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Hermes Vintage Suede Bag
Hermes Vintage Suede Bag

Hermes Vintage Suede Bag

By Hermès

Located in Port Hope, ON

This is a rare Hermes suede bag In a rich cognac colour. Top handle and stitched edges, with a

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1960s French Novelty Bags

1970s Hermes Yellow Suede Clutch Bag
1970s Hermes Yellow Suede Clutch Bag

1970s Hermes Yellow Suede Clutch Bag

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H 5.12 in W 1.58 in L 8.67 in

1970s Hermes Yellow Suede Clutch Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès yellow suede clutch bag featuring gold-tone debossed internal logo, main compartment

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1970s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermès Berline leather suede shoulder bag
Hermès Berline leather suede shoulder bag

Hermès Berline leather suede shoulder bag

By Hermès

Located in Capri, IT

Hermèes Berline leather suede shoulder bag Beige, nude colour leather with suede and silver tone

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Vintage Mini bag HERMES in Blue Night Suede
Vintage Mini bag HERMES in Blue Night Suede

Vintage Mini bag HERMES in Blue Night Suede

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H 5.12 in D 1.78 in L 8.67 in

Vintage Mini bag HERMES in Blue Night Suede

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Rare item. Mini bag Hermes, collector, in blue night suede with gold plated hardware fittings. Snap

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Vintage Purple Suede Shoulder Bag, Circa 1970
Hermes Vintage Purple Suede Shoulder Bag, Circa 1970

Hermes Vintage Purple Suede Shoulder Bag, Circa 1970

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vintage deep purple suede shoulder bag by Hermes, from the 1970's. Th bag has one 15 1/2

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1970s French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Vintage Black Suede Sac Cordeliere Top Handle Bag
Hermes Vintage Black Suede Sac Cordeliere Top Handle Bag

Hermes Vintage Black Suede Sac Cordeliere Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage Black suede 'Cordelière' bag from Hermès from the 1960, featuring a top handle, a fold

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Doblis Bag Black Suede Palladium Hardware
Hermes Birkin 25 Doblis Bag Black Suede Palladium Hardware

Hermes Birkin 25 Doblis Bag Black Suede Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rare Black Doblis (Suede). Crisp with

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Fume Doblis (Suede) Bag Palladium Hardware
Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Fume Doblis (Suede) Bag Palladium Hardware

Hermes Birkin 25 Gris Fume Doblis (Suede) Bag Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in Gris Fume Doblis (Suede). This

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Doblis Bag Rouge Vif Suede Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 25 Doblis Bag Rouge Vif Suede Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 25 Doblis Bag Rouge Vif Suede Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rare Rouge VIf Doblis (Suede). This jewel

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage Constance Hand Bag Suede and Gold Leather GHW 23 cm
Hermes Vintage Constance Hand Bag Suede and Gold Leather GHW 23 cm

Hermes Vintage Constance Hand Bag Suede and Gold Leather GHW 23 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag " CONSTANCE " Made in France Stamp M in a circle (1983

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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Tillleul / Bleu De Galice Two-Tone Suede Constance Shoulder Bag NEW
HERMES Tillleul / Bleu De Galice Two-Tone Suede Constance Shoulder Bag NEW

HERMES Tillleul / Bleu De Galice Two-Tone Suede Constance Shoulder Bag NEW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Reminiscent of Hermés equine heritage, this Constance bag is crafted from two-tone suede leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

HERMES Vintage Etrier 24 Faubourg Saint-Honoré Bag in Black Suede Leather
HERMES Vintage Etrier 24 Faubourg Saint-Honoré Bag in Black Suede Leather

HERMES Vintage Etrier 24 Faubourg Saint-Honoré Bag in Black Suede Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes vintage Etrier bag '24, Faubourg Saint-Honoré' in black suede leather. The clasp represents

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Rare Hermès Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Full Doblis Suede Black Ghw
Rare Hermès Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Full Doblis Suede Black Ghw

Rare Hermès Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Full Doblis Suede Black Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

: Mini Kelly were sold by Hermès without clochette nor lock. This bag is garanteed authentic and will

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Tilleul / Bleu de Galice Two-Tone Suede Constance Shoulder Bag
Hermès Tilleul / Bleu de Galice Two-Tone Suede Constance Shoulder Bag

Hermès Tilleul / Bleu de Galice Two-Tone Suede Constance Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

