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Hermes Taurillon Clemence Picotin Lock

Hermès Picotin Lock 18 Rouge Grenat Taurillon Clemence PHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
timeless Hermès bags. The exterior of this Picotin features Taurillon Clemence leather in Rouge Grenat. The
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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Black Taurillon Clemence Leather Picotin Lock 22 MM
By Hermès
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
100% Authentic This chic and lovely tote is crafted of luxuriously soft Clemence calfskin leather
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2010s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

HERMES Noir black Clemence leather PICOTIN 22 LOCK Bag Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Picotin 22 Lock bag in Noir (black) Taurillon Clemence leather featuring
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Mauve Pale pink Clemence leather PICOTIN 18 LOCK Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Picotin Lock 18 is crafted from Mauve Pale (pale mauve) Taurillon
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Rouge de Coeur red Clemence leather PICOTIN 18 LOCK Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Picotin Lock 18 is crafted from Rouge de Coeur (bright red) Taurillon
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Picotin PM Craie Taurillon Clemence Leather Bucket Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Craie Material: Taurillon Clemence Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Taurillon Clemence Picotin 22 MM Blue Leather Hand Bag
By Hermès
Located in Freehold, NJ
Pre-Owned  100% Authentic Hermes Taurillon Clemence Picotin 22 MM Blue Leather Hand Bag This chic
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Gorgeous Hermès Picotin 18 Lock in Jaïpur Pink Taurillon Clémence leather , SHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Gorgeous Hermes Picotin Lock 18 in Rose Jaïpur Taurillon Clemence leather, palladium silver metal
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Picotin 18 lock in Orange and Parchemin Taurillon leather , PHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Lovely​ ​limited​ ​edition​ ​Hermes​ ​Picotin​ ​18​ ​lock​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​bicolour​ ​Orange​ ​and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Picotin 18 Clemence Taurillon Leather Blue Jean
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Hermes Picotin 18 Clemence Taurillon Leather Blue Jean These are professional photos of the actual
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2010s Chinese Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Hermes Picotin 18 Clemence Taurillon Leather Blue Jean 2015
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Hermes Picotin 18 Clemence Taurillon Leather Blue Jean 2015 These are professional photos of the
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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Gold camel Clemence leather PICOTIN LOCK 26 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Picotin Lock 26 in Gold (cognac) Taurillon Clemence leather with gold-plated
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Noir black Clemence leather PICOTIN LOCK 18 Bag Gold
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Picotin 22 Lock bag in Noir (black) Taurillon Clemence leather featuring
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Noir black Clemence leather PICOTIN 22 LOCK Bag Palladium BNIB
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermes 'Picotin 22 Lock' bag in Noir (black) Taurillon Clemence leather with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Picotin Lock 18cm Gold With Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Picotin Lock 18cm Size This is the small one, the most wanted size 18cm Gold Clemence with
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Picotin Lock 18cm Black With Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Picotin Lock 18cm Size This is the small one, the most wanted size 18cm Black Clemence with
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Picotin Lock 18cm Nata Palladium Hardware Z
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Picotin Lock 18cm Size This is the small one, the most wanted size 18cm Nata Clemence with
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Picotin Lock 18cm Nata Palladium Hardware Z
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Picotin Lock 18cm Size This is the small one, the most wanted size 18cm Nata Clemence with
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

1stdibs Exclusive Hermes Picotin 18cm Craie Clemence Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
1stdibs Exclusives From Three Over Six Brand: Hermès Style: Picotin Size: 18cm Color: Craie
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Picotin Lock Monochrome 18 bag SO GREEN Bamboo
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Picotin Lock 18cm Size This is the small one, the most wanted size 18cmHermes Hermes Picotin
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Picotin Mini Lock 18cm Blue Pale Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Picotin Lock 18cm Size This is the small one, the most wanted size 18cm Blue Pale Clemence
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Picotin Lock 18cm Gold With Gold Hardware Z
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Picotin Lock 18cm Size This is the small one, the most wanted size 18cm Gold Clemence with
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Picotin Lock 18cm Gold With Gold Hardware Z
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Picotin Lock 18cm Size This is the small one, the most wanted size 18cm Gold Clemence with
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

1stdibs Exclusive Hermes Picotin 18cm Gold & Ebene Clemence Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
1stdibs Exclusives From Three Over Six Brand: Hermès Style: Picotin Size: 18cm Color: Gold
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

1stdibs Exclusive Hermes Picotin 18cm Blue Saphir Clemence Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
1stdibs Exclusives From Three Over Six Brand: Hermès Style: Picotin Size: 18cm Color: Blue Saphir
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès SM Orange Picotin Lock Handbag
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Picotin Lock handbag from Hermès Pre-Owned featuring orange, Taurillon Clemence leather, two flat
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New Hermes Picotin 18 Bordeaux Gold Bag with Box
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès small Picotin lock bag in bordeaux taurillon clemence leather with gold tone lock and keys
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21st Century and Contemporary Novelty Bags

Hermes Black Taurillon Clemence Leather Picotin Lock 26PM Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Taurillon Clemence Leather Picotin Lock 26 PM Bag Made In: France Year of Production
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Hermès Picotin Lock 18 Rose Sakura Taurillon Clemence PHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
timeless Hermès bags. The exterior of this Picotin features Taurillon Clemence leather in Rose Sakura. The
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 2018 Magnolia Taurillon Clemence Picotin Lock PM Bag
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hermès Clemence Picotin Lock 18 PM in Magnolia. This chic tote is crafted of soft Taurillon
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Gold Tan Taurillon Clemence Leather Picotin Lock 18 PM Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Gold Tan Taurillon Clemence Leather Picotin Lock 18 PM Bag Made In: France Year of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermès Black Clemence Picotin Lock 22 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
The unstructured shape of Hermès's "Picotin" bucket tote bag was maybe designed with a modern yet
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Galice blue Clemence leather PICOTIN LOCK 18 Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Picotin Lock 18 in Bleu de Galice blue Taurillon Clemence leather with
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

