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Hermes Suede Kelly

Hermès Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
Hermès Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

Hermès Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Brun Fume brown suede STORY 70 KELLY Boots Shoes 37
HERMES Brun Fume brown suede STORY 70 KELLY Boots Shoes 37

HERMES Brun Fume brown suede STORY 70 KELLY Boots Shoes 37

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Story 70 boot is crafted in Brun Fumé (camel brown) suede. It features

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

1992 Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
1992 Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

1992 Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

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Collector Hermès Kelly 25 Doblis in black suede and gold hardware
Collector Hermès Kelly 25 Doblis in black suede and gold hardware

Collector Hermès Kelly 25 Doblis in black suede and gold hardware

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare​ ​Collection​ ​piece​ ​with​ ​this​ ​Hermès​ ​Kelly​ ​25​ ​cm​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​black​ ​Doblis

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Teddy Pochette Veau Doblis Suede & Mouton Shearling Muff RARE
Hermes Kelly Teddy Pochette Veau Doblis Suede & Mouton Shearling Muff RARE

Hermes Kelly Teddy Pochette Veau Doblis Suede & Mouton Shearling Muff RARE

By Hermès

Located in Singapore, SG

Extremely rare collector's item! The shearling Kelly was sported on the Hermes Fall 2005 Runway. It

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Dobris/Debris 039194CM-93 Suede Orange H Women's Handbag
Hermes Kelly 25 Dobris/Debris 039194CM-93 Suede Orange H Women's Handbag

Hermes Kelly 25 Dobris/Debris 039194CM-93 Suede Orange H Women's Handbag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly 25 Dobris/Debris 039194CM-93 Suede Orange H Women's Handbag Additional information

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Pochette Black Doblis Suede Palladium
Hermes Kelly Pochette Black Doblis Suede Palladium

Hermes Kelly Pochette Black Doblis Suede Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly Pochette features limited edition Black Doblis. Rare and

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Early 2000s French Clutches

Hermes Kelly Pochette Lilac Doblis Suede Palladium
Hermes Kelly Pochette Lilac Doblis Suede Palladium

Hermes Kelly Pochette Lilac Doblis Suede Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly Pochette features exquisite Lilac Doblis. Rare and absolutely

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Early 2000s French Clutches

Hermès Capucine Veau Doblis Suede Kelly Elan
Hermès Capucine Veau Doblis Suede Kelly Elan

Hermès Capucine Veau Doblis Suede Kelly Elan

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H 6.7 in W 11.03 in D 1.38 in

Hermès Capucine Veau Doblis Suede Kelly Elan

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Capucine Veau Doblis Suede Kelly Elan Product Details Xupes Ref: BB016 Brand: Hermès Model

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Exceptional Hermès Kelly Pochette Handbag Black Doblis Suede Leather Phw
Exceptional Hermès Kelly Pochette Handbag Black Doblis Suede Leather Phw

Exceptional Hermès Kelly Pochette Handbag Black Doblis Suede Leather Phw

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Gorgeous and Rare Authentic Hermès Handbag "Kelly Pochette" Made in France Stamp I in square

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Early 2000s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1995 Hermes Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
1995 Hermes Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

1995 Hermes Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Serial Number: (Y) Age

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

1995 Hermes Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
1995 Hermes Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

1995 Hermes Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Serial Number: (Y) Age

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

2012 Hermès Alezan Veau Doblis Suede & Shearling Teddy Peluche Kelly 40cm
2012 Hermès Alezan Veau Doblis Suede & Shearling Teddy Peluche Kelly 40cm

2012 Hermès Alezan Veau Doblis Suede & Shearling Teddy Peluche Kelly 40cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Alezan Veau Doblis Suede & Shearling Teddy Peluche Kelly 40cm Xupes Reference: HB001 Serial

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

2012 Hermès Alezan Veau Doblis Suede & Shearling Teddy Peluche Kelly 40cm
2012 Hermès Alezan Veau Doblis Suede & Shearling Teddy Peluche Kelly 40cm

2012 Hermès Alezan Veau Doblis Suede & Shearling Teddy Peluche Kelly 40cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Alezan Veau Doblis Suede & Shearling Teddy Peluche Kelly 40cm Xupes Reference: HB001 Serial

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

1992 Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
1992 Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

1992 Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Serial Number: (V) Age

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

1992 Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
1992 Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

1992 Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Serial Number: (V) Age

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1990s French Top Handle 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

Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Handbag "Mini Kelly" Outside "Sellier" stitching which makes it

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1990s French Top Handle 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