. Featuring a charming two-tone suede leather, this piece also sports silver hardware on the face and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Limited Edition Kelly Pochette Violet Doblis Clutch Bag Palladium
Hermes Limited Edition Kelly Pochette Violet Doblis Clutch Bag Palladium

Hermes Limited Edition Kelly Pochette Violet Doblis Clutch Bag Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

saturated Violet Doblis (Suede). This limited edition Hermes Kelly Pochette suede bag is complimented with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermès ROUGE CASAQUE TOGO LEATHER PICOTIN LOCK 18
Hermès ROUGE CASAQUE TOGO LEATHER PICOTIN LOCK 18

Hermès ROUGE CASAQUE TOGO LEATHER PICOTIN LOCK 18

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

BRAND COLOUR Rouge Casaque HARDWARE Palladium INTERIOR Red Leather, Suede ACCOMPANIED BY Hermès Dust Bag

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES 'Evelyne' Mini Bag in Brown Suede
HERMES 'Evelyne' Mini Bag in Brown Suede

HERMES 'Evelyne' Mini Bag in Brown Suede

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H 7.49 in D 2.37 in L 6.7 in

HERMES 'Evelyne' Mini Bag in Brown Suede

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès 'Evelyne' mini bag in brown suede. Worn by hand. Very good condition. Made in France

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES turquoise Doblis suede VESPA TPM Shoulder Bag
HERMES turquoise Doblis suede VESPA TPM Shoulder Bag

HERMES turquoise Doblis suede VESPA TPM Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermès 'Vespa Velours Doblis' bag in turquoise suede. Opens with a long, Palladium piece which

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Vintage Mini Bag HERMES in Natural Color Suede
Vintage Mini Bag HERMES in Natural Color Suede

Vintage Mini Bag HERMES in Natural Color Suede

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H 4.93 in D 1.58 in L 8.67 in

Vintage Mini Bag HERMES in Natural Color Suede

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Rare. Mini bag of the Hermès house in natural suede. Trim: gold plated. Snap closure with an 'H' on

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Black Suede Evelyne TPM Mini Shoulder Bag
Hermes Black Suede Evelyne TPM Mini Shoulder Bag

Hermes Black Suede Evelyne TPM Mini Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hermes Black Suede Evelyne TPM Mini Shoulder Bag in good condition. Black suede with gold hardware

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Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags

1960s Hermes Taupe Suede Clutch
1960s Hermes Taupe Suede Clutch

1960s Hermes Taupe Suede Clutch

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H 7 in W 10.5 in D 1.1 in

1960s Hermes Taupe Suede Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Vintage Hermes warm taupe suede clutch style bag with gold hardware and a 35.5" removable shoulder

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1960s French Clutches

Exceptionnal and Rare Hermès Lydie Bag Clutch In Brown Doblis Suede GHW
Exceptionnal and Rare Hermès Lydie Bag Clutch In Brown Doblis Suede GHW

Exceptionnal and Rare Hermès Lydie Bag Clutch In Brown Doblis Suede GHW

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Absolutely Beautiful Authentic Hermès Handbag Called "Lydie" Made in France Stamp F in a circle

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1970s French Clutches

Hermes Brown Doblis Suede 2 Way Pochette Bag
Hermes Brown Doblis Suede 2 Way Pochette Bag

Hermes Brown Doblis Suede 2 Way Pochette Bag

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes vintage brown doblis (suede) convertible clutch/shoulder bag with gold tone hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Alligator Suede Leather Himalayan Bag
Hermes Alligator Suede Leather Himalayan Bag

Hermes Alligator Suede Leather Himalayan Bag

By Hermès

Located in Malibu, CA

This authentic Hermes Himalayan bag in alligator suede leather is in mint condition and a rare find

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20th Century French Tote Bags

Hermes Vintage Round Belt Bag Suede
Hermes Vintage Round Belt Bag Suede

Hermes Vintage Round Belt Bag Suede

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H 7 in W 7 in D 2 in

Hermes Vintage Round Belt Bag Suede

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

20-21", Height 7", Width 7", Depth 2" Designer: Hermes Model: Vintage Round Belt Bag Suede Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Hermes Plume Bag Doblis Suede 21
Hermes Plume Bag Doblis Suede 21

