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Hermès Blue Evelyn PM Messenger Bag
By Hermès
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Hermes Evelyn bag size pm made of textured leather. The shoulder bag features a canvas strap, a
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Togo Steve Light Messenger Bag - '20s
By Hermès
Located in Milano, IT
Stay organized and stylish with the Hermès Togo Steve Light Messenger Bag - '20s. Crafted with
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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Bag Madonna Camel Messenger Bag Large
By Hermès
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Color: Camel Material: Grained leather Measures: H 10” x L 14” x D 4” 8 to 22 inch shoulder strap drop Comes With: Dust bag Condition: Excellent. Pristine. Faint hairline marks from ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Red Clemence Leather Evelyne III GM Messenger Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Red Taurillon Clemence Leather Evelyne III GM Messenger Bag Made In: France Color: Red Year
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

2011 Hermes Etoupe Clemence Steve Caporal 28 Messenger Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Steve Caporal 28 Messenger bag in etoupe clemence leather with palladium hardware. In overall
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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Hebdo Reporter Messenger Bag Black Evergrain Palladium New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a men's Hermes Hebdo Reporter bag featured in Black Evergrain leather. Crisp
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Black Gold Metal Ardennes Evelyn GM Messenger Bag
By Hermès
Located in Montreal, Quebec
perforated Hermes H, and light gold plated hardware including clasps for the shoulder strap. The bag has an
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Gold Taurillon Clemence Leather Evelyne III GM Messenger Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Gold Clemence Leather Evelyne III GM Messenger Bag Made In: France Color: Gold tan Year of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Etain Clemence Leather Evelyne III 29 PM Messenger Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Etain Grey Clemence Evelyne III 29 PM Messenger Bag W/ PHW Made In: France Year of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Steve Caporal Messenger 28 Bag Etoupe Clemence Leather Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Steve Caporal Messenger 28 bag featured in neutral Etoupe. Plush
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMÈS Cityslide Pouch Evercolor Indigo Blue Leather Messenger Bag Clutch
By Hermès
Located in Freehold, NJ
Pre-Owned 100% Authentic HERMÈS Cityslide Pouch Evercolor Vache Hunter Indigo Blue Clutch
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly Messenger 25 Bag Ecorce Evercolor Leather with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Messenger PM small model bag featured in Ecorce. A warm, earth
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Alleretour Messenger 34 Men's Bag H Canvas / Sombrero Leather New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic men's Hermes Alleretour Messenger 34 Bag featured in
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly Messenger PM Bag Vert Yucca Evercolor Leather with Palladium Hardw
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Messenger PM small model bag featured in Vert Yucca. A true
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold Hermes Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin designed as stylized winged head of Hermes - messenger of the gods With whiplash style
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermès Della Cavalleria Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Wonderful Hermès Della Cavalleria, delivered in its Hermès box Condition : very good (no signs of
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Della Cavalleria Bag
Hermès Della Cavalleria Bag
Size: 18 x 17 x 5.5 cm
Hermés Alligator Constance 24cm
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
The Hermés bag embodies the quintessence of style and luxury due to its impeccable design
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Constance Elan Crossbody Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Constance Elan Crossbody Bag Crossbody bag crafted in smooth etoupe Swift leather with gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Double Herbag Mint Handbag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès mint condition herbag 31cm with interchangeable toile , black or natural. Natural leather
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Double Herbag Mint Handbag
Hermès Double Herbag Mint Handbag
H 10.25 in W 4.25 in L 12 in
Hermès Evelyne GM Rouge & Palladium
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Evelyne GM in rouge casaque taurillon clemence leather and palladium hardware. Shoulder drop
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Evelyne GM Rouge & Palladium
Hermès Evelyne GM Rouge & Palladium
H 13 in W 3 in L 12.5 in
Hermès Bouganville Evelyne PM Clemence
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès preloved bouganville clemence leather medium evelyne with palladium hardware. Adjustable
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Bouganville Evelyne PM Clemence
Hermès Bouganville Evelyne PM Clemence
H 10.5 in W 3.5 in L 10 in
Hermès Evelyne GM Red Ardennes
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Evelyne GM featuring Ardennes leather in red. It comes with palladium gold hardware and has
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Evelyne GM Red Ardennes
Hermès Evelyne GM Red Ardennes
H 16 in W 4 in L 15 in
Hermès Black Shearling Belt Pouch
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Shearling Belt Pouch Serial Number: [J] Age (Circa): 2006 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Black Shearling Belt Pouch
Hermès Black Shearling Belt Pouch
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H 3.94 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Hermes Kelly 32 Orange Niloticus Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional HERMES Kelly 32 Niloticus shoulder bag, delivered in its original HERMES dustbag
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Black Crocodile Constance bag
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Constance is of Black shiny alligator with rose gold hardware and features tonal stitching, a "H" snap lock closure, and an adjustable shoulder strap. The interior is lined wit...
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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Black Crocodile Constance bag
Hermes Black Crocodile Constance bag
H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 1.58 in
Hermès Black Chèvre Mysore Leather Geta
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Chèvre Mysore Leather Geta Brand- Hermès Model- Geta Product Type- Crossbody
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Black Chèvre Mysore Leather Geta
Hermès Black Chèvre Mysore Leather Geta
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H 6.3 in W 7.88 in D 2.96 in
Hermes Mini Evelyne Etoupe GHW
By Hermès
Located in Double Bay, AU
Condition: Like new Colour: Etoupe Material: Togo Hardware Colour: Gold Year (stamp): Y 2020 Inclusion: Full set Origin: France
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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Mini Evelyn Orange GHW
By Hermès
Located in Double Bay, AU
Condition: Like New - may have been used once or twice Colour: Orange Leather: Togo Hardware Colour: Gold Inclusion: Full set Origin: France
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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Black Epsom Leather Clic 16
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Epsom Leather Clic 16 Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5652 Brand: Hermès Model: Clic 16
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Black Epsom Leather Clic 16
Hermès Black Epsom Leather Clic 16
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H 5.91 in W 6.3 in D 0.79 in
Hermès New Sage Mini Evelyne Gold
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hermès mini Evelyne shoulder bag in sage clemence leather and gold plated hardware, with one