Hermes Vert Anis Veau Doblis Suede Kelly Pochette
Hermes Vert Anis Veau Doblis Suede Kelly Pochette

Hermes Vert Anis Veau Doblis Suede Kelly Pochette

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H 4.73 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in

Hermes Vert Anis Veau Doblis Suede Kelly Pochette

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"HERMES Vert Anis Veau Doblis Suede Kelly Pochette This HERMES Kelly Pochette is in Very Good Pre

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20th Century French Clutches

Hermes Kelly Pochette Handbag Black Doblis Suede Plus Eraser
Hermes Kelly Pochette Handbag Black Doblis Suede Plus Eraser

Hermes Kelly Pochette Handbag Black Doblis Suede Plus Eraser

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

BEAUTIFUL AND RARE AUTHENTIC HERMES HANDBAG: KELLY POCHETTE Made in France Made of Doblis

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermès Kelly 25 Suede Doblis Grey Sellier Handbag (2003)
Hermès Kelly 25 Suede Doblis Grey Sellier Handbag (2003)

Hermès Kelly 25 Suede Doblis Grey Sellier Handbag (2003)

By Hermès

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Model: Kelly 25 Suede Doblis Sellier Bag Color: Doblis / Grey Material: Suede Code: ☐G - R.33 Measures

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21st Century and Contemporary French 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

COLLECTOR PIECE Hermes Kelly Mini Black Satin/Suede 20 cm
COLLECTOR PIECE Hermes Kelly Mini Black Satin/Suede 20 cm

COLLECTOR PIECE Hermes Kelly Mini Black Satin/Suede 20 cm

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Exceptionally rare 20cm mini vintage Hermès Kelly bag in suede/satin nubuck. Limited edition/rare

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Limited Edition 35cm Veau Suede & Mouton Shearling Kelly JaneFinds
Hermes Limited Edition 35cm Veau Suede & Mouton Shearling Kelly JaneFinds

Hermes Limited Edition 35cm Veau Suede & Mouton Shearling Kelly JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

Hermes Limited Edition 35cm Veau Doblis Suede & Mouton Shearling Kelly Bag with Palladium Hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle 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

As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes 35cm Kelly in beautiful rare LIMITED EDITION GRIZZLY

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES KELLY 25CM BLACK SUEDE WITH DIAMONDS SUPER RARE JaneFinds
HERMES KELLY 25CM BLACK SUEDE WITH DIAMONDS SUPER RARE JaneFinds

HERMES KELLY 25CM BLACK SUEDE WITH DIAMONDS SUPER RARE JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

piece in the world! Hermes K25 Sellier black suede leather Ghw I stamp DIAMONDS - AMAZING DEAL

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

ONLY ON JANEFINDS.. HERMES KELLY BAG 25CM BLUE DOBLIS SUEDE PHW
ONLY ON JANEFINDS.. HERMES KELLY BAG 25CM BLUE DOBLIS SUEDE PHW

ONLY ON JANEFINDS.. HERMES KELLY BAG 25CM BLUE DOBLIS SUEDE PHW

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

ONLY ON JANEFINDS.. HERMES KELLY BAG 25CM BLUE DOBLIS SUEDE PALLADIUM U MUST C As always

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Top Handle Bags

HERMES KELLY BAG 32cm GRIZZLY SUEDE W CAPUCINE GOLD PERMABRASS JaneFinds
HERMES KELLY BAG 32cm GRIZZLY SUEDE W CAPUCINE GOLD PERMABRASS JaneFinds

HERMES KELLY BAG 32cm GRIZZLY SUEDE W CAPUCINE GOLD PERMABRASS JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes 32cm KELLY in beautiful rare LIMITED EDITION GRIZZLY

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Collector Hermès Kelly 25 Doblis in brown suede and gold hardware
Collector Hermès Kelly 25 Doblis in brown suede and gold hardware

Collector Hermès Kelly 25 Doblis in brown suede and gold hardware

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare collector piece with this Hermes Kelly 25 cm handbag in Doblis calfskin, gold plated hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès KP Orange Suede Kelly Pochette Clutch
Hermès KP Orange Suede Kelly Pochette Clutch

Hermès KP Orange Suede Kelly Pochette Clutch

By Hermès

Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY

Hermès Orange Suede Kelly Pochette- EXCELLENT condition, approximate estimated current value

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

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Hermes Suede Kelly For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes suede kelly you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Purple, Red and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a hermes suede kelly from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Hermes Suede Kelly?

On average, a hermes suede kelly on 1stDibs sells for $25,313, while they’re typically $7,454 on the low end and $89,089 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 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.