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Hermes HSS Birkin 25 Classic Orange and Gold Tan VIP Order Bag
Hermes HSS Birkin 25 Classic Orange and Gold Tan VIP Order Bag

Hermes HSS Birkin 25 Classic Orange and Gold Tan VIP Order Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes HSS Birkin 25 Classic Orange and Gold Tan VIP Order Bag VIP World Exclusive Special Order Bi

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin HSS 35 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Honey Gold Hardware
Hermès Birkin HSS 35 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Honey Gold Hardware

Hermès Birkin HSS 35 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Honey Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Birkin HSS 35 in honey and shiny crocodile porosus leather with gold hardware. The bag is in

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin HSS 35 Bleu Electric Zelige Togo Palladium Hardware
Hermès Birkin HSS 35 Bleu Electric Zelige Togo Palladium Hardware

Hermès Birkin HSS 35 Bleu Electric Zelige Togo Palladium Hardware

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H 10.83 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in

Hermès Birkin HSS 35 Bleu Electric Zelige Togo Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Birkin HSS 35 in bleu electric/zelige and togo leather with palladium hardware. The bag is

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Bag Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Bag Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Bag Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin HSS 35 featured rich Bordeaux in Porosus Crocodile. An exquisite

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMÈS Rouge Grenat & Gris Mouette Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Birkin 35cm
HERMÈS Rouge Grenat & Gris Mouette Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Birkin 35cm

HERMÈS Rouge Grenat & Gris Mouette Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Rouge Grenat & Gris Mouette Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Birkin 35cm Retourne Product

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Parme/Rose Tyrien/Etoupe HSS Birkin 30cm Bag
Hermes Parme/Rose Tyrien/Etoupe HSS Birkin 30cm Bag

Hermes Parme/Rose Tyrien/Etoupe HSS Birkin 30cm Bag

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H 8.27 in D 5.91 in L 11.82 in

Hermes Parme/Rose Tyrien/Etoupe HSS Birkin 30cm Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

A fantastic HSS Birkin in three great colours – the front of the bag is in Parme, a soft purple

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Lipstick Gris Perle Special VIP Bag
Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Lipstick Gris Perle Special VIP Bag

Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Lipstick Gris Perle Special VIP Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

HERMES Special Order (HSS) Birkin Bag in 30cm Chevre Leather One of the prettiest combinations ever

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Bag 30 HSS Bi Color Special Order Chevre Mysore Leather
Hermes Birkin Bag 30 HSS Bi Color Special Order Chevre Mysore Leather

Hermes Birkin Bag 30 HSS Bi Color Special Order Chevre Mysore Leather

By Hermès

Located in CANNES, FR

Superb Hermes Birkin bag 30 cm Bi color HHS Goatskin Mysore Anemone and Pink Confetti palladium

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2010s European Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 35 HSS handbag in Electric Blue Togo&Fuchsia interior leather, PHW
Hermès Birkin 35 HSS handbag in Electric Blue Togo&Fuchsia interior leather, PHW

Hermès Birkin 35 HSS handbag in Electric Blue Togo&Fuchsia interior leather, PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Sublime​ ​Hermes​ ​Birkin​ ​35​ ​HSS​ ​(Special​ ​Order)​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​electric​ ​blue​ ​Togo

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Very Rare Hermes HSS 35cm Shiny Black Crocodile Birkin Bag with Fuchsia Trim
Very Rare Hermes HSS 35cm Shiny Black Crocodile Birkin Bag with Fuchsia Trim

Very Rare Hermes HSS 35cm Shiny Black Crocodile Birkin Bag with Fuchsia Trim

By Hermès

Located in By Appointment Only, GB

An Extremely Rare Hermes 35cm Special Order 'HSS' Shiny Crocodile Birkin Bag. In absolutely

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Special Order (HSS) Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in Black and Blue Togo leather, PHW
Special Order (HSS) Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in Black and Blue Togo leather, PHW

Special Order (HSS) Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in Black and Blue Togo leather, PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​ ​and​ ​Rare​ ​Hermes​ ​Birkin​ ​40​ ​Special​ ​Order​ ​(HSS)​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​black

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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

2021 Hermes Black Epsom & Rouge H Contrast Stitch Special Order HSS Birkin
2021 Hermes Black Epsom & Rouge H Contrast Stitch Special Order HSS Birkin

2021 Hermes Black Epsom & Rouge H Contrast Stitch Special Order HSS Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Epsom Leather & Rouge H Contrast Stitch Special Order HSS Birkin Xupes Reference

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

2017 Hermès Blue & Gris Mouette Chevre Mysore Leather  Special Order HSS Birkin
2017 Hermès Blue & Gris Mouette Chevre Mysore Leather  Special Order HSS Birkin

2017 Hermès Blue & Gris Mouette Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order HSS Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Blue & Gris Mouette Chevre Mysore Leather Special Order HSS Birkin 30cm Xupes Reference

