Hermès vintage Mangeoire bag
Located in Carnate, IT
Red Hermes Mangeoire leather handbag with gold metallic details. Red leather handle to be worn on the shoulder or crossbody. Red suede inner lining. Signature: "Hermès Paris Made in ...
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HERMES Picotin Lock 22 MM Tressage Epsom Rouge de Coeur Bucket Bag PHW 2019
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition Minor signs of wear, minor scuffs and stains on the leather surface, scratches on hardware.. Size Width: 22cm Designer HERMES Model Picotin Lock 22 MM Exterior Material L...
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2010s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Hermès Etoupe Tadelakt Leather Kelly 28cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Etoupe Tadelakt Leather Kelly 28cm Sellier Product Details JJLG151 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 28cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: U Age: 2022 Accompanied By: Hermè...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Clic 16 Pink Chevre Leather Silver Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: HERMES Click 16 Shoulder Bag, Pochette, Chevre Leather, pink France stamp Z，There are minor signs of wear on the edges, and there are scratches on the metal components.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Dark Blue Fonsbelle Bag
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Fonsbelle dark navy leather shoulder bag with adjustable dual-length strap.
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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags
HERMÉS KELLY BAG 2 WAY 35 cm CHEVRE LEATHER, black, collection B - 1998
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Hermès
Located in Stuttgart, DE
HERMÉS KELLY BAG 35 cm, black Chevre leather (Made in France), Collection B = 1998 and in very good condition! CHEVRE LEATHER - very insentive! Measurement: Width of the bag 35 cm...
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
Hermès Jaune Courchevel Leather Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Jaune Courchevel Leather Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG091 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (V) Age: 1992 Accompa...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Poussière Shiny Mississippiensis Alligator Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Poussière Shiny Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Product Title: Poussière Shiny Mississippiensis ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG120 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (W) Age: 1993 Accompa...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Rouge Vif Courchevel Leather Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge Vif Courchevel Leather Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG105 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [A] Age: 1997 Accompanied B...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Blanc Himalaya Matte Niloticus Crocodile Diamond Kelly 25cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Blanc Himalaya Matte Niloticus Crocodile Leather Diamond Kelly 25cm Retourne Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Product Title: Blanc Himalaya Matte Niloticus Cro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès 2026 Etoupe Epsom Leather Kelly To Go Long Wallet
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Etoupe Epsom Leather Kelly To Go Long Wallet Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly To Go Long Wallet Product Title: Etoupe Epsom Leather Kelly To Go Long Wallet Type: Cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès 1998 Black Box Calf & Toile Canvas Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Box Calf & Toile Canvas Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 32cm Product Title: Black Box Calf & Toile Canvas Vintage Kelly 32cm Selli...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès 1996 Miel Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Miel Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Product Title: Miel Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Ke...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès 2001 Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Product Title: Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG129 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (U) Age: 1991 ...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG058 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: (X) Age: 19...
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Nata, Jaune Poussin & Sesame Epsom Leather Kelly 20cm II Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Hermès Nata, Jaune Poussin & Sesame Epsom Leather Kelly 20cm II Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1663 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm II Type: Crossbody, Shoulder Serial Number...
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Gris Tourterelle & Beton Ostrich Special Order HSS Kelly 20cm II Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Gris Tourterelle & Beton Ostrich Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 20cm II Sellier Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm II Product Title: Gris Tourterelle & Beton Os...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Blue de Galice Swift & Grain d'H Leather Ghillies Kelly 35cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Blue de Galice Swift & Grain d'H Leather Ghillies Kelly 35cm Retourne Product Details JJLG148 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [R...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
CHANEL black canvas 2015 STREET STYLE LARGE DUFFLE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Street Style Large duffle bag in black quilted canvas, a sporty, easy-to-wear silhouette from the house's casual-luxe line. Crafted from luxury quilted canvas, ...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
HERMES Mini Roulis 18 Gold Barenia Leather Flap Crossbody Purse
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: HERMES Mini Roulis 18 Shoulder Crossbody Bag gold faubourg barenia France，Corner scratches have turned black, showing signs of use.
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes White Leather Trim Shoulder Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes white shoulder leather Trim tote bag featuring a shoulder handle, a top zip opening, an inside logo stamp, ar gold-plated hardware.
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1990s French Tote Bags
HERMES c.1980's 2pc Navy & White Horse Bit Beach Towel Drawstring Bucket Bag Set
By Hermès, ERIC BERGERE
Located in Thiensville, WI
Rare Vintage Hermes c.1980's exclusively for Bonwit Teller; two piece navy blue and white horse bit motif beach towel and bucket bag set. White horse bit hexagon motif on navy blue b...
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1980s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Hermes Black Box Leather Onimaitou Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Black box leather “Onimaitou” shoulder bag featuring a thin long strap 44.5 in. (113cm), a flat shape, unlined leather, stamped at the side.
