Hermès Medor Clutch in Green Leather with Palladium Hardware -'10s
By Hermès
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A bold expression of Hermès craftsmanship, this clutch is crafted in structured green leather and defined by its striking Medor-inspired closure in polished palladium hardware.
Hermes alligator clutch medor
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Minaudiere Clou Medor alligator clutch in Vert Cypres colour and palladium hardware.
Hermes Leather Medor Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Leather Medor Clutch Bag Sanguine orange leather with iconic gold Medor studs to the turn-lock closure.
Hermès 2017 Shiny Alligator Medor 23 Clutch - '10s
By Hermès
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Hermès Medor 23 clutch in black alligator leather.
Hermes Medor 23 Clutch Bag Black Alligator Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
No longer produced by Hermès, the iconic Médor 23 has become an increasingly collectible clutch sought after for its bold Collier de Chien-inspired hardware and timeless silhouette.
Hermès 2019 Sac Pochette Collier de Chien Medor 23 Sakura Pink Bag Clutch Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès "Collier de Chien" (or "Médor") clutch, size 23, in pale pink Swift leather ("Sakura" pink) with silver-tone (palladium) hardware; dated 2019.
$4,126Sale Price|30% Off
Rare 1990s Hermès Medor Black Leather Gold Stud Crossbody Shoulder Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in San Diego, CA
From day-to-night, this Hermès Doggy Medor crossbody, shoulder bag, or clutch is a must-have statement piece that never goes out of style.
1970s Yves Saint Laurent Knit Cardigan Mongolian Fur Collar Soft Mohair 70s YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
For the ultimate elevated outfit, pair this rare YSL cardigan with my Hermès Medor black leather crossbody clutch bag (also available in my 1stDibs shop!).
Hermes Medor Clutch Chevre Mysore 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 5", Width 9", Depth 1.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Medor Clutch Chevre Mysore 23 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Blue Interior Mat...
Hermes Rose Sakura Medor Clutch in Tadelakt
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This Clutch is in the new and prettiest (we think!) of Hermes pink shades – Rose Sakura, a dusky and soft pink.
Hermes So Black Medor Crocodile Clutch Purse
By Hermès
Located in Singapore, SG
Extremely rare and offered to VIP clients! Pristine, brand new, store fresh condition. It comes complete with Hermes box, dustbag, care booklet and ribbon. Protective plastic is stil...
Hermes Black Alligator Medor 23cm Clutch Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Designer: Hermes Type: Handbag Condition: NEW Color: Black Material: Alligator Dimensions: 9" x 4.5" x 2" 23cm x 11.3cm x 5cm Description: Black hardware Sku: 5823
Hermes Blue Sapphire Box Medor Clutch 23cm NEW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Blue Sapphire box Medor 23cm with palladium hardware. This Hermes style features tonal stitching, palladium plated studded hardware, and an adjustable wrap around palladium...
Hermes Couchevel Medor 2way Clutch Shoulder Bag Rare
By Hermès
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Hermes Medor 2way shoulder bag. This is very rare vintage Hermes shoulder bag.
Unavailable
H 5 in W 1 in L 9 in
Hermes "Rouge Vif" Red Swift Leather Gold Plated "Medor 23" Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
"Rogue Vif" red "Swift" leather "Medor 23" clutch bag from Hermes circa 2011. Front flap with an adjustable gold plated studded loop closure.
Unavailable
H 4.5 in D 1.25 in L 9.25 in
Hermès Shiny Borduex Porosus Crocodile 2015 Gold HDW 23 Cm Medor Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
The bag features:. Signature stud lock closure. Material: shiny nilo crocodile. Color: black. Hardware: palladium. Condition: excellent. Made in France. Includes: Dust...
Hermes MEDOR Clutch - Rose Wood Swift Leather - NEVER WORN
By Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
Signature style of Hermes. Sleek lines. Statement clutch Collection: 2014 Leather: Swift Color: Rose Wood Hardware: Pink gold-tone Measurements: Length 23 cm x Height 12 cm x Widt...
Hermes Medor Brown Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Medor Dark Brown Clutch. Almost black brown color leather.
Hermes Medor black leather clutch bag
By Hermès
Located in London, England
HERMES MEDOR BLACK LEATHER CLUTCH BAG with gold iconic studded Medor closure.
Hermès Vintage Red Lizard Medor Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermès Red Lizard Vintage Medor Clutch- MINT; Rare and Collectible The exotic skin (the horizontal line – next to the Hermès stamp indicates lizard skin) adds a new dimension to the ...
