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Kelly 28 Sellier Chevre Brown PHW
Kelly 28 Sellier Chevre Brown PHW

Kelly 28 Sellier Chevre Brown PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Expertly crafted by Hermès, the Kelly 28 Sellier Chevre Brown PHW is a luxurious masterpiece. It is

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Blue Atoll Kelly 28 cm Togo
Blue Atoll Kelly 28 cm Togo

Blue Atoll Kelly 28 cm Togo

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Crafted in France from smooth white Togo leather, a fine-grained Hermès skin, notorious for its

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly II Bag Sellier Epsom Rose Pourpe Palladium Hdw 28 cm Full Set
Hermès Kelly II Bag Sellier Epsom Rose Pourpe Palladium Hdw 28 cm Full Set

Hermès Kelly II Bag Sellier Epsom Rose Pourpe Palladium Hdw 28 cm Full Set

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Bag "KELLY II" Sellier Version Made in France Stamp C Made of Epsom

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Rare Vintage 1994 Black Box Leather Kelly 28 Bag
Rare Vintage 1994 Black Box Leather Kelly 28 Bag

Rare Vintage 1994 Black Box Leather Kelly 28 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

The ultimate classic vintage bag. Classic kelly 28 in black box leather with gold hardware. Slight

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1990s Top Handle Bags

New in Box Hermes Kelly 28cm Feu Togo Gold Bag
New in Box Hermes Kelly 28cm Feu Togo Gold Bag

New in Box Hermes Kelly 28cm Feu Togo Gold Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes brand new in box kelly 28 retourne feu togo with gold tone hardware. Date stamp D for 2019

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Rose Jaipur Togo Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 28 Rose Jaipur Togo Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 28 Rose Jaipur Togo Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Kelly 28 Hermes Kelly 28 Rose Jaipur Togo Palladium Hardware. R stamp 2014. Excellent

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne' Black Togo
Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne' Black Togo

Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne' Black Togo

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne, in Black Togo leather with gold hardware and tonal stitching, two

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Rouge Casaque Red Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 28 Rouge Casaque Red Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 28 Rouge Casaque Red Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Kelly 28 Rouge Casaque Red Palladium Hardware . 2012 P STAMP. Excellent Condition, Plastic

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne Rouge H Togo
Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne Rouge H Togo

Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne Rouge H Togo

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès kelly 28 retourne rouge H togo with palladium hardware. Classic signature color and style

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Blue Electrique togo retourne phw bag
Hermes Kelly 28 Blue Electrique togo retourne phw bag

Hermes Kelly 28 Blue Electrique togo retourne phw bag

By Hermès

Located in London, England

Hermes Kelly 28 Blue Electrique ( discontinued colour, very rare) togo leather, retourne with

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Anemone Purple Epsom Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Anemone Purple Epsom Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Anemone Purple Epsom Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning Unusued Like New Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Epsom Leather complimented by Palladium Hardware

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 28 Gold bag Epsom with Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly 28 Gold bag Epsom with Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly 28 Gold bag Epsom with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in London, England

Hermès Kelly 28 Gold Epsom Sellier with Gold Hardware handbag , 2023 Interior is lined with tonal

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Vintage White Box Leather Gold Hardware 1996
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Vintage White Box Leather Gold Hardware 1996

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Vintage White Box Leather Gold Hardware 1996

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Hermes Kelly 28 Stamp: Circle Z Year of manufacture: 1996 Exterior Color: White Exterior Material: Box

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1990s Italian Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 White Bag Gold Hardware Clemence Leather
Hermes Kelly 28 White Bag Gold Hardware Clemence Leather

Hermes Kelly 28 White Bag Gold Hardware Clemence Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 28 Retourne bag featured in limited edition White. This snow

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 HSS Brown Gold with PHW bag
Hermes Kelly 28 HSS Brown Gold with PHW bag

Hermes Kelly 28 HSS Brown Gold with PHW bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

This Hermès Kelly 28 in Gold Epsom leather is a sophisticated embodiment of luxury. The Gold color

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Blue Electric Sellier Epsom Shoulder Bag Rare NEW
Hermes Kelly 28 Blue Electric Sellier Epsom Shoulder Bag Rare NEW

Hermes Kelly 28 Blue Electric Sellier Epsom Shoulder Bag Rare NEW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Kelly 28 Blue Electric Sellier Epsom Shoulder Bag Rare NEW New or Never Worn. Pristine

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 HSS White Blanc Gris Asphalte Kelly Gold VIP Y Stamp, 2020
Hermes Kelly 28 HSS White Blanc Gris Asphalte Kelly Gold VIP Y Stamp, 2020