New in Box Hermes Picotin Sm Craie Clemence Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes small picotin lock bag in craic taurillon clemence leather with palladium lock and keys
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Picotin Mini Lock Bag 18cm Blue Pale Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Picotin Lock 18cm Size This is the small one, the most wanted size 18cm Blue Pale Clemence
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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes New Picotin Blue Zanzibar
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes small picotin lock bag in blue Zanzibar taurillon clemence leather with palladium lock and
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2010s Tote Bags

Hermes New Picotin Blue Zanzibar
Hermes New Picotin Blue Zanzibar
H 7.5 in W 6 in L 7.5 in
New in Box Hermes Picotin 18 Menthe Palladium
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès small Picotin lock bag in vert menthe taurillon clemence leather with palladium lock and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Taurillon Clemence Picotin Lock 31 TGM Rouge Casaque Tote
By Hermès
Located in Freehold, NJ
New 100% Authentic Hermes Taurillon Clemence Picotin Lock 31 TGM Rouge Casaque Tote Added Insert
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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermès Picotin Lock 18 Gold Taurillon Clemence PHW
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hermès Picotin Lock 18 Gold Taurillon Clemence Palladium Hardware This timeless and minimalist
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Picotin MM Bleu Hydra. Taurillon Clemence
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Picotin MM Blue Hydra New color Fall-Winter 2012-2013 New condition Taurillon
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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Picotin PM Noir Taurillon Clemence Leather Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black / Noir (designer color) Material: Taurillon Clemence Leather Condition: Rank N
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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Picotin PM Cafe/ Black Taurillon Clemence Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black Material: Taurillon Clemence Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor
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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Picotin GM Bougainvillier Taurillon Clemence Leather Bucket Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Red / Bougainvillier (designer color) Material: Taurillon Clemence Leather Condition: Rank
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2010s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Womens Designer HERMES PICOTIN LOCK 22 TOUCH TAURILLON CLEMENCE/SWIFT
Located in London, GB
This Hermès Picotin Lock 22 is exquisite with the swift leather handles and finishing. The swift
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Hermes "Picotin 22" Handbag T. Clemence Leather Purple Color PHW
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermes "Picotin 22" Handbag T. Clemence Leather Purple Color PHW Pristine condition. Pre
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Picotin MM Ultraviolet
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Picotin MM Ultraviolet New color Fall-Winter 2012-2013 New condition Taurillon
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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Picotin MM Blue Hydra
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Picotin MM Blue Hydra New color Fall-Winter 2012-2013 New condition Taurillon
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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Picotin MM Blue Hydra
Hermes Picotin MM Blue Hydra
H 9 in W 8.5 in D 7 in
Hermes Picotin MM Crevette
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Picotin MM Crevette Excellent condition - as new condition Taurillon Clemence with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

HERMES NEW Picotin 18 Tri Tone Blue Red Pink Leather Palladium Small Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
New Condition From 2021 Collection Bleu Nuit Rouge Sellier Framboise Taurillon Clemence Palladium
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Taurillon Clemence Rouge Sellier Picotin Lock 18 GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Taurillon Clemence Rouge Sellier Picotin Lock 18 - Official Colour Rouge sellier
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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Etoupe Gray Taurillon Clemence Leather "Picotin Lock PM" Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
bag, tag, padlock and key. 'Picotin Lock PM' *Please note this bag was purchased by an Hermes
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2010s French Tote Bags

Gorgeous Hermès Picotin Lock 18 in Black Taurillon Clemence leather , SHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Lovely​ ​Hermes​ ​Picotin​ Lock ​18​ ​in​ ​Black​ ​Taurillon​ ​Clémence​ ​leather,​ silver ​metal
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Gorgeous Hermès Picotin Lock 22 in Pink Jaïpur Taurillon Clémence leather , GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Charming Hermes Picotin Lock 22 in Pink Jaïpur Taurillon Clemence leather, gold-plated metal
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermès Picotin Lock 18 Eclat in Limoncello Taurillon Clemence leather , SHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional​ ​Hermes​ ​Picotin​ ​18​ ​Eclat​ ​limited​ ​edition​ ​in​ ​Limoncello​ ​Taurillon
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Stunning New Hermès Picotin 22 Lock in Gold Taurillon Clemence leather , PHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful​ ​Hermes​ ​Picotin​ ​22​ ​Lock​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​Gold​ ​Taurillon​ ​Clemence​ ​leather
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Picotin Lock 18 handbag in Rose Azalée Clemence leather , PHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Sublime​ ​Hermes​ ​Picotin​ ​Lock​ ​18​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​Rose​ ​Azalée​ ​Taurillon​ ​Clémence
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Auth. Hermès Bag - Birkin 30cm Box Calf Pink New
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Hermes Taurillon Clemence Picotin Lock For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary hermes taurillon clemence picotin lock you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find more options on these pages. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Hermès are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Hermes Taurillon Clemence Picotin Lock?

On average, a hermes taurillon clemence picotin lock on 1stDibs sells for $5,350, while they’re typically $2,915 on the low end and $7,000 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.

Questions About Hermès
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès 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.