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Hermes Vespa Bag

Hermès Toile and Gold Leather Vespa Bag
Hermès Toile and Gold Leather Vespa Bag

Hermès Toile and Gold Leather Vespa Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Hermès Toile Vespa PM Shoulder Bag features a color way of beautiful neutral, gold hardware, and canvas lining.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Orange Vespa PM Shoulder Bag Silver Hardware Crossbody Stamp L 2008
Hermes Orange Vespa PM Shoulder Bag Silver Hardware Crossbody Stamp L 2008

Hermes Orange Vespa PM Shoulder Bag Silver Hardware Crossbody Stamp L 2008

By Hermès

Located in Guangzhou, CN

Accessories: No Accessories size: Width:28cm,height:28cm Designer: Hermes Model: Orange Vespa PM Shoulder Bag Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Orange Interior Materi...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Hobo Bags

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Hermès Gold Camel Leather Vespa Bag 2014
Hermès Gold Camel Leather Vespa Bag 2014

Hermès Gold Camel Leather Vespa Bag 2014

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Gold Camel Leather Vespa Bag. Please note this item is in good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use ( Can be seen on the pictures. ) Beautiful bag, worn as a ...

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Green Leather Vespa PM Shoulder Bag
Hermes Green Leather Vespa PM Shoulder Bag

Hermes Green Leather Vespa PM Shoulder Bag

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H 10.63 in W 2.96 in L 11.03 in

Hermes Green Leather Vespa PM Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Hermes green leather Vespa Pm shoulder strap bag. - Featuring a top bar and ring closure

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Bag Precious Vespa TPM Dark brown
Hermès Bag Precious Vespa TPM Dark brown

Hermès Bag Precious Vespa TPM Dark brown

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès bag, Vespa model, TPM or 18 format, in exotic leather (Niloticus) ebony color (dark brown), anchor chain clasp, long shoulder strap for crossbody wear, year 2004.

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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Purple Doblis Rare Vespa TPM Bag
Hermes Purple Doblis Rare Vespa TPM Bag

Hermes Purple Doblis Rare Vespa TPM Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes rare and collectible mini vespa TPM cross body bag.

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger 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.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vespa TPM Matte Black Crocodile Crossbody Shoulder Bag
Hermes Vespa TPM Matte Black Crocodile Crossbody Shoulder Bag

Hermes Vespa TPM Matte Black Crocodile Crossbody Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Rare Hermes TPM Vespa in jet black matte crocodile. Iconic palladium Chaine d'Ancre toggle for closure.

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES dark brown Matte Nilotocus Crocodile VESPA TPM Crossbody Bag
HERMES dark brown Matte Nilotocus Crocodile VESPA TPM Crossbody Bag

HERMES dark brown Matte Nilotocus Crocodile VESPA TPM Crossbody Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermès Vespa TPM Mini in matte brown crocodile. Opens with a long, metal piece which inserts into a buttonhole and functions as a clasp. Lined in brown calf leather. Has been carried...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES dark grey Matte Nilotocus Crocodile VESPA TPM Crossbody Bag
HERMES dark grey Matte Nilotocus Crocodile VESPA TPM Crossbody Bag

HERMES dark grey Matte Nilotocus Crocodile VESPA TPM Crossbody Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermès Vespa TPM Mini in matte dark grey crocodile. Opens with a long, metal piece which inserts into a buttonhole and functions as a clasp. Lined in grey calf leather. Has been carr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Green Vif Buffalo Leather 28cm Vespa PM Crossbody Bag
Hermes Green Vif Buffalo Leather 28cm Vespa PM Crossbody Bag

Hermes Green Vif Buffalo Leather 28cm Vespa PM Crossbody Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Green Vif Buffalo Leather 28cm Vespa PM Bag Made In: France Year of Production: 1999 Color: Green Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Vif Buffalo leather Lining: Green suede Closur...