Hermes Brown Box Leather Medor Celebrity Clutch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Brown Leather Medor Celebrity Clutch Age: 2008 Made In France Materials: Leather Blind Stamp Reads Letter: "L" Stamped: "HERMES" "PARIS" "MADE IN FRANCE" Measurement...
Hermès Grey Swift Leather Medor Clutch 23
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Grey Swift Leather Medor Clutch is in excellent condition.
Hermes Craie Swift Leather Medor 23 Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMES Craie Swift Leather Medor 23 Clutch This HERMES Medor 23 Clutch is in Unworn Condition accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Box, Care Card, Protective Felt.
Hermes Sanguine Tadelakt Leather Medor 23 Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Sanguine Tadelakt Leather Medor 23 Clutch Reference: HB1493 Serial Number: T Age (Circa): 2015 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet Authenticity Details: Date ...
Hermes Black Box Calf Medor 23 Clutch
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hermes Box calf clutch features calfskin leather, a frontal flap and gold-plated studded hardware. One patch pocket in the interior. Date stamp J.original dust cover.
2014 Hermés Shiny Alligator Mississippiensis Medor 23cm Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hermés Alligator Mississippiensis Medor 23cm Clutch, handcrafted by the artisans of Hermés into a 23cm clutch from 2014.
Hermes Black Medor Clutch Swift Leather Gold Hardware Elegant
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Medor Pochette 23cm Clutch Gold Hardware Bag Elegant Perfect gift!
Hermes Sanguine Red Permabrass Medor Pochette Tadelakt Bag Clutch
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Sanguine Red Permabrass Medor Pochette Tadelakt Bag Clutch Perfect Gift!
Hermes Black Box Leather 29cm Medor Clutch Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Box Leather 29cm Medor Clutch Made In: France Year of Production: 2007 Color: Black Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Leather and metal Lining: Black leather Closure/...
HERMES Black Box Leather 29cm Medor Clutch Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Box Leather 29cm Medor Clutch Made in: France Year of Production: 2008 Color: Black and silvertone Hardware: Palladium Materials: Box leather and metal Lining: Bl...
2015 Hermes Gris Perle Tadelakt Leather Medor 23 Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Gris Perle Tadelakt Leather Medor 23 Clutch This HERMÈS Medor 23 Clutch is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Box, Care Card.
2015 Hermes Rose Lipstick Tadelakt Leather Medor 23 Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Rose Lipstick Tadelakt Leather Medor 23 Clutch This HERMÈS Medor 23 Clutch is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Box, Care Card.
Hermes Blue Zanzibar Chevre Medor Clutch New in Box
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes brand new in box media clutch in blue Zanzibar chèvre miser and palladium hardware. Date stamp A for 2017. Comes with felt, dust cover, booklet, box, ribbon and shopping bag.
HERMES Rouge Vif Tadelakt Leather 23cm Medor Clutch Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Rouge Vif Tadelakt Leather 23cm Medor Clutch Made in: France Year of Production: 2014 Color: Rouge vif Hardware: Permabrass Materials: Tadelakt leather Lining: Rouge vif...
HERMES Marron Fonce brown Box leather MEDOR 29 Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Medor 29' clutch in Marron Fonce (dark brown) Veau Box leather with palladium Collier de Chien' closure.
Hermes Medor 23 Clutch Bag Blue Hydra Palladium Hardware New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Medor23 bag featured in Blue Hydra and Mysore Goatskin. This striking modern clutch bag is no longer produced and a great find! Fresh ...
CHANEL O3A Unique Fantasy Tweed Jacket
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
If you are familar with the HERMES medor belt or clutch, then you will get the soft milk white raised 'pyramids' that adorn the jacket.
HERMES Medor clutch Chocolate Brown box leather palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
A jewel. Rare to find box leather. Fresh with palladium hardware. Interior has a rear slot pocket. Stamped HERMES MADE IN PARIS on the interior under the flap. Comes with...
Hermès Medor Crocodile Clutch
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This rare clutch from Hermès Vintage exudes a super-chic appeal. Constructed in green crocodile skin, this coveted piece features a front flap with silver-tone slip clasp fastening p...
Hermes Black Lizard Niloticus Lisse Medor Pochette 23cm Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Lizard Niloticus Lisse Medor Pochette 23cm Clutch Bag NEW or Never Worn.
