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Hermes Kelly Mauve

Hermès Mauve Sylvestre Swift Leather T2 Kelly Double Tour Bracelet
Hermès Mauve Sylvestre Swift Leather T2 Kelly Double Tour Bracelet

Hermès Mauve Sylvestre Swift Leather T2 Kelly Double Tour Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Mauve Sylvestre Swift Leather T2 Kelly Double Tour Bracelet Brand- Hermès Model- Double

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2010s French Modern Bracelets

New Hermes Kelly 28 Mauve Pale Clemence Epsom Gold Hardware
New Hermes Kelly 28 Mauve Pale Clemence Epsom Gold Hardware

New Hermes Kelly 28 Mauve Pale Clemence Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Hermes Kelly 28 Mauve Pale Clemence PHW B 2023 Full Set Gold Hardware New Never used. A Collectors

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly Mini II Tricolore Verso Craie/Mauve Pale/Gold Veau Epsom PHW
Hermès Kelly Mini II Tricolore Verso Craie/Mauve Pale/Gold Veau Epsom PHW

Hermès Kelly Mini II Tricolore Verso Craie/Mauve Pale/Gold Veau Epsom PHW

By Hermès

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A gorgeous Hermès Kelly Mini II Tricolore Verso handbag. The exterior of this Kelly Mini features

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Kelly 20cm Mauve Pale Sellier
Hermes Kelly 20cm Mauve Pale Sellier

Hermes Kelly 20cm Mauve Pale Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Sheffield, GB

Hermes Kelly 20cm (mini Kelly) Mauve Pale Sellier, Epsom Leather with palladium hardware (PHW

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes NIB Kelly 25 Retourne Mauve Swift
Hermes NIB Kelly 25 Retourne Mauve Swift

Hermes NIB Kelly 25 Retourne Mauve Swift

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H 7 in W 4.75 in L 9.75 in

Hermes NIB Kelly 25 Retourne Mauve Swift

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

New in box Hermes rare Kelly 25 cm retourne. Mauve silvestre swift leather and palladium hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Mauve Sylvester Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier
Hermès Mauve Sylvester Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier

Hermès Mauve Sylvester Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Mauve Sylvester Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Brand- Hermès Model- Kelly 25cm Product

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Mauve Sylvester Pink Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Mauve Sylvester Pink Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Mauve Sylvester Pink Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

As New RARE Most Coveted Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Mauve Sylvester Epsom Leather , Complimented by

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2010s European Shoulder Bags

Hermes Mauve/ Chai Swift & Epsom Leather Pocket Kelly Bag Strap
Hermes Mauve/ Chai Swift & Epsom Leather Pocket Kelly Bag Strap

Hermes Mauve/ Chai Swift & Epsom Leather Pocket Kelly Bag Strap

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Mauve/ Chai Swift & Epsom Leather Pocket Kelly Bag Strap Made In: France Year of Production

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermés Kelly II Sellier 25cm Mauve Pale Veau Epsom PHW
Hermés Kelly II Sellier 25cm Mauve Pale Veau Epsom PHW

Hermés Kelly II Sellier 25cm Mauve Pale Veau Epsom PHW

By Hermès

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A gorgeous Hermès 25cm Kelly bag. The exterior of this Kelly features a Sellier style in Mauve Pale

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Mauve Sylvester Pink Leather Palladium Hardware NEW
Hermes Kelly 28 Mauve Sylvester Pink Leather Palladium Hardware NEW

Hermes Kelly 28 Mauve Sylvester Pink Leather Palladium Hardware NEW

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

New 2022 RARE Hermes Kelly 28 Mauve Sylvester Palladium Hardware. NEW U STAMP 2022. Includes all

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Mauve Sylvestre Epsom w Lime Inside Horseshoe
Hermes Kelly 25 Mauve Sylvestre Epsom w Lime Inside Horseshoe

Hermes Kelly 25 Mauve Sylvestre Epsom w Lime Inside Horseshoe

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Kelly 25cm Sellier Mauve Sylvestre with Lime Interior Special VIP Order, with Horseshoe

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Tri Color Mauve Lime Chai Sellier EPSOM
Hermes Kelly 25 Tri Color Mauve Lime Chai Sellier EPSOM

