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Hermès Kelly 25 Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware K Stamp
Hermès Kelly 25 Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware K Stamp

Hermès Kelly 25 Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware K Stamp

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

Hermès Kelly 25 Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware K Stamp Elevate your style with the timeless allure of the Hermès Kelly 25 in Gold Togo Leather.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW

HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish.

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger 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

Hermès Kelly Translucent Souvenir 231153 Clear Vinyl Satchel
Hermès Kelly Translucent Souvenir 231153 Clear Vinyl Satchel

Hermès Kelly Translucent Souvenir 231153 Clear Vinyl Satchel

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Measurements: Length: 15.5" Width: 5" Height: 12" Handle drop: 2" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: yellowing due to age and wear, scratch...

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20th Century Top Handle Bags

HERMES black Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW
HERMES black Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW

HERMES black Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly II 35 bag in black Veau Togo leather with gold-plated hardware.

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES black Grainee leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW
HERMES black Grainee leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW

HERMES black Grainee leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne bag in black Vache Grainee leather featuring gold-tone hardware.

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25cm Sellier Rose Jaipur With Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly 25cm Sellier Rose Jaipur With Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly 25cm Sellier Rose Jaipur With Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Structured, tactile, and timeless, this Kelly embodies quiet authority and enduring style.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 1992 Vintage Kelly 35 Navy Handbag with Gold Hardware
Hermès 1992 Vintage Kelly 35 Navy Handbag with Gold Hardware

Hermès 1992 Vintage Kelly 35 Navy Handbag with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Capri, IT

1992 Hermes Kelly 35 in dark Blue navy with Gold hardware. Hardware and shoulder strap have been replaced by Hermes.

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1990s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Micro Kelly 15 cm Sellier Red Leather Gold Hdw
Hermès Micro Kelly 15 cm Sellier Red Leather Gold Hdw

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 Sellier Version (outside stitching) for a rigid shape, so chic !

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES orange Togo leather KELLY 35 Retourne Bag w Gold
HERMES orange Togo leather KELLY 35 Retourne Bag w Gold

HERMES orange Togo leather KELLY 35 Retourne Bag w Gold

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne bag is crafted from supple orange Veau Togo leather and finished with elegant gold-plated hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES black leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag w Palladium
HERMES black leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag w Palladium

HERMES black leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag w Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne bag in back Veau Togo leather with palladium hardware.

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 36 Noir Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag
Hermes Kelly 36 Noir Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag

Hermes Kelly 36 Noir Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

Elevate your collection with this timeless Hermès Kelly 36, crafted in the iconic Noir Epsom leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermés Kelly Jump Backpack Bag In Noir Swift Leather GHW 2025
Hermés Kelly Jump Backpack Bag In Noir Swift Leather GHW 2025

Hermés Kelly Jump Backpack Bag In Noir Swift Leather GHW 2025

By Hermès

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A rare Hermès Kelly Jump backpack bag. The exterior of this Kelly Jump is crafted in Noir Swift leather, and is complemented with gold-tone hardware and tonal stitching.

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2010s French Backpacks

Hermès Brand New Kelly 32 Capucine Togo / Gold HDW
Hermès Brand New Kelly 32 Capucine Togo / Gold HDW

Hermès Brand New Kelly 32 Capucine Togo / Gold HDW

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Kelly retourne 32cm in capucine togo leather and gold tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Cut Clutch Bag Blue Colvert Crocodile Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly Cut Clutch Bag Blue Colvert Crocodile Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly Cut Clutch Bag Blue Colvert Crocodile Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Kelly Cut featured in smoky Bleu Colvert Niloticus Crocodile.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

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

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

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

Hermès 2024 Craie Epsom Leather Kelly 20cm Désordre Shoulder Bag
Hermès 2024 Craie Epsom Leather Kelly 20cm Désordre Shoulder Bag

