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Hermes Red Kelly 20

Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Red Ostrich Gold Hdw
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Red Ostrich Gold Hdw

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

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bag Cuivre with Rose Mexico Toile Strap
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bag Cuivre with Rose Mexico Toile Strap

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bag Cuivre with Rose Mexico Toile Strap

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 mini bag featured in Cuivre (Copper). A stunning colour

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware
Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware

Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

: Hermes Model: Kelly Size: 20 Material: Swift leather with natural Osier Wicker Color: Rouge de Coeur

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

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Hermès Tri Color Pink Red Epsom Mini 20 cm Kelly
Hermès Tri Color Pink Red Epsom Mini 20 cm Kelly

Hermès Tri Color Pink Red Epsom Mini 20 cm Kelly

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Tri Color Epsom Mini Kelly is pristine with the protective plastic intact on

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly 20 size Unica
Hermès Mini Kelly 20 size Unica

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

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Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Capucine Orange Red Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Capucine Orange Red Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Capucine Orange Red Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Ultra Rare and Hardest to get Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Capucine Epsom Leather Complimented by Gold

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Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Red Box Leather Ghw 20 cm
Hermès Vintage Mini Kelly Sellier Bag Red Box Leather Ghw 20 cm

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 ! Made in France Stamp

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 20 cm Blue and Red Horseshoe Chevre Mini Kelly
Hermès 20 cm Blue and Red Horseshoe Chevre Mini Kelly

Hermès 20 cm Blue and Red Horseshoe Chevre Mini Kelly

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès 20 cm Blue and Red Horseshoe Chevre Mini Kelly is in pristine unworn

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Rose Extreme Pink Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Rose Extreme Pink Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Rose Extreme Pink Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

As New Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Rose Extreme Epsom Gold Hardware. 2019 D Stamp. With Box. Shop with

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Exceptionnal and Rare Hermes Mini Kelly Bag 20 cm 2 ways Red Lizard Gold Hdw
Exceptionnal and Rare Hermes Mini Kelly Bag 20 cm 2 ways Red Lizard Gold Hdw

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

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Late 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Rose Extreme Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Rose Extreme Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Bag Rose Extreme Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag. Coveted and rare to find this

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Texas Rose Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Texas Rose Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier Mini Texas Rose Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier bag featured in Rose Texas. Hermes Rose Texas

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Rose Extreme Pink Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Rose Extreme Pink Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Rose Extreme Pink Epsom Leather Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Ultra Rare and Hardest to get Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Rose Extreme Epsom Leather Complimented by Gold

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 Mini Rouge de Coeur Bag Gold Hardware Leather
Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 Mini Rouge de Coeur Bag Gold Hardware Leather

Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 Mini Rouge de Coeur Bag Gold Hardware Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

richly saturated. this true red Hermes Kelly Mini 20 bag will set your heart aflutter. Chevre leather has

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Ado Backpack Gulliver 20
Hermes Kelly Ado Backpack Gulliver 20

Hermes Kelly Ado Backpack Gulliver 20

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H 8 in W 7.5 in D 3 in

Hermes Kelly Ado Backpack Gulliver 20

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Model: Kelly Ado Backpack Gulliver 20 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Rouge Vif (Red) Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Hermes Kelly Ado Backpack Gulliver 20
Hermes Kelly Ado Backpack Gulliver 20

Hermes Kelly Ado Backpack Gulliver 20

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H 8 in W 7.5 in D 3 in

Hermes Kelly Ado Backpack Gulliver 20

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Model: Kelly Ado Backpack Gulliver 20 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Rouge Vif (Red) Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Hermes Kelly Ado II Backpack Clemence 20
Hermes Kelly Ado II Backpack Clemence 20

Hermes Kelly Ado II Backpack Clemence 20

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H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

Hermes Kelly Ado II Backpack Clemence 20

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 4", Strap Drop 12-19" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Ado II Backpack Clemence 20 Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

HERMES Kelly 20 Red Rouge Lizard Exotic Leather Gold Shoulder Flap Bag
HERMES Kelly 20 Red Rouge Lizard Exotic Leather Gold Shoulder Flap Bag

HERMES Kelly 20 Red Rouge Lizard Exotic Leather Gold Shoulder Flap Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1999 Collection Rouge VIF Lizard Leather Gold Tone Hardware Leather Lining Measures 8" W x 5.5" H x 3.5" D Handle Drop 3" Shoulder Strap Drop 15.5"...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

HERMES Kelly 20 Red Burgundy Rouge Alligator Exotic Leather Gold Tote Bag
HERMES Kelly 20 Red Burgundy Rouge Alligator Exotic Leather Gold Tote Bag

HERMES Kelly 20 Red Burgundy Rouge Alligator Exotic Leather Gold Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2018 Collection Alligator Gold Tone Hardware Strap Drop 15" Includes Padlock, Key and Shoulder Strap 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURY

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

HERMES Kelly 20 Tan Cognac Red Leather Gold Small Mini Shoulder Flap Bag
HERMES Kelly 20 Tan Cognac Red Leather Gold Small Mini Shoulder Flap Bag

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...

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Late 20th Century Top Handle Bags

RARE Kelly Mini Sellier 20 cm Rouge Tomate Epsom Gold Hardware - BNIB
RARE Kelly Mini Sellier 20 cm Rouge Tomate Epsom Gold Hardware - BNIB

RARE Kelly Mini Sellier 20 cm Rouge Tomate Epsom Gold Hardware - BNIB

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Kelly Mini Sellier 20 cm bag is made of epsom leather in a vibrant red Rouge Tomate with Gold Hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

HERMES Kelly 20 Red Burgundy Porosus Crocodile Exotic Leather Gold Tote Bag
HERMES Kelly 20 Red Burgundy Porosus Crocodile Exotic Leather Gold Tote Bag

HERMES Kelly 20 Red Burgundy Porosus Crocodile Exotic Leather Gold Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1998 Collection Rouge Porosus Crocodile Gold Tone Hardware Measures W 12.5" x H 9.5" x D 4.75" Handle Drop 3.5 " Strap Drop 17" Includes Shoulder S...

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By Hermès

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By Herve Léger

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Hermes Red Kelly 20 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes red kelly 20 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Red and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige and more. If you’re looking for a hermes red kelly 20 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Hermes Red Kelly 20?

Prices for a hermes red kelly 20 can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $242 and can go as high as $72,000, while, on average they fetch $14,925.

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-purses-bags 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.