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RARE Hermes Brown Alligator Constance Bag
RARE Hermes Brown Alligator Constance Bag

RARE Hermes Brown Alligator Constance Bag

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

RARE Hermes Brown Alligator Vintage Constance Bag in very good condition. Dark cognac brown

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1990s European Structured Shoulder Bags

Rare Hermes gold leather Sherpa bag/ backpack
Rare Hermes gold leather Sherpa bag/ backpack

Rare Hermes gold leather Sherpa bag/ backpack

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Hermes gold leather bag/ backpack (strap removable), like a straw handle, special unique order.

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2010s French Backpacks

1990 Rare Green Hermès Floride Belt Bag
1990 Rare Green Hermès Floride Belt Bag

1990 Rare Green Hermès Floride Belt Bag

By Hermès

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Classy and rare Hermès belt bag Model: Floride Green color Epsom leater Golden buttons Fringed belt

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2010s Italian Belt Bags

HERMÈS - Rare Garden Party Rocabar Bag - 49 cm
HERMÈS - Rare Garden Party Rocabar Bag - 49 cm

HERMÈS - Rare Garden Party Rocabar Bag - 49 cm

By Hermès

Located in Padova, IT

Hermès Vintage Selection by Corrado Luxury - Rara borsa a mano modello Garden Party nella versione

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1990s Top Handle Bags

Rare 1990s Hermes Red Epsom Bolide Macpherson Bag
Rare 1990s Hermes Red Epsom Bolide Macpherson Bag

Rare 1990s Hermes Red Epsom Bolide Macpherson Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Rare bolide macpherson in epsom-like leather (i believe it was called Lisse leather prior to 2003

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1990s Shoulder Bags

Hermes Vintage 1972 Rare Brown Leather 2002 Shoulder Bag
Hermes Vintage 1972 Rare Brown Leather 2002 Shoulder Bag

Hermes Vintage 1972 Rare Brown Leather 2002 Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

piece of fashion history, this Vintage Hermès 2002 Shoulder Bag perfectly captures the sleek

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1970s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Rare Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 Lisse Noisette GHW Bag
Rare Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 Lisse Noisette GHW Bag

Rare Vintage Hermes Kelly 32 Lisse Noisette GHW Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

. Lisse leather is a rare epsom-like leather from hermes that they only make until 2003. So this piece

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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

Hermes  Birkin 25cm Bag Sellier Black Rare Box Leather New
Hermes  Birkin 25cm Bag Sellier Black Rare Box Leather New

Hermes Birkin 25cm Bag Sellier Black Rare Box Leather New

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Birkin 25cm Sellier Black Collectors Dream Bag Very rare to find Box Leather especially in

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

New in Box Hermes Rare Oran Pink Bag Charm
New in Box Hermes Rare Oran Pink Bag Charm

New in Box Hermes Rare Oran Pink Bag Charm

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes collectible and sold out worldwide mini oran bag charm in pink epsom leather. Comes with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tech Accessories and Cases

New in Box Hermes Rare Oran Yellow Bag Charm
New in Box Hermes Rare Oran Yellow Bag Charm

New in Box Hermes Rare Oran Yellow Bag Charm

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes collectible and sold out worldwide mini oran bag charm in gold and yellow leather combo

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21st Century and Contemporary French Other

New in Box Hermes Rare Oran Black Bag Charm
New in Box Hermes Rare Oran Black Bag Charm

New in Box Hermes Rare Oran Black Bag Charm

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes collectible and sold out worldwide mini oran bag charm in gold and black leather combo

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21st Century and Contemporary French Other

Rare Spring 2019 Hermes Brown  Novillo Transat Sailor Tote Bag
Rare Spring 2019 Hermes Brown  Novillo Transat Sailor Tote Bag

Rare Spring 2019 Hermes Brown Novillo Transat Sailor Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

bag makes it unique, yet still reads Hermes all the way through. Perfect for everyday wear. Comes in

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2010s Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin 40cm HAC Gold Tan Togo Palladium Bag RARE
Hermes Birkin 40cm HAC Gold Tan Togo Palladium Bag RARE

Hermes Birkin 40cm HAC Gold Tan Togo Palladium Bag RARE

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Birkin 40cm HAC Gold Tan Togo Palladium Bag RARE Ultra rare Gold Birkin 40 HAC! Brand New in

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

rare HERMES Silk Et Cuir Pompons Bag Charm Bleu Cobalt leather bag charm
rare HERMES Silk Et Cuir Pompons Bag Charm Bleu Cobalt leather bag charm

rare HERMES Silk Et Cuir Pompons Bag Charm Bleu Cobalt leather bag charm

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

rare HERMES Silk Et Cuir Pompons Bag Charm Bleu Cobalt pom pom ball leather bag charm Reference

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21st Century and Contemporary Tech Accessories and Cases

Rare Vintage 1989 Hermes Off White Chevre Kelly 28 Bag
Rare Vintage 1989 Hermes Off White Chevre Kelly 28 Bag

Rare Vintage 1989 Hermes Off White Chevre Kelly 28 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Rare vintage late 80s production Hermes Kelly 28 in off white chevre leather with gold hardware

