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Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Tressage Epsom MM
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Tressage Epsom MM

Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Tressage Epsom MM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Handle Drop 6", Height 8.5", Width 9", Depth 7" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Lock Bag Tressage Epsom

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Tressage Epsom MM
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Tressage Epsom MM

Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Tressage Epsom MM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Height 8.5", Width 9", Depth 7" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Lock Bag Tressage Epsom MM Exterior

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Togo Picotin Lock 18 Tote, Navy
Hermès Togo Picotin Lock 18 Tote, Navy

Hermès Togo Picotin Lock 18 Tote, Navy

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Bag in Togo leather with palladium plated Kelly lock closure BAG MEASURES: LENGTH 18cm/7" TALL

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes White Gold and Diamond H Lock Ring
Hermes White Gold and Diamond H Lock Ring

Hermes White Gold and Diamond H Lock Ring

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

This is a rare Hermes white gold and diamond ring. The lock on the ring has the luxurious H for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hermès Orange Taurillon Clemence Leather Picotin Lock 22 Bag
Hermès Orange Taurillon Clemence Leather Picotin Lock 22 Bag

Hermès Orange Taurillon Clemence Leather Picotin Lock 22 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Wonderfully crafted from Clemence leather this Hermès Picotin Lock 22 is a creation for those who

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Lucky Daisy Printed Swift PM
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Lucky Daisy Printed Swift PM

Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Lucky Daisy Printed Swift PM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

, Lock, Keys Measurements: Height 7", Width 7", Depth 5.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Lock Bag Lucky

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Lucky Daisy Printed Swift PM
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Lucky Daisy Printed Swift PM

Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Lucky Daisy Printed Swift PM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Lock Bag Lucky Daisy Printed Swift PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Hermes Eclat Picotin Lock Bag Clemence with Swift MM
Hermes Eclat Picotin Lock Bag Clemence with Swift MM

Hermes Eclat Picotin Lock Bag Clemence with Swift MM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

, Lock, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 9", Width 9", Depth 7" Designer: Hermes Model

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Rare 1950s Lock and Key Table Lamp by Hermes
Rare 1950s Lock and Key Table Lamp by Hermes

Rare 1950s Lock and Key Table Lamp by Hermes

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Rare lock and key table lamp, gilt metal, stitched leather and parchment by Hermes The shade is

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hermès Picotin 18 lock in Orange and Parchemin Taurillon leather , PHW
Hermès Picotin 18 lock in Orange and Parchemin Taurillon leather , PHW

Hermès Picotin 18 lock in Orange and Parchemin Taurillon leather , PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Lovely​ ​limited​ ​edition​ ​Hermes​ ​Picotin​ ​18​ ​lock​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​bicolour​ ​Orange​ ​and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Picotin 18 Lock Bag So Green
Hermes Picotin 18 Lock Bag So Green

Hermes Picotin 18 Lock Bag So Green

Located in Flushing, NY

Certified Authentic Condition: Brand New Origin: France Collection: Z Dimension: 7 x 5 x 7.5 in; Drop 5 in Accompanied by: This item comes with all accessories

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 32cm Rouge Hermes Ostrich Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 32cm Rouge Hermes Ostrich Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 32cm Rouge Hermes Ostrich Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Comes with Hermes cloth bag, clochette, lock & keys This is a stunning winter colour which is

Category

Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Picotin 18 Lock Bag Palladium Hardware Nata
Hermes Picotin 18 Lock Bag Palladium Hardware Nata

Hermes Picotin 18 Lock Bag Palladium Hardware Nata

Located in Flushing, NY

Certified Authentic Condition: Brand New Origin: France Collection: Z Dimension: 7 x 5 x 7.5 in; Drop 5 in Accompanied by: This item comes with all accessories

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Sienne
Hermes Birkin 35cm Sienne

Hermes Birkin 35cm Sienne

Unavailable|$13,200

Hermes Birkin 35cm Sienne

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

featuring the signature Hermes turn lock closure. It is lined with tonal Chevre leather with one zippered

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Cream
Hermes Birkin 35cm Cream

Hermes Birkin 35cm Cream

Unavailable|$16,900

Hermes Birkin 35cm Cream

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Palladium hardware features the Hermes signature turn lock closure. The interior is lined with Chevre

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 40cm Black
Hermes Birkin 40cm Black

Hermes Birkin 40cm Black

Unavailable|$12,000

Hermes Birkin 40cm Black

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A great travel bag, this 40cm Hermes Birkin is crafted in black Ardennes, a truly durable, flat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Picotin 18 Lock Bag Palladium Hardware Fleece Gris
Hermes Picotin 18 Lock Bag Palladium Hardware Fleece Gris

Hermes Picotin 18 Lock Bag Palladium Hardware Fleece Gris

Located in Flushing, NY

Certified Authentic Condition:Brand New Origin: France Collection: Z Dimension: 7.25 x 7.5 x 5.25 in; Drop: 5 in Accompanied by: This item comes with all accessories