Hermès 2024 Craie Epsom Leather Kelly 20cm Désordre Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Craie Epsom Leather Kelly 20cm Désordre Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1624 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Désordre Type: Shoulder Serial Number: W Age: 2024 Accompanied By: H...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Rouge Grenat Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 28 Rouge Grenat Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 28 Rouge Grenat Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

As is the case for other Hermes products, the Kelly bag is handmade by a unique craftsman throughout the whole process.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Bamboo Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Handbag
Hermes Kelly 25 Bamboo Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Handbag

Hermes Kelly 25 Bamboo Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

A stunning example of Hermès craftsmanship, this Kelly 25 handbag is crafted from Bamboo green Togo leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Wallet Blue Epsom Palladium HW R Stamp Leather Clutch
Hermes Kelly Wallet Blue Epsom Palladium HW R Stamp Leather Clutch

Hermes Kelly Wallet Blue Epsom Palladium HW R Stamp Leather Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Accessories: Box size: Width:21cm,height:11.5cm Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Wallet Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Blue Interior Material: Leather Interior Color:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets

Hermès Clear Souvenir De L'Exposition Kelly Transparent 241109
Hermès Clear Souvenir De L'Exposition Kelly Transparent 241109

Hermès Clear Souvenir De L'Exposition Kelly Transparent 241109

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Hermès Clear Souvenir De L'Exposition Kelly Transparent 241109 Measurements: Length: 15.5" Width: 4" Height: 11" Handle Drop: 2" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Sign...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly Havane Sellier Alligator Mississippiensis Lisse PHW G Stamp
Hermès Mini Kelly Havane Sellier Alligator Mississippiensis Lisse PHW G Stamp

Hermès Mini Kelly Havane Sellier Alligator Mississippiensis Lisse PHW G Stamp

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

Hermès Mini Kelly Havane Sellier Alligator Mississippiensis Lisse PHW G Stamp The unmistakable elegance of this Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier is elevated by the rich Havane shade, offer...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly to Go Etain Epsom with gold hardware clutch
Hermes Kelly to Go Etain Epsom with gold hardware clutch

Hermes Kelly to Go Etain Epsom with gold hardware clutch

By Hermès

Located in London, England

Hermes Gris Etain Epsom leather wallet to go with Gold hardware and Removable strap. K Stamp - 2025 Brand New Two open compartments Large middle zip pocket with protective closure...

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2010s Clutches

Hermès 2011 Tosca Clemence Leather Kelly 40cm Retourne Top Handle Bag
Hermès 2011 Tosca Clemence Leather Kelly 40cm Retourne Top Handle Bag

Hermès 2011 Tosca Clemence Leather Kelly 40cm Retourne Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Tosca Clemence Leather Kelly 40cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1467 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 40cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: Pad...

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21st Century and Contemporary French 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 Gold Epsom leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary 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

Height: 19 cm Width: 25 cm Depth: 9 cm The Kelly bag came to success when it was first paparazzied on the bumpy belly of Princess Grace Kelly in 1956.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly Charm Purse Lizard with Gold Hardware and Twilly
Hermès Mini Kelly Charm Purse Lizard with Gold Hardware and Twilly

Hermès Mini Kelly Charm Purse Lizard with Gold Hardware and Twilly

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Mini Kelly charm rendered in lizard leather, scaled down into a miniature interpretation of the iconic Kelly silhouette with precise detailing that mirrors the proportions and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tech Accessories and Cases

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

Hermès 1982 Kelly Bag 32 cm Gold Courchevel Leather with Strap
Hermès 1982 Kelly Bag 32 cm Gold Courchevel Leather with Strap

Hermès 1982 Kelly Bag 32 cm Gold Courchevel Leather with Strap

By Hermès

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Hermés 2 way Kelly bag, Retourne, 32 cm, Curchevel leather in gold, Collection L in circle = 1982 with long autentic Strap, Lock and Key and Hermes dustbag included.

