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Horseshoe Hermes Bags

Hermès Horseshoe Birkin 25 cm Sellier Biscuit Craie Epsom Leather
Hermès Horseshoe Birkin 25 cm Sellier Biscuit Craie Epsom Leather

Hermès Horseshoe Birkin 25 cm Sellier Biscuit Craie Epsom Leather

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

horseshoe in golden letters in front of the bag "HERMÈS PARIS" engraved on the hardware of the right strap

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 35cm Chèvre Miami Dolphins Horseshoe With Palladium Hardware
Hermès Birkin 35cm Chèvre Miami Dolphins Horseshoe With Palladium Hardware

Hermès Birkin 35cm Chèvre Miami Dolphins Horseshoe With Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This Hermès Birkin 35cm is crafted in rare Chèvre leather, offering a supple, textured surface that

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Horseshoe Birkin 25 Tricolor Pink And Purple
Horseshoe Birkin 25 Tricolor Pink And Purple

Horseshoe Birkin 25 Tricolor Pink And Purple

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Wonderful Special Order Hermès Birkin 25 tricolor in Epsom leather Condition : very good condition

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Birkin 30 Rose Confetti Bleu Azteque Chevre Bi-Color Horseshoe Bag
Birkin 30 Rose Confetti Bleu Azteque Chevre Bi-Color Horseshoe Bag

Birkin 30 Rose Confetti Bleu Azteque Chevre Bi-Color Horseshoe Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

authentic HERMES Chevre Bi Color Horseshoe Birkin 30 in Rose Confetti and Bleu Azteque. This stunning Birkin

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2010s French Tote Bags

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Hermes Birkin 35 Horseshoe Orange
Hermes Birkin 35 Horseshoe Orange

Hermes Birkin 35 Horseshoe Orange

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Size: 35 x 25 x 18 cm

Hermes Birkin 35 Horseshoe Orange

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Iconic orange Birkin horseshoe HERMÈS special order Condition: very good Made in France Model

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Horseshoe Birkin 30 Bicolor Green Goat
Hermes Horseshoe Birkin 30 Bicolor Green Goat

Hermes Horseshoe Birkin 30 Bicolor Green Goat

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes birkin 30 cm horseshoe custom order. Goat skin and palladium hardware. Menthe and vert true

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Horseshoe Birkin 30 Bicolor Green Goat
Hermes Horseshoe Birkin 30 Bicolor Green Goat

Hermes Horseshoe Birkin 30 Bicolor Green Goat

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes birkin 30 cm horseshoe custom order. Goat skin and palladium hardware. Menthe and vert true

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Yellow Chevre 30 cm Horseshoe Birkin
Hermès Yellow Chevre 30 cm Horseshoe Birkin

Hermès Yellow Chevre 30 cm Horseshoe Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Yellow Chevre 30 cm Horseshoe Birkin is in pristine unworn condition. The

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Horseshoe Stamp Bi-Color Kelly 28 Bag
Hermès Horseshoe Stamp Bi-Color Kelly 28 Bag

Hermès Horseshoe Stamp Bi-Color Kelly 28 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

side. The Hermès Horseshoe Stamp (HSS) simply means that a handbag is a Special Order and has been

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Orange and Blue Horseshoe Chevre 30 cm Birkin
Hermès Orange and Blue Horseshoe Chevre 30 cm Birkin

Hermès Orange and Blue Horseshoe Chevre 30 cm Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Orange and Blue Horseshoe Chevre 30 cm Birkin is in pristine condition with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Charcoal and Kiwi Ostrich Horseshoe 30 cm Birkin
Hermes Charcoal and Kiwi Ostrich Horseshoe 30 cm Birkin

Hermes Charcoal and Kiwi Ostrich Horseshoe 30 cm Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermes Charcoal and Kiwi Ostrich Horseshoe 30 cm Birkin is in excellent plus

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Etoupe and Black Epsom Horseshoe 28 cm Kelly
Hermès Etoupe and Black Epsom Horseshoe 28 cm Kelly

Hermès Etoupe and Black Epsom Horseshoe 28 cm Kelly

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Etoupe and Black Epsom Horseshoe 28 cm Kelly is in pristine condition with

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Tricolor Special Order Horseshoe Birkin 30CM
Hermes Birkin Tricolor Special Order Horseshoe Birkin 30CM

Hermes Birkin Tricolor Special Order Horseshoe Birkin 30CM

By Hermès

Located in Geneva, CH

This is a Hermès Birkin HSS 30 CM bag that has been especially made to the specifications of a client. Collection: 2013 Leather: Togo Color: Hermès Pink Bougainvillea, Hermè...