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES c.1998 "Vespa PM" Natural Canvas Brown Leather Toggle Shoulder Bag Purse
HERMES c.1998 "Vespa PM" Natural Canvas Brown Leather Toggle Shoulder Bag Purse

HERMES c.1998 "Vespa PM" Natural Canvas Brown Leather Toggle Shoulder Bag Purse

By Hermès

Located in Thiensville, WI

DESCRIPTION: HERMES c.1998 "Vespa PM" Natural Canvas Brown Leather Toggle Shoulder Bag Purse Circa: c.1998 Label(s): Hermes Paris Style: Shoulder bag Color(s): Natural and brown L...

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Vespa Bag Epsom PM
Hermes Vespa Bag Epsom PM

Hermes Vespa Bag Epsom PM

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H 11 in W 11 in D 3 in

Hermes Vespa Bag Epsom PM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Creasing, minor wear and scuffs on exterior, wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 11", Width 11", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19" Designe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Vespa Bag Epsom PM
Hermes Vespa Bag Epsom PM

Hermes Vespa Bag Epsom PM

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H 11 in W 11.5 in D 3 in

Hermes Vespa Bag Epsom PM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 11", Width 11.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Hermes Model: Vespa Bag Epsom PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Oran...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Vespa Bag Ardennes GM
Hermes Vespa Bag Ardennes GM

Hermes Vespa Bag Ardennes GM

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H 12 in W 12.5 in D 3.5 in

Hermes Vespa Bag Ardennes GM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 12", Width 12.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 17.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Vespa Bag Ardennes GM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Colo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Vespa Bag Buffalo Skipper GM
Hermes Vespa Bag Buffalo Skipper GM

Hermes Vespa Bag Buffalo Skipper GM

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H 12 in W 12.5 in D 3.5 in

Hermes Vespa Bag Buffalo Skipper GM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 12", Width 12.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 13" Designer: Hermes Model: Vespa Bag Buffalo Skipper GM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Vespa Bag Toile and Leather PM
Hermes Vespa Bag Toile and Leather PM

Hermes Vespa Bag Toile and Leather PM

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H 10.5 in W 11.5 in D 3 in

Hermes Vespa Bag Toile and Leather PM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 10.5", Width 11.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 18.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Vespa Bag Toile and Leather PM Exterior Material: Canvas Plai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Green Leather Vespa Large Shoulder Bag PM Gold Hardware Clemence Handbag
Hermes Green Leather Vespa Large Shoulder Bag PM Gold Hardware Clemence Handbag

Hermes Green Leather Vespa Large Shoulder Bag PM Gold Hardware Clemence Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Hermes - Vespa Bag Color: Green Material: Leather ------------------------------------------------------------ Details: - gold tone hardware - toggle closure at fro...

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20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Vespa PM in Wine Red Color Shoulder Bag
Hermes Vespa PM in Wine Red Color Shoulder Bag

Hermes Vespa PM in Wine Red Color Shoulder Bag

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H 10.25 in W 3.5 in L 12 in

Hermes Vespa PM in Wine Red Color Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Vespa PM in Wine Red color. Size 12 X 10.5 X 3.25 inches with 17" strap drop.

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Late 20th Century French Hobo Bags

HERMES Vespa PM Orange Epsom Leather Shoulder Bag, 2005
HERMES Vespa PM Orange Epsom Leather Shoulder Bag, 2005

HERMES Vespa PM Orange Epsom Leather Shoulder Bag, 2005

By Hermès

Located in Holland, PA

AUTHENTIC! HERMES VESPA PM ORANGE EPSOM SHW SHOULDER BAG Discontinued style in vibrant leather with iconic Chaine d'Ancre closure!

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Vespa PM camel leather Denim Toile shoulder bag, 1996
Hermes Vespa PM camel leather Denim Toile shoulder bag, 1996

Hermes Vespa PM camel leather Denim Toile shoulder bag, 1996

By Hermès

Located in Holland, PA

HERMES VESPA PM CAMEL LEATHER DENIM TOILE SHOULDER BAG, 1996 Discontinued style in vibrant leather (chamonix although we are not 100% sure, could also be Barenia, but the leather ...

