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Hermes Togo Kelly 35 Retourne Chocolate Brown Silver PDH
Hermes Togo Kelly 35 Retourne Chocolate Brown Silver PDH

Hermes Togo Kelly 35 Retourne Chocolate Brown Silver PDH

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hermes Brown Togo Kelly 35 Retourne Silver PDH in excellent condition. Chocolate brown togo leather

Category

Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Feu Togo Kelly 35 PHW
Hermes Feu Togo Kelly 35 PHW

Hermes Feu Togo Kelly 35 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermes Feu Togo Kelly 35 PHW SKU: 129231 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

2009 Hermès Kelly II 35 Togo
2009 Hermès Kelly II 35 Togo

2009 Hermès Kelly II 35 Togo

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful Hermès Kelly II 35 in black Togo leather delivered in its original Hermès dust bag

Category

Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès White Togo Retourne Kelly 35
Hermès White Togo Retourne Kelly 35

Hermès White Togo Retourne Kelly 35

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès White Togo Retourne Kelly 35 SKU: 119805 Handbag Condition: Very Good

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Geranium Togo Kelly 25 GHW
Hermes Geranium Togo Kelly 25 GHW

Hermes Geranium Togo Kelly 25 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermes Geranium Togo Kelly 25 GHW SKU: 133441 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly Retourne 28 Geranium Togo
Hermès Kelly Retourne 28 Geranium Togo

Hermès Kelly Retourne 28 Geranium Togo

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès kelly 28 retourne geranium togo with gold tone hardware. Preloved in excellent condition

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Retourne Togo Leather 32cm Bag
Hermes Kelly Retourne Togo Leather 32cm Bag

Hermes Kelly Retourne Togo Leather 32cm Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Collectors Item - Hermes Kelly Retourne Togo Leather 32cm Bag True investment piece - Beautiful

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 35 Beige Togo GHW
Hermès Kelly 35 Beige Togo GHW

Hermès Kelly 35 Beige Togo GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Beige Clemence leather Gold-tone hardware Single top handle Main compartment Internal zip-fastening pocket Internal patch pocket Detachable shoulder strap Comes with padlock, key, ...

Category

Early 2000s British Top Handle Bags

Hermès Gold Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW
Hermès Gold Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW

Hermès Gold Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Gold Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW SKU: Z152090 Condition: Pre-owned Condition

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes BNIB Kelly 28 Retournè Gold Togo
Hermes BNIB Kelly 28 Retournè Gold Togo

Hermes BNIB Kelly 28 Retournè Gold Togo

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Brand new in box Hermes Kelly Bag 28 retourne gold togo leather with palladium tone hardware

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Retournè Black togo leather
Hermès Kelly 32 Retournè Black togo leather

Hermès Kelly 32 Retournè Black togo leather

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Hermès Kelly 32 cm sellier is in black togo leather with tonal stitching and gold tone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes New Kelly 25 Gold Togo Palladium
Hermes New Kelly 25 Gold Togo Palladium

Hermes New Kelly 25 Gold Togo Palladium

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

New in box Hermes rare Kelly 25 cm retournè Gold togo leather and palladium hardware. Date stamp W

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 28 Beton Togo Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly 28 Beton Togo Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly 28 Beton Togo Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Kelly 28 in beton and togo leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 35 Gold Togo Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly 35 Gold Togo Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly 35 Gold Togo Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Kelly 35 in gold and togo leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Etain togo phw
Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Etain togo phw

Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Etain togo phw

By Hermès

Located in London, England

Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch Bag in Etain colour, togo Leather with Palladium Hardware. K stamp

Category

2010s Clutches

Hermes Gris Perle Togo Kelly 28 PHW
Hermes Gris Perle Togo Kelly 28 PHW

Hermes Gris Perle Togo Kelly 28 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermes Gris Perle Togo Kelly 28 PHW SKU: 130313 Condition: Pre-owned Condition

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Gold Togo Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly 32 Gold Togo Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly 32 Gold Togo Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Kelly 32 in gold and togo leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes BNIB Kelly 28 Rose texas Togo
Hermes BNIB Kelly 28 Rose texas Togo

Hermes BNIB Kelly 28 Rose texas Togo

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Brand new in box Hermes Kelly Bag 28 retourne rose texas togo leather with palladium tone hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Malachite Togo Retourne Kelly 25 PHW
Hermes Malachite Togo Retourne Kelly 25 PHW

Hermes Malachite Togo Retourne Kelly 25 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermes Malachite Togo Retourne Kelly 25 PHW SKU: 133900 Condition: Pre-owned

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Geranium Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne
Hermès Geranium Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne

Hermès Geranium Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Geranium Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1443 Brand: Hermès

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Kelly 25cm Retourne
Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Kelly 25cm Retourne

Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Kelly 25cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Kelly 25cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1474 Brand: Hermès

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bleu Electrique Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW
Hermes Bleu Electrique Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW

Hermes Bleu Electrique Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermes Bleu Electrique Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW SKU: Z151491 Condition: Pre-owned

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

New Hermes Kelly 25 Togo Etoupe Palaldium Hardware
New Hermes Kelly 25 Togo Etoupe Palaldium Hardware

New Hermes Kelly 25 Togo Etoupe Palaldium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

The Hermès Kelly 25 in Etoupe Togo leather with Palladium Hardware (PHW) is the quintessence of the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Plomb Togo Maxi Kelly Retourne 42 PHW
Hermès Plomb Togo Maxi Kelly Retourne 42 PHW

Hermès Plomb Togo Maxi Kelly Retourne 42 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Plomb Togo Maxi Kelly Retourne 42 PHW SKU: Z151291 Condition: Pre-owned

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Togo Palladium Shoulder Bag
Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Togo Palladium Shoulder Bag

Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Togo Palladium Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Togo Palladium Shoulder Bag A most superb mini black Kelly that exudes an

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 35 Gris Etain Togo Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly 35 Gris Etain Togo Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly 35 Gris Etain Togo Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Kelly 35 in gris etain and togo leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn comes as full

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bleu Royal Togo Kelly Retourne 25 PHW
Hermes Bleu Royal Togo Kelly Retourne 25 PHW

Hermes Bleu Royal Togo Kelly Retourne 25 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermes Bleu Royal Togo Kelly Retourne 25 PHW SKU: 131406 Condition: Pre-owned

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Bleu Nuit Togo Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly 32 Bleu Nuit Togo Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly 32 Bleu Nuit Togo Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Kelly 32 in bleu nuit and togo leather with palladium hardware. The bag is in excellent

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28cm Cobalt Togo Leather Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 28cm Cobalt Togo Leather Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 28cm Cobalt Togo Leather Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Sydney, New South Wales

Brand: Hermes Product: Kelly Retourne Size: - CM: L 28 cm x H 20.5 cm x D 11 cm - INCH: L 11" x H

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne Togo Jaune Ambre GHW
Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne Togo Jaune Ambre GHW

Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne Togo Jaune Ambre GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

- Yellow / Jaune Ambre - Togo leather - Gold-tone hardware - Single top handle - Main compartment

Category

2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25cm Togo Magnolia With Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly 25cm Togo Magnolia With Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly 25cm Togo Magnolia With Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This Hermès Kelly 25cm is crafted in supple Togo leather, offering a structured yet soft texture

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Togo Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier
Hermès Black Togo Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier

Hermès Black Togo Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Togo Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1538 Brand

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rouge Garance Togo Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne
Hermès Rouge Garance Togo Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne

Hermès Rouge Garance Togo Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Rouge Garance Togo Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1473 Brand

Category

Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly Touch 25  Togo  Noir Limited Edition
Hermès Kelly Touch 25  Togo  Noir Limited Edition

Hermès Kelly Touch 25 Togo Noir Limited Edition

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Hermès Kelly Touch 25 Noir Lezard/Togo Permabrass Hardware This exclusive Hermès Kelly 25 Touch is

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly Birkin 30 Togo Black Gold Hardware
New Hermes Kelly Birkin 30 Togo Black Gold Hardware

New Hermes Kelly Birkin 30 Togo Black Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

The Hermès Birkin 30 in Black (Noir) Togo leather with Gold Hardware (GHW) is the absolute pillar

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Etoupe Palladium Hardware
New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Etoupe Palladium Hardware

New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Etoupe Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

The Hermès Birkin 25 in Etoupe Togo leather with Palladium Hardware (PHW) is the ultimate benchmark

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Black Gold Hardware
New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Black Gold Hardware

New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Black Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

The Hermès Birkin 25 in Etoupe Togo leather with Palladium Hardware (PHW) is the ultimate benchmark

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 35 Gold togo with palladium hardware bag
Hermes Kelly 35 Gold togo with palladium hardware bag

Hermes Kelly 35 Gold togo with palladium hardware bag

By Hermès

Located in London, England

Hermes Kelly 35 gold togo with palladium hardware bag. A classic sophisticated bag for your

Category

2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermes 2011 Kelly 35 Togo Purple Tosca Bag GHW
Hermes 2011 Kelly 35 Togo Purple Tosca Bag GHW

Hermes 2011 Kelly 35 Togo Purple Tosca Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Kelly 35 tosca in togo leather with gold hardware. Excellent condition throughout. Stamp square O

Category

2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Brand New Kelly 32 Capucine Togo / Gold HDW
Hermès Brand New Kelly 32 Capucine Togo / Gold HDW

