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HERMES BIRKIN 35 Bag Rare Toile Barenia Palladium Classic
HERMES BIRKIN 35 Bag Rare Toile Barenia Palladium Classic

HERMES BIRKIN 35 Bag Rare Toile Barenia Palladium Classic

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes rare classic Toile with coveted Barenia leather. Your ultimate neutral

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Rare Limited Edition Shadow Denim
Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Rare Limited Edition Shadow Denim

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Rare Limited Edition Shadow Denim

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic very rare Limited Edition Shadow Denim Birkin. This is a true Collectors

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Early 2000s French Tote 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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Early 2000s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Rare Graphite Gray Togo Palladium
Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Rare Graphite Gray Togo Palladium

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Rare Graphite Gray Togo Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Birkin 35 bag. Epitome of sophistication - Graphite in Togo leather

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Rare Electric Blue Togo Palladium
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Rare Electric Blue Togo Palladium

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Rare Electric Blue Togo Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic coveted Electric Blue Hermes 25 Birkin bag accentuated with fresh Palladium

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

New in Box Hermès Rare Grigri Bag Charm Turquoise
New in Box Hermès Rare Grigri Bag Charm Turquoise

New in Box Hermès Rare Grigri Bag Charm Turquoise

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès very rare and sold out grigri rodeo charm small. Combination of gold, electric blue and gold

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21st Century and Contemporary French Other

HERMES BIRKIN 35 Graphite POROSUS Crocodile Bag rare colour
HERMES BIRKIN 35 Graphite POROSUS Crocodile Bag rare colour

HERMES BIRKIN 35 Graphite POROSUS Crocodile Bag rare colour

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

with Palladium hardware. Porosus, made from smaller scales, is the ultimate of all the HERMES skins

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Sensational LINDY bag coveted ROSE DRAGEE very rare

HERMES Sensational LINDY bag coveted ROSE DRAGEE very rare

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

The LINDY is the ultimate easy bag to run around in. Rare to find, ROSE DRAGEE is an exquisite

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

HERMES BIRKIN 35 Bag vivid KIWI rare gold hardware

HERMES BIRKIN 35 Bag vivid KIWI rare gold hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

in epsom leather is very rare to find with lush gold hardware. Truly the color of a fresh kiwi fruit

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES BIRKIN 30 bag BLUE JEAN Gold hardware rare
HERMES BIRKIN 30 bag BLUE JEAN Gold hardware rare

HERMES BIRKIN 30 bag BLUE JEAN Gold hardware rare

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

**Buyer MUST contact me directly prior to purchase to get the bag at the price offered - and for

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Rare 2007 Hermes Parchemin Swift Kelly Flat 35 Bag
Rare 2007 Hermes Parchemin Swift Kelly Flat 35 Bag

Rare 2007 Hermes Parchemin Swift Kelly Flat 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Rare Kelly flat 35 in parchemin swift leather with gold hardware. Beautiful twist to a classic bag

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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

Hermes 32 Kelly Bag Sellier Limited Edition Cavalcadour Rare
Hermes 32 Kelly Bag Sellier Limited Edition Cavalcadour Rare

Hermes 32 Kelly Bag Sellier Limited Edition Cavalcadour Rare

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic 32 Kelly Sellier Limited Edition bag in the new Cavalcadour print and black

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Rare Hermes Gold Swift Leather Shadow Birkin 35 Bag
Rare Hermes Gold Swift Leather Shadow Birkin 35 Bag

Rare Hermes Gold Swift Leather Shadow Birkin 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Rare Birkin 35 shadow in gold swift. Newer stamp, but stamp has fully rubbed off (only can see a

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2010s Tote Bags

Hermès Evelyne 16 TPM Gold Bag Gold Hardware RARE
Hermès Evelyne 16 TPM Gold Bag Gold Hardware RARE

Hermès Evelyne 16 TPM Gold Bag Gold Hardware RARE

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Evelyne Tpm 16 This is the mini, the smallest size they make Gold with Gold Hardware

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES 30 BIRKIN Bag RARE 2 Tone fresh beauty
HERMES 30 BIRKIN Bag RARE 2 Tone fresh beauty

HERMES 30 BIRKIN Bag RARE 2 Tone fresh beauty

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

pictures available upon request BAG MEASURES: LENGTH: 30cm / 12" TALL: 21cm

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Matte Fauve Barenia Alligator Very rare
Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Matte Fauve Barenia Alligator Very rare

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Matte Fauve Barenia Alligator Very rare

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic rare matte Fauve Barenia Hermes Birkin 30 bag. Matte Fauve Barenia alligator

