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Hermes Waist Bag

Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Waist Belt Bag Biscuit Gold Hardware
Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Waist Belt Bag Biscuit Gold Hardware

Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Waist Belt Bag Biscuit Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Belt bag featured in warm Biscuit. This Hermes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Waist Belt Bag Etoupe Gold Hardware
Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Waist Belt Bag Etoupe Gold Hardware

Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Waist Belt Bag Etoupe Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Belt bag featured in neutral Etoupe. This Hermes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Waist Belt Bag Gold Evercolor Palladium Hardware
Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Waist Belt Bag Gold Evercolor Palladium Hardware

Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Waist Belt Bag Gold Evercolor Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Belt bag featured in classic Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

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Hermès Dogon Waist Pouch Belt Fanny Pack 230499 Orange Leather Cross Body Bag
Hermès Dogon Waist Pouch Belt Fanny Pack 230499 Orange Leather Cross Body Bag

Hermès Dogon Waist Pouch Belt Fanny Pack 230499 Orange Leather Cross Body Bag

By Hermès

Located in Forest Hills, NY

or B ) Includes Dust Bag Belt Length: 15"- 38" Signs of Wear: Exterior: Some marks and rubs fray on

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20th Century French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Jean Dogon Fanny Pack Belt Waist Pouch 233789 Blue Leather Cross Body Bag
Hermès Jean Dogon Fanny Pack Belt Waist Pouch 233789 Blue Leather Cross Body Bag

Hermès Jean Dogon Fanny Pack Belt Waist Pouch 233789 Blue Leather Cross Body Bag

By Hermès

Located in Forest Hills, NY

" Height: 5.11" Waist strap drop: Any Size Up To 39" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 8.5/10 or A- ) Signs of

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20th Century French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Teal Blue Evercolor Kelly Danse II Crossbody Waist Bag
Hermès Teal Blue Evercolor Kelly Danse II Crossbody Waist Bag

Hermès Teal Blue Evercolor Kelly Danse II Crossbody Waist Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

the shoulder, across the body or as a chic waist bag. Rich teal blue Evercolor leather is durable with

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Waist Belt Bag Biscuit Gold Hardware
Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Waist Belt Bag Biscuit Gold Hardware

Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Waist Belt Bag Biscuit Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Belt bag featured in warm

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Black Alligator Waist Belt Bag Palladium Hardware
Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Black Alligator Waist Belt Bag Palladium Hardware

Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Black Alligator Waist Belt Bag Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Belt bag featured in Black lisse Alligator. This

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Vert Criquet Waist Belt Bag Gold Hardware
Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Vert Criquet Waist Belt Bag Gold Hardware

Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Vert Criquet Waist Belt Bag Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Belt bag featured in fresh Vert Criquet. This

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES c.1985 Black Calf Skin Leather Tie Belt Waist Bag With Box
HERMES c.1985 Black Calf Skin Leather Tie Belt Waist Bag With Box

HERMES c.1985 Black Calf Skin Leather Tie Belt Waist Bag With Box

By Hermès, ERIC BERGERE

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage Hermes c.1985 black calf skin leather waist bag. Double gold snap closure embossed with

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1980s French Belt Bags

Hermes Chiquita Waist Bag Leather
Hermes Chiquita Waist Bag Leather

Hermes Chiquita Waist Bag Leather

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Hermes Chiquita Waist Bag Leather

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Chiquita Waist Bag Leather, crafted in dark blue leather, features adjustable waist

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Hermes Dogon Waist Bag Leather
Hermes Dogon Waist Bag Leather

Hermes Dogon Waist Bag Leather

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Hermes Dogon Waist Bag Leather

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Height 5", Width 8", Depth 1" Designer: Hermes Model: Dogon Waist Bag Leather Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Hermes Chiquita Waist Bag Leather
Hermes Chiquita Waist Bag Leather

Hermes Chiquita Waist Bag Leather

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H 5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in

Hermes Chiquita Waist Bag Leather

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

13-15" Designer: Hermes Model: Chiquita Waist Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Hermes Dogon Waist Bag Leather
Hermes Dogon Waist Bag Leather

Hermes Dogon Waist Bag Leather

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Hermes Dogon Waist Bag Leather

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Model: Dogon Waist Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Brown Interior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather
Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather

Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather

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Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather, crafted in Noir black Box Calf leather, features a

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Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather
Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather

Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather

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Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Width 5.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 15.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets

Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather
Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather

Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather

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Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

4", Width 5.5", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Hermes Model: Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather
Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather

Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather

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Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

4", Width 5.5", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Hermes Model: Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Cityslide Waist Bag Swift MM
Hermes Cityslide Waist Bag Swift MM