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rose and Etoupe Epsom 30 cm Horseshoe Birkin
Hermès Rose and Etoupe Epsom 30 cm Horseshoe Birkin

Hermès Rose and Etoupe Epsom 30 cm Horseshoe Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Rose and Etoupe Epsom 30 cm Horseshoe Birkin is in pristine unworn condition

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Turquoise and Lime Green Horseshoe Chevre 30 cm Birkin
Hermès Turquoise and Lime Green Horseshoe Chevre 30 cm Birkin

Hermès Turquoise and Lime Green Horseshoe Chevre 30 cm Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Turquoise and Lime Green Horseshoe Chevre 30 cm Birkin is in pristine unworn

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rose Extreme and Iris Chevre 30 cm Horseshoe Birkin
Hermès Rose Extreme and Iris Chevre 30 cm Horseshoe Birkin

Hermès Rose Extreme and Iris Chevre 30 cm Horseshoe Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Rose Extreme and Iris Chevre Horseshoe Birkin is in pristine condition

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Rouge H Togo Horseshoe 35 cm Birkin Bag- GHW
Hermes Rouge H Togo Horseshoe 35 cm Birkin Bag- GHW

Hermes Rouge H Togo Horseshoe 35 cm Birkin Bag- GHW

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermes Rouge H Togo Leather Horseshoe Birkin- Pristine. Never carried with plastic intact on the

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Blue Sapphire Togo 40 cm Horseshoe Birkin- White Interior
Hermès Blue Sapphire Togo 40 cm Horseshoe Birkin- White Interior

Hermès Blue Sapphire Togo 40 cm Horseshoe Birkin- White Interior

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Blue Sapphire Togo 40 cm Horseshoe Birkin- Pristine Condition Hand stitched by skilled

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes HSS Etoupe Black 30cm Swift Birkin Horseshoe Stamp Exclusive
Hermes HSS Etoupe Black 30cm Swift Birkin Horseshoe Stamp Exclusive

Hermes HSS Etoupe Black 30cm Swift Birkin Horseshoe Stamp Exclusive

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

HSS Hermes Etoupe Black 30cm Swift Birkin Special Order Horseshoe Stamp Exclusive Brand New in Box

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes HSS Birkin 30cm Rouge Casaque Bordeaux Red Horseshoe VIP
Hermes HSS Birkin 30cm Rouge Casaque Bordeaux Red Horseshoe VIP

Hermes HSS Birkin 30cm Rouge Casaque Bordeaux Red Horseshoe VIP

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes HSS Birkin 30cm Rouge Casaque Bordeaux Red Horseshoe VIP Devastatingly gorgeous! This VIP

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Epsom Mini Horseshoe Kelly Sellier 20 Craie Gris Asphalte
Hermès Epsom Mini Horseshoe Kelly Sellier 20 Craie Gris Asphalte

Hermès Epsom Mini Horseshoe Kelly Sellier 20 Craie Gris Asphalte

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This Hermès Epsom Mini Horseshoe Kelly Sellier 25cm Craie Gris Asphalte is nothing short of

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Mauve Sylvestre Epsom w Lime Inside Horseshoe
Hermes Kelly 25 Mauve Sylvestre Epsom w Lime Inside Horseshoe

Hermes Kelly 25 Mauve Sylvestre Epsom w Lime Inside Horseshoe

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Kelly 25cm Sellier Mauve Sylvestre with Lime Interior Special VIP Order, with Horseshoe

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès 20 cm Blue and Red Horseshoe Chevre Mini Kelly
Hermès 20 cm Blue and Red Horseshoe Chevre Mini Kelly

Hermès 20 cm Blue and Red Horseshoe Chevre Mini Kelly

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès 20 cm Blue and Red Horseshoe Chevre Mini Kelly is in pristine unworn

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

New in Box Hermes Kelly 35Cm Horseshoe Etoupe Pivoine Bag
New in Box Hermes Kelly 35Cm Horseshoe Etoupe Pivoine Bag

New in Box Hermes Kelly 35Cm Horseshoe Etoupe Pivoine Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès 35 cm Kelly horse shoe edition in etoupe and rouge pivoine togo leather, Gold tone hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Candy Collection 35 cm Tri Color Epsom Horseshoe Birkin Bag
Hermès Candy Collection 35 cm Tri Color Epsom Horseshoe Birkin Bag

Hermès Candy Collection 35 cm Tri Color Epsom Horseshoe Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Candy Collection 35 cm Birkin Bag- pristine unworn condition; the protective plastic is

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Tri Color Pink Red White Epsom 30 cm Horseshoe Birkin
Hermès Tri Color Pink Red White Epsom 30 cm Horseshoe Birkin

