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Hermes Rio Clutch

Hermès Black Box Rio Clutch Hand Painted
Hermès Black Box Rio Clutch Hand Painted

Hermès Black Box Rio Clutch Hand Painted

$4,499

H 6.5 in W 0.5 in L 9.5 in

Hermès Black Box Rio Clutch Hand Painted

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès vintage black box calf rio clutch, hand painted by an American artist. The inspiration for

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermès Light Pink Clutch Rose Swift Leather Rio 221345 Wallet
Hermès Light Pink Clutch Rose Swift Leather Rio 221345 Wallet

Hermès Light Pink Clutch Rose Swift Leather Rio 221345 Wallet

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: E (square) 2T9 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.05" Width: 0.39" Height: 6.29" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+) Signs of Wear: Exterior ...

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Hermès Pochette Rio Envelope 7hz1128 Brown Leather Clutch
Hermès Pochette Rio Envelope 7hz1128 Brown Leather Clutch

Hermès Pochette Rio Envelope 7hz1128 Brown Leather Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: X in a circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.4" Width: 1" Height: 6.75" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Retail $2500 Signs of Wear: E...

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20th Century French Clutches

Hermes Pochette Navy Blue Rio Vintage Clutch Evening Purse
Hermes Pochette Navy Blue Rio Vintage Clutch Evening Purse

Hermes Pochette Navy Blue Rio Vintage Clutch Evening Purse

By Hermès

Located in Singapore, SG

This is a rare vintage piece which has been discontinued by Hermes. It can be carried as it is, or

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Hermès Light Pink Rose Swift Leather Rio Clutch 221345 Wallet
Hermès Light Pink Rose Swift Leather Rio Clutch 221345 Wallet

Hermès Light Pink Rose Swift Leather Rio Clutch 221345 Wallet

By Hermès

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: E (square) 2T9 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.05" Width: 0.39" Height: 6.29" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+) Signs of Wear: Exterior shows s...

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20th Century French Wallets

Hermès Pochette Rio Envelope 7hz1128 Brown Leather Clutch
Hermès Pochette Rio Envelope 7hz1128 Brown Leather Clutch

Hermès Pochette Rio Envelope 7hz1128 Brown Leather Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: X in a circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.4" Width: 1" Height: 6.75" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Retail $2500 Signs of...

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20th Century Top Handle Bags

Hermès Swift Rio 220748 Pale Blue Leather Clutch
Hermès Swift Rio 220748 Pale Blue Leather Clutch

Hermès Swift Rio 220748 Pale Blue Leather Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: L in a (square) Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.5" Width: 1" Height: 6" OVERALL GOOD- CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Signs of Wear: Exterior shows...

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20th Century Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Pochette Rio Clutch 81h615s
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Pochette Rio Clutch 81h615s

Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Pochette Rio Clutch 81h615s

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: G in a Square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.4" Width: .5" Height: 6.4" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

1970s Hermes White Ostrich Effect Rio Envelope Clutch
1970s Hermes White Ostrich Effect Rio Envelope Clutch

1970s Hermes White Ostrich Effect Rio Envelope Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Classic and elegant white ostrich effect Hermes Rio clutch. Envelope style with a single wood round

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1970s French Clutches

1988 Hermes Black Crocodile Effect Rio Envelope Clutch
1988 Hermes Black Crocodile Effect Rio Envelope Clutch

1988 Hermes Black Crocodile Effect Rio Envelope Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Classic and elegant black crocodile effect Hermes Rio clutch from 1988. Envelope style with a

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1980s French Clutches

Hermes Vintage Suede Burgundy Rio Envelope Clutch
Hermes Vintage Suede Burgundy Rio Envelope Clutch

Hermes Vintage Suede Burgundy Rio Envelope Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Hermes Vintage Rio Envelope Clutch in Burgundy. This timeless envelope-style clutch is crafted of

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Early 2000s French Clutches

Hermes Vintage Navy Epsom Leather Rio Clutch Bag
Hermes Vintage Navy Epsom Leather Rio Clutch Bag

Hermes Vintage Navy Epsom Leather Rio Clutch Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Vintage Navy Epsom Rio Clutch Made In: France Color: Navy Year Of Production: 1989 Hardware

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Hermes Vintage Brown Leather H Clasp Rio Clutch Bag
Hermes Vintage Brown Leather H Clasp Rio Clutch Bag

Hermes Vintage Brown Leather H Clasp Rio Clutch Bag

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage brown leather Rio envelope clutch bag featuring an exotic wood and gold toned

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Hermes Rio Pochette Clutch Envelope Bag Blue Couchevel Leather Ghw 24 cm
Hermes Rio Pochette Clutch Envelope Bag Blue Couchevel Leather Ghw 24 cm

Hermes Rio Pochette Clutch Envelope Bag Blue Couchevel Leather Ghw 24 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful Authentic Hermes Clutch Bag "RIO" Made in France Stamp hard to see but in a circle so

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Late 20th Century French Clutches

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM
Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

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H 6 in W 9.5 in D 1 in

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM, crafted from Rouge Vif red Gulliver leather, features logo

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Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM
Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

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H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 1 in

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM, crafted from Chocolate brown Courchevel leather, features gold

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Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM
Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

