Hermès Rare White Dalmatian Retourne Kelly 35 PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermès Rare White Dalmatian Retourne Kelly 35 PHW SKU: 111224 Handbag Condition: Very Good
Hermès Rare White Dalmatian Retourne Kelly 35 PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermès Rare White Dalmatian Retourne Kelly 35 PHW SKU: 111224 Handbag Condition: Very Good
RARE Hermes Kelly Flat 35 White Swift Silver PDH
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
RARE Hermes Kelly Flat 35 White Swift Silver PDH in very good condition. Originally designed by
Rare Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 Lisse Noisette GHW Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Super rare vintage 2003 Kelly 32 in noisette lisse leather. Beautiful condition with visible light
Rare Vintage 1989 Hermes Off White Chevre Kelly 28 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare vintage late 80s production Hermes Kelly 28 in off white chevre leather with gold hardware
$40,963
H 8.27 in W 5.12 in L 12.6 in
Exceptional Hermès Kelly 32 Toile Barenia Special Edition India Gange RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Stunning and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Bag "KELLY II" retourné Special Edition for the Year of
NEW Hermès Kelly 28 Bordeaux Matte Alligator Gold Hardware GHW RARE
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
RARE Hermès Bordeaux Matte Alligator Kelly 28 with Gold Hardware GHW in NEW UNUSED condition
1999 Hermès Amazonia Kelly 32
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Hermès Kelly Amazonia two-tone and two-material delivered in its original Hermès dustbag
$1,178
H 8.67 in L 15.95 in
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
Hermès NIB Barenia Faubourg Kelly 25
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
New in box Hermes rare Kelly 25 retorunè barenia faubourg leather and gold tone hardware with
$31,950
H 7.5 in W 9.8 in D 3.5 in
Hermes Kelly 25 Lime Epsom Sellier Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware Fluo Yellow Rare
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 25 Lime Epsom Sellier Bag Gold Devastatingly gorgeous! Beyond darling and super chic
Hermes New Kelly 25 Gold Togo Palladium
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
New in box Hermes rare Kelly 25 cm retournè Gold togo leather and palladium hardware. Date stamp W
Hermes NIB Kelly 25 Retour Vert De Gris
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
New in box Hermes rare Kelly 25 cm retourne. Vert de gris togo leather and palladium hardware
Hermès NIB Barenia Faubourg Kelly 25 Retorunè Double Strap
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
New in box Hermes rare Kelly 25 retorunè barenia faubourg leather and gold tone hardware with
Hermès Micro Kelly 15 cm Sellier Red Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional and Adorable Authentic Hermès Micro Kelly Rare item, a must-have for any Hermès lovers
Hermès Craie Gold Mini Kelly 20 Special Order Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier, a rare Special Order (HSS) in Craie and
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Bleu Electrique Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Bag with GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Rare Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Bleu Electrique Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Bag with GHW. Gorgeous
$95,400
H 6.3 in W 11 in D 1.57 in
Hermès Kelly Elan Folie Clutch Black Porosus Crocodile & Feather Noir with Gold
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
exceptional Hermès Kelly Elan Folie is a rare and dramatic piece that blends sophistication with bold, avant
Hermes Ombre Lizard Kelly Pochette Clutch Purse - RARE
By Hermès
Located in Singapore, SG
Extremely rare collector's item! This was never reproduced by Hermes again. It is in excellent
HERMES Kelly Bag - 25cm Gris Perle Alligator VERY RARE
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and coveted bag. Since its release the demand for the Kelly bag has not waned
Beautiful & Rare Hermès Kelly Wallet in Beton (concrete) Alligator, SHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful & Rare Hermès Kelly Wallet in Beton (concrete) Alligator , palladium silver metal
Unavailable
H 4.25 in W 6.25 in
So Rare Hermes Special Order Pristine Kelly 'Tosca' Epsom Leather Wallet
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A fabulous Hermes 'Special Order' Kelly Epsom Leather Wallet. In pristine 'Store-fresh' condition
Unavailable
H 11.8 in W 15.7 in D 4.3 in
Vintage Hermes transparent clear vinyl Kelly bag, Japan limited Edition. Rare.
By Hermès
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Beautiful vintage condition! 1990s. Vintage Hermes rare, clear transparent vinyl Kelly bag, Japan
Unavailable
H 7.5 in W 12 in D 2 in
Hermes Kelly Teddy Pochette Veau Doblis Suede & Mouton Shearling Muff RARE
By Hermès
Located in Singapore, SG
Extremely rare collector's item! The shearling Kelly was sported on the Hermes Fall 2005 Runway. It
HERMES Chocolate Brown 32 Cm Kelly Bag With Rare Ruthenium Hardware.
