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Hermes Wool Silk

Hermes Silk and Wool Cardigan/ Vest
Hermes Silk and Wool Cardigan/ Vest

Hermes Silk and Wool Cardigan/ Vest

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès - (Made in France) Silk and wool cardigan, marked size 44FR. Presence of stains on the silk

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1990s French Cardigans

1970s Hermès Silk And Wool Sweater
1970s Hermès Silk And Wool Sweater

1970s Hermès Silk And Wool Sweater

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

A 1970s Hermès sweater with a silk printed panel at the front. This panel features a ship towards

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20th Century French Pullovers

Hermès Silk and Wool Niege d Antan Shirt
Hermès Silk and Wool Niege d Antan Shirt

Hermès Silk and Wool Niege d Antan Shirt

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Hermès silk and wool printed top in blue, features a long sleeve with collar and a button

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shirts

Hermes Green Mushroom Print Silk & Wool Cardigan circa 1980s
Hermes Green Mushroom Print Silk & Wool Cardigan circa 1980s

Hermes Green Mushroom Print Silk & Wool Cardigan circa 1980s

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Hermes Green Mushroom Print Silk & Wool Cardigan from the circa 1980s is a striking example of

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Late 20th Century French Jackets

Hermes Sweater Striped Wool / Mohair / Silk / Cashmere 36 / 4
Hermes Sweater Striped Wool / Mohair / Silk / Cashmere 36 / 4

Hermes Sweater Striped Wool / Mohair / Silk / Cashmere 36 / 4

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

blended with wool, silk and cashmere. Exterior is brushed mohair and silk. The interior is wool and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cardigans

HERMES orange wool & silk 2018 TWILLAINE SHIRT Dress 40 M
HERMES orange wool & silk 2018 TWILLAINE SHIRT Dress 40 M

HERMES orange wool & silk 2018 TWILLAINE SHIRT Dress 40 M

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

, light blue and off-white silk (94%), elastane (6%) and the knit parts in orange wool (80%) and cashmere

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2010s Casual Dresses

Hermes Wool Fisherman Hat
Hermes Wool Fisherman Hat

Hermes Wool Fisherman Hat

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Command your wardrobe with this Hermes Wool Fisherman hat. This wool silk blend hat is perfect for

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2010s French Hats

Hermes Wool Fisherman Hat
Hermes Wool Fisherman Hat

Hermes Wool Fisherman Hat

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Command your wardrobe with this Hermes Wool Fisherman hat. This wool silk blend hat is perfect for

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20th Century French Hats

Hermes creme wool coat, 1970s
Hermes creme wool coat, 1970s

Hermes creme wool coat, 1970s

By Hermès

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1970s Hermes ivory wool coat. lined in silk. Fit size medium shoulder: 15” / Bust 38"/ Waist : 36

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1970s French Coats

Hermès Sous le Cèdre Rybaltchenko Wool and Silk Vest Sweater Size S/M
Hermès Sous le Cèdre Rybaltchenko Wool and Silk Vest Sweater Size S/M

Hermès Sous le Cèdre Rybaltchenko Wool and Silk Vest Sweater Size S/M

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

in France Made of Silk and Wool Back is plain, 100% wool Colorways: Beige, Brown, Blue Silk part

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Late 20th Century French Pullovers

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Hermes Mercury Wool & Silk Square 6x6 176x178cm
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Hermes Mercury Wool & Silk Square 6x6 176x178cm

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Hermes Mercury Wool & Silk Square 6x6 176x178cm

$10,236Sale Price|28% Off

H 70.08 in W 69.3 in D 0.3 in

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Hermes Mercury Wool & Silk Square 6x6 176x178cm

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Birds Wool & Silk Large 5x9 1900 4'10" x 9'2" 148cm x 280cm

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Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

21st Century Carpet Rug Hermes in Himalayan Wool and Silk Beige, Gray, Greige
21st Century Carpet Rug Hermes in Himalayan Wool and Silk Beige, Gray, Greige

21st Century Carpet Rug Hermes in Himalayan Wool and Silk Beige, Gray, Greige

By Illulian

Located in Milan, IT

knotted in Nepal by our artisans by using 50% silk and 50% fine Himalayan wool dyed using vegetable and

