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Hermes Plomb

Hermes Birkin 35 Plomb Limited Edition Bag Togo Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 35 Plomb Limited Edition Bag Togo Gold Hardware

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).

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

2007 Hermès Birkin Bag Togo Leather Plomb Top Handle Bag
2007 Hermès Birkin Bag Togo Leather Plomb Top Handle Bag

2007 Hermès Birkin Bag Togo Leather Plomb Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Bag by Hermès, Birkin model, size 35, made in Togo leather, soft to the touch and with light veins, Plomb colour, equal to black.

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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

Hermes New Silk + Leather Plomb Togo Brazil Soie Cool 22 Backpack Bucket Bag
Hermes New Silk + Leather Plomb Togo Brazil Soie Cool 22 Backpack Bucket Bag

Hermes New Silk + Leather Plomb Togo Brazil Soie Cool 22 Backpack Bucket Bag

By Hermès

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare brand new with box Hermes limited edition unisex silk and leather backpack ! From the 2014 collection. Features feather prints and Brazil printed throughout. Neutral colors of g...

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2010s French Backpacks

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HERMES Plomb (off black) Togo leather BIRKIN 35 Bag Palladium
HERMES Plomb (off black) Togo leather BIRKIN 35 Bag Palladium

HERMES Plomb (off black) Togo leather BIRKIN 35 Bag Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Birkin 35 in Plomb (off black) Veau Togo leather with Palladium hardware, Lined in back Chevre (goat skin) with an open pocket against the front and a zipper po...

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2010s French Tote Bags

HERMES Plomb black Clemence leather & Gold KELLY 35 RETOURNER Bag
HERMES Plomb black Clemence leather & Gold KELLY 35 RETOURNER Bag

HERMES Plomb black Clemence leather & Gold KELLY 35 RETOURNER Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes "Kelly II 35 Retourner" bag in Plomb (matt black) Taurillon Clemence with gold-plated hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES BIRKIN 30 Bag PLOMB Togo Gold Hardware Rare Off Black

HERMES BIRKIN 30 Bag PLOMB Togo Gold Hardware Rare Off Black

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Remarkably chic HERMES Birkin PLOMB is the new 'off' black. Togo leather with gold hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 2018 Plomb & Cactus Cristobal, Swift Leather Cityslide Cross PM
Hermès 2018 Plomb & Cactus Cristobal, Swift Leather Cityslide Cross PM

Hermès 2018 Plomb & Cactus Cristobal, Swift Leather Cityslide Cross PM

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Plomb & Cactus Cristobal, Swift Leather Cityslide Cross PM Serial Number: C Age (Circa): 2018 Accompanied By: Hermes Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet, Copy of Hermes Invoice Authe...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Belt Bags

HERMES Birkin 40 Bag PLOMB Off Black Togo Gold Hardware

HERMES Birkin 40 Bag PLOMB Off Black Togo Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Birkin 40. New and very rare to find colour PLOMB is ultra chic off black with a matte finish.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES BIRKIN 35 new PLOMB matte off black Togo palladium SO Chic
HERMES BIRKIN 35 new PLOMB matte off black Togo palladium SO Chic

HERMES BIRKIN 35 new PLOMB matte off black Togo palladium SO Chic

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

New colour PLOMB is a matte off black that is chic fresh and sophisticated.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Plomb Clemence Evelyne III PM
Hermes Plomb Clemence Evelyne III PM

Hermes Plomb Clemence Evelyne III PM

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Hermes Plomb Clemence Evelyne III PM

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Plomb Evelyne III PM in clemence leather with palladium hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Plomb Porosus Crocodile 35 cm Birkin Bag
Hermès Plomb Porosus Crocodile 35 cm Birkin Bag

Hermès Plomb Porosus Crocodile 35 cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Malibu, CA

Hermès Plomb Porosus Crocodile 35 cm Birkin- Pristine Hermès bags are considered the ultimate luxury item the world over.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Plomb Clemence Kelly 32cm Palladium Hardware
Hermes Plomb Clemence Kelly 32cm Palladium Hardware

Hermes Plomb Clemence Kelly 32cm Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Plomb Kelly 32cm in rich taurillon clemence (baby bull) leather with palladium hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Plomb Black Togo Leather Birkin Bag- 30 cm with Palladium
Hermes Plomb Black Togo Leather Birkin Bag- 30 cm with Palladium

Hermes Plomb Black Togo Leather Birkin Bag- 30 cm with Palladium

By Hermès

Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY

Hermès Plomb Togo Birkin Bag- PRISTINE, Store fresh condition (plastic on hardware), 30 cm, Palladium Hardware, T stamp.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 35 Togo Plomb GHW
Hermès Birkin 35 Togo Plomb GHW