Hermes Plume Bag Doblis Suede 21

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H 6 in W 8 in D 3 in

Hermes Plume Bag Doblis Suede 21

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Drop 6", Height 6", Width 8", Depth 3" Designer: Hermes Model: Plume Bag Doblis Suede 21 Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Sac Sequana Bag Doblis Suede Small
Hermes Sac Sequana Bag Doblis Suede Small

Hermes Sac Sequana Bag Doblis Suede Small

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H 7.5 in W 8.5 in D 2 in

Hermes Sac Sequana Bag Doblis Suede Small

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Height 7.5", Width 8.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Hermes Model: Sac Sequana Bag Doblis Suede

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Sac Sequana Bag Doblis Suede Small
Hermes Sac Sequana Bag Doblis Suede Small

Hermes Sac Sequana Bag Doblis Suede Small

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H 7.5 in W 8.5 in D 2 in

Hermes Sac Sequana Bag Doblis Suede Small

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Height 7.5", Width 8.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 14" Designer: Hermes Model: Sac Sequana Bag Doblis Suede

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Vintage Black Suede & Leather Hermes Shoulder Bag
Vintage Black Suede & Leather Hermes Shoulder Bag

Vintage Black Suede & Leather Hermes Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes black suede, leather trimmed, shoulder bag from the 1960's. Gussets are black leather.

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1960s French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Tipi Sling Bag Toile with Suede
Hermes Tipi Sling Bag Toile with Suede

Hermes Tipi Sling Bag Toile with Suede

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

6", Strap Drop 10" Designer: Hermes Model: Tipi Sling Bag Toile with Suede Exterior Material: Canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Hermes Tipi Sling Bag Toile with Suede
Hermes Tipi Sling Bag Toile with Suede

Hermes Tipi Sling Bag Toile with Suede

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

6", Strap Drop 10" Designer: Hermes Model: Tipi Sling Bag Toile with Suede Exterior Material: Canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Hermes Virevolte Bag Doblis Suede with Clemence 24
Hermes Virevolte Bag Doblis Suede with Clemence 24

Hermes Virevolte Bag Doblis Suede with Clemence 24

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Virevolte Bag Doblis Suede with Clemence 24 Exterior Material: Suede, Leather Exterior Color: Brown Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Virevolte Bag Doblis Suede with Clemence 24
Hermes Virevolte Bag Doblis Suede with Clemence 24

Hermes Virevolte Bag Doblis Suede with Clemence 24

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Virevolte Bag Doblis Suede with Clemence 24 Exterior Material: Suede, Leather Exterior Color: Brown Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Hermes Virevolte Bag Doblis Suede with Clemence 24
Hermes Virevolte Bag Doblis Suede with Clemence 24

Hermes Virevolte Bag Doblis Suede with Clemence 24

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Virevolte Bag Doblis Suede with Clemence 24 Exterior Material: Suede, Leather Exterior Color: Brown Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

WOWZA HOT RED SUEDE! HERMES 30cm BIRKIN BAG ROUGE GARANCE SUEDE PALLADIUM
WOWZA HOT RED SUEDE! HERMES 30cm BIRKIN BAG ROUGE GARANCE SUEDE PALLADIUM

WOWZA HOT RED SUEDE! HERMES 30cm BIRKIN BAG ROUGE GARANCE SUEDE PALLADIUM

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As always, another one of my fab finds, Hermes 30cm Birkin in STUNNING ROUGE GARANCE SUEDE with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Bag 25cm Beton Veau Doblis Suede PHW
Hermes Birkin Bag 25cm Beton Veau Doblis Suede PHW

Hermes Birkin Bag 25cm Beton Veau Doblis Suede PHW

By Hermès

Located in Newport, RI

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Birkin 25cm bag in Beton Veau Doblis Suede. This iconic special order

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rare 40's  Vintage Hermes Bresse Bag in Suede
Rare 40's  Vintage Hermes Bresse Bag in Suede

Rare 40's Vintage Hermes Bresse Bag in Suede

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Collector piece Hermes blakc suede bag from the 40's with golden hardware. Bag in good vintage

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1940s French Structured Shoulder Bags

35cm Hermès Grizzly Barenia Leather & Suede Birkin Bag Handbag
35cm Hermès Grizzly Barenia Leather & Suede Birkin Bag Handbag

35cm Hermès Grizzly Barenia Leather & Suede Birkin Bag Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermès Grizzly Barenia Leather and Suede Birkin Handbag | Permabrass Hardware | P Stamp The bag