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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese More Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Recent Sales

HERMES "New" White Cream Wool Collection Sweater Silk Suede Strips - Unworn
HERMES "New" White Cream Wool Collection Sweater Silk Suede Strips - Unworn

HERMES "New" White Cream Wool Collection Sweater Silk Suede Strips - Unworn

By Hermès

Located in Somo (Santander), ES

HERMES white cream wool collection sweater with silk suede strips - Unworn, New. SIZE: equivalent

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pullovers

Hermes Sweater Silk Cardigan Magnificent
Hermes Sweater Silk Cardigan Magnificent

Hermes Sweater Silk Cardigan Magnificent

By Hermès

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This Hermes silk and wool cardigan is perhaps the most lovely Hermes sweater I have ever seen It is

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21st Century and Contemporary French Blouses

Vintage Hermes   Cardigan with Silk Front
Vintage Hermes   Cardigan with Silk Front

Vintage Hermes Cardigan with Silk Front

By Hermès

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Hermes wool sweater cardigan with silk print bodice front. Cardigan features round neckline

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1980s French Cardigans

Vintage Hermes silk & wool sweater Cols Verts
Vintage Hermes silk & wool sweater Cols Verts

Vintage Hermes silk & wool sweater Cols Verts

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful vintage wool and silk sweater by Hermes Paris. Made in France. Labeled size 40, fits up

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1970s French Sweaters

Hermes Wool/Silk Blend Scarf
Hermes Wool/Silk Blend Scarf

Hermes Wool/Silk Blend Scarf

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Vibrantly coloured wool-silk blend horse riding print scarf from Hermès Vintage featuring a logo

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

HERMES Textured Olive Silk / Wool Tie
HERMES Textured Olive Silk / Wool Tie

HERMES Textured Olive Silk / Wool Tie

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

HERMES necktie comes in a olive boucle textured silk / wool. Made in France. Excellent Pre-Owned

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21st Century and Contemporary French Ties

Cream Hermes Horse Silk & Wool Sweater
Cream Hermes Horse Silk & Wool Sweater

Cream Hermes Horse Silk & Wool Sweater

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Cream wool sweater by Hermes. Horse-printed silk front. Spread collar. Long

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sweaters

Hermès Satiny Wool and Silk Set
Hermès Satiny Wool and Silk Set

Hermès Satiny Wool and Silk Set

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès - (Made in France) Satiny wool and silk set with Persian patterns. Size 40FR. Additional

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1970s French Twin Sets

Hermès Pleated Silk, Cashmere and Wool Skirt 34FR
Hermès Pleated Silk, Cashmere and Wool Skirt 34FR

Hermès Pleated Silk, Cashmere and Wool Skirt 34FR

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès - (Made in France) Cashmere, silk and wool skirt with sunray pleats. Indicated size 34FR

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1970s French Pleated Skirts

Hermès Burgundy Silk & Wool Printed Cardigan Size XXXL
Hermès Burgundy Silk & Wool Printed Cardigan Size XXXL

Hermès Burgundy Silk & Wool Printed Cardigan Size XXXL

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermès designer resale item. Details Burgundy Silk and wool Cardigan Horse and dog print Long

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cardigans

Vintage HERMES Size 4 Brown Wool/ Silk Scarf Cardigan
Vintage HERMES Size 4 Brown Wool/ Silk Scarf Cardigan

Vintage HERMES Size 4 Brown Wool/ Silk Scarf Cardigan

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful Hermes silk winter illustration graphic with wool sleeves. A fabulous holiday addition

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1980s French Cardigans

Hermes Paris Vintage Brown Silk and Wool Neck Tie
Hermes Paris Vintage Brown Silk and Wool Neck Tie

Hermes Paris Vintage Brown Silk and Wool Neck Tie

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Elegant Hermes Neck Tie in brown color. Composition: 60% Silk, 40% Wool. Hermes composition tag

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1990s French Tech Accessories and Cases

Hermes Paris Vintage Brown Silk and Wool Neck Tie
Hermes Paris Vintage Brown Silk and Wool Neck Tie