Hermès Birkin 35 Togo Plomb GHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Worn once, as new! Hermès Birkin 35 Togo Plomb GHW This stunning Hermès Birkin 35 comes in a almost-black color named 'Plomb' featuring gold toned hardware and tonal stitching.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Plomb Togo GHW
Hermes Birkin 25 Plomb Togo GHW

Hermes Birkin 25 Plomb Togo GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes, Birkin, Colour Plomb, Leather Togo, Gold Hardware Brand New - Store Fresh This bag comes with a box, dusbag, manual, rain coat, lock and key.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Plomb Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Plomb Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Plomb Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Plomb Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35, crafted in Plomb gray Clemence leather, features dual rolled handles, frontal flap, and palladium hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Plomb Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Plomb Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Plomb Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Plomb Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35, crafted in Plomb gray Clemence leather, features dual rolled handles, frontal flap, and palladium hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Plomb Togo with Palladium Hardware 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Plomb Togo with Palladium Hardware 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Plomb Togo with Palladium Hardware 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Plomb Togo with Palladium Hardware 30, crafted in Plomb grey Togo leather, features dual rolled handles, front flap and palladium hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Plomb Clemence With Palladium Hardware 35
Hermes Kelly Handbag Plomb Clemence With Palladium Hardware 35

Hermes Kelly Handbag Plomb Clemence With Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Kelly Handbag Plomb Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35, crafted in Plomb grey Clemence leather, features a single rolled top handle, frontal flap, and palladium hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Plomb Clemence with Palladium Hardware 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Plomb Clemence with Palladium Hardware 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Plomb Clemence with Palladium Hardware 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Lock, Clochette, Dust Bag, Keys Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 9", Width 12", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Plomb Clemence with Palladium Hardwar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Plomb Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35
Hermes Kelly Handbag Plomb Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

Hermes Kelly Handbag Plomb Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag, Lock, Clochette, Keys, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 10", Width 14", Depth 5", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Plomb Cle...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Clemence 35 cm Kelly Bag AKA Plomb
Hermès Black Clemence 35 cm Kelly Bag AKA Plomb

Hermès Black Clemence 35 cm Kelly Bag AKA Plomb

By Hermès

Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY

In the newest shade of black knows as “Plomb,” this 35 cm Clemence Kelly Bag has never been carried.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Black Plomb Clemence Palladium Hardware JaneFinds
Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Black Plomb Clemence Palladium Hardware JaneFinds

Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Black Plomb Clemence Palladium Hardware JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Black Togo with palladium hardware New Condition This Hermes classic Black Plomb 35cm in clemence leather with palladium hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

STUNNING NEW GRAY BLACK HERMES BIRKIN Bag 35cm PLOMB PALLADIUM HARDWARE
STUNNING NEW GRAY BLACK HERMES BIRKIN Bag 35cm PLOMB PALLADIUM HARDWARE

STUNNING NEW GRAY BLACK HERMES BIRKIN Bag 35cm PLOMB PALLADIUM HARDWARE

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes 35cm PLOMB color of LEAD. THE NEW DARK GRAY BLACK BIRKIN TOGO LEATHER WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE!

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 35 cm Black aka Plomb Togo Leather Birkin with Gold Hardware
Hermès 35 cm Black aka Plomb Togo Leather Birkin with Gold Hardware

Hermès 35 cm Black aka Plomb Togo Leather Birkin with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY

Pristine and unworn, this Hermès Black Plomb 35 cm Togo Birkin has been carefully stored with the protective plastic intact on all the hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 40 Plomb Dark Gary Togo Leather GHW Top Handle Bag
Hermes Birkin 40 Plomb Dark Gary Togo Leather GHW Top Handle Bag

Hermes Birkin 40 Plomb Dark Gary Togo Leather GHW Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Kowloon, HK

Color: Dark Gary / Plomb (designer color) Material: Togo Leather Condition: Rank N Overall: Brand New Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardware: Good ...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Plomb Grey Clemence Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
Hermes Kelly 28 Plomb Grey Clemence Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag

Hermes Kelly 28 Plomb Grey Clemence Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Kowloon, HK

Color: Grey / Plomb (designer color) Material: Clemence Leather Condition: Rank N Overall: Brand New. Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardware: Goo...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Almost New -Full set-Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in Plomb Togo leather, SHW
Almost New -Full set-Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in Plomb Togo leather, SHW

Almost New -Full set-Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in Plomb Togo leather, SHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful Hermes Birkin 35 cm handbag in Togo Grey Plomb leather (very dark grey), palladium silver metal hardware, double handle in grey leather allowing a hand carry.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Plomb For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes plomb you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. 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 and more. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Hermes Plomb?

Prices for a hermes plomb can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,495 and can go as high as $79,000, while, on average they fetch $19,039.

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 And Purses 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.