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Vespa PM Navy Epsom Leather SHW Shoulder Bag, 2006
Hermes Vespa PM Navy Epsom Leather SHW Shoulder Bag, 2006

Hermes Vespa PM Navy Epsom Leather SHW Shoulder Bag, 2006

By Hermès

Located in Holland, PA

HERMES VESPA PM NAVY EPSOM LEATHER SHW SHOULDER BAG, 2006 Discontinued style in vibrant leather with iconic Chaine d'Ancre closure!

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Vespa MM Vert Anis Clemence leather GWH shoulder bag, 2000
Hermes Vespa MM Vert Anis Clemence leather GWH shoulder bag, 2000

Hermes Vespa MM Vert Anis Clemence leather GWH shoulder bag, 2000

By Hermès

Located in Holland, PA

HERMES VESPA MM VERT ANIS CLEMENCE LEATHER GHW SHOULDER BAG, 2000 Discontinued style in vibrant leather with iconic Chaine d'Ancre closure!

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Cognac Leather Gold Canvas Carryall Vespa Shoulder Crossbody Bag in Box
Hermes Cognac Leather Gold Canvas Carryall Vespa Shoulder Crossbody Bag in Box

Hermes Cognac Leather Gold Canvas Carryall Vespa Shoulder Crossbody Bag in Box

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Leather Canvas Gold tone hardware Date code present Made in France Shoulder strap drop 20" Measures 11" W x 11" H x 3" D Includes dust bag and box 100% authenticity guaranteed NEWF...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Bengal Green Togo Vespa Messenger Bag
Hermès Bengal Green Togo Vespa Messenger Bag

Hermès Bengal Green Togo Vespa Messenger Bag

By Hermès

Located in Malibu, CA

Hermès Bengal Green Togo Vespa Bag is in excellent condition.

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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES Vespa PM Chocolate/Cocoan Clemence Leather Shoulder Bag
HERMES Vespa PM Chocolate/Cocoan Clemence Leather Shoulder Bag

HERMES Vespa PM Chocolate/Cocoan Clemence Leather Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Holland, PA

Discontinued style in vibrant leather with iconic Chaine d'Ancre closure! **Please note, we are unsure whether to classify this as "chocolate" or "cocoan". The color is a darker, ...

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1990s French Handbags and Purses

HERMES Vespa PM Chocolate/Cocoan Clemence Leather Shoulder Bag
HERMES Vespa PM Chocolate/Cocoan Clemence Leather Shoulder Bag

HERMES Vespa PM Chocolate/Cocoan Clemence Leather Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Holland, PA

Discontinued style in vibrant leather with iconic Chaine d'Ancre closure! **Please note, we are unsure whether to classify this is "chocolate" or "cocoan". It is a darker, deeper ...

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

HERMES Vespa PM Red Vache Liegee Leather Shoulder Bag
HERMES Vespa PM Red Vache Liegee Leather Shoulder Bag

HERMES Vespa PM Red Vache Liegee Leather Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Holland, PA

Discontinued style in vibrant leather with iconic Chaine d'Ancre closure! **Please note, colors can vary from monitor to monitor. This is a cool (blue undertone) red, close to lip...

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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Special Order Vespa Bag TPM Mini Nilo Crocodile Gold Hardware JaneFinds
Hermes Special Order Vespa Bag TPM Mini Nilo Crocodile Gold Hardware JaneFinds

Hermes Special Order Vespa Bag TPM Mini Nilo Crocodile Gold Hardware JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

When the ordinary just won't do! Hermes Matte Black Nilo Crocodile Vespa TPM Crossbody Bag.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES Gorgeous White Vespa In White With Silver Hardware (Retired)
HERMES Gorgeous White Vespa In White With Silver Hardware (Retired)

HERMES Gorgeous White Vespa In White With Silver Hardware (Retired)

By Hermès

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Offered for sale is an HERMES Vespa shoulder bag in bright white and in togo leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

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Hermes Vespa Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes vespa bag for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige, Blue and more in stock now. Finding the perfect hermes vespa bag 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. 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 Vespa Bag?

Prices for a hermes vespa bag can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,105 and can go as high as $12,750, while, on average they fetch $1,800.

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.