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Hermes So Kelly 26

Hermes So Kelly 26 Shoulder Bag White Togo Leather Silver Hardware PHW 2011
Hermes So Kelly 26 Shoulder Bag White Togo Leather Silver Hardware PHW 2011

Hermes So Kelly 26 Shoulder Bag White Togo Leather Silver Hardware PHW 2011

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Size Width: 26cm Designer Hermes Model So kelly 26 Exterior Material Leather Exterior Color White Interior Material Leather Interior Color Orange Hardware Color Aged Silver

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

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Hermes So Kelly Black Hand Bag
Hermes So Kelly Black Hand Bag

Hermes So Kelly Black Hand Bag

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H 14 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in

Hermes So Kelly Black Hand Bag

By Hermès

Located in Stamford, CT

Authentic Hermes Eclat So Kelly Clemenc 26 is an updated version of the Kelly sport.

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Late 20th Century Top Handle Bags

Hermes Blue Izmir So Kelly Clemence Bag
Hermes Blue Izmir So Kelly Clemence Bag

Hermes Blue Izmir So Kelly Clemence Bag

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H 14 in W 5.5 in L 13 in

Hermes Blue Izmir So Kelly Clemence Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès So Kelly 26 in blue Izmir clemence leather with palladium-plated hardware, single adjustable shoulder strap, tonal Chevre leather lining, dual pockets at interior walls; one w...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

HERMES Ebene brown Clemence leather SO KELLY 26 Shoulder Bag
HERMES Ebene brown Clemence leather SO KELLY 26 Shoulder Bag

HERMES Ebene brown Clemence leather SO KELLY 26 Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermes 'So Kelly 26' shoulder bag in Ebene (dark brown) Taurillon Clemence leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

2013 Hermes Menthe Clemence Leather So Kelly 26
2013 Hermes Menthe Clemence Leather So Kelly 26

2013 Hermes Menthe Clemence Leather So Kelly 26

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H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 5.12 in

2013 Hermes Menthe Clemence Leather So Kelly 26

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMES Menthe Clemence Leather So Kelly 26 This HERMES So Kelly 26 is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Box.

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes So Kelly Gold 26 Shoulder Bag
Hermes So Kelly Gold 26 Shoulder Bag

Hermes So Kelly Gold 26 Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Port Hope, ON

This stylish and beautiful bag was first introduced in 208. It is the shoulder bag version of the famous Kelly bag. If you like bucket bags or hobo bags this bag is very roomy and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Hobo Bags

Hermes Geranium 26 cm So Kelly Shoulder Bag
Hermes Geranium 26 cm So Kelly Shoulder Bag

Hermes Geranium 26 cm So Kelly Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermes Geranium 26 cm So Kelly Bag- PRISTINE Never carried, the protective plastic is intact on the hardware.

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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes  So Kelly 26 Bag Blue Jean Tote Shoulder bag
Hermes  So Kelly 26 Bag Blue Jean Tote Shoulder bag

Hermes So Kelly 26 Bag Blue Jean Tote Shoulder bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

This Hermes So Kelly 26 bag featured in iconic Blue Jean.

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes So Kelly Togo 26
Hermes So Kelly Togo 26

Hermes So Kelly Togo 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes So Kelly Togo 26 first released in 2008 is an updated and modern reinterpretation of the Kelly Sport taking its distinct look to Hermes' classic kelly design.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Clemence 26
Hermes So Kelly Handbag Clemence 26

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Clemence 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Eclat So Kelly Handbag Clemence 26 is an updated and modern reinterpretation of the Kelly Sport, taking its distinct look to Hermes' classic Kelly design.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26
Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26 first released in 2008 is an updated and modern reinterpretation of the Kelly Sport taking its distinct look to Hermes' classic kelly d...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes So Kelly Togo 26 Handbag
Hermes So Kelly Togo 26 Handbag

Hermes So Kelly Togo 26 Handbag

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26, first released in 2008, is an updated and modern reinterpretation of the Kelly Sport taking its distinct look to Hermes' classic kelly...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26
Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

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H 13 in W 10 in D 5 in

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26, crafted in Etoupe neutral Togo leather, features an adjustable strap and palladium hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26
Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26, first released in 2008, is an updated and modern reinterpretation of the Kelly Sport taking its distinct look to Hermes' classic kelly...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Evergrain 26
Hermes So Kelly Handbag Evergrain 26

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Evergrain 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes So Kelly Handbag Evergrain 26, first released in 2008, is an updated and modern reinterpretation of the Kelly Sport taking its distinct look to Hermes' classic ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Evergrain 26
Hermes So Kelly Handbag Evergrain 26

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Evergrain 26

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H 14 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Evergrain 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes So Kelly Handbag Evergrain 26, first released in 2008, is an updated and modern reinterpretation of the Kelly Sport taking its distinct look to Hermes' classic ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Clemence 26
Hermes So Kelly Handbag Clemence 26

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Clemence 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes So Kelly Handbag Clemence 26, first released in 2008, is an updated and modern reinterpretation of the Kelly Sport, taking its distinct look to Hermes' classic ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26
Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

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H 14 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26 is an updated and modern reinterpretation of the Kelly design.