By Hermès
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Offered for sale is a beautiful chocolate brown Hermes Kelly bag. This one has the rare Ruthenium
RARE & PRISTINE Hermes Danse Kelly Bag in Swift Leather with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A Fabulous Hermes Kelly 'Danse' in Stunning Imperial Red Swift Leather with Silver Palladium
Rare Hermès Kelly 32 sellier handbag strap (HSS) in Gold & Orange leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Special Order - Horse Shoe HSS Exceptional & Rare Hermes Kelly 32 sellier
Rare Hermès Kelly 28 handbag in beige canvas and navy blue calf leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare Hermes Kelly 28 retourne handbag bi-material in navy blue leather box and beige canvas, gold
So So Rare Hermes 40cm Black on Black kelly 'Lakis' Bag with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
The Hermes Kelly 'Lakis' Bag is a unique take on the classic, famous and always fashionable Kelly
Hermès Kelly Shiny Porosus Crocodile with Diamonds Black Clutch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
rare diamond Hermes Kelly Cut in rich jewel toned Exquisite piece with Hermes set diamonds. Collection
Hermès Micro Kelly 15 handbag strap in Bleu Celeste Epsom leather , PHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional & Extremely Rare Hermes Micro Kelly 15 cm sellier handbag strap
Candy Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 28 handbag strap in Lime/Perle epsom
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Magnificent & Rare Hermes Kelly 28 shoulder strap limited edition from the
Candy Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 28 handbag strap in Lime/Perle epsom
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Magnificent & Rare Hermes Kelly 28 retourne handbag strap , limited edition
HSS Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Rouge Casaque/Beton Togo leather , CHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional & Rare Hermes Kelly 25 handbag strap special order (HSS) in red
Amazing New Hermès Kelly 25 retourne handbag strap in Orange Togo leather , GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Amazing & Rare Hermes Kelly 25 retourne handbag strap in Orange Togo
Kelly Sellier Mini Black Chevre Mysore Gold Hardware - Limited and super rare!
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
super VIP clients! Black Kelly Sellier Mini bag made of goat leather and accentuated with gold hardware
New Hermès Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap in beige canvas and gold leather, SHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Spectacular & Extremely rare Hermes Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap in Gold swift leather and beige
Herms Kelly 32 cm Prune Evercolor Leather with Gold HDW VERY RARE Leather
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 32 cm in Prune, an incredible shade of deep purple, this Violet brings elegance
Rare Hermès Kelly Charm
By Hermès
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Ultra rare and sought after charm for Hermès bags Mini Kelly charm Leather Blue Izmir color Cm 6,5
Rare Hermes Crocodile Kelly
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gorgeous 32cm crocodile Hermes Kelly handbag. This Hermes Kelly Bag is
Hermes Kelly Doll Bag - Extremely Rare
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) in orange Gulliver Leather with palladium hardware. This is an
Hermès Rare Kelly 25 Sellier Lizard Violet
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Kelly 25 lizard leather in violet. Absolute collectable piece, super rare. The date stamp
2010 Rare Green Hermès Kelly 32 PHW
By Hermès
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Amazing and iconic Hermès Kelly 32 Rare green color Leather Palladium hardware Year 2010 "N" series
Hermès BNIB Rare Mini Kelly 20 Etoupe
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès brand new mini Kelly 20 etoupe epsom leather, white contrast stitching and gold tone
Hermes Gold Kelly 28 Togo with Rare Strap
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Gold Kelly 28 Bag. Includes rare Hermes pocket strap. Kelly is newer only a few years old
Hermes Kelly Pochette Rare Orange Doblis Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly Pochette H Orange rare Doblis. Fresh with Palladium hardware
Hermes Rare Kelly 35 Retourne Blue Atoll Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes new condition kelly 35 retourne blue atoll togo leather with palladium hardware. detachable
Rare 2012 Hermes Arlequin Clemence Kelly 32 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare kelly arlequin in 32 size. Good condition overall, minor rubbing and scuffing on the leather
Rare Hermes Arlequin Clemence Leather Kelly 32 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare arlequin kelly 32 bag in clemence leather. Overall still in very good condition, with minor
Hermes Kelly Pochette Clutch Bag Rare White Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic rare Hermes Kelly Pochette clutch features white leather which is the most
Hermes Bambou Epsom Kelly Wallet Gold Hardware GHW Rare
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Bambou Epsom Kelly Wallet with Gold Hardware Brand New in Box. Store fresh. Comes