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Early 2000s French Tote Bags
Hermes Brown Leather and Canvas Trim Bag Hand Painted
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hermes Brown Leather and Canvas Hand Painted Trim Bag in very good condition. Smooth brown swift leather surrounding a one-of-a-kind hand painted canvas body that features a colorful...
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Bag 32 Box calf leather shoulder hand bag
By Hermès
Located in 10707, DE
Hermes Kelly Bag 32 in black leather with gold hardware.
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1990s Top Handle Bags
Vintage Hermes Hand-Painted Ropes Bucket Bag, 1970s Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hermes Hand Painted Ropes Bucket Bag in very good condition.
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1970s Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Brown Box Leather Onimetou Shoulder clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Brown box leather “Onimetou” shoulder clutch bag featuring a thin long strap 44.5 in. (113cm), a flat shape, unlined leather, stamped at the side.
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermes Steve Light Junior Messenger Bag Black Leather Shoulder Bag 2024
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Good condition, slight usage marks, clean interior, slight scratches on hardware Accessories: No Accessories size: Width:27cm,height:23cm Designer:Hermes Model: Steve Lig...
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermès 2026 Sac Evelyne TPM Amazone Black Leather Shoulder Bag Hermes NIB
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Evelyne bag (size 16 or TPM) in black Clemence leather, featuring a cotton webbing and black leather shoulder strap and silver-tone (palladium) hardware; snap-button closure o...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Constance 24 Brown Epsom Leather Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Designer: Hermès Model: Constance 24 Style: Constance Crossbody / Shoulder Bag Color: Brown Material: Epsom Leather Carrying Options: Shoulder and crossbody wear Purchased Y...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags
Hermes Cinhetic Mini Wallet Ombre Lizard Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightchic offers an Hermes Cinhetic Mini Wallet clutch / shoulder bag featured in Ombre Lizard.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories
HERMES Mini Roulis 18 Shoulder Crossbody Bag Silver Hardwear 2021
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Eluse. Condition: HERMES Mini Roulis 18 Shoulder Crossbody Bag gold faubourg barenia France，Corner scratches have turn...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Opli 24 shoulder bag Leather Red Stmap C 2018
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Accessories: No Accessories size: Width:24cm,height:17cm Designer: Hermes Model: Opli 24 shoulder bag Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Red Interior Material: Leathe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
HERMES Halzan 31 Gold Leather Shoulder Crossbody Bag PHW 2015
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition Minor signs of wear, small stains on the surface, scratches on the hardware.. Size Width: 31cm Designer HERMES Model Halzan 31 Exterior Material Leather Exterior Color Bro...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Epsom Constance Elan 25 White Leather Shoulder Bag for Women
By Hermès
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Hermes Epsom Constance Elan 25 Leather Shoulder Bag.
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2010s European Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Constance 24 Epsom Leather 89 Noir Cross Body Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Designer: Hermès Model: Constance 24 Color: 89 Noir Material: Epsom Leather Style: Crossbody Bag / Shoulder Bag Hardware: Gold Hardware Purchased Year: 2025 Stamp: K Measur...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 28 Turquoise Leather Gold HW GHW Shoulder Bag 2015
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition Professionally conditioned.Normal signs of wear, clean inside and out, minor scratches on hardware. Accessories Dust bag,lock,key Size Width: 28cm Designer Hermes Model Ke...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
HERMES Black Leather Alfred 35 Messenger Bag Shoulder Crossbody PHW 2010
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition Signs of normal wear, whitened scuffs on edges, and creases.The flap leather does not fit snugly. Size Width: 35cm, Height: 29cm Designer HERMES Model Alfred 35 Exterior Ma...
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Steve Messenger Bag Togo Leather Brown Shoulder Crossbody Brown 2012
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition Signs of normal wear, scuffs on four corners, scratches on hardware. Size Width: 37cm, Height: 32cm Designer Hermes Model Steve Messenger Exterior Material Leather Exterio...
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
HERMES H Passant Clutch Shoulder Bag Gold Tan Evercolor Leather Crossbody 2021
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Eluse. Condition: Hermes Passant Long Wallet shoulder bag Sesame color handbag France，z stramp Accessories: Dust bag,...