Hermes Kelly 28 HSS White Blanc Gris Asphalte Kelly Gold VIP Y Stamp, 2020

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Guaranteed Authentic Hermes Kelly 28 Horseshoe Stamp White and Gris Asphalte Kelly VIP Y Stamp

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 28 Ostrich Parchemin Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly 28 Ostrich Parchemin Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly 28 Ostrich Parchemin Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Kelly 28 retorune ostrich leather in parchemin color with palladium hardware, and tonal

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 28 Ostrich Rouge Vif GHW
Hermès Kelly 28 Ostrich Rouge Vif GHW

Hermès Kelly 28 Ostrich Rouge Vif GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, England

: 28 w × 21 h x 10 d

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Forest Green Box GHW
Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Forest Green Box GHW

Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Forest Green Box GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

- Forest green - Box leather - Gold-tone hardware - Single top handle - Main compartment - Internal zip-fastening pocket - Internal patch pocket - Detachable shoulder strap - Comes w...

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Early 2000s British Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Bag Black Retourne Togo Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 28 Bag Black Retourne Togo Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 28 Bag Black Retourne Togo Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic coveted classic Black 28 Kelly in Togo leather. Fresh with Palladium hardware

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Bag Vert Anglais Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 28 Bag Vert Anglais Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 28 Bag Vert Anglais Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 bag featured in Vert Anglais. This exquisite deep rich

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Authentic Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Bag Epsom Bleu Gold Hardware
Authentic Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Bag Epsom Bleu Gold Hardware

Authentic Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Bag Epsom Bleu Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

AUTHENTIC HERMES BAG KELLY Sellier version Made in France in the 90's Made of epsom

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Bag Retourne Gold Epsom Leather Gold HDW
Hermes Kelly 28 Bag Retourne Gold Epsom Leather Gold HDW

Hermes Kelly 28 Bag Retourne Gold Epsom Leather Gold HDW

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful Authentic Hermes Bag KELLY retourne (sewn upside down and returned) Made in France

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1990s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Black Epsom Sellier Gold Hardware Y Stamp, 2020
Hermes Kelly 28 Black Epsom Sellier Gold Hardware Y Stamp, 2020

Hermes Kelly 28 Black Epsom Sellier Gold Hardware Y Stamp, 2020

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Black Epsom 28cm Kelly Sellier Gold Hardware Y Stamp, 2020 Brand New in Box. Store Fresh

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Black Epsom Sellier Gold Hardware Y Stamp, 2020
Hermes Kelly 28 Black Epsom Sellier Gold Hardware Y Stamp, 2020

Hermes Kelly 28 Black Epsom Sellier Gold Hardware Y Stamp, 2020

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Black Epsom 28cm Kelly Sellier Gold Hardware Y Stamp, 2020 Brand New in Box. Store Fresh

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES KELLY 28 Vintage Navy Blue w/ Toile Sellier Gold Hardware
HERMES KELLY 28 Vintage Navy Blue w/ Toile Sellier Gold Hardware

HERMES KELLY 28 Vintage Navy Blue w/ Toile Sellier Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Perfection. Ultra rare Beautiful Vintage Navy and Toile Sellier is chic and timeless. This is a real beauty! Lush with Gold hardware. Superb condition with no wear on handles or ...

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Gorgeous Hermes Navy Boxcalf Kelly Bag 28cm
Gorgeous Hermes Navy Boxcalf Kelly Bag 28cm

Gorgeous Hermes Navy Boxcalf Kelly Bag 28cm

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Fabulous 1965-70, Hermes Vintage navy Kelly bag in 28cm, this classic bag features gold- plated

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Etoupe Epsom Sellier Taupe Shoulder Bag Y Stamp, 2020
Hermes Kelly 28 Etoupe Epsom Sellier Taupe Shoulder Bag Y Stamp, 2020

Hermes Kelly 28 Etoupe Epsom Sellier Taupe Shoulder Bag Y Stamp, 2020

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Kelly 28cm Etoupe Taupe Gold Sellier Shoulder Bag Y Stamp, 2020 Just purchased from Hermes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Red Kelly 28 Bag
Hermes Red Kelly 28 Bag

Hermes Red Kelly 28 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Red Kelly 28 Bag. Excellent condition. Box leather. Gold hardware. Great structure and

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21st Century and Contemporary European Shoulder Bags

Hermes Tri-Colour Kelly 28
Hermes Tri-Colour Kelly 28

Hermes Tri-Colour Kelly 28

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Crafted from high-shine leather, this Kelly 28 two-way bag has a contrasting combination of dark

