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Hermès Black Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW
Hermès Black Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW

Hermès Black Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Black Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW SKU: Z154249 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called th...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Violet Epsom 32 cm Kelly Sellier
Hermès Violet Epsom 32 cm Kelly Sellier

Hermès Violet Epsom 32 cm Kelly Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Violet Epsom 32 cm Kelly Sellier is in pristine condition with the protective plastic intact on the hardware.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Gold Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW
Hermès Gold Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW

Hermès Gold Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Gold Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW SKU: Z153099 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called the...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermès Black Epsom Kelly Sellier 28 GHW
Hermès Black Epsom Kelly Sellier 28 GHW

Hermès Black Epsom Kelly Sellier 28 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Black Epsom Kelly Sellier 28 GHW SKU: Z152638 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called th...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès New Kelly 28 Sellier Epsom Lime
Hermès New Kelly 28 Sellier Epsom Lime

Hermès New Kelly 28 Sellier Epsom Lime

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 with palladium hardware, tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, a single rolled handle and a removable shoulder strap; the interior is li...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Epsom Kelly Sellier 25 Vert Jade
Hermès Epsom Kelly Sellier 25 Vert Jade

Hermès Epsom Kelly Sellier 25 Vert Jade

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Kelly Sellier 25 cm in Vert Jade features Epsom calfskin leather is brand new in unused condition. A single rolled leather top handle is secured with silver hardware and an opti...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Nata Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Nata Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Nata Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 in nata and epsom leather with gold hardware.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Noir Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Noir Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Noir Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 in noir and epsom leather with gold hardware.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Vert Criquet Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW
Hermès Vert Criquet Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW

Hermès Vert Criquet Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Vert Criquet Epsom Sellier Kelly 28 PHW SKU: Z155417 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Founded in Paris in 1837 as a harness workshop, Hermès has gro...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermés Kelly Sellier 25cm Rose Pourpre Epsom PHW
Hermés Kelly Sellier 25cm Rose Pourpre Epsom PHW

Hermés Kelly Sellier 25cm Rose Pourpre Epsom PHW

By Hermès

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A spectacular Hermès 25cm Kelly bag. The exterior of this Kelly features a Sellier style in Rose Pourpre leather. The Rose Pourpre leather is complemented with palladium hardware and...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Bleu Indigo Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Bleu Indigo Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Bleu Indigo Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 in bleu indigo and epsom leather with gold hardware.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Bleu Saphir Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Bleu Saphir Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Bleu Saphir Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 in bleu saphir and epsom leather with gold hardware.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 28 Craie Sellier Epsom w/Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly 28 Craie Sellier Epsom w/Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly 28 Craie Sellier Epsom w/Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier in Craie Epsom leather with gold hardware is a masterclass in understated luxury, pairing one of the house’s most coveted neutral shades with the sharp, a...

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20th Century Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Kelly II Gold Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Kelly II Gold Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Kelly II Gold Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermès Kelly 20 in Gold which distills the house’s aesthetic to its most essential form—balanced, refined, and enduring.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Palladium Hardware
Hermes Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Palladium Hardware

Hermes Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Epsom leather, a timeless statement piece.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

HERMES orange Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Phw
HERMES orange Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Phw

HERMES orange Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Phw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag in orange Veau Epsom leather with palladium hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware New Never used.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Gold Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Gold Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 Gold Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

Hermès Kelly 28 Epsom Sellier Gold Hardware. This Kelly Sellier bag in the color Gold is made of durable Epsom Leather with Gold Hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermès 2021 Etoupe Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Shoulder Bag
Hermès 2021 Etoupe Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Shoulder Bag

Hermès 2021 Etoupe Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Hermès Etoupe Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1665 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: Z Age: 2021 Accompanied B...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 28cm Bleu Paon Sellier Epsom w/Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly 28cm Bleu Paon Sellier Epsom w/Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly 28cm Bleu Paon Sellier Epsom w/Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Kelly 28cm Sellier in Bleu Paon Epsom, featuring the structured, architectural silhouette the Kelly is known for, with a medium scale that sits between compact and everyday ca...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 Black Epsom Leather With Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 Black Epsom Leather With Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 Black Epsom Leather With Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

This Kelly, in the Sellier style, is in Black Epsom leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, with lock and two keys, rolled hand...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag
Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag

Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Kelly 28cm Craie "Chalk" Off White Epsom Sellier Bag Craie with Palladium Hardware is spectacular in person!