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès New Sage Mini Evelyne Gold
Hermès New Sage Mini Evelyne Gold
H 7.5 in W 2 in L 6.5 in
Hermès Beton Clemence Leather Evelyne TPM
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Beton Clemence Leather Evelyne TPM Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1247 Brand: Hermès Model
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Beton Clemence Leather Evelyne TPM
Hermès Beton Clemence Leather Evelyne TPM
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H 7.49 in W 6.7 in D 1.58 in
Hermes Micro Constance Lezard Green
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Wonderful Mini Constance Lezard ! Extremely rare piece. The condition is very good : micro-scratches on the hardware and inside the bag. Made in France Material : Nile monitor leza...
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes PM Clemence Black Evelyne Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hermes Evelyne PM bag in black with Palladium hardware. The bag can be worn as a shoulder or
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes PM Clemence Black Evelyne Bag
Hermes PM Clemence Black Evelyne Bag
H 13 in W 2.5 in L 12 in
Hermes Leather Mini Convoyeur Crossbody Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Mini Convoyeur bag Crossbody bag in orange leather with palladium hardware. Multiple
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès New Constance 24 "Marble Silk"
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Constance 24 "Marble Silk" Rose Mexico Swift with Palladium hardware and tonal stitching, a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes New Orange Mini Constance Handbag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes Constance Leather Handbag is your perfect small chic bag featuring orange epsom leather
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Constance Elan Crocus Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès dustbag Made in France Collection : Constance Elan Material : Epsom leather Color : Crocus
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Jaune Poussin Epsom Evelyne PM
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès jaune poussin epsom leather medium (PM) Evelyne with palladium hardware. Adjustable shoulder
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Evelyne 16 Amazone Clemence Etoupe
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Evelyne 16 Amazone Clemence Mini Bull Calfskin/ Wooly Webb Etoupe/Bleu Indigo Condition
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Evelyne 16 Amazone Clemence Etoupe
Hermes Evelyne 16 Amazone Clemence Etoupe
H 7.09 in W 6.3 in D 2.17 in
Hermès Gris Perle Clemence Evelyne TPM
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Gris Perle Clemence Evelyne TPM with silver palladium hardware. The bag comes with an
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Gris Perle Clemence Evelyne TPM
Hermès Gris Perle Clemence Evelyne TPM
H 7.09 in W 1.97 in L 6.3 in
Hermes Black Lizard Vintage Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes vintage black lizard shoulder bag with gold tone hardware. Shoulder drop 16.5” or 9” doubled
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès BNIB Rouge Pivoine Mini Evelyne
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès brand new in box rouge pivoine clemence leather cross body bag with gold tone hardware. Date
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès 50cm Travel Kelly With PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This Hermès Kelly 50cm Travel bag is a truly rare find. This bag is the largest size that Hermès
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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes BNIB Mini Evelyne Felt/Swift
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès rare mini Evelyne shoulder bag in blue felt, black swift leather with palladium hardware
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes BNIB Mini Evelyne Felt/Swift
Hermes BNIB Mini Evelyne Felt/Swift
H 7.5 in W 2 in L 6.5 in
Hermès BNIB Cassis Mini Evelyne Gold
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès brand new in box cassis clemence leather cross body bag with gold tone hardware. Date stamp
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès BNIB Mini Evelyne Capucine Gold
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès mini Evelyne shoulder and cross-body bag with signature perforated "H." Capucine taurillon
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Mini Lindy Etoupe Togo BNIB
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes brand new in box mini lindy etoupe togo leather with palladium hardware. Date stamp Z, 2021
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Mini Lindy Etoupe Togo BNIB
Hermes Mini Lindy Etoupe Togo BNIB
H 4.9 in W 3.5 in L 7.5 in
Hermes BNIB Mini Lindy Feu Palladium
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes brand new in box mini lindy feu taurillon clemence with palladium hardware. Date stamp U
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes BNIB Mini Lindy Feu Palladium
Hermes BNIB Mini Lindy Feu Palladium
H 4.9 in W 3.5 in L 7.5 in
1993 Hermés ostrich camel fanny pack
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Hermés ostrich camel fanny pack Ostrich leather belt with bag, fanny pack in camel colour. Size
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1990s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Crocodile Porosus Skin Kelly Sport Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Hermes Crocodile Porosus Skin Kelly Sport Bag Bright orange crossbody bag crafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Gold Clemence Mini Lindy 20 PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermes Gold Clemence Mini Lindy 20 PHW SKU: 131384 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Evelyne 29 Taurillon Clemence leather Silver
By Hermès
Located in 10707, DE
HERMÈS EVELYNE 29 GRAY MEYER CLEMENCE BAG This NEW Hermès Evelyne 29 is crafted from gray Meyer
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Rose Pourpre Hermes Mini Verrou Crossbody Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Rose Pourpre Hermes Mini Verrou Crossbody Bag. The Mini Verrou Crossbody Bag features a leather
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21st Century and Contemporary European Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Pink Hermes Kelly To Go Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
New Pink Kelly To Go from Year 2024 Delivered in its original Hermès box, strap dustbag (no dustbag
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Roulis Slim Wallet Black Lizard Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Roulis Slim Wallet Belt bag featured in Black Lizard. Sleek and crisp
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Jypsiere 28 Niloticus Matte Crocodile Skin
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Hermes Jypsiere 28 Niloticus Matte Crocodile Skin Crossbody bag matte Ficelle colour
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes New Mini Constance 18 Gris Meyer
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes mini constance cross body 18cm in gris meyer epsom leather and gold tone hardware. Date
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Jaipur Epsom Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès gently preloved Birkin bag 30 cm in rose Jaipur epsom leather palladium hardware. Handle
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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Clemence Methane Mini Lindy 20 PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermes Clemence Methane Mini Lindy 20 PHW SKU: 134479 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Della Cavalleria Mini Epsom Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Brand New - Hermes Della Cavalleria Mini Epsom Leather Bag Black, structured crossbody bag
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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Hermes Messenger For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes messenger for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Orange and more. You’re likely to find the perfect hermes messenger among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding a hermes messenger for sale for women should be easy, but there are 772 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Hermes Messenger?