Hermès Brand New Kelly 32 Capucine Togo / Gold HDW

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Kelly retourne 32cm in capucine togo leather and gold tone hardware. Handle drop, 3.5"L

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES black Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW
HERMES black Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW

HERMES black Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly II 35 bag in black Veau Togo leather with gold-plated hardware. Lined

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly 25 Depeches VEAU Togo Etoupe Palladium Hardware
New Hermes Kelly 25 Depeches VEAU Togo Etoupe Palladium Hardware

New Hermes Kelly 25 Depeches VEAU Togo Etoupe Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

The Hermès Kelly Depeches 25 in Etoupe Veau Togo leather with Palladium Hardware (PHW) is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne Black Togo Leather Gold Hardware 2025
Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne Black Togo Leather Gold Hardware 2025

Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne Black Togo Leather Gold Hardware 2025

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne Black Togo Leather Gold Hardware GHW W Stamp 2024 The Hermès Kelly 25

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2010s Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware K Stamp
Hermès Kelly 25 Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware K Stamp

Hermès Kelly 25 Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware K Stamp

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

Hermès Kelly 25 Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware K Stamp Elevate your style with the timeless

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 28 Retourné Togo Leather Pink Palladium Hardware 2010
Hermès Kelly 28 Retourné Togo Leather Pink Palladium Hardware 2010

Hermès Kelly 28 Retourné Togo Leather Pink Palladium Hardware 2010

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Magnificent Hermès Kelly 28 Retourné in pink Togo leather with palladium hardware. Turn-lock

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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES orange Togo leather KELLY 35 Retourne Bag w Gold
HERMES orange Togo leather KELLY 35 Retourne Bag w Gold

HERMES orange Togo leather KELLY 35 Retourne Bag w Gold

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne bag is crafted from supple orange Veau Togo leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Bamboo Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Handbag
Hermes Kelly 25 Bamboo Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Handbag

Hermes Kelly 25 Bamboo Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

A stunning example of Hermès craftsmanship, this Kelly 25 handbag is crafted from Bamboo green Togo

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 40 Retourne Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware 1993
Hermes Kelly 40 Retourne Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware 1993

Hermes Kelly 40 Retourne Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware 1993

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Brand: Hermes Kelly Stamp: Circle W Year of manufacture: 1993 Exterior Color: Gold Exterior Material

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Rouge Extreme Togo Leather 28cm Retourne Kelly Bag GHW
Hermes Rouge Extreme Togo Leather 28cm Retourne Kelly Bag GHW

Hermes Rouge Extreme Togo Leather 28cm Retourne Kelly Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Rouge Extreme Togo Leather 28cm Kelly Bag GHW Made in: France Year of Production: 2019

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Gold camel Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
HERMES Gold camel Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw

HERMES Gold camel Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne bag in Gold (camel) Veau Togo leather with gold plated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 35 Togo Leather Etain Retourne Palladium Hardware Bag
Hermes Kelly 35 Togo Leather Etain Retourne Palladium Hardware Bag

Hermes Kelly 35 Togo Leather Etain Retourne Palladium Hardware Bag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

world. Details: Brand: Hermes Model: Kelly Retourne Size: 35 Material: Togo Leather Hardware: Palladium

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

HERMES Encre blue Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Gold
HERMES Encre blue Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Gold

HERMES Encre blue Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Gold

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 soulder bag in Bleu Encre Togo leather with gold-tone hardware

Category

Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Hermès 2013 Kelly Bag Ruby Red Togo Leather 35cm Women's Handbag
Hermès 2013 Kelly Bag Ruby Red Togo Leather 35cm Women's Handbag

Hermès 2013 Kelly Bag Ruby Red Togo Leather 35cm Women's Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Hermes Kelly Bag - Red - Togo Leather 35cm - New - NWOCTS 2409141505 Type : Hermes Kelly Base Size

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2010s French Briefcases and Attachés

HERMES Potiron orange Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
HERMES Potiron orange Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Ghw

HERMES Potiron orange Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne bag in Potiron (pumpkin orange) Taurillon Clemence leather

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Gold 28 Togo Kelly Retourne Tan Gold Shoulder Bag Classic
Hermes Gold 28 Togo Kelly Retourne Tan Gold Shoulder Bag Classic

Hermes Gold 28 Togo Kelly Retourne Tan Gold Shoulder Bag Classic

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Gold 28cm Togo Kelly Retourne Gold Shoulder Bag Don't miss this magnificent Gold Kelly with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Togo Kelly For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes togo kelly you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Red and more. Finding the perfect hermes togo kelly 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. 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 Togo Kelly?

On average, a hermes togo kelly on 1stDibs sells for $13,714, while they’re typically $1,717 on the low end and $35,000 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 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.

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.