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 35cm Chocolate Brown
Hermes Kelly 35cm Chocolate Brown

Hermes Kelly 35cm Chocolate Brown

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

featuring the Hermes signature turn lock closure. The interior is lined with Chevre leather and one

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Chocolate Brown
Hermes Birkin 35cm Chocolate Brown

Hermes Birkin 35cm Chocolate Brown

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. This handbag is accented with Palladium hardware featuring the Hermes signature turn lock closure

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 40cm Blue Jean
Hermes Birkin 40cm Blue Jean

Hermes Birkin 40cm Blue Jean

Unavailable|$12,000

Hermes Birkin 40cm Blue Jean

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

hardware adds a cool elegance featuring the Hermes signature turn lock closure. This bag includes a dustbag

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30cm Rouge Tomate
Hermes Birkin 30cm Rouge Tomate

Hermes Birkin 30cm Rouge Tomate

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The fresh and bright Hermes Rouge Tomate is the color of this Birkin handbag, named after Jane

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Brown Crocodile
Hermes Birkin 35cm Brown Crocodile

Hermes Birkin 35cm Brown Crocodile

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The king of exotics, demanding the highest prices on the market, is Hermes Porosus Crocodile farmed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Picotin 18 Lock Bag Palladium Hardware Black Fur Blue
Hermes Picotin 18 Lock Bag Palladium Hardware Black Fur Blue

Hermes Picotin 18 Lock Bag Palladium Hardware Black Fur Blue

Located in Flushing, NY

Certified Authentic Condition:Brand New Origin: France Collection: Z Dimension: 7.5 x 7 x 5.5 in; Drop: 5 in Accompanied by: This item comes with all accessories

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Etoupe Epsom Kelly Long Wallet
Hermes Etoupe Epsom Kelly Long Wallet

Hermes Etoupe Epsom Kelly Long Wallet

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

zippered center compartment with an Hermes H lock pull, and one rear wall compartment. Collection: X

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermes Birkin 35cm Dark Purple Bag
Hermes Birkin 35cm Dark Purple Bag

Hermes Birkin 35cm Dark Purple Bag

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

closure. The Gold plated hardware including the signature Hermes turn lock closure adds a touch of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Toolbox 20cm Orange Feu Toolbox
Hermes Toolbox 20cm Orange Feu Toolbox

Hermes Toolbox 20cm Orange Feu Toolbox

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

hardware. This bag’s debut was in 2010. It has 2 rolled top handles and the Hermes signature turn lock

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Hermes Birkin 30cm Chocolate Brown Ostrich
Hermes Birkin 30cm Chocolate Brown Ostrich

Hermes Birkin 30cm Chocolate Brown Ostrich

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, including the signature Hermes turn lock closure. It has 2 rolled top handles and is lined with tonal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Blue Atoll Togo Kelly 32cm NEW
Hermes Blue Atoll Togo Kelly 32cm NEW

Hermes Blue Atoll Togo Kelly 32cm NEW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

; store fresh condition Accompanied by: Hermes box, Hermes dustbag, clochette, lock, two keys, shoulder

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Ebene Chevre de Coromandel Kelly 35cm
Hermes Ebene Chevre de Coromandel Kelly 35cm

Hermes Ebene Chevre de Coromandel Kelly 35cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

no signs of use. Accompanied by: Hermes box, Hermes dustbag, clochette, lock, two keys, shoulder

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Gris Perle Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 30 Gris Perle Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 30 Gris Perle Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

As always, the auction will include an authentic Hermes Box, Dustcovers, Lock & Keys, Clochette, and

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Trench Epsom Kelly Long Wallet NEW
Hermes Trench Epsom Kelly Long Wallet NEW

Hermes Trench Epsom Kelly Long Wallet NEW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

card slots, a zippered center compartment with Hermes H lock pull, and one rear wall compartment

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermes Birkin 30cm Two Tone Sanguine/Blanc
Hermes Birkin 30cm Two Tone Sanguine/Blanc

Hermes Birkin 30cm Two Tone Sanguine/Blanc

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hermes signature turn lock closure. It is accented with white top stitching, the interior lining is white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Rouge Vif (Red) Togo Birkin Handbag
Hermes Rouge Vif (Red) Togo Birkin Handbag

Hermes Rouge Vif (Red) Togo Birkin Handbag

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

zipper pocket It comes with a Hermès dust bag, lock, 2 keys, clochette, rain hat and clochette dust

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin Raisin Togo Leather Gold Hardware Tote
Hermès Birkin Raisin Togo Leather Gold Hardware Tote

Hermès Birkin Raisin Togo Leather Gold Hardware Tote

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

(H)25x(D)18cm Accompanied by: Hermes dustbag, lock, two keys. Stamp:M

Category

Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Hermes Alezan Epsom Birkin 30cm Gold Hardware NEW
Hermes Alezan Epsom Birkin 30cm Gold Hardware NEW

Hermes Alezan Epsom Birkin 30cm Gold Hardware NEW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