Sold
H 5.91 in W 1.58 in L 9.45 in
Authentic Hermes Vintage Medor Clutch Handbag Canvas Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
BEAUTIFUL AUTHENTIC HERMES CLUTCH MEDOR Made in France, stamp D in a circle Made of beige canvas (toile) and white leather, gold hardware Fully lined with white lambskin ...
HERMES Medor Clutch Bag 29cm Highly Coveted
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chocolate brown Hermes Medor Clutch 29cm, in Box leather. Palladium hardware.
Hermes Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23 is a unique and modern piece inspired by the brand's iconic 'collier de chien' hardware.
Hermes Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23 is a unique and modern piece inspired by the brand's iconic 'collier de chien' hardware.
Hermes Medor Clutch Swift 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Medor Clutch Swift 23 is a hard-to-get, modern piece inspired by the brand's iconic 'collier de chien' hardware.
Hermes Medor Clutch Swift 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Medor Clutch Swift 23 is a hard-to-get, modern piece inspired by the brand's iconic 'collier de chien' hardware.
Hermes Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23 is a hard-to-get, modern piece inspired by the brand's iconic 'collier de chien' hardware.
Hermes Medor Clutch Swift 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Medor Clutch Swift 23 is a hard-to-get, modern piece inspired by the brand's iconic 'collier de chien' hardware.
Hermes Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23 is a unique and modern piece inspired by the brand's iconic 'collier de chien' hardware.
Hermes Medor Clutch Swift 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Medor Clutch Swift 23 is a hard-to-get, modern piece inspired by the brand's iconic 'collier de chien' hardware.
Hermes Medor Clutch Swift 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Medor Clutch Swift 23 is a hard-to-get, modern piece inspired by the brand's iconic 'collier de chien' hardware.
Hermes Medor Clutch Box Calf 29
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Medor Clutch Box Calf 29 is a hard-to-get, modern piece inspired by the brand's iconic 'collier de chien' hardware.
HERMES MEDOR CLUTCH BAG DEEP BROWN WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
HERMES MEDOR CLUTCH BAG DEEP BROWN WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE As always, another one of my fab finds, The sexiest bag ever Hermes 23cm MEDOR in beautiful dark chocolate brown with st...
Hermes Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 5", Width 9", Depth 1.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Blue Interior Material...
Hermes Medor Clutch Swift 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 5", Width 9", Depth 1.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Medor Clutch Swift 23 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink Interior Materi...
Hermes Medor Clutch Swift 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 5", Width 9", Depth 1.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Medor Clutch Swift 23 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Neutral Interior Mat...
Hermes Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 5", Width 9", Depth 2" Designer: Hermes Model: Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Purple Interior Material...
Hermes Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 5", Width 9", Depth 2" Designer: Hermes Model: Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Purple Interior Material...
Hermes Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 5", Width 9", Depth 1.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink Interior Ma...
Hermes Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 5", Width 9", Depth 1.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Purple Interior M...
Hermes Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 5", Width 9", Depth 1.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Pink Interior Material...
Hermes Medor Clutch Tadelakt 29
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6", Width 11.5", Depth 1.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Medor Clutch Tadelakt 29 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Green Interio...
Hermes Medor Clutch Swift 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 5", Width 9", Depth 1.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Medor Clutch Swift 23 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Green Interior Material: ...
Hermes Medor Clutch Swift 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 5", Width 9", Depth 1.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Medor Clutch Swift 23 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Mater...
Hermes Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 5", Width 9", Depth 2" Designer: Hermes Model: Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Neutral Interior Materia...
Hermes Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 5", Width 9", Depth 2" Designer: Hermes Model: Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Neutral Interior Materia...
Hermes Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 5", Width 9", Depth 1.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Medor Clutch Tadelakt 23 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Red Interior Mat...
Hermes Medor Clutch Swift 23
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 5", Width 9", Depth 1.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Medor Clutch Swift 23 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Blue Interior Mater...
S/S 1999 Roberto Cavalli Sheer Zebra Slip Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 1999 Roberto Cavalli Sheer Zebra Slip Dress Chest: 32-36", Waist: 30-36, Hips: 40-49", Length: 54.5" Condition: Excellent Size S ( fits S - M )
1950s 2.92 Carat Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Watch
By Ciro 8
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.96 carat diamond (total), platinum and 9 karat white gold cocktail watch; part of our vintage watch collections. This stunnin...
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Syna Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Evil Eye Pendant with Emerald and Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Lapis Lazuli 13 carats approx. Emerald 0.07 carat approx. Diamonds 0.03 carat approx. Chain sold separately Limited Edition Crafted from 18 karat yel...
