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Hermès Violet Lizard Sellier Kelly 25 PHW
Hermès Violet Lizard Sellier Kelly 25 PHW

Hermès Violet Lizard Sellier Kelly 25 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermès Violet Lizard Sellier Kelly 25 PHW SKU: 110544 Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition

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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

Hermes NIB Kelly 25 Retourne Mauve Swift
Hermes NIB Kelly 25 Retourne Mauve Swift

Hermes NIB Kelly 25 Retourne Mauve Swift

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

New in box Hermes rare Kelly 25 cm retourne. Mauve silvestre swift leather and palladium hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes BNIB Kelly 25 Blue France Swift
Hermes BNIB Kelly 25 Blue France Swift

Hermes BNIB Kelly 25 Blue France Swift

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

New in box Hermes rare Kelly 25 cm retourne. Blue France swift leather and gold tone hardware. Date

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Vert Vérone Epsom Sellier Kelly 25 PHW
Hermès Vert Vérone Epsom Sellier Kelly 25 PHW

Hermès Vert Vérone Epsom Sellier Kelly 25 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermès Vert Vérone Epsom Sellier Kelly 25 PHW SKU: 110984 Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Depeche Black Pochette Epsom 25 Palladium
Hermes Kelly Depeche Black Pochette Epsom 25 Palladium

Hermes Kelly Depeche Black Pochette Epsom 25 Palladium

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Kelly Depeche 25 Condition: Store Fresh Color: Black Material: Epsom Leather Hardware

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2010s French Clutches

Hermes BNIB Kelly 25 Jaune Ambre Sellier Epsom
Hermes BNIB Kelly 25 Jaune Ambre Sellier Epsom

Hermes BNIB Kelly 25 Jaune Ambre Sellier Epsom

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

New in box Hermes rare Kelly 25 sellier in jaune ambre leather and gold tone hardware. Date stamp Z

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Vert Bosphore Swift Retourne Kelly 25 PHW
Hermès Vert Bosphore Swift Retourne Kelly 25 PHW

Hermès Vert Bosphore Swift Retourne Kelly 25 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Vert Bosphore Swift Retourne Kelly 25 PHW SKU: 120648 Condition: Pre-owned

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Navy Crocodile 25 cm Kelly Bag with Palladium
Hermès Navy Crocodile 25 cm Kelly Bag with Palladium

Hermès Navy Crocodile 25 cm Kelly Bag with Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Navy Crocodile 25 cm Kelly is in pristine unworn condition. The protective

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Lime Kelly 25  Epsom Sellier Gold  Hardware Bag
Hermès Lime Kelly 25  Epsom Sellier Gold  Hardware Bag

Hermès Lime Kelly 25 Epsom Sellier Gold Hardware Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes 25cm Kelly Hermes Kelly 25cm New color Lime This color is highly sought after among

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes 25 cm Shiny Vert Fonce Alligator Sellier Kelly Bag
Hermes 25 cm Shiny Vert Fonce Alligator Sellier Kelly Bag

Hermes 25 cm Shiny Vert Fonce Alligator Sellier Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes 25 cm shiny Vert Fonce alligator sellier kelly bag, very rare and beautifull in this size

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

New in Box RARE Hermes Etoupe Kelly 25 Togo Bag
New in Box RARE Hermes Etoupe Kelly 25 Togo Bag

New in Box RARE Hermes Etoupe Kelly 25 Togo Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès 25cm Kelly Retourne in etoupe togo leather with palladium hardware. Handle drop, 3.25"L

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

New in Box Hermes Kelly Sellier 25cm Tadelakt Gold Bag
New in Box Hermes Kelly Sellier 25cm Tadelakt Gold Bag

New in Box Hermes Kelly Sellier 25cm Tadelakt Gold Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

New in Box Hermes rare Kelly 25 cm sellier. Tadelakt leather and gold tone hardware. Date stamp D

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21st Century and Contemporary French Novelty Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 cm Etain Leather GHW
Hermes Kelly 25 cm Etain Leather GHW

Hermes Kelly 25 cm Etain Leather GHW

By Hermès

Located in Irvine, CA

Hermes Kelly 25 cm Etain Leather GHW with turn-lock closure, top handle, leather lining, and one

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 cm Etain Leather PHW
Hermes Kelly 25 cm Etain Leather PHW

Hermes Kelly 25 cm Etain Leather PHW

By Hermès

Located in Irvine, CA

Hermes Kelly 25 cm Etain leather PHW with lock and turn closure, etain leather lining, interior zip

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Swift Rose Sakura
Hermes Kelly 25 Swift Rose Sakura

Hermes Kelly 25 Swift Rose Sakura

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Kelly 25 Rose Sakura Swift leather – Kelly Retourne Palladium hardware Stamp T Hermes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25, Silver Hardware
Hermès Kelly 25, Silver Hardware

Hermès Kelly 25, Silver Hardware

Located in London, GB

Hermès Kelly 25, Silver Hardware Condition: Excellent Condition Colour: Red & Silver Hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 Togo Bambou GHW
Hermès Kelly 25 Togo Bambou GHW