Hermes Kelly 25 Tri Color Mauve Lime Chai Sellier EPSOM

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Kelly 25cm Sellier Limited Edition Tri Color Epsom leather Mauve Lime and Chai Strap is

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly 28cm Mauve Pale Clemence Palladium Bag New B
Hermes Kelly 28cm Mauve Pale Clemence Palladium Bag New B

Hermes Kelly 28cm Mauve Pale Clemence Palladium Bag New B

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

status symbol by many. Hermes 28cm Kelly Bag Mauve Pale TC Clemence Leather, a soft lavender color

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly Pochette Bag Mauve Sylvestre Swift Leather Rose Gold
Hermes Kelly Pochette Bag Mauve Sylvestre Swift Leather Rose Gold

Hermes Kelly Pochette Bag Mauve Sylvestre Swift Leather Rose Gold

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Pochette clutch bag in Mauve Sylvestre Swift leather. Perfectly

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Mauve Sylvestre Bag Epsom Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Mauve Sylvestre Bag Epsom Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Mauve Sylvestre Bag Epsom Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier bag in gorgeous soft Mauve Sylvestre. Epsom

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Quadrile Toile Terre Battue Mauve Sylvester NEW RARE
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Quadrile Toile Terre Battue Mauve Sylvester NEW RARE

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Quadrile Toile Terre Battue Mauve Sylvester NEW RARE

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning Rare New 2022 Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Quadrile Toile Terre Battue Mauve Sylvester

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes NIB Kelly 25 Retourne Mauve Swift
Hermes NIB Kelly 25 Retourne Mauve Swift

Hermes NIB Kelly 25 Retourne Mauve Swift

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H 7 in W 4.75 in L 9.75 in

Hermes NIB Kelly 25 Retourne Mauve Swift

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

New in box Hermes rare Kelly 25 cm retourne. Mauve silvestre swift leather and palladium hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly To Go in Mauve Sylvestre Epsom clutch
Hermès Kelly To Go in Mauve Sylvestre Epsom clutch

Hermès Kelly To Go in Mauve Sylvestre Epsom clutch

By Hermès

Located in London, England

Hermès Kelly To Go in Epsom leather in Mauve Sylvestre color, 2025z This versatile model has a

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2010s Clutches

Hermes Mini Kelly Mauve Pale PHW
Hermes Mini Kelly Mauve Pale PHW

Hermes Mini Kelly Mauve Pale PHW

By Hermès

Located in Double Bay, AU

Condition: Brand new Colour: Mauve Pale Leather: Epsom Stamp: B 2023 Hardware Colour: PHW

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermes Kelly Mini II Bag Mauve Sylvestre Epsom with Palladium Hardware 20
Hermes Kelly Mini II Bag Mauve Sylvestre Epsom with Palladium Hardware 20

Hermes Kelly Mini II Bag Mauve Sylvestre Epsom with Palladium Hardware 20

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Model: Kelly Mini II Bag Mauve Sylvestre Epsom with Palladium Hardware 20 Exterior Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Mauve Pale Epsom Leather Palladium Finish Mini Kelly Sellier II Bag
Hermès Mauve Pale Epsom Leather Palladium Finish Mini Kelly Sellier II Bag

Hermès Mauve Pale Epsom Leather Palladium Finish Mini Kelly Sellier II Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The covetable Hermès mini Kelly Sellier II Bag exudes timeless elegance. Crafted from exquisite

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermes Kelly Mini II Bag Mauve Sylvestre Epsom with Palladium Hardware 20
Hermes Kelly Mini II Bag Mauve Sylvestre Epsom with Palladium Hardware 20

Hermes Kelly Mini II Bag Mauve Sylvestre Epsom with Palladium Hardware 20

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Model: Kelly Mini II Bag Mauve Sylvestre Epsom with Palladium Hardware 20 Exterior Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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$28,500

H 15.36 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in

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By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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Hermes Kelly Mauve For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes kelly mauve you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Purple is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige and more in stock now. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Hermès are often thought to be among the most stylish. 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 Mauve?

On average, a hermes kelly mauve on 1stDibs sells for $35,873, while they’re typically $4,140 on the low end and $49,230 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 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.

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.