Hermes Paris Vintage Brown Silk and Wool Neck Tie

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Elegant Hermes Neck Tie in brown color. Composition: 60% Silk, 40% Wool. Hermes composition tag

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1990s French Tech Accessories and Cases

Hermes Silk & Wool Shawl/Wrap With All-Over 'H' Monogram
Hermes Silk & Wool Shawl/Wrap With All-Over 'H' Monogram

Hermes Silk & Wool Shawl/Wrap With All-Over 'H' Monogram

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Silk & Wool Shawl/Wrap With All-Over 'H' Monogram Ivory shawl crafted from luxurious silk

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21st Century and Contemporary Scarves

Hermès Orange H Cashmere, Wool & Silk Equip'H 180 Scarf
Hermès Orange H Cashmere, Wool & Silk Equip'H 180 Scarf

Hermès Orange H Cashmere, Wool & Silk Equip'H 180 Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Orange H Cashmere, Wool & Silk Equip'H 180 Scarf Condition Details: This item is in unworn

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2010s French Scarves

HERMES orange silk PRINT & wool & cashmere Knit Shirt Dress 38
HERMES orange silk PRINT & wool & cashmere Knit Shirt Dress 38

HERMES orange silk PRINT & wool & cashmere Knit Shirt Dress 38

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes long-sleeve shirt dress in orange, rapsberry, yellow, baby blue, navy and white silk (98

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Casual Dresses

Hermes Vintage Olive and Burgundy Persian Print Wool / Silk Robe
Hermes Vintage Olive and Burgundy Persian Print Wool / Silk Robe

Hermes Vintage Olive and Burgundy Persian Print Wool / Silk Robe

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Hermes robe come in olive green textured satin with an all over Persian influenced print

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Late 20th Century French Robes

Hermes Black Wool Silk Pull on Turtleneck Long Sleeve Dress Small
Hermes Black Wool Silk Pull on Turtleneck Long Sleeve Dress Small

Hermes Black Wool Silk Pull on Turtleneck Long Sleeve Dress Small

By Hermès

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hermes black wool silk blend knit, long sleeve, pull on dress, marked size small. Pull on dress has

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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

FIRE VALLEY

Stephen WilsonFIRE VALLEY

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H 22 in W 32 in

FIRE VALLEY

By Stephen Wilson

Located in Tulsa, OK

work. The fabrics used include Hermès silk, Chanel wool, fabrics by Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta

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2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

DIOR AZURE
DIOR AZURE

Stephen WilsonDIOR AZURE

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H 31 in W 32 in

DIOR AZURE

By Stephen Wilson

Located in Tulsa, OK

used include Hermès silk, Chanel wool, fabrics by Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta, Vera Wang, Ralph

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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Gucci Venom

Stephen WilsonGucci Venom

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H 22.5 in W 18.75 in

Gucci Venom

By Stephen Wilson

Located in Tulsa, OK

pieces. The fabrics used include Hermès silk, Chanel wool, fabrics by Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta

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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Mixed Media

Hermès Vintage Feather Print Silk and Wool Cardigan Sweater
Hermès Vintage Feather Print Silk and Wool Cardigan Sweater

Hermès Vintage Feather Print Silk and Wool Cardigan Sweater

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage feather print silk and wool cardigan sweater. This sweater features : - Silk panels

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20th Century French Cardigans

Hermes Paris Equestrian Silk & Wool Turtleneck Sweater Size 42
Hermes Paris Equestrian Silk & Wool Turtleneck Sweater Size 42

Hermes Paris Equestrian Silk & Wool Turtleneck Sweater Size 42

By Hermès

Located in University City, MO

HERMES Paris equestrian silk & wool turtleneck sweater Size 42 The luxurious silk & wool sweater

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1970s French Pullovers

Hermès reversible Scarf Checked Tartan Wool and Polka Dots Silk 57 inches
Hermès reversible Scarf Checked Tartan Wool and Polka Dots Silk 57 inches

Hermès reversible Scarf Checked Tartan Wool and Polka Dots Silk 57 inches

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

The other side is a polka-dot pattern made of 100% Silk in navy blue with white polka dots "HERMES

