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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

Hermes Kelly 25 Black Tadelakh Sellier Gold HW Complete Original Receipt 2022
Hermes Kelly 25 Black Tadelakh Sellier Gold HW Complete Original Receipt 2022

Hermes Kelly 25 Black Tadelakh Sellier Gold HW Complete Original Receipt 2022

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

Hermes Kelly 25 Black Sellier Tadelakh Gold Hardware Z The Hermès Kelly 25 in Black Sellier Tadelakt Leather with Gold Hardware, stamped Z, is an exceptionally coveted piece that re...

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly Souvenir 1997 Translucent Clear 229145 White Vinyl Satchel
Hermès Kelly Souvenir 1997 Translucent Clear 229145 White Vinyl Satchel

Hermès Kelly Souvenir 1997 Translucent Clear 229145 White Vinyl Satchel

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Measurements: Length: 15.5" Width: 5" Height: 12" Handle drop: 2" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: Fading from age and wear, light scratches, smud...

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20th Century Top Handle Bags

HERMES PIMENT red Swift leather KELLY 25 RETOURNE Bag w Palladium
HERMES PIMENT red Swift leather KELLY 25 RETOURNE Bag w Palladium

HERMES PIMENT red Swift leather KELLY 25 RETOURNE Bag w Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag in Rouge Piment red Veau Swift leather with palladium hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage
Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage

Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Among the most coveted Hermès bags Sellier Version, rigid, so chic !

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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermes So Kelly 26 Shoulder Bag White Togo Leather Silver Hardware PHW 2011
Hermes So Kelly 26 Shoulder Bag White Togo Leather Silver Hardware PHW 2011

Hermes So Kelly 26 Shoulder Bag White Togo Leather Silver Hardware PHW 2011

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Size Width: 26cm Designer Hermes Model So kelly 26 Exterior Material Leather Exterior Color White Interior Material Leather Interior Color Orange Hardware Color Aged Silver

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Vert Criquet green Epsom & Swift SANGLE KELLY POCKET 50mm Bag Strap
HERMES Vert Criquet green Epsom & Swift SANGLE KELLY POCKET 50mm Bag Strap

HERMES Vert Criquet green Epsom & Swift SANGLE KELLY POCKET 50mm Bag Strap

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

It features a bold flap pocket crafted in matching Veau Epsom leather, secured with the house’s iconic gold-tone Kelly turnlock closure—a statement detail that echoes the elegance of...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermès 1998 Clear Orange Souvenir De L'Exposition Kelly Translucent 241115
Hermès 1998 Clear Orange Souvenir De L'Exposition Kelly Translucent 241115

Hermès 1998 Clear Orange Souvenir De L'Exposition Kelly Translucent 241115

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Hermès 1998 Clear Orange Souvenir De L'Exposition Kelly Translucent 241115 Measurements: Length: 15.5 " Width: 4.5 " Height: 11.5 " Handle drop: 2 " OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bag Cuivre with Rose Mexico Toile Strap
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bag Cuivre with Rose Mexico Toile Strap

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bag Cuivre with Rose Mexico Toile Strap

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 mini bag featured in Cuivre (Copper). A stunning colour inspired by the metal, Cuivre is a saturated coppery brown.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Toile Rouge Gold Hardware Women's Handbag Circa 1997
Hermès Kelly 32 Toile Rouge Gold Hardware Women's Handbag Circa 1997

Hermès Kelly 32 Toile Rouge Gold Hardware Women's Handbag Circa 1997

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier is an old time favourite. Meticulously made entirely by hand from natural Toile it is lined with evenly-grained Courchevel leather.