On average, a hermes messenger on 1stDibs sells for $3,002, while they’re typically $442 on the low end and $72,000 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 crossbody-bags-messenger-bags for You

Stylish and practical, vintage and designer crossbody bags and messenger bags are ideal for all occasions, from lunch dates to errands to sunny afternoons in the park to formal affairs.

Messenger bags are a fashion staple. A shoulder bag that’s designed to be durable and lightweight, messenger bags offer comfort and convenience when carrying heavy items, and while their functionality is comparable to that of standard backpacks, you don’t have to take your bag off to get into its compartments and various zippered pockets. This is a sophisticated accessory — it sits flat against your body and provides easy access to your belongings at all times.

Our love for vintage handbags and purses goes back a long time. For as long as we’ve needed to carry around personal items to and from our homes, handbags of some fashion have been in our lives. Bag design evolved notably during the later Middle Ages to meet the needs of increasingly prosperous, sophisticated and diverse societies. As craftspeople grew in skill, and the choice of materials and dyes increased, the bags’ exteriors were embellished to please the eye and signify status. In our modern era, there is a vast range of iconic handbags and other bags to choose from.

Crossbody bags, which were designed to be worn on one side of the body so that the long strap is looped over the opposite shoulder, have been popular and versatile accessories over time, thankfully improving upon the medieval-era crude leather and silk coin purses that Europeans fastened to their belts as well as the drawstring pouches of the Renaissance, which held money as often as they did flowers and spices. These bags — as well as the stylish messenger bags that have materialized during the 20th century — weren’t bound by gender when they first appeared, and they certainly aren’t today.

For an alluring alternative to a satchel or backpack, luxury houses and various legendary brands such as Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and others offer a wide range of crossbody bags and messenger bags for the discerning bag enthusiast. Find these bags in all shapes and sizes on 1stDibs.

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.