Hermès Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Satin Doblis Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier version, rigid, so Chic !
Hermès Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Satin Doblis Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier version, rigid, so Chic !
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 II Sellier Box Calf Leather GHW Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Accessories: Dust bag,shoulder strap size: Width:20cm,height:15cm Designer:Hermes Model:Mini Kelly Sellier 20 Bag Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Ma...
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 II Red Chevre Leather Silver HW PHW Stamp T France Bag
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Hermès Kelly Mini20 Chevre Women Red shoulderbag France,There is wear on the corners, scratches on the hardware, and local spray color care. Accessories: No Accessories ...
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Red Ostrich Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Version, rigid, so chic ! Made in France Vintage item (V in circle, 1992) Made of ostrich and yellow gold plated hard...
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Navy Blue Box Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Version, rigid, so chic !
Authentic Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Bag Sellier Night Blue
By Hermès
Located in Castries, FR
Mini Kelly 20 dark bue Hermès Sellier model Box leather and gold topping Length shoulder strap : 50 cm Inside pocket.
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H 4.73 in W 7.29 in D 2.17 in
Hermes Rose Lipstick Chevre Leather Mini Kelly Sellier II 20
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hermès rose lipstick Chevre leather Mini Kelly Sellier II 20 with tonal stitching, palladium-plated hardware, single top handle, detachable flat shoulder strap, protective feet at ba...
Hermès Mini Kelly 20 size Unica
By Hermès
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Amazing, rare and iconic Mini Kelly 20 Vintage, year 1993 Leather Red color Golden metal Can be carried by hand or crossbody Internal pocket Fantastic conditions considering the age ...
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H 5.52 in W 3.35 in L 7.88 in
Rare Hermès Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Full Doblis Suede Black Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Handbag "Mini Kelly" Outside "Sellier" stitching which makes it rigid, so chic !
Authentic Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Bag 3 ways Rouge H Lizard Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
GORGEOUS and RARE AUTHENTIC HERMES BAG MINI KELLY So rare to find a baby Kelly with both handle and shoulder strap, especially in Lizard skin and Rouge Hermès colorway, and in ...
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H 5.91 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Navy Blue Box Golden Hardware RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional cutest Authentic Hermes Baby Bag ever Mini Kelly Sellier Version Made in France Stamp Z in a circle Made of Box Leather and Golden Hardware Colorway: Na...
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H 5.71 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Exceptional Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Bag 3 ways Blue Lizard Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
GORGEOUS AND RARE AUTHENTIC HERMES BABY KELLY ! Mini Kelly Sellier Version Made in France Stamp U in a circle Made of Blue Lizard and Golden Hardware Inside lined with same Blue...
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H 5.52 in W 3.94 in L 7.88 in
Extremely RARE HERMES Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Canvas Gold Leather GHW
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermes Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier Version, Rigid, which makes it so classy !
1991 Hermes Navy Box Calf Leather Mini Kelly 20
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Navy Box Calf Leather Mini Kelly 20 This HERMÈS Mini Kelly 20 is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Care Booklet, Spa Receipt.
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Vintage Kelly Sellier Box Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and beautiful Black box leather Vintage mini Kelly 20. Gold hardware. Just returned from Hermes from TLC and is in remarkable condition. final sale.
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Shiny Black GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Experience timeless luxury with this exquisite vintage Mini Kelly 20 Sellier, crafted from sleek black shiny croc leather and finished with shimmering gold hardware.
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Shiny Black GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Experience timeless luxury with this exquisite vintage Mini Kelly 20 Sellier, crafted from sleek black shiny croc leather and finished with shimmering gold hardware. This rare piece ...
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Vintage Black Lizard Gold Hdw 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Small Bag "Mini Kelly" Super cute baby Kelly Bag Made in France Vintage, from the 90's Made of Lizard skin and Golden hardware Colorway: Black Insid...
Hermes Mini Kelly Sellier 20 cm Handbag Blue Gold Hdw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
GORGEOUS AND RARE AUTHENTIC HERMES BAG Mini Kelly Sellier Version Made in France Stamp W Made of Box Leather and Golden Hardware Colorway: Blue, Lined with Blue lea...
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Gold Courchevel Ghw 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Cute Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier version (rigid, more classy !)
Vintage Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Black Box Leather Ghw 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bag Mini "Kelly" Sellier version, rigid, so Chic !
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Black Box Leather Ghw 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier version, rigid, so Chic !
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier White Leather Ghw 3 ways 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Super Cute Authentic Hermès "Mini Kelly" Bag Sellier Version, Rigid, So Chic !
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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Exceptional Hermès Mini Kelly Bag 20 cm Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable Authentic Hermès Shoulder Bag Called "Mini Kelly" Sellier Version, Rigid, So Chic !