Hermès Kelly 25 Togo Bambou GHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Brand new and store-fresh Hermès Kelly 25 Togo Bambou GHW from 2021. This vibrant green color will

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 Verso Rose Texas/Prune Epsom PHW
Hermès Kelly 25 Verso Rose Texas/Prune Epsom PHW

Hermès Kelly 25 Verso Rose Texas/Prune Epsom PHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Kelly 25 Verso Rose Texas/Prune Epsom PHW In eye-catching Rose Texas coral pink, this

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne Touch Togo Lezard Noir GHW
Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne Touch Togo Lezard Noir GHW

Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne Touch Togo Lezard Noir GHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne Touch Togo Lezard Noir GHW We when talk about an everlasting bag that

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Saphire PHW Veau Swift
Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Saphire PHW Veau Swift

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Saphire PHW Veau Swift

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very Rare Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Saphire PHW Veau Swift phw. This cutie comes with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 Bleu Abysse Box calf Box calf leather Bleu Abysse
Hermès Kelly 25 Bleu Abysse Box calf Box calf leather Bleu Abysse

Hermès Kelly 25 Bleu Abysse Box calf Box calf leather Bleu Abysse

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès Kelly 25 Bleu Abysse Box calf Box calf leather Bleu Abysse Palladium hardware Excellent

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Handbag Hermes Kelly 25 in Red Togo Leather, PHW, new !
Handbag Hermes Kelly 25 in Red Togo Leather, PHW, new !

Handbag Hermes Kelly 25 in Red Togo Leather, PHW, new !

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Superb Hermes Kelly 25 cm handbag in red togo leather, palladium metal hardware, simple red leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Veau Swift Noir Black  GHW
Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Veau Swift Noir Black  GHW

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Veau Swift Noir Black GHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very Rare Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Veau Swift Noir Black and gold tone hardware. Retourne

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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

Collector Hermès Kelly 25 Doblis in brown suede and gold hardware

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare collector piece with this Hermes Kelly 25 cm handbag in Doblis calfskin, gold plated hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Indigo Ostrich Leather Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Indigo Ostrich Leather Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Indigo Ostrich Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Indigo Ostrich Leather Gold Hardware Hermès stands as the paragon of

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Framboise PHW
Hermes Kelly 25 Framboise PHW

Hermes Kelly 25 Framboise PHW

By Hermès

Located in Double Bay, AU

Condition: Brand new Colour: Framboise Leather: Swift leather Stamp: B 2023 Hardware Colour: Silver Inclusion: Full set Origin: France

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2010s Top Handle Bags

New Amazing Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Etoupe epsom leather, PHW
New Amazing Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Etoupe epsom leather, PHW

New Amazing Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Etoupe epsom leather, PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Amazing​​ ​​&​​ ​​Sought​​ ​​after​​ ​​Hermes​​ ​​Kelly​​ ​​25​​ ​​sellier​​ ​​handbag​​ ​​strap

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Amazing Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Etoupe epsom leather, GHW
New Amazing Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Etoupe epsom leather, GHW

New Amazing Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Etoupe epsom leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Amazing & Sought after Hermes Kelly 25 sellier handbag strap in Etoupe Epsom leather, Gold metal

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Black GHW
Hermes Kelly 25 Black GHW

Hermes Kelly 25 Black GHW

By Hermès, Abrahams Brothers

Located in Double Bay, AU

Condition: Like new condition Material: Epsom Colour: Black Hardware: Gold Year: U Stamp Inclusion: Full set Authenticity: Authenticity Guaranteed or fully refundable Shippi...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags

Amazing Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Blue Zellige epsom leather, SHW
Amazing Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Blue Zellige epsom leather, SHW

Amazing Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Blue Zellige epsom leather, SHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Amazing Hermes Kelly 25 sellier handbag strap in Blue Zellige Epsom leather, palladium silver metal

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Amazing Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Blue Zellige epsom leather, SHW
Amazing Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Blue Zellige epsom leather, SHW

Amazing Hermès Kelly 25 handbag strap in Blue Zellige epsom leather, SHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Amazing Hermes Kelly 25 sellier handbag strap in Blue Zellige Epsom leather, palladium silver metal

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Anemone Epsom GHW
Hermes Kelly 25 Anemone Epsom GHW

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

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

New Hermès Kelly 25 retourne handbag double straps in Beton Togo leather, PHW
New Hermès Kelly 25 retourne handbag double straps in Beton Togo leather, PHW

New Hermès Kelly 25 retourne handbag double straps in Beton Togo leather, PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​ ​&​ ​Splendid​ ​Hermes​ ​Kelly​ ​25​ ​handbag​ ​strap​ ​in​ ​Beton​ ​Togo​ ​calf

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermès Kelly 25 HSS handbag strap in Craie/Jaune Soufre Togo leather , GHW
New Hermès Kelly 25 HSS handbag strap in Craie/Jaune Soufre Togo leather , GHW

New Hermès Kelly 25 HSS handbag strap in Craie/Jaune Soufre Togo leather , GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​ ​and​ ​extremely​ ​rare​ ​Hermes​ ​Kelly​ ​25​ ​Retourne​ ​bicolor​ ​handbag​ ​strap