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26
Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

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H 14.5 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26 first released in 2008 is an updated and modern reinterpretation of the Kelly Sport taking its distinct look to Hermes' classic kelly d...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26
Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26, crafted from purple togo leather, features an adjustable single looped handle and palladium-tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26
Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26, crafted from orange H togo leather, features an adjustable single looped handle and palladium-tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26
Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26, crafted from black togo leather, features an adjustable single looped handle and palladium-tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes So Kelly Bag Togo 26
Hermes So Kelly Bag Togo 26

Hermes So Kelly Bag Togo 26

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H 14.5 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in

Hermes So Kelly Bag Togo 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 14.5", Width 10.5", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 8-9.5" Designer: Hermes Model: So Kelly Bag Togo 26 Exterior Material: Lea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Hermes So Kelly Bag Togo 26
Hermes So Kelly Bag Togo 26

Hermes So Kelly Bag Togo 26

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H 13 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

Hermes So Kelly Bag Togo 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 13", Width 10.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 8-10" Designer: Hermes Model: So Kelly Bag Togo 26 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Orange H...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Hermes So Kelly Bag Togo 26
Hermes So Kelly Bag Togo 26

Hermes So Kelly Bag Togo 26

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H 13.5 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

Hermes So Kelly Bag Togo 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 13.5", Width 10.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 8.5-10" Designer: Hermes Model: So Kelly Bag Togo 26 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Gr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes So Kelly Bag Togo 26
Hermes So Kelly Bag Togo 26

Hermes So Kelly Bag Togo 26

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H 14 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

Hermes So Kelly Bag Togo 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 14", Width 10.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 8.5-10.5" Designer: Hermes Model: So Kelly Bag Togo 26 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color...

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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Hermes Eclat So Kelly Handbag Clemence 26
Hermes Eclat So Kelly Handbag Clemence 26

Hermes Eclat So Kelly Handbag Clemence 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Eclat So Kelly Handbag Clemence 26, first released in 2008, is an updated and modern reinterpretation of the Kelly Sport taking its distinct look to Hermes' cla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Hermes Eclat So Kelly Handbag Clemence 26
Hermes Eclat So Kelly Handbag Clemence 26

Hermes Eclat So Kelly Handbag Clemence 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Eclat So Kelly Handbag Clemence 26 is an updated and modern reinterpretation of the Kelly Sport, taking its distinct look to Hermes' classic kelly design.

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Hermes Eclat So Kelly Bag Clemence 26
Hermes Eclat So Kelly Bag Clemence 26

Hermes Eclat So Kelly Bag Clemence 26

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H 14 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in

Hermes Eclat So Kelly Bag Clemence 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 14", Width 10.5", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 9-11", Strap Drop 9-11" Designer: Hermes Model: Eclat So Kelly Bag Clemence 26 Exterior Mat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Hermes Black Togo Leather So Kelly 26
Hermes Black Togo Leather So Kelly 26

Hermes Black Togo Leather So Kelly 26

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Black Togo Leather So Kelly 26 - Age: 2011 - Serial Number: [O] - Colour is Black Togo - Adjustable shoulder strap - Signature H lock fastening - Signature palladium plated h...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Rouge Casaque/Rose Jaipur Togo Leather Palladium Hardware So Kelly 26 Bag
Hermes Rouge Casaque/Rose Jaipur Togo Leather Palladium Hardware So Kelly 26 Bag

Hermes Rouge Casaque/Rose Jaipur Togo Leather Palladium Hardware So Kelly 26 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The elegant and timeless elements of the iconic Kelly is coupled with a more casual silhouette in this coveted So Kelly bag. It is crafted from red Togo leather in a slight bucket sh...

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2010s French Hobo Bags

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26
Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes So Kelly Handbag Togo 26, first released in 2008, is an updated and modern reinterpretation of the Kelly Sport taking its distinct look to Hermes' classic kelly...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

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Hermes So Kelly 26 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes so kelly 26 you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Blue and more. Finding a hermes so kelly 26 for sale for women should be easy, but there are 16 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Hermes So Kelly 26?

Prices for a hermes so kelly 26 can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,945 and can go as high as $11,500, while, on average they fetch $4,833.

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.