(Plastic on hardware) Accompanied by: Hermes box, Hermes dustbag, clochette, lock, two keys, clochette

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25cm Bag Rouge Lizard Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 25cm Bag Rouge Lizard Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 25cm Bag Rouge Lizard Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes cloth bag, strap, clochette, lock & keys. This is an exquisite bag. Lizard is extremely hard to

Category

Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Swift 25cm Gold Hardware Craie Birkin Bag
Hermes Swift 25cm Gold Hardware Craie Birkin Bag

Hermes Swift 25cm Gold Hardware Craie Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

on hardware) Accompanied by: Hermes box, Hermes dustbag, clochette, lock, two keys, clochette

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Etain Togo 35cm Palladium Hardware Birkin Bag
Hermes Etain Togo 35cm Palladium Hardware Birkin Bag

Hermes Etain Togo 35cm Palladium Hardware Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

(plastic on hardware) Accompanied by: Hermes box, Hermes dustbag, clochette, lock, two keys, clochette

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Sage Clemence Birkin 30cm Gold Hardware NEW
Hermes Sage Clemence Birkin 30cm Gold Hardware NEW

Hermes Sage Clemence Birkin 30cm Gold Hardware NEW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

fresh condition (plastic on hardware) Accompanied by: Hermes box, Hermes dustbag, clochette, lock

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Etain Togo 28cm Gold Hardware Kelly Bag
Hermes Etain Togo 28cm Gold Hardware Kelly Bag

Hermes Etain Togo 28cm Gold Hardware Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Etain Kelly 28cm of togo leather with gold hardware. This Kelly in the Retourne style has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Blue Electric Epsom Kelly Long Wallet NEW
Hermes Blue Electric Epsom Kelly Long Wallet NEW

Hermes Blue Electric Epsom Kelly Long Wallet NEW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

slots, zippered center compartment with Hermes H lock pull, and one rear wall compartment. Collection

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermes Blue Paon Chevre Kelly Long Wallet NEW
Hermes Blue Paon Chevre Kelly Long Wallet NEW

Hermes Blue Paon Chevre Kelly Long Wallet NEW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

, zippered center compartment with Hermes H lock pull, and one rear wall compartment. Collection: R Square

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermes Bois de Rose Chevre Kelly Long Wallet
Hermes Bois de Rose Chevre Kelly Long Wallet

Hermes Bois de Rose Chevre Kelly Long Wallet

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

slots, a zippered center compartment with an Hermes H lock pull, and one rear wall compartment

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets

Hermes Orange H Swift 25cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag
Hermes Orange H Swift 25cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag

Hermes Orange H Swift 25cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

on hardware) Accompanied by: Hermes box, Hermes dustbag, clochette, lock, two keys, clochette

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 30cm Palladium Hardware Gris Tourterelle Ostrich Birkin Bag
Hermes 30cm Palladium Hardware Gris Tourterelle Ostrich Birkin Bag

Hermes 30cm Palladium Hardware Gris Tourterelle Ostrich Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

carried (plastic on hardware) Accompanied by: Hermes box, Hermes dustbag, clochette, lock, two keys

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 25cm Gold Hardware Rose Azalea Swift Birkin Bag
Hermes 25cm Gold Hardware Rose Azalea Swift Birkin Bag

Hermes 25cm Gold Hardware Rose Azalea Swift Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

condition (plastic on hardware) Accompanied by: Hermes box, Hermes dustbag, clochette, lock, two keys

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 28cm Gold Hardware Tangerine Ostrich Sellier Kelly Bag
Hermes 28cm Gold Hardware Tangerine Ostrich Sellier Kelly Bag

Hermes 28cm Gold Hardware Tangerine Ostrich Sellier Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

box, Hermes dustbag, clochette, lock, two keys, shoulder strap, clochette dustbag, shoulder strap

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Gris Mouette Togo 30cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag
Hermes Gris Mouette Togo 30cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag

Hermes Gris Mouette Togo 30cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

fresh condition (plastic on hardware) Accompanied by: Hermes box, Hermes dustbag, clochette, lock

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Etoupe Togo Leather 35cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag
Hermes Etoupe Togo Leather 35cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag

Hermes Etoupe Togo Leather 35cm Gold Hardware Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

; never carried (plastic on hardware) Accompanied by: Hermes box, Hermes dustbag, clochette, lock, two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Blue Paon Epsom Birkin 30cm Gold Hardware NEW
Hermes Blue Paon Epsom Birkin 30cm Gold Hardware NEW

Hermes Blue Paon Epsom Birkin 30cm Gold Hardware NEW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

fresh condition (plastic on hardware) Accompanied by: Hermes box, Hermes dustbag, clochette, lock

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Lock For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes lock you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Red and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a hermes lock may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Hermès and Jean Paul Gaultier are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Hermes Lock?

The price for a hermes lock starts at $140 and tops out at $39,775, and on average, selling for $2,896.

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-purses-bags 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.