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1980s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage Trim Bag Rare Amazonia / Leather 35 Very Chic
Hermes Vintage Trim Bag Rare Amazonia / Leather 35 Very Chic

Hermes Vintage Trim Bag Rare Amazonia / Leather 35 Very Chic

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic rare Amazonia and brown leather Trim bag. Palladium hardware. Top zipper

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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

New in Box Hermès Rare Blue Paon Picnic Clutch Bag
New in Box Hermès Rare Blue Paon Picnic Clutch Bag

New in Box Hermès Rare Blue Paon Picnic Clutch Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès natural wicker Picnic clutch with palladium hardware, blue paon swift leather trim, single

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21st Century and Contemporary French Novelty Bags

Hermes Helium Hac 50 Travel Bag Alezan Togo Aluminum Hardware Very Rare
Hermes Helium Hac 50 Travel Bag Alezan Togo Aluminum Hardware Very Rare

Hermes Helium Hac 50 Travel Bag Alezan Togo Aluminum Hardware Very Rare

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare Hermes Helium 50 HAC bag (Haut a Courroies) featured in Alezan togo

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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Matte Black Lizard Palladium Hardware Very Rare
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Matte Black Lizard Palladium Hardware Very Rare

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Matte Black Lizard Palladium Hardware Very Rare

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

extremely rare Hermes Birkin bag is elegant, timeless and absolutely stunning. Accentuated with Palladium

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Exceptional Hermès Shoulder Bag Purse Green-Grey Lizard Gold Hdw RARE
Exceptional Hermès Shoulder Bag Purse Green-Grey Lizard Gold Hdw RARE

Exceptional Hermès Shoulder Bag Purse Green-Grey Lizard Gold Hdw RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Gorgeous and rare Authentic Hermès Bag Made in France Vintage bag, no stamp Made of Lizard and

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Exceptional Hermès Passe Guide Bag Shiny Ebene Porosus Crocodile Ghw RARE
Exceptional Hermès Passe Guide Bag Shiny Ebene Porosus Crocodile Ghw RARE

Exceptional Hermès Passe Guide Bag Shiny Ebene Porosus Crocodile Ghw RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

beautiful Purse Ever! Here is a rare opportunity to get an exceptional Authentic Hermès Passe-Guide Bad in

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Rodeo MM Horse Bag Charm Rare Anemone Blue Izmir and Fauve
Hermes Rodeo MM Horse Bag Charm Rare Anemone Blue Izmir and Fauve

Hermes Rodeo MM Horse Bag Charm Rare Anemone Blue Izmir and Fauve

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare limited Hermes Rodeo MM Anemone Rodeo horse bag charm with Bleu Izmir tail

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Bag Charm So Black Rodeo Horse GM Limited Edition Very Rare
Hermes Bag Charm So Black Rodeo Horse GM Limited Edition Very Rare

Hermes Bag Charm So Black Rodeo Horse GM Limited Edition Very Rare

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes So Black GM Rodeo limited edition rare bag charm. This striking So

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermès Window Shop Display Decoration Kelly Bag and Horses in Cardstock RARE
Hermès Window Shop Display Decoration Kelly Bag and Horses in Cardstock RARE

Hermès Window Shop Display Decoration Kelly Bag and Horses in Cardstock RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Exceptional Authentic Hermès Decoration Theme: the "Kelly" Bag On the left: Kelly bags / On the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects

Hermès Vintage Sequana Bag Magic Purple Blue Porosus Crocodile Golden Hdw RARE
Hermès Vintage Sequana Bag Magic Purple Blue Porosus Crocodile Golden Hdw RARE

Hermès Vintage Sequana Bag Magic Purple Blue Porosus Crocodile Golden Hdw RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Absolutely Stunning Authentic Hermès Vintage Bag "Séquana" This bag is magic! Depending on the

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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rare Hermès Vintage Sumac Travel Riding or Picnic Bag Canvas Leather 50 cm
Rare Hermès Vintage Sumac Travel Riding or Picnic Bag Canvas Leather 50 cm

Rare Hermès Vintage Sumac Travel Riding or Picnic Bag Canvas Leather 50 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

RARE Authentic Hermès Bag "SUMAC" Made in France Stamp X in circle (1994) Made of : Canvas

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

1970s Hermes 'Mephisto" Brown Leather Bag/Clutch
1970s Hermes 'Mephisto" Brown Leather Bag/Clutch

1970s Hermes 'Mephisto" Brown Leather Bag/Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

clutch. This is a rare Hermes bag. Handmade in France. Excellent vintage condition - unused. 10.5" x 7" x

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1970s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline
Hermes Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline

Hermes Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Do not miss out on this rare Hermès Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline—an extraordinary and rare

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag
Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag

Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes rare and collectible large doctor’s bag in brown shiny croc, lined in brown leather and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes MM Orange Poppy Rodeo Bag Charm
Hermes MM Orange Poppy Rodeo Bag Charm