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Evelyne Amazone 31 Inch Yellow Gold Bag Shoulder Crossbody Strap
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Yellow gold exterior - Comes with dustbag Condition: The strap is in overall great condition there are a couple of micro scratches on the hardware which is normal Measu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
HERMES Etriviere II Messenger Bag Fjord Leather Gold Shoulder Crossbody PHW 2013
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition Signs of normal use, minor stains on the surface and scratches on the metal hardware. Size Width: 35cm, Height: 25cm Designer Hermes Model Etriviere II Messenger Bag Exte...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Mini Lindy 20 Rose Sakura Pink Clemence PHW Shoulder Bag 2026
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition Minor signs of wear, clean inside and out. Accessories Dust bag Size Width: 20cm, Height: 13cm Designer Hermes Model Mini Lindy 20 Exterior Material Leather Exterior Color...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Rare 1990s Hermès Medor Black Leather Gold Stud Crossbody Shoulder Clutch Bag
$4,126Sale Price|30% Off
Rare 1990s Hermès Medor Black Leather Gold Stud Crossbody Shoulder Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in San Diego, CA
From day-to-night, this Hermès Doggy Medor crossbody, shoulder bag, or clutch is a must-have statement piece that never goes out of style.
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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
HERMES Apricot Ecru Gold canvas leather SANGLE CAVALE 50 Bag Shoulder Strap 105
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Sangle Cavale 50 shoulder strap 105 in apricot, ecru, and gold canvas.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Belts
Hermes Constance 18 Mini Black Epsom Leather Gold HW A Stamp Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: HERMES CONSTANCE 18 MINI BLACK EPSOM LEATHER BAG GOLD STAMP A shoulder bag FrancThere are minor signs of wear on the edges, scratches on the metal components, traces insid...
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermès Kelly Elan Deep Blue Madame Leather Gold Hardware Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
As New Rare Most Coveted Hermes Kelly Elan Deep Blue Madame Leather Complimented by Gold Hardware. As new B stamp 2023. Additional Information: Condition: New without tags: This i...
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2010s French Clutches
Hermes 2026 Mini Jypsiere Cuir Veau Swift Leather Shoulder Bag In Rose Sakura
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Brand New - Full Set - Hermes 2026 Mini Jypsiere Cuir Veau Swift Leather Shoulder Bag - Full Set - Brand New Crossbody/shoulder bag crafted from high-quality Cuir Veau Swift leathe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Constance 24 Etain Gray 8F Swift Leather Shoulder Bag Stamp T 2015
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: hermes constance 24 shoulder bag 8F gray swift leather stamp T France，There are wear marks and scratches on the edges and interior, and there are scratches on the metal co...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
HERMES Rouge de Coeur red & Nord blue SANGLE ZIGZAG 25mm Bag Shoulder Strap
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Sangle Zigzag bag strap is a vibrant and versatile accessory crafted in Rouge de Coeur (bright red) and Bleu du Nord (light blue) canvas. Accented with Rou...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories
Hermès Yellow Parrots Bucket Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès adjustable shoulder bucket bag in multicolored parrots design.
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20th Century French Backpacks
Hermès Sesame & Gris Meyer Ostrich Special Order HSS Kelly 20cm II Sellier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Sesame & Gris Meyer Ostrich Leather Special Order HSS Kelly 20cm II Sellier Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm II Product Title: Sesame & Gris Meyer Ostrich Leat...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Taurillon Clemence Evelyne TPM Bag
By Hermès
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Hermes Taurillon Clemence Evelyn Bag in Brown. Features calfskin leather, a flat shoulder strap, the bag can be worn comfortably over the shoulder or crossbody.
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Yellow Togo Leather Tsako Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes "Tsako” Yellow togo leather shoulder bag featuring a cotton shoulder handle, a logo fastening strap with a fastening snap, gold-tone hardware.
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1980s French Tote Bags
Hermès Teal Swift Leather Mini Convoyeur Bag
By Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
This Hermès Convoyeur Mini shoulder bag is crafted in beautiful teal Swift leather trimmed with silver palladium hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermès Toile and Gold Leather Vespa Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Hermès Toile Vespa PM Shoulder Bag features a color way of beautiful neutral, gold hardware, and canvas lining.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
GUCCI black leather & PYTHON NEW BAMBOO Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Gucci 'The New Bamboo' handbag in black python with bamboo turn-lock and bamboo handle. Has a detachable shoulder strap divided in a regular strap and a woven strap with silver-tone ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Black Clemence Leather Evelyne TPM Crossbody Bag, 2025
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Clemence Leather Evelyne TPM Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1541 Brand: Hermès Model: Evelyne TPM Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Serial Number: K Age: 2025 Accompanied By: Her...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
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Hermes Shoulder Bag For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes shoulder bag you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Blue, Gray and more in stock now. Finding the perfect hermes shoulder 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. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Hermes Shoulder Bag?
On average, a hermes shoulder bag on 1stDibs sells for $4,941, while they’re typically $425 on the low end and $170,750 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 Shoulder-bags for You
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
Questions About Hermès
Why is Hermès so special?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Hermès 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.
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Hermes Constance Silver Hardware
Hermes Herbag Cabine
Hermes Jaune Citron
Hermes Kelly 28 Box Calf
Hermes Kiwi
Hermes Pink Alligator
Mini Kelly 5p
Mini Lindy Ostrich
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