely loved fashion label is an ideal accessory to pair with casual attire. For a personal touch or pop of color, add a key chain, a patterned scarf or a handbag chain.
On 1stDibs, you can find vintage top-handle bags from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and more. The numerous styles of this cherished accessory that we have available also include the Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Alma GM handbag, Fendi Baguette purses and modern leather Longchamp handbags.
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