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H 6 in W 9.5 in D 1 in

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM, crafted from Rouge Vif red Box Calf leather, features logo

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather Long
Hermes Rio Clutch Leather Long

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather Long

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H 5.5 in W 10 in D 1 in

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather Long

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Rio Clutch Leather Long, crafted from Noir black Box Calf leather, features logo

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Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM
Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

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H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 1 in

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM, crafted from Mauve Pale purple Box Nepal leather, features

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Hermes Rio Clutch Leather Long
Hermes Rio Clutch Leather Long

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather Long

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H 5 in W 10 in D 1 in

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather Long

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Rio Clutch Leather Long, crafted from Rouge H red Box Calf leather, features logo

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM
Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

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H 6 in W 9.5 in D 1 in

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 1" Designer: Hermes Model: Rio Clutch Leather PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM
Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

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H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 1 in

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 9.5", Depth 1" Designer: Hermes Model: Rio

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM
Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

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H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.5 in

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather PM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Hermes Model: Rio Clutch Leather PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Blue Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather GM
Hermes Rio Clutch Leather GM

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather GM

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H 10.5 in W 14.5 in D 1.5 in

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather GM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 10.5", Width 14.5", Depth 1.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Rio Clutch

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Hermes Rio Clutch Leather GM
Hermes Rio Clutch Leather GM

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather GM

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H 10 in W 14.5 in D 1 in

Hermes Rio Clutch Leather GM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Hermes Model: Rio Clutch Leather GM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Brown Interior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Vintage Shoulder Hermes Rio Clutch
Vintage Shoulder Hermes Rio Clutch

Vintage Shoulder Hermes Rio Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Hermes rip clutch with shoulder strap. Clutch in crinoline, hard to find. Good condition

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1980s French Clutches

Hermes Rio Clutch Printed Leather PM
Hermes Rio Clutch Printed Leather PM

Hermes Rio Clutch Printed Leather PM

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H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 1 in

Hermes Rio Clutch Printed Leather PM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

. Accessories: Box Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 9.5", Depth 1" Designer: Hermes Model: Rio Clutch Printed

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Hermès Vintage Rio Courcheval Clutch
Hermès Vintage Rio Courcheval Clutch

Hermès Vintage Rio Courcheval Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Vintage Rio Courcheval Clutch Your new partner in crime for every evening soirée or rendez

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HERMES Black Suede Silver Hardware Rio Envelope Party Clutch Bag Pochette
HERMES Black Suede Silver Hardware Rio Envelope Party Clutch Bag Pochette

HERMES Black Suede Silver Hardware Rio Envelope Party Clutch Bag Pochette

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2002 Collection Suede Silver Tone Hardware Measures 12.25" W x 16.5" H x 2.5" D Shoulder Strap Drop 10-12" Includes Dust Bag 100% Authenticity Guar...

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HERMES Burgundy Suede Gold Hardware Rio Evening Party Envelope Clutch Bag
HERMES Burgundy Suede Gold Hardware Rio Evening Party Envelope Clutch Bag

HERMES Burgundy Suede Gold Hardware Rio Evening Party Envelope Clutch Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2002 Collection Suede Leather Lining Gold Tone Hardware Measures 10.25" W x 5.5" H x 0.75" D 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURY

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By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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$12,990

H 4.34 in D 0.79 in L 7.88 in

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$295

H 6.3 in W 5.52 in Dm 0.6 in

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By Hermès

Located in Indianapolis, IN

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H 8 in W 0.5 in L 11.5 in

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Hermes Rio Clutch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary hermes rio clutch 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 Red, Beige and more. Finding the perfect hermes rio clutch 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 Rio Clutch?

The price for a hermes rio clutch starts at $270 and tops out at $3,999, and on average, selling for $638.

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 Clutches for You

Vintage and designer clutches are the perfect size to hold exactly what you need. While they’re typically small purses, Chanel clutches, Gucci clutches and other kinds of clutches can make a big impact on an outfit. They also have a fascinating history.

Clutches are handbags without handles that are carried by hand. One of the oldest known clutches was made in Mosul, Iraq, in the 14th century. It was made of brass and inlaid with gold and silver in geometric patterns. Although the loops on the side indicate it likely had handles to wear as a shoulder bag, manuscripts show a similar example being carried by hand.

Fashion designers often made clutches to reflect the wealth of the holder. In Medieval Europe, men and women securely carried items in small bags hidden inside their clothing as tie-on pockets. Women carried their possessions, scented and secreted, in the folds of their voluminous skirts. Pockets eventually became integral to garment design, but bigger sacks were needed to carry books and documents. When women’s clothing became lighter, consisting of fewer layers, it could no longer easily hide their handbags or pockets.

Changes in fashion led to handbags becoming a popular fashion accessory, and today, even as we’re overwhelmed by options from a variety of high-end brands, iconic luxury handbags still rule. The highly decorative bags of the 19th century faded from popularity when women entered the workforce and the clutch became the dominant business accessory. Flappers in the 1920s, clad in the dazzling Art Deco jewelry of the era, also loved the freedom of carrying clutches as they didn’t get in the way of dancing.

The simplicity of the clutch remains stylish today. Once made to be carried on special occasions, they are now an accessory for everyday use. Find a collection of vintage and designer clutches from Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and more on 1stDibs.