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Rare Vert Anis Coveted Chevre Palladium
Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Rare Vert Anis Coveted Chevre Palladium

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Rare Vert Anis Coveted Chevre Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic rare authentic Hermes Birkin 30 bag features Vert Anis and coveted Chevre

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Rare Blue Paon Epsom Palladium Hardware
Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Rare Blue Paon Epsom Palladium Hardware

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Rare Blue Paon Epsom Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes 30 Birkin bag in gorgeous Blue Paon is a retired colour and very rare

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Matte Black Crocodile Rare Limited Edition
Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Matte Black Crocodile Rare Limited Edition

Hermes Kelly Danse Bag Matte Black Crocodile Rare Limited Edition

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly Danse bag in matte Black Crocodile with crisp

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21st Century and Contemporary French Backpacks

HERMES BIRKIN 28 Bag White Toile Gold Hardware Very Rare

HERMES BIRKIN 28 Bag White Toile Gold Hardware Very Rare

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic uber rare 28 cm 'Hac'; Toile Hermes Birkin coveted White and Toile. White is

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Early 2000s French Tote 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

Rare 2001 Hermes Fauve Barenia Crinoline Voyage Kelly 50 Bag
Rare 2001 Hermes Fauve Barenia Crinoline Voyage Kelly 50 Bag

Rare 2001 Hermes Fauve Barenia Crinoline Voyage Kelly 50 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

replacement hermes dust bag. Stamp square E (2001).

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Early 2000s Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Rare 5P Pink Togo Palladium Hardware
Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Rare 5P Pink Togo Palladium Hardware

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Rare 5P Pink Togo Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Birkin 35 bag features the coveted and very rare 5P Pink. Fresh with

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2010s French Tote Bags

HERMES JIGE Clutch bag coveted Rose Tyrien epsom RARE new

HERMES JIGE Clutch bag coveted Rose Tyrien epsom RARE new

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Chic JIGE Elan 29 clutch in rare and coveted Rose Tyrien. No longer produced this is one of the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Rare H Orange Epsom Palladium Hardware
Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Rare H Orange Epsom Palladium Hardware

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Rare H Orange Epsom Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Birkin 35 bag H Orange - the classic retired colour! Fresh with

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES BIRKIN 35 Bag VERT VERONESE rare FJORD leather Palladium

HERMES BIRKIN 35 Bag VERT VERONESE rare FJORD leather Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

. This remarkable bag is SO chic - wear it like a black bag. Fjord leather is one of the more exclusive

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Rare Feu Orange Togo Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Rare Feu Orange Togo Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Rare Feu Orange Togo Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in Feu Orange - a fresh take on the iconic

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES 40 KELLY Sellier Bag SOLEIL Veau trekking leather rare
HERMES 40 KELLY Sellier Bag SOLEIL Veau trekking leather rare

HERMES 40 KELLY Sellier Bag SOLEIL Veau trekking leather rare

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

CONDITION: BRAND NEW FINAL SALE. PLEASE NOTE: Payment for this Hermes bag is bank wire transfer. If

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Rare Feu Orange Togo Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Rare Feu Orange Togo Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Rare Feu Orange Togo Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in Feu Orange - a fresh take

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 40cm Etoupe Togo Palladium Birkin Bag NEW RARE
Hermes Birkin 40cm Etoupe Togo Palladium Birkin Bag NEW RARE

Hermes Birkin 40cm Etoupe Togo Palladium Birkin Bag NEW RARE

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Birkin 40cm Etoupe Togo Palladium Birkin Bag NEW RARE Rare Etoupe Birkin 40cm in New

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES BIRKIN 35 Bag Sophisticated BLACK BOX Sublime RARE find
HERMES BIRKIN 35 Bag Sophisticated BLACK BOX Sublime RARE find

HERMES BIRKIN 35 Bag Sophisticated BLACK BOX Sublime RARE find

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

most rare of leathers, BOX. This divine leather is the ultimate pride of the House of HERMES as

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Blue Electric Togo Gold Hardware Bag RARE
Hermes Birkin 35cm Blue Electric Togo Gold Hardware Bag RARE

Hermes Birkin 35cm Blue Electric Togo Gold Hardware Bag RARE

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Birkin 35cm Blue Electric Togo Gold Hardware Bag RARE Very rare, long discontinued superb

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Box Calfskin Birkin Bag 30cm Collectors dream! Rare
Hermès Black Box Calfskin Birkin Bag 30cm Collectors dream! Rare

Hermès Black Box Calfskin Birkin Bag 30cm Collectors dream! Rare

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Birkin 30 Black Box Calfskin Birkin 30cm Palladium Hardware Purchased in 2020 from Hermes Brand

