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Hermes Kelly Special Order

Hermes Kelly 28 special order Malachite and Gris Mouette bag
Hermes Kelly 28 special order Malachite and Gris Mouette bag

Hermes Kelly 28 special order Malachite and Gris Mouette bag

By Hermès

Located in London, England

Hermès special order Kelly 28 Bag in Malachite and Gris Mouette, Togo Leather with Brushed Gold

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Craie Gold Mini Kelly 20 Special Order Gold Hardware
Hermès Craie Gold Mini Kelly 20 Special Order Gold Hardware

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Bleu Glacier & Bleu Indigo Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Kelly 20cm II
Hermès Bleu Glacier & Bleu Indigo Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Kelly 20cm II

Hermès Bleu Glacier & Bleu Indigo Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Kelly 20cm II

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Bleu Glacier & Bleu Indigo Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Kelly 20cm II Sellier Product

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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So Rare Hermes Special Order Pristine Kelly 'Tosca' Epsom Leather Wallet
So Rare Hermes Special Order Pristine Kelly 'Tosca' Epsom Leather Wallet

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermès Kelly 25 HSS Lime Perso & Bougainvillier GHW
Hermès Kelly 25 HSS Lime Perso & Bougainvillier GHW

Hermès Kelly 25 HSS Lime Perso & Bougainvillier GHW

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H 7.49 in W 9.85 in D 3.55 in

Hermès Kelly 25 HSS Lime Perso & Bougainvillier GHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

and oh so stunning HSS Hermès Kelly 25? This special-order was crafted from a lime toned Epsom leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HSS Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Rouge Casaque/Beton Togo leather , CHW
HSS Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Rouge Casaque/Beton Togo leather , CHW

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Rare Hermès Kelly 32 sellier handbag strap (HSS) in Gold & Orange leather, GHW
Rare Hermès Kelly 32 sellier handbag strap (HSS) in Gold & Orange leather, GHW

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Special Order Tricolour Kelly 40
Hermès Special Order Tricolour Kelly 40

Hermès Special Order Tricolour Kelly 40

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

The peak of exclusivity, a special Order creation is the dream of every Hermès fan. Crafted from

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28cm Retourne Special Order Beton Matte Alligator
Hermes Kelly 28cm Retourne Special Order Beton Matte Alligator

Hermes Kelly 28cm Retourne Special Order Beton Matte Alligator

By Hermès

Located in Sydney, New South Wales

Brand: Hermès Style: Kelly Retourne Special Order Size: 28cm Color: Beton & Gris Perle Leather

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 'Letter T' HSS Special Order Kelly 28cm Sellier
Hermès 'Letter T' HSS Special Order Kelly 28cm Sellier

Hermès 'Letter T' HSS Special Order Kelly 28cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Epsom, Bleu Saphir Chevre & Blue de Malte Clemence Leather 'Letter T' HSS Special

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Special Order Kelly Sellier 35cm Noir Veau Epsom GHW
Hermès Special Order Kelly Sellier 35cm Noir Veau Epsom GHW

Hermès Special Order Kelly Sellier 35cm Noir Veau Epsom GHW

By Hermès

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A gorgeous Hermès Kelly 35cm bag. The exterior of this Special Order Kelly features a sellier style

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Vintage Hermès Special Order Kelly 25cm Chocolate / Orange Epsom Handbag
Vintage Hermès Special Order Kelly 25cm Chocolate / Orange Epsom Handbag

Vintage Hermès Special Order Kelly 25cm Chocolate / Orange Epsom Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A beautiful vintage Hermès Kelly 25cm Bi colour Handbag. The chocolate brown colour is complimented

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMÈS Mississippiensis Alligator Leather HSS SHSS Special Order Kelly 28cm
HERMÈS Mississippiensis Alligator Leather HSS SHSS Special Order Kelly 28cm

HERMÈS Mississippiensis Alligator Leather HSS SHSS Special Order Kelly 28cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Bougainvillea & Gris Perle Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather HSS Special Order Kelly

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Special Order Tri-Colour Togo Leather 35cm Kelly Bag
Hermes Special Order Tri-Colour Togo Leather 35cm Kelly Bag

Hermes Special Order Tri-Colour Togo Leather 35cm Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Crafted in Togo leather, this rare, limited edition of the Hermès Tri-Colour Kelly bag features

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 32cm Sellier
Hermès Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 32cm Sellier

Hermès Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 32cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Braise, Tangering & Vert Anis Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 32cm