Rare Vintage 1993 Hermes Ostrich Natural Kelly 28 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Very rare vintage kelly 28 in natural ostrich leather with gold hardware. Overall still in very
Hermès BNIB Rare Mini Kelly 20 Etoupe Epsom Gold
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès brand new mini Kelly 20 etoupe epsom leather, white contrast stitching and gold tone
Rare 2007 Hermes Parchemin Swift Kelly Flat 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare Kelly flat 35 in parchemin swift leather with gold hardware. Beautiful twist to a classic bag
Hermes 32 Kelly Bag Sellier Limited Edition Cavalcadour Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic 32 Kelly Sellier Limited Edition bag in the new Cavalcadour print and black
HERMES Kelly JPG Pochette Havanne lizard gold hardware rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
This beauty in Havanne lizard is a rare find Sophisticated and chic accentuated with gold hardware
HERMES KELLY 32 Rose Tyrien Chevre Palladium hardware Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Rare color Rose Tyrien especially in chevre leather. Even rarer in 32cm. An absolutely georgeous
HERMES Crocodile Kelly JPG POCHETTE Clutch 2DIE4 Miel RARE
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
night, casual to dressy - LOVE IT! Stamped HERMES MADE IN PARIS on the interior. Small
Hermes Black Epsom Permabrass Kelly Long Wallet Clutch Super Rare
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Epsom Kelly Long Wallet Clutch Permabrass Super Rare Store Fresh. Pristine Condition
Hermes Kelly 32 Himalaya Crocodile Palladium Hardware Limited Edition Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
. This Hermes Kelly 32 bag is amongst most rare in the Himalayan bags produced by Hermes. Fresh with
Hermes Kelly 35 Ostrich Rare Purple Violine Jewel Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic rare Hermes Kelly 35cm bag features jewel toned exotic Violine Ostrich. Fresh
Rare 2001 Hermes Fauve Barenia Crinoline Voyage Kelly 50 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare vintage Kelly voyage 50 in barenia crinoline. Overall in good condition, with slight scratches
Sold
H 4.61 in W 2.37 in L 11.42 in
Rare Hermes Kelly Shadow Evercalf Long Pochette Clutch Handbag Wallet
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
RARE and Gorgeous Authentic Hermes Long Pochette "Kelly Shadow" Limited Edition from
Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Matte Black Crocodile Rare Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly Danse bag in matte Black Crocodile with crisp
HERMES 40 KELLY Sellier Bag SOLEIL Veau trekking leather rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
A TO DIE FOR beauty that is SO exquisite, rare, and utterly breathtaking! This rigid Kelly is in
Hermes Kelly Pochette Clutch Bag Rare Bordeaux Crocodile Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic exquisite jewel toned Hermes Kelly Pochette clutch bag
Rare 2015 Hermes Kelly Cut Vert Bamboo Swift Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare Kelly cut clutch in vert bamboo swift with palladium hardware. Stamp T (2015). Minimum wear
HERMES 35 KELLY Supple Bag Rare THALLASSA Blue w/Gold
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
This 35 Kelly is very rare and a fabulous find! Rare to find THALLASSA BLEU is a fabulous
Hermès 30cm Kelly Ghillies
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This rare Hermès Kelly Ghillies in Argile Swift leather adds a youthful touch to the brand's
HERMES KELLY 32 Sellier Rouge H Gold hardware rare find
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Veau Trekking leather that has the depth of Fjord and the feel of Chevre. Rich in Rouge H
Hermes Quelle Idole Kelly Doll Bag Noisette Leather Rare Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Quelle Idole Kelly Doll Bag Noisette Leather Rare Limited Edition Extremely limited
Hermes 32cm Sellier Black Gold GHW Vache Ardenne Leather Kelly Rare
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes 32cm Sellier Black Gold GHW Vache Ardenne Leather Kelly RARE Hermes 32cm Black Sellier
Sold
H 13.39 in W 9.85 in L 19.69 in
Rare 2017 Hermes Evercolor Vert Bosphore Toile Kelly Voyage 50 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare Hermes kelly voyage 50 in vert bosphore evercolor and toile. Beautiful condition, minor
Hermes Kelly Pochette Bag Ombre Lizard Clutch Palladium Hardware Very Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly pochette bag features rare Ombre lizard. This
Hermes Kelly Pochette Clutch Bag Vert Anis Rare Lizard Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly Pochette Clutch bag Vert Anis very rare Lizard. Fresh with
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
Celine Wrap Bodycon Dress
By Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red jersey dress from Celine. It has a wide V neckline, 3/4 length sleeves and a wrapped ruched bodice. The dress is semi fitted through to the hips then falls straight ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
$8,920
H 8 in W 8 in D 3 in
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Rare Vintage Mini Multi Six CC Logo Crossbody Lambskin Tote Bag 1991-1994 {VINTAGE 30 Years} Gold Hardware Long strap with classic interwoven chain Drawstring closure Do...