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Kelly 25cm Blue Zanzibar Sellier Chèvre Leather with Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly 25cm Blue Zanzibar Sellier Chèvre Leather with Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly 25cm Blue Zanzibar Sellier Chèvre Leather with Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Crafted in Epsom leather, the bag holds a firm, lightweight structure that keeps every edge sharply defined, emphasizing the Kelly’s geometric frame and clean architectural lines.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

HERMES Kelly Short orange shiny liz leather PHW classic wallet
HERMES Kelly Short orange shiny liz leather PHW classic wallet

HERMES Kelly Short orange shiny liz leather PHW classic wallet

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

HERMES Kelly Short orange shiny liz leather PHW classic wallet Reference: NILI/A00106 Brand: Hermes Model: Kelly Short Material: Leather Color: Orange, Gold Pattern: Solid Closure: T...

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2010s French Wallets

Hermès 2009 Sienne Clemence Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag
Hermès 2009 Sienne Clemence Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag

Hermès 2009 Sienne Clemence Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Sienne Clemence Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1452 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [M] Age: 2009 Accompanied By: He...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile
Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile

Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier bag featured in a rare tri-colour Porosus Crocodile.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle 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

Hermès Pochette Kelly Clutch Special Order Green Criquette and Bamboo green NEW
Hermès Pochette Kelly Clutch Special Order Green Criquette and Bamboo green NEW

Hermès Pochette Kelly Clutch Special Order Green Criquette and Bamboo green NEW

By Hermès

Located in Capri, IT

Hermès Pochette Kelly Clutch Special Order Green Criquette and Bamboo green NEW A new Hermes Kelly in special order in two colours still with box and invoice.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès 2012 Geranium Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag
Hermès 2012 Geranium Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag

Hermès 2012 Geranium Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Geranium Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1443 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [P] Age: 2012 Accompanie...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Shoulder Bag, 2025
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Shoulder Bag, 2025

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Shoulder Bag, 2025

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1651 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: W Age: 2025 Accompanied ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Rare Vintage 1989 Hermes Off White Chevre Kelly 28 Bag
Rare Vintage 1989 Hermes Off White Chevre Kelly 28 Bag

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.

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1980s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Twilly Bag Charm Fauve w/ Palladium Tadelakt Leather
Hermes Kelly Twilly Bag Charm Fauve w/ Palladium Tadelakt Leather

Hermes Kelly Twilly Bag Charm Fauve w/ Palladium Tadelakt Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Kelly Twilly Bag Charm featured in Fauve with signature bone topstitch.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Casaque red Clemence leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
HERMES Casaque red Clemence leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw

HERMES Casaque red Clemence leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne bag is crafted in Rouge Casaque Taurillon Clemence leather with gold-plated hardware.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 35 Retourne Brown Box Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 35 Retourne Brown Box Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 35 Retourne Brown Box Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Cut on side of handle base (small) Discoloration on handle (large) Cracks (medium) Wear on edge of handle (large) Scratches and scratches on outside (large) Scratches (medium) Broken...

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Quadrille Viking Toile Black / White Sellier Bag
Hermes Kelly 25 Quadrille Viking Toile Black / White Sellier Bag

Hermes Kelly 25 Quadrille Viking Toile Black / White Sellier Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an exquisite Hermes Kelly Quadrille 25 Sellier bag featured in crisp Black and White Viking toile.

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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

Hermès Sheriff Hat Leather Charm for Kelly or Birkin Horse Texas
Hermès Sheriff Hat Leather Charm for Kelly or Birkin Horse Texas

Hermès Sheriff Hat Leather Charm for Kelly or Birkin Horse Texas

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Will come in its original Hermès box with "petit h" booklet and Ribbon The bag on photos is a Kelly 25 cm Please note: Bag on picture is for display purpose only.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Other

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Vintage Hermès Kelly Bags

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.

Is it any surprise that Hermès's description of the Kelly bag (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.

Find the perfect vintage Kelly bag for you on 1stDibs today.

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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 Handbags And Purses 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.