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Nuit Clemence GHW
Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Nuit Clemence GHW

Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Nuit Clemence GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Brand Hermes, Kelly Bag, Sixe 25, Color Blue Nuit, Leather Clemence, Gold Hardware. This Kelly

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Noir (black) Lizard PHW
Hermes Kelly 25 Noir (black) Lizard PHW

Hermes Kelly 25 Noir (black) Lizard PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes, Kelly, Size 25, Black (noir), Lizard, Palladium Hardware Comes with a scross body strap

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21st Century and Contemporary British Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Noir (black) Epsom PHW
Hermes Kelly 25 Noir (black) Epsom PHW

Hermes Kelly 25 Noir (black) Epsom PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes, Kelly Bag, Size 25, Colour Black (noir),leatherepsom, Palladium Hardware (sliver

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Black Shiny Croc PHW
Hermes Kelly 25 Black Shiny Croc PHW

Hermes Kelly 25 Black Shiny Croc PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly size 25 Shiny Crocodile Colour Black (Noir) Silver Hardware store fresh, comes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Gris Agate Ostrich GHW
Hermes Kelly 25 Gris Agate Ostrich GHW

Hermes Kelly 25 Gris Agate Ostrich GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Size 25 Ostrich skin Leather Colour Gris Agate Gold Hardware store fresh

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Rouge H Epsom GHW
Hermes Kelly 25 Rouge H Epsom GHW

Hermes Kelly 25 Rouge H Epsom GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

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

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 epsom rouge H ghw
Hermes Kelly 25 epsom rouge H ghw

Hermes Kelly 25 epsom rouge H ghw

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly size 25 Epsom leather Color rouge H gold hardware store fresh, comes with receipt

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 Gold Togo PHW Bag
Hermès Kelly 25 Gold Togo PHW Bag

Hermès Kelly 25 Gold Togo PHW Bag

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

What a great combination, gold, the most stylish color of Hermès, togo, the most wanted leather

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Never Used Hermes Kelly 25 Black Swift PHW
Never Used Hermes Kelly 25 Black Swift PHW

Never Used Hermes Kelly 25 Black Swift PHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

This Hermès Kelly Retourne 25 cm made out of swift leather in a timeless black color with palladium

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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

Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Agate Epsom GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Sellier Size 25 Epsom Leather Colour Blue Agate Gold Hardware store fresh

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 Suede Doblis Grey Sellier Handbag (2003)
Hermès Kelly 25 Suede Doblis Grey Sellier Handbag (2003)

Hermès Kelly 25 Suede Doblis Grey Sellier Handbag (2003)

By Hermès

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Model: Kelly 25 Suede Doblis Sellier Bag Color: Doblis / Grey Material: Suede Code: ☐G - R.33 Measures

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 OSTRICH 3C PARCHEMIN GHW STAMP U
Hermes Kelly 25 OSTRICH 3C PARCHEMIN GHW STAMP U

Hermes Kelly 25 OSTRICH 3C PARCHEMIN GHW STAMP U

By Hermès

Located in Double Bay, AU

Condition:10/10 Unused ( This item is in unused and in pristine condition. ) Colour: 3C Parchemin Hardware: Gold Tone Measurement: Length: 25cm Height: 20cm Depth: 11cm Hand...

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2010s Top Handle Bags

HERMES Kelly 25 Retourne Niloticus Crocodile Exotic Himalayan White Tote Bag
HERMES Kelly 25 Retourne Niloticus Crocodile Exotic Himalayan White Tote Bag

HERMES Kelly 25 Retourne Niloticus Crocodile Exotic Himalayan White Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

New Condition From 2020 Collection Matte Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware Measures 9.5" W x 7" H x 4" D Handle Drop 3" Shoulder Strap Drop 17.5" Includes Clochette, Padlock, Ke...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Ostrich Exotic Green Palladium Top Handle Shoulder Bag
HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Ostrich Exotic Green Palladium Top Handle Shoulder Bag

HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Ostrich Exotic Green Palladium Top Handle Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

From 2021 Collection Ostrich Vert Verone Palladium Hardware Measures 9.75" W x 7.75" H x 3.75" D Handle Drop 3.25" Shoulder Strap Drop 17.5" Includes Clochette, Padlock, Keys, Rain ...

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2010s Top Handle Bags

HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Red Rouge Alligator Exotic Top Handle Shoulder Bag
HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Red Rouge Alligator Exotic Top Handle Shoulder Bag

HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Red Rouge Alligator Exotic Top Handle Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2001 Collection Alligator Gold Hardware Leather Lining Measures 9.75" W x 7.5" H x 4" D Handle Drop 3" Shoulder Strap Drop 17.5" Includes Clochette...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Red Alligator Exotic Gold Top Handle Shoulder Bag
HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Red Alligator Exotic Gold Top Handle Shoulder Bag

HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Red Alligator Exotic Gold Top Handle Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2001 Collection Rouge Alligator Gold Tone Hardware Measures 9.75" W x 7.5" H x 4" D Handle Drop 3" Shoulder Strap Drop 17.5" Includes Clochette, Pad...

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21st Century and Contemporary 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.