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Kelly 25 Chevre

Hermes Kelly 25 black with gold hardware handbag
Hermes Kelly 25 black with gold hardware handbag

Hermes Kelly 25 black with gold hardware handbag

By Hermès

Located in London, England

Hermes Kelly 25 Black in Chevre leather with gold hardware.

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Hermès HSS Kelly 25 Rose Sakura/Nata Chèvre Mysore BGHW
Hermès HSS Kelly 25 Rose Sakura/Nata Chèvre Mysore BGHW

Hermès HSS Kelly 25 Rose Sakura/Nata Chèvre Mysore BGHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

This dainty and feminine Hermès Kelly 25 has the prestigious horseshoe stamp which means the bag is a special order.

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Hermès Turquoise Blue Chevre 25 cm Kelly
Hermès Turquoise Blue Chevre 25 cm Kelly

Hermès Turquoise Blue Chevre 25 cm Kelly

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H 7.5 in W 10 in D 3.5 in

Hermès Turquoise Blue Chevre 25 cm Kelly

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Turquoise Blue Chevre 25 cm Kelly is in pristine unworn condition with the protective plastic intact on the hardware.

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Hermés Kelly 25 cm Chevre Bleu Zanzibar GHW
Hermés Kelly 25 cm Chevre Bleu Zanzibar GHW

Hermés Kelly 25 cm Chevre Bleu Zanzibar GHW

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Hermés Kelly 25 cm Chevre Bleu Zanzibar GHW

By Hermès

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A gorgeous Hermès Kelly 25cm Bleu Zanzibar Handbag. The exterior of this Kelly features a vivid Bleu Zanzibar Chevre Mysore leather with tonal stitching. It features gold tone hardwa...

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Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bambou Bag Chevre Leather Gold
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bambou Bag Chevre Leather Gold

Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bambou Bag Chevre Leather Gold

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

Leather is Chevre, one of the most collected leathers because of its durability The Hermes Kelly 25 is a handbag from the French luxury brand Hermes.

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Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Rose Lipstick Pink Chèvre Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Rose Lipstick Pink Chèvre Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Rose Lipstick Pink Chèvre Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

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Beautiful As New 2020 Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Rose Lipstick Chèvre Leather, Complimented by Palladium Hardware.

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Hermes Kelly 25 Rose Lipstick PInk Chevre Limited Edition Sellier Bag

Hermes Kelly 25 Rose Lipstick PInk Chevre Limited Edition Sellier Bag

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Located in West Chester, PA

Hermes Kelly 25cm Rose Lipstick , very rare color, most sought after This is a true treasure You wont find this Condition: New unworn Very Rare Chevre Leather, one of the most durabl...

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Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Zanzibar Sellier Chèvre Leather Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Zanzibar Sellier Chèvre Leather Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 25 Blue Zanzibar Sellier Chèvre Leather Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Stunning Pristine almost As New Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Blue Zanzibar Chèvre Leather complimented as Gold Hardware. 2017 A Stamp.

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Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Rose Azalee Azalea Pink Chevre Leather Palladium HWR
Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Rose Azalee Azalea Pink Chevre Leather Palladium HWR

Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Rose Azalee Azalea Pink Chevre Leather Palladium HWR

By Hermès

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As New RARE Most Coveted Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Rose Azalee Chèvre Leather , Complimented by Palladium Hardware.

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HERMES KELLY 25 bag Potiron Orange Gold hardware Chevre

HERMES KELLY 25 bag Potiron Orange Gold hardware Chevre

By Hermès

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Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Pourpre Chevre Chandra with Gold Hardware 25
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Pourpre Chevre Chandra with Gold Hardware 25

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Pourpre Chevre Chandra with Gold Hardware 25

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Keys, Lock, Dust Bag, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Height 8", Width 10", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rose Pourpre Chevre Chandra with Gold Hard...

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Hermes Kelly Handbag Orange H Chevre de Coromandel with Gold Hardware 25

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Kelly 25 Chevre For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary kelly 25 chevre you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in red and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in blue, brown and more. You’re likely to find the perfect kelly 25 chevre 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 aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Kelly 25 Chevre?

Prices for a kelly 25 chevre can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $12,400 and can go as high as $97,900, while, on average they fetch $32,948.

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.