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Gorgeous Hermès Vintage Scarf Glen Plaid Prince of Wales Tartan Wool Silk
Gorgeous Hermès Vintage Scarf Glen Plaid Prince of Wales Tartan Wool Silk

Gorgeous Hermès Vintage Scarf Glen Plaid Prince of Wales Tartan Wool Silk

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Galles / Tartan Pattern with small and big houndstooth) Made in France Made of 58% Wool and 42% Silk

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Late 20th Century French Scarves

Hermes Cheval Turc silk twill and black wool sweater 1970s
Hermes Cheval Turc silk twill and black wool sweater 1970s

Hermes Cheval Turc silk twill and black wool sweater 1970s

By Hermès

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hermes black fine wool sweater with silk Cheval Turc, printed silk twill front...Pull on top has

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20th Century French Blouses and Tops

Hermès Shawl Scarf Buttons Pattern Wool and Silk Men and Women 136 cm
Hermès Shawl Scarf Buttons Pattern Wool and Silk Men and Women 136 cm

Hermès Shawl Scarf Buttons Pattern Wool and Silk Men and Women 136 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

in France Made of 65% Wool and 35% Silk Colorways: Navy Blue, Blue, Black, Khaki, Grey "HERMES

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes reversible Scarf Check Pattern Tartan in Wool and Polka-dot in Silk
Hermes reversible Scarf Check Pattern Tartan in Wool and Polka-dot in Silk

Hermes reversible Scarf Check Pattern Tartan in Wool and Polka-dot in Silk

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermes Scarf Reversible double-sided scarf fringed at the ends Made

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Nautical Silk Scarf Cardigan Sweater
Hermes Nautical Silk Scarf Cardigan Sweater

Hermes Nautical Silk Scarf Cardigan Sweater

By Hermès

Located in Oakland, CA

Vintage Hermes black silk and wool cardigan. Front silk panels, wool arms and back. Striking gold

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1970s Italian Cardigans

Hermes
Hermes

Hermes

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Size: 40

Hermes

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes, silk, wool, and cashmere, cardigan. Cardigan has front panels of a silk horse themed

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1980s French Cardigans

Hermes Paris Turquoise Shirt Gold Soleil Dies et Hore Astrology
Hermes Paris Turquoise Shirt Gold Soleil Dies et Hore Astrology

Hermes Paris Turquoise Shirt Gold Soleil Dies et Hore Astrology

By Hermès

Located in Amsterdam, NL

HERMES long sleeves shirt silk wool Turquoise gold sun Dies et Hore astrology. We offer more

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20th Century French Blouses

DIOR OMBRE PINK
DIOR OMBRE PINK

DIOR OMBRE PINK

By Stephen Wilson

Located in Tulsa, OK

hours to create. Fashion influence is prevalent in his pieces. The fabrics used include Hermès silk

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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Gozer
Gozer

Stephen WilsonGozer

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H 14.5 in W 14.5 in

Gozer

By Stephen Wilson

Located in Tulsa, OK

pieces. The fabrics used include Hermès silk, Chanel wool, fabrics by Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

Americana Series, Rise Up - Blue Edition
Americana Series, Rise Up - Blue Edition

Americana Series, Rise Up - Blue Edition

By Stephen Wilson

Located in Tulsa, OK

hours to create. Fashion influence is prevalent in his work. The fabrics used include Hermès silk

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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Thread, Mixed Media

DIOR AZURE
DIOR AZURE

Stephen WilsonDIOR AZURE

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H 31 in W 32 in

DIOR AZURE

By Stephen Wilson

Located in Tulsa, OK

used include Hermès silk, Chanel wool, fabrics by Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta, Vera Wang, Ralph

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

HERMES Silk/Wool "Perfume Bottle" Sweater
HERMES Silk/Wool "Perfume Bottle" Sweater

HERMES Silk/Wool "Perfume Bottle" Sweater

By Hermès

Located in Teaneck, NJ

Vintage, Gorgeous, Rare Perfume Bottle motif silk and wool turtleneck sweater. Will fit size 6-8