Hermes Cityslide Waist Bag Swift MM

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Hermes Cityslide Waist Bag Swift MM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

13" Designer: Hermes Model: Cityslide Waist Bag Swift MM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Hermes Cityslide Waist Bag Evercolor PM
Hermes Cityslide Waist Bag Evercolor PM

Hermes Cityslide Waist Bag Evercolor PM

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Hermes Cityslide Waist Bag Evercolor PM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Model: Cityslide Waist Bag Evercolor PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Blue Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather
Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather

Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather

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Hermes Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

15.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Pochette Green Waist Bag Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets and Small Accessories

Vintage Hermes White Leather Waist Pouch Bag
Vintage Hermes White Leather Waist Pouch Bag

Vintage Hermes White Leather Waist Pouch Bag

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Vintage Hermes White Leather Waist Pouch Bag

By Hermès

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Hermes waist pouch Bag in white leather. Top access is secured with flap and 2 stud closure. Very

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Late 20th Century French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Blue Swift Leather Cityslide MM Waist Bag
Hermes Blue Swift Leather Cityslide MM Waist Bag

Hermes Blue Swift Leather Cityslide MM Waist Bag

By Hermès

Located in Irvine, CA

Blue Swift leather Hermes Cityslide waist bag with Palladium hardware, tonal canvas waist strap

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20th Century Wallets

Hermes Acapulco Waist Bag Canvas Toile with Leather
Hermes Acapulco Waist Bag Canvas Toile with Leather

Hermes Acapulco Waist Bag Canvas Toile with Leather

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

. Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 5.5", Width 8.5", Depth 1.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Acapulco

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Hermes Acapulco Waist Bag Canvas Toile with Leather
Hermes Acapulco Waist Bag Canvas Toile with Leather

Hermes Acapulco Waist Bag Canvas Toile with Leather

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

16" Designer: Hermes Model: Acapulco Waist Bag Canvas Toile with Leather Exterior Material: Canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

80's Hermes Waist Belt Bag Pochette with Box
80's Hermes Waist Belt Bag Pochette with Box

80's Hermes Waist Belt Bag Pochette with Box

By Hermès

Located in Hamburg, Deutschland

80's Hermes Waist Belt Bag Pochette with Box Measurement: Bag hight 4" - deep 1" - width 5.5

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1980s French Belts

Hermes Cognac Leather Whipstick Flap Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag
Hermes Cognac Leather Whipstick Flap Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag

Hermes Cognac Leather Whipstick Flap Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermes Cognac Leather Whipstick Flap Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag Leather Leather lining Gold tone

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21st Century and Contemporary French Belt Bags

Hermes Vintage Cognac Brown Leather Gold Bum Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag
Hermes Vintage Cognac Brown Leather Gold Bum Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag

Hermes Vintage Cognac Brown Leather Gold Bum Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Vintage Cognac Brown Leather Gold Bum Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag Leather

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Late 20th Century French Belts

Hermès Pochette Green Belt Bag
Hermès Pochette Green Belt Bag

Hermès Pochette Green Belt Bag

By Hermès

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Hermès Pochette Green waist bag in velvety soft orange clemence leather with silver toned hardware

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2010s French Belt Bags

Hermes Yellow Epsom Leather Flap Waist Bag
Hermes Yellow Epsom Leather Flap Waist Bag

Hermes Yellow Epsom Leather Flap Waist Bag

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Hermes Yellow Epsom Leather Flap Waist Bag

By Hermès

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

Sport the latest statement pieces like this stunning Hermes epsom leather bag! This waist bag can

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21st Century and Contemporary Waist Belts

Hermes Blue Swift Leather Cityslide MM Waist Bag
Hermes Blue Swift Leather Cityslide MM Waist Bag

Hermes Blue Swift Leather Cityslide MM Waist Bag

By Hermès

Located in Irvine, CA

Blue Swift leather Hermes Cityslide waist bag with Palladium hardware, tonal canvas waist strap

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20th Century Wallets

Hermes Black Leather Gold Sellier Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag
Hermes Black Leather Gold Sellier Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag

Hermes Black Leather Gold Sellier Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Black Leather Gold Sellier Button Fanny Pack Waist Belt Bag Leather Gold

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By Hermès

Located in Sydney, New South Wales

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$175Sale Price|30% Off

Size: French 36 (Best Fits US 2-4)

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Atlanta, GA

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By Hermès

Located in London, GB

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By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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By Hermès

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Hermes Waist Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary hermes waist bag you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Red and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a hermes waist bag may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. 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 Waist Bag?

The price for a hermes waist bag starts at $654 and tops out at $18,925, and on average, selling for $2,225.

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.