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Cut Clutch Swift Leather Rose Pourpre PHW Bag Stamp D 2019
Hermes Kelly Cut Clutch Swift Leather Rose Pourpre PHW Bag Stamp D 2019

Hermes Kelly Cut Clutch Swift Leather Rose Pourpre PHW Bag Stamp D 2019

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Accessories: Dust bag size: Width:31cm,height:13cm Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Cut Clutc Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink Interior Material: Leather Interior ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Etoupe Togo Leather GHW Gold Hardware Stamp D 2019
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Etoupe Togo Leather GHW Gold Hardware Stamp D 2019

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Etoupe Togo Leather GHW Gold Hardware Stamp D 2019

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Accessories: Dust Bag,lock,key,shoulder Strap size: Width:32cm,height:23cm Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly 32 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Gray Interior Material: L...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Red Epsom Leather Gold HW GHW Stamp T 1990
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Red Epsom Leather Gold HW GHW Stamp T 1990

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Red Epsom Leather Gold HW GHW Stamp T 1990

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Condition: Hermès Kelly Mini20 Chevre Women Red shoulderbag France,There is wear on the corners, scratches on the hardware, and local spray color care.

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly II 20 Vert d'eau Matte Alligator Bag GHW
Hermes Mini Kelly II 20 Vert d'eau Matte Alligator Bag GHW

Hermes Mini Kelly II 20 Vert d'eau Matte Alligator Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Best price on the market for alligator Hermes Mini Kelly II. This Mini Kelly is not just an accessory, but a statement of luxury that's both intimate and pronounced, destined to be c...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Blue de Galice Swift & Grain d'H Leather Ghillies Kelly 35cm Retourne
Hermès Blue de Galice Swift & Grain d'H Leather Ghillies Kelly 35cm Retourne

Hermès Blue de Galice Swift & Grain d'H Leather Ghillies Kelly 35cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Blue de Galice Swift & Grain d'H Leather Ghillies Kelly 35cm Retourne Product Details JJLG148 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [R...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Vintage 1970s Kelly 28 Navy Blue Box Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Vintage 1970s Kelly 28 Navy Blue Box Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Vintage 1970s Kelly 28 Navy Blue Box Calfskin Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

- Midnight blue exterior - Comes with lock and key - No box or dustbag Condition: The bag is in overall great condition for its age, the bag has been retouched, the shape has ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Vintage Kelly Bag 32 cm Crinoline Horse Hair New GHW from SPA
Hermès Vintage Kelly Bag 32 cm Crinoline Horse Hair New GHW from SPA

Hermès Vintage Kelly Bag 32 cm Crinoline Horse Hair New GHW from SPA

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Exceptional Authentic Hermès KELLY bag Outside stitching for a rigid shape Made in France Stamp V in circle (1992) Made of crinoline (Horse Hair) and smooth leather NEW yellow g...

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

BNIB Hermès Kelly Doll Rouge De Coeur Swift Calfskin PHW G Stamp 2026
BNIB Hermès Kelly Doll Rouge De Coeur Swift Calfskin PHW G Stamp 2026

BNIB Hermès Kelly Doll Rouge De Coeur Swift Calfskin PHW G Stamp 2026

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

BNIB Hermès Kelly Doll Rouge De Coeur Swift Calfskin PHW G Stamp 2026 A vibrant shade of crimson breathes joyful energy into an unmistakable silhouette, capturing an endearing spiri...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch Blue Ocean Galop D'Hermes Vache Palladium
Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch Blue Ocean Galop D'Hermes Vache Palladium

Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch Blue Ocean Galop D'Hermes Vache Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch featured in Bleu Ocean very rare Galop D'Hermes Vache leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Rouge Vif Red Courchevel Leather Gold HW 2003
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Rouge Vif Red Courchevel Leather Gold HW 2003

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Rouge Vif Red Courchevel Leather Gold HW 2003

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

DETAILS Brand: Hermes Kelly Stamp: G Box Year of manufacture: 2003 Exterior Color: Red / Rouge Vif Exterior Material: Courchevel Leather Hardware Color: Gold Dimensions: Width 32c...

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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

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

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

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

1992 Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
1992 Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

1992 Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG030 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (V...

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 1993 Vintage Kelly 20cm Black Box Calf Leather Top Handle Bag
Hermès 1993 Vintage Kelly 20cm Black Box Calf Leather Top Handle Bag

Hermès 1993 Vintage Kelly 20cm Black Box Calf Leather Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG118 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (W) Age: 1993 Accompani...