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1990s French Pullovers

Hermes Silk and Wool Printed Cardigan
Hermes Silk and Wool Printed Cardigan

Hermes Silk and Wool Printed Cardigan

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cardigan sweater from Hermes dates to the 1980's through the 1990's. The front is printed in hues

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Late 20th Century French Cardigans

Hermes Silk and Wool Cardigan Sweater 44
Hermes Silk and Wool Cardigan Sweater 44

Hermes Silk and Wool Cardigan Sweater 44

By Hermès

Located in Teaneck, NJ

Gorgeous Hermes silk and wool sweater/cardigan in hunter green, with white, gold and green silk

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Late 20th Century French Cardigans

Vintage HERMES PARIS reversible silk to wool/cashmere skirt
Vintage HERMES PARIS reversible silk to wool/cashmere skirt

Vintage HERMES PARIS reversible silk to wool/cashmere skirt

By Hermès

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Vintage HERMES PARIS reversible silk to wool/cashmere skirt. The silk printed side features

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1980s French Skirts

Unworn HERMES PARIS Silk and wool 2pc. cardigan & tank sweater twinset
Unworn HERMES PARIS Silk and wool 2pc. cardigan & tank sweater twinset

Unworn HERMES PARIS Silk and wool 2pc. cardigan & tank sweater twinset

By Hermès

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Unworn HERMES PARIS Silk and virgin wool 2pc. cardigan & tank sweater twinset. Gorgeous dark

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cardigans

Hermes Navy Blue Cercles Et Pois Silk & Wool Jacquard Slim Tie
Hermes Navy Blue Cercles Et Pois Silk & Wool Jacquard Slim Tie

Hermes Navy Blue Cercles Et Pois Silk & Wool Jacquard Slim Tie

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Hermès tie is a perfect formal accessory with a sharp and modern appeal. Made from luxurious

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2010s French Neckties

Hermes Navy Blue Cercles Et Pois Silk & Wool Jacquard Slim Tie
Hermes Navy Blue Cercles Et Pois Silk & Wool Jacquard Slim Tie

Hermes Navy Blue Cercles Et Pois Silk & Wool Jacquard Slim Tie

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Hermès tie is a perfect formal accessory with a sharp and modern appeal. Made from luxurious

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2010s Italian Ties

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HERMES green FEU2DOU Tote Vert Fonce Feutre & Gulliver leather

HERMES green FEU2DOU Tote Vert Fonce Feutre & Gulliver leather

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Feu2dou Tote in Vert Fonce Feutre (felt) and Gulliver Leather. Perforated "H" at front and leather tab closure. Unlined with a push button pocket against the ba...

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1990s French Tote Bags

Rare Vintage Hermes Henri de Linares Plumes Print Silk Front Turtleneck Sweater
Rare Vintage Hermes Henri de Linares Plumes Print Silk Front Turtleneck Sweater

Rare Vintage Hermes Henri de Linares Plumes Print Silk Front Turtleneck Sweater

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

Very rare vintage Hermes Paris Cream knit long sleeve turtleneck sweater with ivory silk scarf print front featuring green, gold, and brown feathers. Front bottom reads PLUMES, par H...

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1980s French Pullovers

Giambattista Valli Runway Splash Print "Pretty in Purple" Silk Dress
Giambattista Valli Runway Splash Print "Pretty in Purple" Silk Dress

Giambattista Valli Runway Splash Print "Pretty in Purple" Silk Dress

By Giambattista Valli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Giambattista Valli lovely feminine dress as seen on the runway. Fashioned of silk chiffon in a subtle purple and lavender splash print. Fully pleated throughout. Featuring narrow...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Hermes mini Evelyne 16 Black
Hermes mini Evelyne 16 Black

Hermes mini Evelyne 16 Black

By Hermès

Located in London, England

Hermes mini Evelyne 16 black bag with black strap. This very practical and stylish bag has a detachable strap and can be worn over the shoulder or across the body. Metallic finish:...

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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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Hermes Wool Silk For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes wool silk you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment 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, Blue and more. You’re likely to find the perfect hermes wool silk among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Hermès and Caty Latham 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 Wool Silk?

Prices for a hermes wool silk can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $123 and can go as high as $10,185, while, on average they fetch $751.

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.

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.