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Constance Bag Doblis Suede with Box Calf 24
Hermes Constance Bag Doblis Suede with Box Calf 24

Hermes Constance Bag Doblis Suede with Box Calf 24

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Constance Bag Doblis Suede with Box Calf 24, crafted from Noir black Veau Doblis and

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Vintage  Fonsbelle Brown Box Leather and Suede Bag
Hermes Vintage  Fonsbelle Brown Box Leather and Suede Bag

Hermes Vintage Fonsbelle Brown Box Leather and Suede Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice hard to find Hermes 60's Fonsbelle bag in brown leather and suede . The strap can be

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1960s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance Elan Bag Doblis Suede with Swift 25
Hermes Constance Elan Bag Doblis Suede with Swift 25

Hermes Constance Elan Bag Doblis Suede with Swift 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Hermes Model: Constance Elan Bag Doblis Suede with Swift 25 Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

NEVER BEFORE! HERMES 35CM BIRKIN BAG VERT ANIS SUEDE PALLADIUM
NEVER BEFORE! HERMES 35CM BIRKIN BAG VERT ANIS SUEDE PALLADIUM

NEVER BEFORE! HERMES 35CM BIRKIN BAG VERT ANIS SUEDE PALLADIUM

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

NEVER BEFORE! HERMES 35CM BIRKIN BAG VERT ANIS SUEDE PALLADIUM As always, another one of my fab

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

LIMITED EDITION HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35cm GRIZZLY SUEDE GOLD PHW
LIMITED EDITION HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35cm GRIZZLY SUEDE GOLD PHW

LIMITED EDITION HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35cm GRIZZLY SUEDE GOLD PHW

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

LIMITED EDITION HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35cm GRIZZLY SUEDE GOLD WITH PALLADIUM HARDWARE As always

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Top Handle Bags

LIMITED HERMES BIRKIN BAG 40cm GRIZZLY SUEDE THALASSA BLUE PERMA
LIMITED HERMES BIRKIN BAG 40cm GRIZZLY SUEDE THALASSA BLUE PERMA

LIMITED HERMES BIRKIN BAG 40cm GRIZZLY SUEDE THALASSA BLUE PERMA

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

LIMITED EDITION HERMES BIRKIN BAG 40cm GRIZZLY SUEDE THALASSA BLUE PERMABRASS As always, another

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

MY PRIZE! HERMES KELLY BAG 25CM SUEDE / BLACK BOX PALLAD
MY PRIZE! HERMES KELLY BAG 25CM SUEDE / BLACK BOX PALLAD

MY PRIZE! HERMES KELLY BAG 25CM SUEDE / BLACK BOX PALLAD

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

MAGNIFICENT SUPER RARE KELLY IN BLACK SUEDE AS ALWAYS, ANOTHER ONE OF MY FAB FINDS, HERMES 25CM

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage  Grille Green Suede and Leather 60's Bag
Hermes Vintage  Grille Green Suede and Leather 60's Bag

Hermes Vintage Grille Green Suede and Leather 60's Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice hard to find Hermes 60's grille bah in green suede and leather. Bag in good vintage

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1960s French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES CONSTANCE BAG 18cm DOUBLE GUSSET GLORIOUS SUEDE WITH MANGUE
HERMES CONSTANCE BAG 18cm DOUBLE GUSSET GLORIOUS SUEDE WITH MANGUE

HERMES CONSTANCE BAG 18cm DOUBLE GUSSET GLORIOUS SUEDE WITH MANGUE

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

! Very rare to find this bag in SUEDE and GORGEOUS MANGUE color. Comfy double strap that is perfect to

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

HERMES KELLY BAG 35cm GRIZZLY SUEDE WITH RAINBOW STRAP Janefinds
HERMES KELLY BAG 35cm GRIZZLY SUEDE WITH RAINBOW STRAP Janefinds

HERMES KELLY BAG 35cm GRIZZLY SUEDE WITH RAINBOW STRAP Janefinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

IS LIGHTER THAN ANY LEATHERS FROM HERMES! THE BAG IS SUEDE WITH TOILE INTERIOR. SUEDE AND LEATHER

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Suede Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes suede bag you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige, Gray and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect hermes suede bag among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those 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 Suede Bag?

On average, a hermes suede bag on 1stDibs sells for $3,995, while they’re typically $740 on the low end and $89,500 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 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.