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Rare Hermes Paris Kelly bag 32 Retourne Box leather rouge red Gold hardware 1990
Rare Hermes Paris Kelly bag 32 Retourne Box leather rouge red Gold hardware 1990

Rare Hermes Paris Kelly bag 32 Retourne Box leather rouge red Gold hardware 1990

By Hermès

Located in 10707, DE

Rare Hermes Paris Kelly Bag In rouge red color Size 32 Retourne Leather Box Calf Very good condition Minimal signs of wear All corners in a very good condition The bag has no...

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1990s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Depeche HSS 38 Briefcase Blue Electric Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
Hermes Kelly Depeche HSS 38 Briefcase Blue Electric Gold Hardware Epsom Leather

Hermes Kelly Depeche HSS 38 Briefcase Blue Electric Gold Hardware Epsom Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches HSS 38 briefcase. Very rare in striking, vivid Bleu Electrique.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés

Hermès Window Shop Display Decoration Kelly Bag and Horses in Cardstock RARE
Hermès Window Shop Display Decoration Kelly Bag and Horses in Cardstock RARE

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 right: a woman, locks and a car Made of cardstock, base made of plastic Will come ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects

Hermès Kelly 28 Rose Confetti, Anemone and Blue Aztec Sellier Epsom w/Brushed GH
Hermès Kelly 28 Rose Confetti, Anemone and Blue Aztec Sellier Epsom w/Brushed GH

Hermès Kelly 28 Rose Confetti, Anemone and Blue Aztec Sellier Epsom w/Brushed GH

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

It is a handbag created not simply to be carried, but to be collected, admired, and appreciated as one of the most personalized interpretations of the Kelly ever produced.

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Bleu Indigo, Black, Cuivre Togo & Box Calf Au Galop Leather Kelly 28cm
Hermès Bleu Indigo, Black, Cuivre Togo & Box Calf Au Galop Leather Kelly 28cm

Hermès Bleu Indigo, Black, Cuivre Togo & Box Calf Au Galop Leather Kelly 28cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Hermès Bleu Indigo, Black, Cuivre Togo & Box Calf Au Galop Leather Kelly 28cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1067 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 28cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder ...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Ghillies Ostrich Exotic Purple Blue Brown Top Handle Satchel Bag
Hermes Kelly 32 Ghillies Ostrich Exotic Purple Blue Brown Top Handle Satchel Bag

Hermes Kelly 32 Ghillies Ostrich Exotic Purple Blue Brown Top Handle Satchel Bag

By Hermès

Located in Charlotte, NC

Ostrich Leather trim Palladium plated hardware Leather lining Turn-lock closure Made in France Handle drop 3.5" Measures 12" W x 9" H x 4.5" D Includes original Hermes clochette, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

HERMES Kelly 35 Sellier Plush Shearling Suede Barenia Leather Brown Top Tote Bag
HERMES Kelly 35 Sellier Plush Shearling Suede Barenia Leather Brown Top Tote Bag

HERMES Kelly 35 Sellier Plush Shearling Suede Barenia Leather Brown Top Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Charlotte, NC

Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2005 Collection Suede Shearling Barenia Leather Measures 14.25" W x 10.5" H x 5" D Handle Drop 4" Shoulder Strap Drop 19" Includes Clochette, Padlock...

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Late 20th Century Top Handle Bags

BNIB Hermes Mini Kelly HSS Cognac Ostrich with Craie Stitching GHW G Stamp 2026
BNIB Hermes Mini Kelly HSS Cognac Ostrich with Craie Stitching GHW G Stamp 2026

BNIB Hermes Mini Kelly HSS Cognac Ostrich with Craie Stitching GHW G Stamp 2026

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

BNIB Hermes Mini Kelly HSS Cognac Ostrich with Craie Stitching GHW G Stamp 2026 The presence of the Hermes Mini Kelly HSS Ostrich in warm Cognac is a celebration of subtle and deepl...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Vintage Gold Epsom Leather Gold Hardware With Strap 1990
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Vintage Gold Epsom Leather Gold Hardware With Strap 1990

Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Vintage Gold Epsom Leather Gold Hardware With Strap 1990

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

DETAILS Brand: Hermes Kelly Stamp: Circle T Year of manufacture: 1990 Exterior Color: Gold Tan Exterior Material: Epsom Leather or courchevel leather Hardware Color: Gold Dimensio...

