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Hermès Kelly Padded 25 Noir/Black Swift Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly Padded 25 Noir/Black Swift Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly Padded 25 Noir/Black Swift Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Kelly Padded 25 in noir and swift leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Etoupe Palladium Hardware
New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Etoupe Palladium Hardware

New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Etoupe Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

The Hermès Birkin 25 in Etoupe Togo leather with Palladium Hardware (PHW) is the ultimate benchmark

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Black Gold Hardware
New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Black Gold Hardware

New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Black Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

The Hermès Birkin 25 in Etoupe Togo leather with Palladium Hardware (PHW) is the ultimate benchmark

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès NIB Barenia Faubourg Kelly 25 Retorunè Double Strap
Hermès NIB Barenia Faubourg Kelly 25 Retorunè Double Strap

Hermès NIB Barenia Faubourg Kelly 25 Retorunè Double Strap

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

New in box Hermes rare Kelly 25 retorunè barenia faubourg leather and gold tone hardware with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch Matte Gold Alligator Palladium
Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch Matte Gold Alligator Palladium

Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch Matte Gold Alligator Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch featured in Gold matte Alligator. Fabulous

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 Ardoise Epsom Leather Electrum Hardware Handbag
Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 Ardoise Epsom Leather Electrum Hardware Handbag

Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 Ardoise Epsom Leather Electrum Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

opposite side. Details: Designer: Hermès Model: Kelly Sellier Size: 25 Color: Ardoise Material: Epsom

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermes Swift Beige De Weimar Retourne Kelly II 25 PHW
Hermes Swift Beige De Weimar Retourne Kelly II 25 PHW

Hermes Swift Beige De Weimar Retourne Kelly II 25 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermes Swift Beige De Weimar Retourne Kelly II 25 PHW SKU: 131438 Condition: Pre

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Rose Pourpre Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Palladium
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Rose Pourpre Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Palladium

Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Rose Pourpre Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

opposite side. Details: Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Sellier Size: 25 Color: Rose Pourpre Material

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Vert Criquet Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Vert Criquet Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Vert Criquet Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 bag featured in fresh Vert Criquet. Stunning Hermes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle 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

Hermès engraved pull and one open pocket on the opposite side. Details: Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder 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

Hermès Blue Sapphire Kelly Sellier 25 Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermès Blue Sapphire Kelly Sellier 25 Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermès Blue Sapphire Kelly Sellier 25 Epsom Gold Hardware

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 in Blue Sapphire Epsom leather, a bold yet

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly II Sellier 25 Veau Madame 9M Sanguine Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly II Sellier 25 Veau Madame 9M Sanguine Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly II Sellier 25 Veau Madame 9M Sanguine Gold Hardware

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers an Hermes Kelly II Sellier 25 Veau Madame 9M Sanguine Gold Hardware This

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 25cm Gold Sellier Epsom Leather w PH
Hermès Kelly 25cm Gold Sellier Epsom Leather w PH

Hermès Kelly 25cm Gold Sellier Epsom Leather w PH

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A timeless and highly sought-after icon from the House of Hermès, this Kelly 25 Sellier is rendered

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 25cm Black Sellier Epsom Leather w PH
Hermès Kelly 25cm Black Sellier Epsom Leather w PH

Hermès Kelly 25cm Black Sellier Epsom Leather w PH

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A timeless and highly coveted icon from the House of Hermès, this Kelly 25 Sellier is presented in

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

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

Hermès Kelly 25 HSS Lime Perso & Bougainvillier GHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Kelly 25 HSS Lime Perso & Bougainvillier GHW Can we take a moment for this one of a kind

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Exceptionnel sac à main Hermes Kelly 25 cm en veau Doblis
Exceptionnel sac à main Hermes Kelly 25 cm en veau Doblis

Exceptionnel sac à main Hermes Kelly 25 cm en veau Doblis

By Hermès

Located in CANNES, FR

Exceptional Hermes Kelly 25 cm handbag in Doblis calfskin and refined brushed gold hardware, simple

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Collector Hermès Kelly 25 Doblis in black suede and gold hardware
Collector Hermès Kelly 25 Doblis in black suede and gold hardware

Collector Hermès Kelly 25 Doblis in black suede and gold hardware

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare​ ​Collection​ ​piece​ ​with​ ​this​ ​Hermès​ ​Kelly​ ​25​ ​cm​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​black​ ​Doblis

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Craie GHW
Hermes Kelly 25 Craie GHW

Hermes Kelly 25 Craie GHW

Unavailable|$37,000

Hermes Kelly 25 Craie GHW

By Hermès

Located in Double Bay, AU

Condition: Brand new Colour: Craie Leather: Epsom Hardware: Gold Stamp/Year: W stamp (2024) Inclusion: Full set

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Amazing Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Lime Epsom Calf leather, GHW
Amazing Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Lime Epsom Calf leather, GHW

Amazing Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Lime Epsom Calf leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​ ​Hermes​ ​Kelly​ ​25​ ​saddle​ ​shoulder​ ​bag​ ​in​ ​lime​ ​yellow​ ​Epsom​ ​calfskin

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Amazing New Hermès Kelly 25 retourne handbag strap in Orange Togo leather , GHW
Amazing New Hermès Kelly 25 retourne handbag strap in Orange Togo leather , GHW

Amazing New Hermès Kelly 25 retourne handbag strap in Orange Togo leather , GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Amazing​ ​&​ ​Rare​ ​Hermes​ ​Kelly​ ​25​ ​retourne​ ​handbag​ ​strap​ ​in​ ​Orange​ ​Togo