Hermes Vintage Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Blue de France Courchevel Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes insanely beautiful mini Vintage 20cm Hermes Kelly Sellier in rare Blue de France. Courchevel leather and regal with gold hardware. Rare to find and no lon...
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Red Box Leather Ghw 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Super Cute Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Bag In sellier Version, more chic !
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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Super Cute Hermes Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Blue Courchevel Leather GHD 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermes Bag Mini "Kelly" Sellier Version, Rigid, So Cchic !
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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Mini Kelly Vintage Bag Sellier Black Croco Crocodile Ghw 20 cm RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier Version, Rigid, So Chic !
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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier White Ostrich Gold Hdw Handle & Strap 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Super Cute Authentic Hermès "Mini Kelly" Bag Sellier Version, Rigid, So Chic !
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H 5.91 in W 3.55 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Bag Sellier White Leather Gold Hdw 20 cm RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Super Cute Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Bag In sellier Version, more chic !
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H 5.52 in W 3.55 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Black Box Leather Gold Hdw 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Cute Authentic Hermès Bag Mini "Kelly" Sellier version (rigid, more classy !)
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H 5.52 in W 3.55 in L 7.88 in
Adorable Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Indigo Blue Box Leather Ghw 20 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
So tiny, so cute Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier version, rigid, so Chic !
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H 5.71 in W 3.55 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Bag Sellier White Leather Ghw Cross body 20 cm Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Super Cute Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Bag In sellier Version, more chic !
Hermès Mini Sellier Box Calf "Cafe" Vintage Kelly Bag, 20 cm with Gold Hardware.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hermès Mini Sellier Box Calf "Cafe" Vintage Kelly Bag, 20 cm with Gold Hardware.
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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Exceptionnal and Rare Hermes Mini Kelly Bag 20 cm 2 ways Red Lizard Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
GORGEOUS and Rare Authentic Hermes Bag Mini Kelly Made in France Made of Lizard skin and Golden hardware Colorway: Rouge (Red) Inside lined with red grained leather, and flap li...
HERMES Mini Kelly Bag 20CM Black Pleated Collectors Piece Mint
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare Hermes Mini Kelly bag 20 cm black pleated Satin & Veau Doblis suede leather with gold hardware.
Authentic Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Bag Sellier Rouge H
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
SUPER CUTE AUTHENTIC HERMES BAG MINI KELLY Sellier version Made in France, stamp N in a circle Made of Box leather and gold hardware Colorway: Rouge (red) Fully lin...
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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Rare Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Green Courchevel Leather GHW
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermes Bag Mini "Kelly" Sellier Version, Rigid, So Cchic !
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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in
Exceptional Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Bag 2 Ways Black Lizard GHW RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
RARE AND SO BEAUTIFUL AUTHENTIC HERMES BAG Mini KELLY Made in France Stamp Q in a circle Made of Lizard Skin and Golden Hardware Colorway: Black Lined with Black Leather 1 mai...
Hermes Vintage Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Vert Moyen Lizard Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes insanely beautiful mini Vintage Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier featured in rare Vert Moyen lizard.
HERMES KELLY bag 20 Vintage Gray Ostrich Mini gold hardware Mint
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Insanely beautiful and chic Vintage 20 cm Kelly in light gray Ostrich. Regal with gold hardware. Impeccable condition on interior and exterior. Comes with shoulder strap. BAG ...
HERMES Very Special Mini Vintage Ostrich Kelly 20 CM Gold Natural Color Mint
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes vintage mini 20 Cm Kelly .Gold natural color ostrich leather.
HERMES Mini Kelly Bag 20CM Black Pleated Collectors Piece
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare Hermes Mini Kelly bag 20 cm black pleated Satin & Veau Doblis suede leather with gold hardware.
Vintage Hermes Mini Kelly 20 in Brown Niloticus Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage nice Hermes Kelly mini 20 cm in brown croco leather with black box strap (it replaces the original strap in croco to be able to wear it shoulder) Bottom of the back slightly...
1996 Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly 20cm Green Lizard
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Very rare bag, Hermès mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier green lizard with goldtone hardware.
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag 20 - white leather 1986
By Hermès
Located in Baarn, NL
We did not have this one before; the Hermès Mini Kelly Bag 20. A real baby Kelly! The hardware is gold plated and the sturdy leather white.
HERMES MINI KELLY BAG OSTRICH 20 CM WHITE
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Its graph of elegance, the pinnacle of opulence, warrants the iconic Hermès Kelly an indisputable status symbol amongst handbags. With Hermès releasing only limited quantities, its s...
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag 20 Ostrich Leather - chocolate brown
By Hermès
Located in Baarn, NL
A mini cutie by Hermès; the Mini Kelly 20 Bag in chocolate brown ostrich leather.
