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Hermès Kelly Padded 25 Etoupe Swift Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly Padded 25 Etoupe Swift Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly Padded 25 Etoupe Swift Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, BE

Hermès Kelly Padded 25 in etoupe and swift leather with palladium hardware.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Etoupe Kelly 25 Swift Padded Palladium Hardware
Hermes Etoupe Kelly 25 Swift Padded Palladium Hardware

Hermes Etoupe Kelly 25 Swift Padded Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers an Hermès Etoupe Kelly 25 in Swift leather that is an elegant and refined piece.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès 2023 Gris Meyer Swift Leather Padded Kelly 25cm Sellier Top Handle Bag
Hermès 2023 Gris Meyer Swift Leather Padded Kelly 25cm Sellier Top Handle Bag

Hermès 2023 Gris Meyer Swift Leather Padded Kelly 25cm Sellier Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Gris Meyer Swift Leather Padded Kelly 25cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1463 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: B Age: 2023 Acc...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Padded Etoupe Gray Limited Edition Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Padded Etoupe Gray Limited Edition Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Padded Etoupe Gray Limited Edition Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

New VERY RARE Most Coveted Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Padded Etoupe Gray Leather , Complimented by Palladium Hardware.

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Lock, Box, Dust Bag, Keys, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 7.5", Width 9.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Padded H...

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Hermes Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with Gold Hardware 25
Hermes Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with Gold Hardware 25

Hermes Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with Gold Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Lock, Dust Bag, Clochette, Keys, Box, With Strap Measurements: Height 7.5", Width 10", Depth 3.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with Gold Hardware 2...

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Hermes Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Lock, Box, Dust Bag, Keys, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 7.5", Width 9.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Padded H...

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Hermes Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with Gold Hardware 25
Hermes Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with Gold Hardware 25

Hermes Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with Gold Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Clochette, Box, Lock, Keys, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 7.5", Width 10", Depth 3.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with...

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Hermes Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Lock, Keys, Box, Clochette, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 7.5", Width 10", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Padded Ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with Gold Hardware 25
Hermes Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with Gold Hardware 25

Hermes Kelly Padded Handbag Swift with Gold Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Lock, Keys, Box, Clochette, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 7.5", Width 10", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Padded Ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

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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.

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.