Hermès Tri Color Pink Red White Epsom 30 cm Horseshoe Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Tri Color Epsom 30 cm Horseshoe Birkin is in pristine unworn condition; the

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Horseshoe Etoupe Black Togo Leather PHW 35 cm, Birkin Handbag
Hermès Horseshoe Etoupe Black Togo Leather PHW 35 cm, Birkin Handbag

Hermès Horseshoe Etoupe Black Togo Leather PHW 35 cm, Birkin Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

a special order. So there is a Horseshoe stamp in front "HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE" in silver

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES BIRKIN bag 30 Emerald Green Blue Izmir Crocodile bi color horseshoe

HERMES BIRKIN bag 30 Emerald Green Blue Izmir Crocodile bi color horseshoe

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite jewel toned Crocodile Vert Emeraude (Emerald) green is exotic with brilliant Bleu Izmir. This Special Order beauty is accentuated with lush gold hardware. Perfect day to ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Blue Electric & Paon Epsom HSS Horseshoe Bi-Color Constance III 24 cm
Hermès Blue Electric & Paon Epsom HSS Horseshoe Bi-Color Constance III 24 cm

Hermès Blue Electric & Paon Epsom HSS Horseshoe Bi-Color Constance III 24 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Here is your chance to get a gorgeous Authentic Hermès Horseshoe Bag " CONSTANCE III " Made in

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm HSS Bi-Color Gris Mouette Etain Horseshoe Bag Special Order
Hermes Birkin 35cm HSS Bi-Color Gris Mouette Etain Horseshoe Bag Special Order

Hermes Birkin 35cm HSS Bi-Color Gris Mouette Etain Horseshoe Bag Special Order

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Birkin 35cm HSS Bi-Color Gris Mouette and Etain Horseshoe Bag Special Order Brand New in Box

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES BIRKIN 35 bag Horseshoe special order Etain palladium epsom
HERMES BIRKIN 35 bag Horseshoe special order Etain palladium epsom

HERMES BIRKIN 35 bag Horseshoe special order Etain palladium epsom

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Neutral Etain Special Order Horseshoe with rich Rouge Casaque interior. This elegant combination

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes HSS Birkin 30cm Anemone Gris Asphalte Horseshoe Stamp World Exclusive
Hermes HSS Birkin 30cm Anemone Gris Asphalte Horseshoe Stamp World Exclusive

Hermes HSS Birkin 30cm Anemone Gris Asphalte Horseshoe Stamp World Exclusive

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Birkin 30cm HSS Anemone and Gris Asphalte Horseshoe Stamp This VIP custom order 30cm

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Authentic Hermès Birkin 35 Bicolore Horseshoe Rare
Authentic Hermès Birkin 35 Bicolore Horseshoe Rare

Authentic Hermès Birkin 35 Bicolore Horseshoe Rare

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Authentic Hermès Birkin 35 Bicolore Horseshoe Rare Bicolore Horseshoe version Gold and white

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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By Hermès

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By Roberto Cavalli

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By Louis Vuitton

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Located in Nashville, TN

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By Louis Vuitton

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By Louis Vuitton

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Horseshoe Hermes Bags For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of horseshoe hermes bags for sale on 1stDibs. For horseshoe hermes bags, Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Red, Beige and more in stock now. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Horseshoe Hermes Bags?

On average, horseshoe hermes bags on 1stDibs sell for $27,750, while they’re typically $11,651 on the low end and $193,000 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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 Top-handle-bags for You

Usually characterized by simplicity and sporting a classic and beloved silhouette, vintage and designer top-handle bags can easily find a place among your wardrobe staples. From the Haut à courroies — Hermès’s original top-handle bag, created in 1892 — to the smaller and timeless Sac à dépêches that inspired both iconic accessories the Kelly bag in the 1950s and the Birkin in the 1980s, the discerning shopper has had no shortage of options to choose from. 

Small and mini designer top-handle bags, including vintage top-handle box bags and micro clutches, offer an alternate dynamic and usually feature sleek lines and modest features to perfectly complement your evening look. Styling with jeans and a comfortable sweater works, too — a classic top-handle bag or other type of handbag designed by the likes of Prada, Celine or other widely loved fashion label is an ideal accessory to pair with casual attire. For a personal touch or pop of color, add a key chain, a patterned scarf or a handbag chain.

On 1stDibs, you can find vintage top-handle bags from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and more. The numerous styles of this cherished accessory that we have available also include the Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Alma GM handbag, Fendi Baguette purses and modern leather Longchamp handbags.

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.