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Rare New Hermes Birkin 30 Bicolor HSS Etoupe Blue Bag
Rare New Hermes Birkin 30 Bicolor HSS Etoupe Blue Bag

Rare New Hermes Birkin 30 Bicolor HSS Etoupe Blue Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès 30cm birkin bag horseshoe edition "commande especial" in bicolor togo leather and palladium

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES BIRKIN 35 bag coveted blue jean classic palladium rare

HERMES BIRKIN 35 bag coveted blue jean classic palladium rare

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

, raincoat and orange Hermes box with ribbon. more pictures available upon request final sale BAG

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New RARE Hermes Birkin 30 Crocodile Novillo Bag in Box
New RARE Hermes Birkin 30 Crocodile Novillo Bag in Box

New RARE Hermes Birkin 30 Crocodile Novillo Bag in Box

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes rare and collectible brand new in box birkin 30 cm. Combination of blue marine niloticus

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES BIRKIN 35 Bag Rare Matte Alligator BETON (concrete) Palladium
HERMES BIRKIN 35 Bag Rare Matte Alligator BETON (concrete) Palladium

HERMES BIRKIN 35 Bag Rare Matte Alligator BETON (concrete) Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

, keys, clochette, sleeper, signature HERMES box. final sale BAG MEASURES: LENGTH 35cm / 14 in TALL

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Petit h GM Skeleton Tote Rare Limited Edition Bag
Hermes Petit h GM Skeleton Tote Rare Limited Edition Bag

Hermes Petit h GM Skeleton Tote Rare Limited Edition Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

FABULOUS! Has some natural markings. Comes with signature Hermes box. more pictures available upon

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Rare 2015 Hermes Kelly Cut Vert Bamboo Swift Clutch Bag
Rare 2015 Hermes Kelly Cut Vert Bamboo Swift Clutch Bag

Rare 2015 Hermes Kelly Cut Vert Bamboo Swift Clutch Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Rare Kelly cut clutch in vert bamboo swift with palladium hardware. Stamp T (2015). Minimum wear

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2010s Clutches

HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN bag royal Iris rare Palladium hardware New

HERMES CONSTANCE ELAN bag royal Iris rare Palladium hardware New

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

the shoulder, or even across the body! HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE is stamped on front under flap

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

HERMES 35 KELLY Supple Bag Rare THALLASSA Blue w/Gold

HERMES 35 KELLY Supple Bag Rare THALLASSA Blue w/Gold

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

This 35 Kelly is very rare and a fabulous find! Rare to find THALLASSA BLEU is a fabulous

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Evelyne 16 TPM Blue Pale Bag Indigo Strap RARE
Hermès Evelyne 16 TPM Blue Pale Bag Indigo Strap RARE

Hermès Evelyne 16 TPM Blue Pale Bag Indigo Strap RARE

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Evelyne Tpm 16 This is the mini, the smallest size they make Blue Pale, a light blue

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Evelyne 16 TPM Blue Nuit Bag Amazone Strap RARE
Hermès Evelyne 16 TPM Blue Nuit Bag Amazone Strap RARE

Hermès Evelyne 16 TPM Blue Nuit Bag Amazone Strap RARE

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Comes in Hermes box with tissue Origin: France Condition: Pristine; new never worn (plastic on

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Rare Hermes Crocodile Kelly
Rare Hermes Crocodile Kelly

Rare Hermes Crocodile Kelly

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a gorgeous 32cm crocodile Hermes Kelly handbag. This Hermes Kelly Bag is

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1990s French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Kelly 35 Flag Bag Limited Edition Flamingo and Coral Rare
Hermes Kelly 35 Flag Bag Limited Edition Flamingo and Coral Rare

Hermes Kelly 35 Flag Bag Limited Edition Flamingo and Coral Rare

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly 35 bag rare Sellier. Limited Edition and no longer produced Flag

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Rare 2017 Hermes Evercolor Vert Bosphore Toile Kelly Voyage 50 Bag
Rare 2017 Hermes Evercolor Vert Bosphore Toile Kelly Voyage 50 Bag

Rare 2017 Hermes Evercolor Vert Bosphore Toile Kelly Voyage 50 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Rare Hermes kelly voyage 50 in vert bosphore evercolor and toile. Beautiful condition, minor

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2010s Luggage and Travel Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Blanc Casse Lizard Gold Hardware Very Rare
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Blanc Casse Lizard Gold Hardware Very Rare

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Blanc Casse Lizard Gold Hardware Very Rare

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic 25cm Hermes Birkin bag features Blanc Casse lizard. Exquisite pale buttery

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2010s French Top Handle 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.