Hermes MM Orange Poppy Rodeo Bag Charm

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes rare and collectible grigri rodeo bag charm MM (medium). Combination of rose azalea, orange

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

New in Box Hermes Rare Mini Evelyne Black Gold
New in Box Hermes Rare Mini Evelyne Black Gold

New in Box Hermes Rare Mini Evelyne Black Gold

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès rare mini Evelyne shoulder bag in black taurillon clemence leather with gold tone hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Bag Constance 18 cm Metallic Silver Leather Phw
Hermès Bag Constance 18 cm Metallic Silver Leather Phw

Hermès Bag Constance 18 cm Metallic Silver Leather Phw

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Exceptional and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Constance" Made in France Stamp H in square

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

1960's Hermes Brown Crocodile Skin Top Handle Bag
1960's Hermes Brown Crocodile Skin Top Handle Bag

1960's Hermes Brown Crocodile Skin Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Stunning and rare Hermes bag from the 1960s. Crafted from a structured glossy toffee brown colour

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bombay 27 Bag Marron Fonce Ostrich Small Model
Hermes Bombay 27 Bag Marron Fonce Ostrich Small Model

Hermes Bombay 27 Bag Marron Fonce Ostrich Small Model

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare Hermes Bombay 27 bag in Marron Fonce Ostrich. No longer produced this

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes HAC 50 Birkin Bag Etoupe Togo Leather Brass Hardware
Hermes HAC 50 Birkin Bag Etoupe Togo Leather Brass Hardware

Hermes HAC 50 Birkin Bag Etoupe Togo Leather Brass Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare Hermes HAC 50 bag featured in Etoupe. Accentuated with Brass hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermes Diamond Birkin 35 Bag Miel Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware
Hermes Diamond Birkin 35 Bag Miel Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware

Hermes Diamond Birkin 35 Bag Miel Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

featured in honeyed Miel. Exquisite and rare color, this Hermes Birkin bag with 18K Yellow Gold hardware is

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Ulysse Nano Bag Charm Black with Blue Sapphire Palladium
Hermes Ulysse Nano Bag Charm Black with Blue Sapphire Palladium

Hermes Ulysse Nano Bag Charm Black with Blue Sapphire Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare Hermes Ulysse Nano bag charm featured in Noir and Bleu Saphir. Bi-Color

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Oran Nano So Black Bag Charm New w/ Box
Hermes Oran Nano So Black Bag Charm New w/ Box

Hermes Oran Nano So Black Bag Charm New w/ Box

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare Hermes Oran Nano bag charm featured in coveted So Black. Charming and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

New in Box Hermes Rodeo PM Rose Azalee Bag Charm
New in Box Hermes Rodeo PM Rose Azalee Bag Charm

New in Box Hermes Rodeo PM Rose Azalee Bag Charm

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes rare and collectible grigri rodeo bag charm PM (small). Combination of rose azalea, black

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Ulysse Nano Bag Charm Vert Criquet / Blue de France Verso
Hermes Ulysse Nano Bag Charm Vert Criquet / Blue de France Verso

Hermes Ulysse Nano Bag Charm Vert Criquet / Blue de France Verso

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare Hermes Ulysse Nano bag charm featured in Vert Criquet Evercolor and Bleu

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2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes HAC 40 Craie and Gris Clair Feutre Birkin Bag Palladium Hardware
Hermes HAC 40 Craie and Gris Clair Feutre Birkin Bag Palladium Hardware

Hermes HAC 40 Craie and Gris Clair Feutre Birkin Bag Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare limited edition Hermes HAC 40 bag featured in Gris Clair Todoo Feutre

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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "GLIKA" Made in France Vintage item Outside made of Box

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Black Crocodile Porosus Hermes Birkin 35
Black Crocodile Porosus Hermes Birkin 35

Black Crocodile Porosus Hermes Birkin 35

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Rare HERMES Birkin 35 bag porosus crocodile with silver hardware, delivered in its original HERMES

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès New Birkin 30 Gris Grizzly
Hermès New Birkin 30 Gris Grizzly

Hermès New Birkin 30 Gris Grizzly

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès collectible and rare Birkin bag, 30cm, grizzly limited edition. Gris caillou grizzly and

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes BNIB Mini Evelyne Felt/Swift
Hermes BNIB Mini Evelyne Felt/Swift

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 Black Togo Gold hardware Backpocket
Hermes BNIB Black Togo Gold hardware Backpocket

Hermes BNIB Black Togo Gold hardware Backpocket

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes rare Birkin bag back pocket pouch in black togo leather with gold tone hardware. Brand new

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

New Hermes Mini Evelyne Felt Swift in Box
New Hermes Mini Evelyne Felt Swift in Box

New Hermes Mini Evelyne Felt Swift in Box

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès rare mini Evelyne shoulder bag in brown felt, brown swift leather with palladium hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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Hermes Rare Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary hermes rare bag you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. 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, Red and more. Finding the perfect hermes rare bag may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. 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 Rare Bag?

The price for a hermes rare bag starts at $675 and tops out at $218,449, and on average, selling for $16,908.

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.

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.