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Black Togo Leather Rose Gold Hardware Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a gorgeous Hermes Birkin 25 in Black Togo leather which takes on an especially sophisticated character with the warm glow of coveted Rose Gold hardware. The pairin...
$5,890
W 0.32 in L 0.79 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Rope Twist Diamond Ear Studs by Boucheron, Paris
By Boucheron
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of 18 K yellow Gold rope twist gold and diamond clip earrings of knotted design. The top part showcases 6 brilliant cut Diamonds set in a floral motif design. Total weight of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rochas Vintage Inspired Harlow Bias Cut Silk Gown NWT
By Rochas, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
As seen on the runway Jean Harlow 1930's inspired gown designed by Rochas. Fashioned of eggshell white silk charmeuse with plunging neckline; spaghetti straps; chemise style bodice...
Prada Galleria Medium Bag
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Orange crocodile leather exterior Gold-tone hardware Double-rolled top handles Detachable and adjustable crocodile leather shoulder strap Zip closure at top Leather-lined interior wi...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Ruched Corset Bustier Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous soft gold fine silk knit dress from Christian Dior. It has an inner boned corset with underwire bust cups, and detachable spaghetti straps enabling the dress to also be wo...
Prada Early 00's Strawberry Cocco leather sandals
By Prada
Located in Milano, IT
- Prada - Early 2000s Collection - Strawberry red crocodile-embossed leather sandals - Cross-strap open-toe design - Slim ankle strap with a gold-tone adjustable buckle - Contrasting...
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Trefle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
*** Comes with the original Van Cleef & Arpels papers *** 18K Yellow Gold Diamond: 1.40ct twd Total Weight: 17.3g Bracelet Length: 6.5 inches *** A matching necklace is also availabl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Birkin 35 Plomb Limited Edition Bag Togo Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in rare limited edition Plomb (Off Black). SO chic! Simply a perfect neutral bag that is just shy of the Black which reveals as ...
1950s Mellerio dits Meller Paris Emerald Diamond Plat. Bracelet
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New York, NY
This Estate bracelet by Mellerio features five stunning Emerald-cut Emeralds float within a braid of baguette and round brilliant-cut Diamonds, in a platinum setting. This unique bra...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2009 Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Gold Hand-beaded Silk Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
Runway Collection $20,000 Original Retail Made in Italy An extraordinary couture creation from the 2009 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Collection, this gold gown is a masterclass in even...
$48,600
H 10.63 in D 7.09 in L 13.78 in
Hermès Fuschia Shiny Crocodile Porosus Birkin 35 Palladium Hardware, 2014
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This Hermès Birkin 35 in fuchsia shiny porosus crocodile from 2014 is a striking example of the house’s craftsmanship, paired with palladium hardware. The structured silhouette is so...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown (The corset shown on some images is not included ) Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine all...
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.
Vintage and designer clutches are the perfect size to hold exactly what you need. While they’re typically small purses, Chanel clutches, Gucci clutches and other kinds of clutches can make a big impact on an outfit. They also have a fascinating history.
Clutches are handbags without handles that are carried by hand. One of the oldest known clutches was made in Mosul, Iraq, in the 14th century. It was made of brass and inlaid with gold and silver in geometric patterns. Although the loops on the side indicate it likely had handles to wear as a shoulder bag, manuscripts show a similar example being carried by hand.
Fashion designers often made clutches to reflect the wealth of the holder. In Medieval Europe, men and women securely carried items in small bags hidden inside their clothing as tie-on pockets. Women carried their possessions, scented and secreted, in the folds of their voluminous skirts. Pockets eventually became integral to garment design, but bigger sacks were needed to carry books and documents. When women’s clothing became lighter, consisting of fewer layers, it could no longer easily hide their handbags or pockets.
Changes in fashion led to handbags becoming a popular fashion accessory, and today, even as we’re overwhelmed by options from a variety of high-end brands, iconic luxury handbags still rule. The highly decorative bags of the 19th century faded from popularity when women entered the workforce and the clutch became the dominant business accessory. Flappers in the 1920s, clad in the dazzling Art Deco jewelry of the era, also loved the freedom of carrying clutches as they didn’t get in the way of dancing.
The simplicity of the clutch remains stylish today. Once made to be carried on special occasions, they are now an accessory for everyday use. Find a collection of vintage and designer clutches from Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and more on 1stDibs.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.
More than a fashion statement, this iconic style continually appreciates in value.
A symbol of luxury and elegance, the design has a storied past and a legion of devoted collectors.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.