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21st Century and Contemporary European Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Gold Ostrich Kelly 28 Bag
Hermes Gold Ostrich Kelly 28 Bag

Hermes Gold Ostrich Kelly 28 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Gold Exotic Ostrich Kelly 28 Bag. Gold tan color with gold hardware. Excellent condition

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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags

Hermes Togo Capucines Kelly 28 GHW
Hermes Togo Capucines Kelly 28 GHW

Hermes Togo Capucines Kelly 28 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermes Togo Capucines Kelly 28 GHW SKU: 134302 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Tri-Colour Sellier Kelly 28
Hermes Tri-Colour Sellier Kelly 28

Hermes Tri-Colour Sellier Kelly 28

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Crafted from high-shine leather, this Kelly 28 two-way bag has a contrasting combination of dark

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1990s European Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes NIB Kelly 28 Sellier Alezan Epsom
Hermes NIB Kelly 28 Sellier Alezan Epsom

Hermes NIB Kelly 28 Sellier Alezan Epsom

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Brand new in box Hermès Kelly Bag 28 sellier alezan epsom with palladium tone hardware. Date stamp

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes NIB Kelly 28 Sellier Etain Epsom
Hermes NIB Kelly 28 Sellier Etain Epsom

Hermes NIB Kelly 28 Sellier Etain Epsom

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Brand new in box Hermes Kelly Bag 28 sellier gris etain epsom with palladium tone hardware. Date

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes New Kelly 28 Black Epsom Gold
Hermes New Kelly 28 Black Epsom Gold

Hermes New Kelly 28 Black Epsom Gold

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Brand new in box Hermes Kelly Bag 28 sellier black epsom leather with gold tone hardware. Date

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes White Clemence Kelly 28 Gold Hardware
Hermes White Clemence Kelly 28 Gold Hardware

Hermes White Clemence Kelly 28 Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes 28cm Kelly Pure Snow White! Gold Hardware Very rare to find Taurillon Clemence Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Deep Blue Vert Bosphore  Kelly 28 Bag
Hermes Deep Blue Vert Bosphore  Kelly 28 Bag

Hermes Deep Blue Vert Bosphore Kelly 28 Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes brand new in box kelly 28 retourne verso limited edition deep blue evercolor, vert bosphore

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Vert Cypress Togo Retourne Kelly 28 PHW
Hermès Vert Cypress Togo Retourne Kelly 28 PHW

Hermès Vert Cypress Togo Retourne Kelly 28 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermès Vert Cypress Togo Retourne Kelly 28 PHW SKU: 112159 MSRP: Condition: Pre-owned (3000

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2010s Shoulder Bags

2016 Hermes Blue Zanzibar Evercolor Kelly 28 Bag
2016 Hermes Blue Zanzibar Evercolor Kelly 28 Bag

2016 Hermes Blue Zanzibar Evercolor Kelly 28 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Kelly 28 in blue zanzibar evercolor leather. Beautiful vibrant blue colour. Comes with its

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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES black Box KELLY I 28 SELLIER Bag VINTAGE
HERMES black Box KELLY I 28 SELLIER Bag VINTAGE

HERMES black Box KELLY I 28 SELLIER Bag VINTAGE

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes 'Kelly l 28 Sellier' bag in black Veau Box leather. Vintage 1970. Lined in leather with two

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rare Rouge H & White Dalmatian Retourne Kelly 28 PHW
Hermès Rare Rouge H & White Dalmatian Retourne Kelly 28 PHW

Hermès Rare Rouge H & White Dalmatian Retourne Kelly 28 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermès Rare Rouge H & White Dalmatian Retourne Kelly 28 PHW SKU: 110765 Handbag Condition: Very

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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Orange Box Calf Kelly Bag- 28 cm with GHW
Hermes Orange Box Calf Kelly Bag- 28 cm with GHW

Hermes Orange Box Calf Kelly Bag- 28 cm with GHW

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermes Orange Box Calf 28 cm Kelly- Nearly Pristine with slight signs of prior ownership. Hermes

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Black Box Supple Leather 28 cm Kelly Bag, 2005
Hermes Black Box Supple Leather 28 cm Kelly Bag, 2005

Hermes Black Box Supple Leather 28 cm Kelly Bag, 2005

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Vintage black box leather 28 cm Kelly bag with gold hardware. Dates from 2005. Lock and key fob

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Kelly28 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes kelly28 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Blue, Red and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a hermes kelly28 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. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Hermes Kelly28?

Prices for a hermes kelly28 can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,717 and can go as high as $122,823, while, on average they fetch $15,995.

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.