$13,950
H 11 in D 3.1 in L 7.1 in
Hermes SAC A DOS HAC A DOS PM Veau Togo Leather Backpack Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Hermes HAC A DOS PM backpack for men in Black Togo calfskin. The bag has an adjustable shoulder strap. Palladium-plated hardware. Large interior compartment with an interior pocket o...
1970s Halston Tie Dyed Blue Silk Vintage 70s Dress Jacket Ensemble
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage 1970s HALSTON (attributed) blue tie dyed silk chiffon maxi dress and jacket ensemble! Dress simply slips over the head, and features multiple layers of soft lightwei...
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
Chanel Black Mini Logo Satin Silk Texturized Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Satin Silk Texturized Mini Vintage Logo Tote 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold hardware CC turn-lock top closure Gold metallic interior Internal slip pocket 6.5" H x 6.7" W...
Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...
Hermès Sesame Swift And Toile Goeland Cargo Picotin Lock 18
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Sesame Swift and Toile Goeland Cargo Picotin Lock 18 Product Details Xupes Ref: CB982 Brand: Hermès Model: Picotin Lock 18 Type: Tote Serial Number: B Age: 2023 Accompanied...
LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rubiera, RE
LOUIS VUITTON PARIS Pink monogram shawl 60% silk 40% wool 100% fox fur cm. 142 x cm. 142 Made in Italy Excellent condition ATTENTION: The shawl does not come with a CITES certif...
Alexander McQueen Silk Floral Halter Dress, 2010
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Marlborough, GB
Alexander McQueen silk floral halter dress, 2010 Beautiful watercolour-like oversized floral print throughout Halter gathers in a knot at the front, creating soft pleats that cascade...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
Shopping for a rare Kelly handbag?
Vintage Hermès Kelly bags are among the most desired handbags in the world — a symbol of luxury and elegance, this design has a storied past and a legion of devoted collectors. And some versions — the rare Kelly Danse, the Kelly In and Out and the Kelly Ardennes, for example — are harder to come by than most. An ultra-rare iteration, the Kelly Wood, is constructed of natural wood and Barenia leather. Surpassing most of the record-breaking prices for Hermès bags, it is a piece for only the most elite collector.
On 1stDibs you'll find a range of rare Hermès Kelly bags including So Black Kellys, which were part of a collection created by provocative French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier.
And as the history of the Kelly bag is so rich, is it any surprise that Hermès's description of the accessory (with some quick reformatting) reads like poetry?
“thirty-six leather pieces / assembled by a craftsman / devoted to beautiful, noble gestures, / six hundred and eighty hand stitches, / sixteen small studs, / a padlock, / a swivel clasp / and a leather key cover or clochette.”
For devotees, the Hermès classic has a visual poetry and meaning that transcends the bag itself.
Founded in 1837 as a crafter of equestrian gear for aristocrats, Hermès was nicely aligned with actress Grace Kelly’s classic style and blue blood lineage. Like most of the storied house’s pieces, the iconic design of the Kelly bag boasts an evolution that reads like a timeline of good living.
The Haut à courroies, Hermès's original top-handled bag, was created in 1892 to carry boots and a harness. In 1923, it was modified for the wife of automobile magnate Ettore Bugatti to fit into a car’s side pocket. This design was called Torpedo No 1. Robert Dumas-Hermès redesigned it again in 1935, making it smaller, adding a belt and naming it the Sac à dépêches.
“In the age of travel, women needed a bag that was easy and safe to carry,” says Graham Wetzbarger, certified appraiser and authenticator. The Sac à dépêches fit the bill.
From 1955 onward, Grace Kelly was frequently spotted carrying her Sac à dépêches. Had Instagram been around in those days, #Kellysac would have included images of the star and her bag at the Cannes Film Festival and during the 1955 announcement of her engagement to Prince Rainier of Monaco. It would have included pics of Kelly and her bag on her royal honeymoon, and, yes, it would even have included images of the new princess using her bag to hide an emerging baby bump. She was a superstar marrying a prince, and her photo was everywhere.
By 1956, replicas of the “Grace Kelly handbag” were best sellers in America and Britain. By 1960, the Sac à dépêches had become a status symbol and was better known as the Kelly.
Shop a range of rare vintage Kelly bags on 1stDibs today.
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.
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 bag — Birkin, 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.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
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The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.
More than a fashion statement, this iconic style continually appreciates in value.
A symbol of luxury and elegance, the design has a storied past and a legion of devoted collectors.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.
The color, texture and durability of an Hermès Birkin bag is as important as its iconic shape. Here, we present all you need to know about Birkin leathers and hides.