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES black Epsom leather MINI KELLY 20 SELLIER Bag Phw
HERMES black Epsom leather MINI KELLY 20 SELLIER Bag Phw

HERMES black Epsom leather MINI KELLY 20 SELLIER Bag Phw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bag in Noir is the epitome of timeless elegance and craftsmanship.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Black Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Handbag
Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Black Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Handbag

Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Black Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

The Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier in Vert Bosphore Epsom leather with Palladium Hardware (PHW) is a breathtaking piece that showcases one of the brand's most enigmatic and sophisticated co...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Craie white Epsom leather KELLY 28 SELLIER Bag Ghw
HERMES Craie white Epsom leather KELLY 28 SELLIER Bag Ghw

HERMES Craie white Epsom leather KELLY 28 SELLIER Bag Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier bag in Craie (chalk white) Veau Epsom leather with gold-plated hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES black Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag w Gold
HERMES black Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag w Gold

HERMES black Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag w Gold

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag is crafted in Noir (black) Veau Epsom leather and finished with gold-plated hardware for a timelessly elegant look.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Lime yellow Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Ghw
HERMES Lime yellow Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Ghw

HERMES Lime yellow Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag is crafted from luxurious Lime (bright yellow) Veau Epsom leather, featuring elegant gold-plated hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Poussin yellow Epsom leather KELLY 28 SELLIER Bag Ghw
HERMES Poussin yellow Epsom leather KELLY 28 SELLIER Bag Ghw

HERMES Poussin yellow Epsom leather KELLY 28 SELLIER Bag Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier bag in Jaune Poussin (vanilla) Veau Epsom leather is a timeless classic.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Vert Criquet Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Ghw
HERMES Vert Criquet Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Ghw

HERMES Vert Criquet Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag in Vert Criquet (pastel green) Veau Epsom leather is a stunning display of the brand's signature elegance.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware
New Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware

New Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware New Never used.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Gold, Blue Celeste, Indigo Epsom Shoulder Bag
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Gold, Blue Celeste, Indigo Epsom Shoulder Bag

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Gold, Blue Celeste, Indigo Epsom Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Absolutely Stunning Rare Limited Edition "Kellygraphie" Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Gold Epsom, Blue Celeste Chèvre & Blue Indigo Togo Leather Combination.

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 25cm Sellier Gris Misty Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly 25cm Sellier Gris Misty Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly 25cm Sellier Gris Misty Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Kelly 25cm Sellier in Gris Misty Epsom, delivering one of the most iconic executions of the Kelly silhouette in a sharply structured, architectural form where precision and pr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Nata, Jaune Poussin & Sesame Epsom Leather Kelly 20cm II Sellier
Hermès Nata, Jaune Poussin & Sesame Epsom Leather Kelly 20cm II Sellier

Hermès Nata, Jaune Poussin & Sesame Epsom Leather Kelly 20cm II Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Hermès Nata, Jaune Poussin & Sesame Epsom Leather Kelly 20cm II Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1663 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm II Type: Crossbody, Shoulder Serial Number...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Blue Frida Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Blue Frida Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather

Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Blue Frida Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an exquisite Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier bag featured in richly saturated Bleu Frida.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Black Epsom Leather Bag with Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Black Epsom Leather Bag with Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Black Epsom Leather Bag with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

The Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier in Black (Noir) Epsom leather with Gold Hardware (GHW) is the absolute pinnacle of structured elegance.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Vertigo Epsom leather MINI KELLY SELLIER Bag CORDAGE 50 Strap
HERMES Vertigo Epsom leather MINI KELLY SELLIER Bag CORDAGE 50 Strap

HERMES Vertigo Epsom leather MINI KELLY SELLIER Bag CORDAGE 50 Strap

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier bag in striking Vert Vertigo Veau Epsom leather, paired with a Vertigo–Gris Cordage 50 canvas shoulder strap.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 Vert Criquet Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Handbag
Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 Vert Criquet Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Handbag

Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 Vert Criquet Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

This Kelly, in the Sellier style, is in Vert Criquet epsom leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys,...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

Hermès 2010 Geranium Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Top Handle Bag
Hermès 2010 Geranium Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Top Handle Bag

Hermès 2010 Geranium Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Geranium Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB868 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [N] Age: 2010 Accompanied...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Blue Atoll Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Blue Atoll Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Blue Atoll Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Absolutely Stunning Rare and Most Coveted color. Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Blue Atoll "Tiffany Blue" Epsom Leather complimented by Gold Hardware.

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly En Desordre 20cm Black Epsom Sellier Leather w Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly En Desordre 20cm Black Epsom Sellier Leather w Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly En Desordre 20cm Black Epsom Sellier Leather w Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Limited edition bag from Hermès featuring the Kelly Sellier en Désordre design, an avant-garde reinterpretation of the house’s classic silhouette.

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 28 Jaune de Naples Sellier Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly 28 Jaune de Naples Sellier Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly 28 Jaune de Naples Sellier Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Kelly 28cm Sellier in Jaune de Naples Epsom, rendered in a soft, sunlit yellow that carries a gentle creamy undertone like pale citrus mixed with warm morning light.

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly II 20cm Black Sellier Epsom Leather with Gold Hardware
Hermès Mini Kelly II 20cm Black Sellier Epsom Leather with Gold Hardware

Hermès Mini Kelly II 20cm Black Sellier Epsom Leather with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier in Black Epsom, delivering a sharply defined, architectural silhouette where every edge feels deliberate and precise.

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 Tri-Color Etoupe Craie Trench Epsom Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 Tri-Color Etoupe Craie Trench Epsom Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 Tri-Color Etoupe Craie Trench Epsom Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

Details: Designer: Hermès Model: Kelly Sellier Size: 25 Color: Tri-Color (Etoupe, Craie, Trench) Material: Epsom Leather Purchased Date: 2025 Stamp: K Measurements: 9.8" width x 7" ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25cm Rose Jaipur Madame Sellier Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 25cm Rose Jaipur Madame Sellier Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 25cm Rose Jaipur Madame Sellier Epsom Leather w/Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Radiant and sharply defined, this Hermès Kelly 25cm in Rose Jaipur captures the house’s mastery of color within one of its most precise constructions.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Blue Jean Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Blue Jean Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Blue Jean Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers the Hermès Kelly 20 in Blue Jean offers a distinctive interpretation of the classic silhouette through one of the house’s most beloved archival colors.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 28cm Epsom Sellier Jaune de Naples Yellow With Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly 28cm Epsom Sellier Jaune de Naples Yellow With Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly 28cm Epsom Sellier Jaune de Naples Yellow With Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This Hermès Kelly 28cm Sellier is crafted in structured Epsom leather, offering a crisp, sculpted silhouette that holds its shape with effortless elegance.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Kelly Sellier Epsom For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes kelly sellier epsom you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Red, Brown, Blue and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a hermes kelly sellier epsom may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding a hermes kelly sellier epsom for sale for women should be easy, but there are 62 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Hermes Kelly Sellier Epsom?

Prices for a hermes kelly sellier epsom can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $5,145 and can go as high as $47,940, while, on average they fetch $23,508.

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.