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Hermès "Panthera Pardus" Silk Scarf
Hermès "Panthera Pardus" Silk Scarf

Hermès "Panthera Pardus" Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Hermès "Panthera Pardus" Scarf is in 100% silk with blue hand rolled edges, and features a leopard roaming in the grass.

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Hermes Panthera Deco Blanket Hand Embroidered Beaded Cashmere New w/ Box
Hermes Panthera Deco Blanket Hand Embroidered Beaded Cashmere New w/ Box

Hermes Panthera Deco Blanket Hand Embroidered Beaded Cashmere New w/ Box

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a limited edition exceptional Hermes Panthera Deco Blanket featured in Naturel and Dore.

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Auth. Silk Scarf Les Mustangs II - Double Face - Potiron Beige - New Store Tag
Auth. Silk Scarf Les Mustangs II - Double Face - Potiron Beige - New Store Tag

Auth. Silk Scarf Les Mustangs II - Double Face - Potiron Beige - New Store Tag

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Artist's Story: Robert Dallet (1923–2006) was a self-taught French wildlife artist renowned for anatomically precise yet lyrical depictions of animals. Invited by Hermès in the 1980s...

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HERMÈS "PANTHERA PARDUS" Cashmere and silk shawl scarf 140 cm - Robert Dallet
HERMÈS "PANTHERA PARDUS" Cashmere and silk shawl scarf 140 cm - Robert Dallet

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By Hermès, Robert Dallet

Located in Padova, IT

Hermès Vintage Selection by Corrado Luxury - Importante scialle in cachemire e seta 140x140 cm " Panthera Pardus" disegno di Robert Dallet, è un rarissimo prodotto nella composizione...

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New Hermes Silk Panthera Black White 100% Silk Shawl
New Hermes Silk Panthera Black White 100% Silk Shawl

New Hermes Silk Panthera Black White 100% Silk Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès rare and collectible Dallet "Panthere" 100% silk oversize shawl/scarf. Black and white combination. Hand-rolled edges. Comes with original box and ribbon.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

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Hermes Slim Panthere Pocket Watch White Gold Blue Dial B&P EP2.990A Auto

Hermes Slim Panthere Pocket Watch White Gold Blue Dial B&P EP2.990A Auto

By Hermès

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Case: The elegant slime 18ct white gold case with the winder at twelve o'clock with a sapphire crystal to the back of the case giving an exhibition view of the automatic movement. Th...

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New in Box Hermes Panthera Silk Beige Scarf

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By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes "Panthera" by Dallet silk scarf. Beige and brown combo.

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Hermes Panthera Deco Ashtray Porcelain Hand Painted Trim New w/ Box

Hermes Panthera Deco Ashtray Porcelain Hand Painted Trim New w/ Box

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare Hermes Panthera Deco ashtray featured in Rouge. Hand painted gold trim.

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Hermes Silk Panthera Pardus Scarf New in Box with Ribbon
Hermes Silk Panthera Pardus Scarf New in Box with Ribbon

Hermes Silk Panthera Pardus Scarf New in Box with Ribbon

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes silk twill Panther scarf in the original box with ribbon. Designed by Dallet. Hand rolled edges. Excellent condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes "Panthera Pardus" Cashmere Shawl 140cm
Hermes "Panthera Pardus" Cashmere Shawl 140cm

Hermes "Panthera Pardus" Cashmere Shawl 140cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes "Panthera Pardus" cashmere and silk shawl in a light grey colorway.

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Hermès Panthera Deco ashtray
Hermès Panthera Deco ashtray

Hermès Panthera Deco ashtray

By Hermès

Located in Nicosia, CY

Velvet goatskin base Hand-painted gold trim Decorated using chromolithography "Hermès Paris" stamped base

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Hermes Chale  Panthera Pardus Blanc/Anthracite/Vert 2016.
Hermes Chale  Panthera Pardus Blanc/Anthracite/Vert 2016.

Hermes Chale Panthera Pardus Blanc/Anthracite/Vert 2016.

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Chale Panthera Pardus Blanc/Anthracite/Vert 2016.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Bandannas

Hermès Made in France Panthera Pardus Silk Twill Scarf 90cm / BRAND NEW
Hermès Made in France Panthera Pardus Silk Twill Scarf 90cm / BRAND NEW

Hermès Made in France Panthera Pardus Silk Twill Scarf 90cm / BRAND NEW

By Hermès

Located in VERGT, FR

Tags and copyright are intacts Sorry no box It's comes with Hermès shopping bag Hermès and ribbon TAXES ARE INCLUDED Thank you for visiting my shop !

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Hermès Made In France Panthera Pardus Panther Silk Twill Scarf 90cm  / BRAND NEW
Hermès Made In France Panthera Pardus Panther Silk Twill Scarf 90cm  / BRAND NEW

Hermès Made In France Panthera Pardus Panther Silk Twill Scarf 90cm / BRAND NEW

By Hermès

Located in VERGT, FR

By Robert Dallet, a naturalist and artist who devoted his life to the study and protection of animals. Hermès Scarf , difficulte to find SOLD OUT IN HERMÈS STORE Model : Panthera Pa...

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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.

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.