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Kelly Pocket Bag Strap Swift Epsom Terre Battue Capucine Red Orange Leather
Kelly Pocket Bag Strap Swift Epsom Terre Battue Capucine Red Orange Leather

Kelly Pocket Bag Strap Swift Epsom Terre Battue Capucine Red Orange Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

- Orange Red Exterior  - Hook closure - Comes with box Condition: The strap is in overall great condition there are minor scratches on the clasps, No Plastic on hardware, box inc...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bag Bai Brun Ecru Toile H Swift and Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bag Bai Brun Ecru Toile H Swift and Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bag Bai Brun Ecru Toile H Swift and Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

The Hermès Kelly 25 in Bai Brun and Toile offers a refined interpretation of the classic silhouette through a combination of rich leather and textured canvas.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMÉS KELLY BAG 2 WAY 35 cm CHEVRE LEATHER,  black, collection B - 1998
HERMÉS KELLY BAG 2 WAY 35 cm CHEVRE LEATHER,  black, collection B - 1998

HERMÉS KELLY BAG 2 WAY 35 cm CHEVRE LEATHER, black, collection B - 1998

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Hermès

Located in Stuttgart, DE

HERMÉS KELLY BAG 35 cm, black Chevre leather (Made in France), Collection B = 1998 and in very good condition!

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly Mini II Tricolore Verso Craie/Mauve Pale/Gold Veau Epsom PHW
Hermès Kelly Mini II Tricolore Verso Craie/Mauve Pale/Gold Veau Epsom PHW

Hermès Kelly Mini II Tricolore Verso Craie/Mauve Pale/Gold Veau Epsom PHW

By Hermès

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A gorgeous Hermès Kelly Mini II Tricolore Verso handbag. The exterior of this Kelly Mini features Craie, Mauve Pale and Gold Veau Epsom leather and is complemented by palladium hardw...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Depeche 25 Pouch Blue Nuit Togo Palladium Wrist Strap Sac Travel
Hermes Kelly Depeche 25 Pouch Blue Nuit Togo Palladium Wrist Strap Sac Travel

Hermes Kelly Depeche 25 Pouch Blue Nuit Togo Palladium Wrist Strap Sac Travel

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

- Blue exterior - Made in France - Palladium hardware - Comes with dustbag Condition: The pouch is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

HERMÉS KELLY BAG, 2 way, 35 cm, Epson leather, H in squer, Kollektion 2004
HERMÉS KELLY BAG, 2 way, 35 cm, Epson leather, H in squer, Kollektion 2004

HERMÉS KELLY BAG, 2 way, 35 cm, Epson leather, H in squer, Kollektion 2004

By Hermès

Located in Stuttgart, DE

HERMÉS KELLY BAG, 2 way, 35 cm, Epson leather in brown and ornage, inside the bag, H in squer, collektion 2004, Customized design, verry good condition, Made in France Dimensions: ...

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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès 2026 Sac Kelly II Mini 20 cm Dark Green Leather Golden HDW Bag New Hermes
Hermès 2026 Sac Kelly II Mini 20 cm Dark Green Leather Golden HDW Bag New Hermes

Hermès 2026 Sac Kelly II Mini 20 cm Dark Green Leather Golden HDW Bag New Hermes

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès Mini Kelly bag (20 cm size) in dark green Box leather with gold-tone hardware; features a burgundy Box leather interior and a matching shoulder strap.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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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 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.

Questions About Hermès

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between the Kelly 25 and 28 is size. The Kelly bag is approximately 25 centimeters high, 19 centimeters wide and 9 centimeters deep. Larger in size, the Kelly 28 measures around 28 centimeters by 22 centimeters by 10 centimeters. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Hermès Kelly bags.
  • 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.