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Special Order Hermes Black Togo Gold Piping Kelly 40 Bag Brushed GHW
Special Order Hermes Black Togo Gold Piping Kelly 40 Bag Brushed GHW

Special Order Hermes Black Togo Gold Piping Kelly 40 Bag Brushed GHW

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Special order kelly 40. Comes in Noir togo with gold piping and leather lining. Excellent condition

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2010s Top Handle Bags

2019 Hermès Bleu Saphir & Vert Emeraud  Leather Special Order Kelly 28cm Sellier
2019 Hermès Bleu Saphir & Vert Emeraud  Leather Special Order Kelly 28cm Sellier

2019 Hermès Bleu Saphir & Vert Emeraud Leather Special Order Kelly 28cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Bleu Saphir & Vert Emeraud Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order Kelly 28cm Sellier Xupes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rouge Casaque Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 15cm Sellier
Hermès Rouge Casaque Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 15cm Sellier

Hermès Rouge Casaque Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 15cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Rouge Casaque Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 15cm Sellier Xupes Reference

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

2005 Hermès Rouge Vif & Poitron Togo Leather Special Order Kelly 28cm Retourne
2005 Hermès Rouge Vif & Poitron Togo Leather Special Order Kelly 28cm Retourne

2005 Hermès Rouge Vif & Poitron Togo Leather Special Order Kelly 28cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Rouge Vif & Poitron Togo Leather Special Order Kelly 28cm Retourne Xupes Reference: HB2908

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Special Order Tri-colour Togo Kelly Retourne 35cm
Special Order Tri-colour Togo Kelly Retourne 35cm

Special Order Tri-colour Togo Kelly Retourne 35cm

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

The pinnacle of luxury, this pre-owned 2014 Hermès Tri-colour Kelly 35 special order bag has been

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Special Order Tri-Colour Leather 35cm Kelly Bag
Hermès Special Order Tri-Colour Leather 35cm Kelly Bag

Hermès Special Order Tri-Colour Leather 35cm Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This Special Order 35cm Tri-colour Kelly bag from Hermès is a true testament to the quality of the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Special Order Tri-Colour Leather 35cm Kelly Bag
Hermès Special Order Tri-Colour Leather 35cm Kelly Bag

Hermès Special Order Tri-Colour Leather 35cm Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This Special Order 35cm Tri-colour Kelly bag from Hermès is a true testament to the quality of the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Special Order Bi-Colour Alligator Leather 32cm Kelly Bag
Hermès Special Order Bi-Colour Alligator Leather 32cm Kelly Bag

Hermès Special Order Bi-Colour Alligator Leather 32cm Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This Special Order 32cm Bi-colour Kelly bag from Hermès is a true testament to the quality of the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Special Order Tri-Colour Alligator Leather 35cm Kelly Bag
Hermès Special Order Tri-Colour Alligator Leather 35cm Kelly Bag

Hermès Special Order Tri-Colour Alligator Leather 35cm Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This Special Order 35cm Tri-colour Kelly bag from Hermès is a true testament to the quality of the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 32cm Bicolor Black Ebene Kelly Bag
Hermes 32cm Bicolor Black Ebene Kelly Bag

Hermes 32cm Bicolor Black Ebene Kelly Bag

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H 9 in D 4.5 in L 12.5 in

Hermes 32cm Bicolor Black Ebene Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes special order bicolor Kelly 32cm retourne. Ebene (coffee) and black togo leather combination

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Craie HSS Brushed Gold Bag
Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Craie HSS Brushed Gold Bag

Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Craie HSS Brushed Gold Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Brand New Kelly 25 HSS Special Order Black and Craie So desired! Sellier Epsom Leather

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Bicolor HSS Gris Asphalte and Craie
Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Bicolor HSS Gris Asphalte and Craie

Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Bicolor HSS Gris Asphalte and Craie

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes 25cm Kelly Hermes Kelly 25cm Special order Gris Asphalte and Craie Contrasting

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Rose Azalea Pink  and Etoupe Brushed Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 28 Rose Azalea Pink  and Etoupe Brushed Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 28 Rose Azalea Pink and Etoupe Brushed Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Special Order VIP Kelly Bag 28cm Rose Azalea and Etoupe Contrast stitching on the Etoupe You

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

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Hermes Kelly Special Order For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes kelly special order for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Red, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Blue and more options on these pages. Finding a hermes kelly special order for sale for women should be easy, but there are 13 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Hermes Kelly Special Order?

The price for a hermes kelly special order starts at $3,199 and tops out at $89,995, and on average, selling for $25,080.

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.

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.