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

2021 Hermes Black Epsom & Rouge H Contrast Stitch Special Order HSS Birkin
2021 Hermes Black Epsom & Rouge H Contrast Stitch Special Order HSS Birkin

2021 Hermes Black Epsom & Rouge H Contrast Stitch Special Order HSS Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black Epsom Leather & Rouge H Contrast Stitch Special Order HSS Birkin Xupes Reference

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes HSS Birkin 35 Black Indigo Blue Togo Bag VIP Exclusive Y Stamp, 2020
Hermes HSS Birkin 35 Black Indigo Blue Togo Bag VIP Exclusive Y Stamp, 2020

Hermes HSS Birkin 35 Black Indigo Blue Togo Bag VIP Exclusive Y Stamp, 2020

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes HSS Birkin 35 Black and Indigo Blue Bag VIP World Exclusive Y Stamp, 2020 World exclusive

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bi-Colour 30cm HSS Birkin Bag
Hermes Bi-Colour 30cm HSS Birkin Bag

Hermes Bi-Colour 30cm HSS Birkin Bag

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H 8.27 in L 11.82 in

Hermes Bi-Colour 30cm HSS Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Adding a twist to the traditional Hermès Birkin, this Bi-colour HSS bag was specially made to order

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Biscuit beige & Nata cream Togo leather HSS BIRKIN 30 Bag PBhw
HERMES Biscuit beige & Nata cream Togo leather HSS BIRKIN 30 Bag PBhw

HERMES Biscuit beige & Nata cream Togo leather HSS BIRKIN 30 Bag PBhw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Horseshoe Birkin 30 is crafted from Biscuit (beige) Veau Togo leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag HSS Rose Pourpre Gris Asphalte Togo Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 30 Bag HSS Rose Pourpre Gris Asphalte Togo Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag HSS Rose Pourpre Gris Asphalte Togo Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes HSS Birkin 30 bag featured in Rose Pourpre and Gris Asphalte. Vivid pop

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin HSS 25 White / Blue Nuit Brushed Palladium
Hermes Birkin HSS 25 White / Blue Nuit Brushed Palladium

Hermes Birkin HSS 25 White / Blue Nuit Brushed Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin HSS 25 Horseshoe Stamp bag featured in White and Blue Nuit

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 HSS Bag White Clemence Gold Hardware nwt
Hermes Birkin 25 HSS Bag White Clemence Gold Hardware nwt

Hermes Birkin 25 HSS Bag White Clemence Gold Hardware nwt

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic Hermes Birkin 25 HSS bag features striking White. This rare clemence Hermes

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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

Rare New Hermes Birkin 30 Bicolor HSS Etoupe Blue Bag
Rare New Hermes Birkin 30 Bicolor HSS Etoupe Blue Bag

Rare New Hermes Birkin 30 Bicolor HSS Etoupe Blue Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès 30cm birkin bag horseshoe edition "commande especial" in bicolor togo leather and palladium

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag HSS Rose Lipstick Blue Paon Palladium Togo
Hermes Birkin 35 Bag HSS Rose Lipstick Blue Paon Palladium Togo

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag HSS Rose Lipstick Blue Paon Palladium Togo

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic extraordinary Hermes Birkin HSS combination Rose Lipstick with Paon interior

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 HSS VIP Order Vert Criquet NEW Full-Set
Hermes Birkin 25 HSS VIP Order Vert Criquet NEW Full-Set

Hermes Birkin 25 HSS VIP Order Vert Criquet NEW Full-Set

By Hermès

Located in Roosendaal, NL

hardware). Make a lasting impression with the captivating Hermès Birkin 25 HSS VIP Order in the exclusive

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin Bag HSS 2 Tone Anemone Blue Electric Brush Gold
Hermes Birkin Bag HSS 2 Tone Anemone Blue Electric Brush Gold

Hermes Birkin Bag HSS 2 Tone Anemone Blue Electric Brush Gold

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Birkin 30cm VIP Special order Birkin Horseshoe Stamp Anemone and Blue Electric Contrasting

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag HSS Rare Pink Rose Tyrien / Blue Paon Palladium
Hermes Birkin 30 Bag HSS Rare Pink Rose Tyrien / Blue Paon Palladium

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag HSS Rare Pink Rose Tyrien / Blue Paon Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rich and bold rare Hermes Birkin HSS 30 bag in coveted Rose Tyrien with Blue

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermès Craie & Vert Criquet Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Birkin 25cm Sellier
Hermès Craie & Vert Criquet Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Birkin 25cm Sellier

Hermès Craie & Vert Criquet Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Birkin 25cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Craie & Vert Criquet Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Birkin 25cm Sellier Product Details

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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By Hermès

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Hss Birkin For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary hss birkin you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in pink and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in black, beige and more. Finding a hss birkin for sale for women should be easy, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Hss Birkin?

The price for a hss birkin starts at $19,000 and tops out at $225,875, and on average, selling for $38,838.

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.