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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

Amazing Hermès Kelly 25 retourne handbag strap in Orange Feu Togo leather , GHW
Amazing Hermès Kelly 25 retourne handbag strap in Orange Feu Togo leather , GHW

Amazing Hermès Kelly 25 retourne handbag strap in Orange Feu Togo leather , GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Stunning​ ​&​ ​Bright​ ​Hermes​ ​Kelly​ ​25​ ​handbag​ ​with​ ​shoulder​ ​strap​ ​in​ ​Orange​ ​Feu

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Anemone Epsom GHW
Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Anemone Epsom GHW

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Anemone Epsom GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Size 25 Epsom Leather Colour Anemone Gold Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Toffee Epsom GHW
Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Toffee Epsom GHW

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Toffee Epsom GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Size 25 Epsom Leather Colour Toffee Gold Hardware store fresh, comes with

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Black Epsom GHW
Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Black Epsom GHW

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Black Epsom GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Size 25 Epsom Leather Colour Black Gold Hardware store fresh, comes with

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Anemone Togo GHW
Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Anemone Togo GHW

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Anemone Togo GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Size 25 Togo Leather Colour Anemone Gold Hardware store fresh, comes with

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Epsom Rouge H GHW
Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Epsom Rouge H GHW

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Epsom Rouge H GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Size 25 Epsom Leather Colour Rouge H Gold Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Sapphire Epsom PHW
Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Sapphire Epsom PHW

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Sapphire Epsom PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Size 25 Epsom Leather Colour Blue Sapphire Silver (palladium) Hardware store

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Sapphire Epsom GHW
Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Sapphire Epsom GHW

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Sapphire Epsom GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Size 25 Epsom Leather Colour Blue Sapphire Gold Hardware store fresh, comes

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Indigo Epsom GHW
Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Indigo Epsom GHW

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Indigo Epsom GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Birkin Size 25 Epsom Leather Colour Rose Jaipur Gold Hardware store fresh, comes

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès HSS Kelly 25 Rose Sakura/Nata Chèvre Mysore BGHW
Hermès HSS Kelly 25 Rose Sakura/Nata Chèvre Mysore BGHW

Hermès HSS Kelly 25 Rose Sakura/Nata Chèvre Mysore BGHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

This dainty and feminine Hermès Kelly 25 has the prestigious horseshoe stamp which means the bag is

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly Touch 25 Vert Menthe Lizard/Togo PBHW
Hermès Kelly Touch 25 Vert Menthe Lizard/Togo PBHW

Hermès Kelly Touch 25 Vert Menthe Lizard/Togo PBHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Kelly Touch 25 Vert Menthe Lezard/Togo Permabrass Hardware This exclusive Hermès Kelly 25

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Verso Epsom with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Kelly Handbag Verso Epsom with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Kelly Handbag Verso Epsom with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

3.5", Height 8", Width 10", Depth 4", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Verso Epsom

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Anemone Swift with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Kelly Handbag Anemone Swift with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Kelly Handbag Anemone Swift with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Height 8", Width 9.5", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Anemone Swift with

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly Dépêches 25 handbag in Biscuit Togo leather, PHW
Hermès Kelly Dépêches 25 handbag in Biscuit Togo leather, PHW

Hermès Kelly Dépêches 25 handbag in Biscuit Togo leather, PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful​ ​Hermès​ ​Kelly​ ​Dépêches​ ​25​ ​cm​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​Biscuit​ ​togo​ ​leather,​ ​silver

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21st Century and Contemporary European Pouches and Wristlets

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Pop Togo with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Pop Togo with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Pop Togo with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

, Keys, With Strap Measurements: Height 8", Width 9.5", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Azalée Swift with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Azalée Swift with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Azalée Swift with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Height 8", Width 9.5", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rose Azalée Swift with Palladium

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Epsom with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Epsom with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Epsom with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Strap Measurements: Height 8", Width 10", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Pourpre Togo with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Pourpre Togo with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Pourpre Togo with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Width 9.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rose Pourpre Togo with

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Bleu Paon Epsom with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Kelly Handbag Bleu Paon Epsom with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Kelly Handbag Bleu Paon Epsom with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 4", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Bleu Paon Epsom with Palladium Hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes "Kelly" Bag 25 Epsom Leather T5 Pink Jaipur GHW

Hermes "Kelly" Bag 25 Epsom Leather T5 Pink Jaipur GHW

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes "Kelly" Bag 25 Epsom Leather T5 Pink Jaipur GHW Pristine condition. Pre-owned and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose D'Ete Swift with Palladium Hardware 25
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose D'Ete Swift with Palladium Hardware 25

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose D'Ete Swift with Palladium Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Height 8", Width 9.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rose D'Ete Swift

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

New Kelly 25 Green Malachite Epsom PHW
New Kelly 25 Green Malachite Epsom PHW

New Kelly 25 Green Malachite Epsom PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Size 25 Epsom Leather Colour Green Malachite Silver Hardware Store fresh, comes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

BRAND NEW Kelly 25 Tangerine Ostrich GHW
BRAND NEW Kelly 25 Tangerine Ostrich GHW

BRAND NEW Kelly 25 Tangerine Ostrich GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Size 25 Ostrich Leather Colour Tangerine Gold Hardware Store fresh, comes with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Kelly25 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes kelly25 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Blue, Brown, Pink and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a hermes kelly25 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Hermes Kelly25?

On average, a hermes kelly25 on 1stDibs sells for $21,525, while they’re typically $6,995 on the low end and $499,925 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 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.

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.