HERMES Kelly Sellier 20 Black Leather Gold Small Mini Evening Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1991 Collection Box Leather Gold Tone Hardware Leather Lining Measures 8.5" W x 5.5" H x 3.5" D Handle Drop 3" Shoulder Strap Drop 16" 100% Authenti...
HERMES Kelly 20 Tan Cognac Red Leather Gold Small Mini Shoulder Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1994 Collection Courchevel Leather Gold Tone Hardware Leather Lining Measures 8" W x 5.5" H x 3.5" D Handle Drop 3" Shoulder Strap Drop 17" Include...
$3,770
Size: FR 38 - UK 10
Vivienne Westwood green tartan wool fitted jacket with 15 gold buttons, fw 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood green tartan wool fitted jacket with 15 gold orb button fastenings at front. Black velvet cuffs and collar. Fall-Winter 1988
Hermes New Mini Evelyne Mangrove Gold
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes mangrove green mini Evelyne TPM in clemence leather with canvas strap. Smallest model of Evelyne has tonal stitching, a large perforated H icon in circle at front, pull tab to...
HERMÈS BLACK CALF BOX LEATHER "KELLY" 35 "Sac à Dépêches"
By Hermès
Located in Kingston, NY
HERMÈS BLACK CALF BOX LEATHER "KELLY" "Sac à Dépêches" 35 WITH GOLD HARDWARE, 1957. Artist markings. Great Condition. Great condition, light wear. Black leather interior with three ...
Hermes Birkin 35 Black Epsonm Leather Gold Hardware Stamp X 2016
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Slight signs of use, clean inside and out. Accessories: Dust bag,key,lock size: Width:35cm Designer: Hermes Model:Birkin35 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color:...
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
Hermès Vintage Black 32 Kelly Bag 1990s with Gold Tone Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Hermès black 32 Kelly gold tone hardware shoulder strap inside
$58,885
Size: 38 French
Rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Signature Avant-Garde Fuchsia wool with velvet coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
This Rare, never worn, still with tags, Iconic Thierry Mugler signature Avant-Garde Neon Fuchsia coat has black velvet interior edging along the opening front, neck, and sleeve cuffs...
Alexander McQueen Fall 2005 Ready to Wear skirt
Located in Carnate, IT
Alexander McQueen Fall 2005 Ready to Wear skirt. Beige-tone tartan with fringe hem, size 44, zip closure at the back, waist 42 cm, hips 50 cm, length 95 cm, 100% wool
Chanel 18A Black Lucite Paris Hamburg Minaudiere Shipping Container Clutch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Chanel 18A Black Lucite Paris Hamburg Minaudiere Shipping Container Clutch SKU: Z149827 MSRP: 11200.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition...
$129Sale Price|20% Off
Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Vintage Pink Leather Keyring Mini Wallet
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980s Ungaro pink leather keyring mini wallet featuring dual photo windows and secure attachment loop, premium leather with printed logo on front Measurements: 6.5x6.5cm - ...
Paco Rabanne Paris Black Leather Shoulder Bag 1980s
By Paco Rabanne
Located in University City, MO
Paco Rabanne Paris Black leather shoulder bag c 1980s The classic saddle style shoulder bag is covered in supple black leather. Designed with twin leather shoulder straps The fron...
1960's Pink Floral Lace Beaded Cocktail Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Nashville, TN
This mesmerising 1960's pink floral lace dress, embellished with pearl beads, silver glass beads and iridescent sequins, which accent the floral motifs, is just the perfect piece to...
$487Sale Price|30% Off
Moschino Jeans Vintage Iconic Slotter Casino Game Bomber Jacket US Size 6
By Moschino
Located in Nice, FR
MOSCHINO JEANS vintage iconic multi colored bomber jacket featuring a slotter casino game print all over. This bomber jacket features : - Faux fur collar. - Long sleeves. - Front zi...
Hermès Set of 4 Porcelain Plates Bonheurs a Paris
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional and Rare Authentic Set of 4 Hermès Plates From the "Bonheurs à Paris" collection (happiness in Paris) Plates number 3, 4, 5 and 6 Places: Faubourg Saint Honoré, Hôtel ...
Hermès 1965s Sac Kelly 32 Bandouliere Black Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag, size 32, in black box leather and gold-tone hardware. The interior is lined in black leather and features two slip pockets and one large zipped pocket. It includes ...
Unavailable|$4,712
Chanel Vintage Orient Express Flap Bag Burgundy Leather 2011
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Chanel Orient Express Flap Bag from the Fall 2011 collection - used once and comes with authenticity card, care leaflet and Chanel dustbag. Made from smooth brownish burgund...
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.
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 bag — Birkin, 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.
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.
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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.