Hermès Women's Kelly 32 Vert Anglaise Alligator Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Hermès Kelly 32 in Vert Anglaise Alligator Mississippiensis with gold hardware.
Hermès Women's Kelly 32 Vert Anglaise Alligator Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Hermès Kelly 32 in Vert Anglaise Alligator Mississippiensis with gold hardware.
Kelly 32 cm Natura Vert Crocodile Alligator Shiny with Gold HDW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Very rare Vintage bag in Very Good Condition with a small remark on the strap ( see in pictures) , The interior is clear and very few signs of wear, bottom corners are in excellent...
Hermes Kelly 32 Blue Atoll Matte Alligator Mississippien Croc
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
HERMES KELLY 32 BLUE ATOLL MATTE ALLIGATOR MISSISSIPPIEN CROCODILE.
Hermès Kelly Retourne 32 Alligator Mississippiensis Mat Handbag w/ Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hermès Kelly Retourne 32 Blue Atoll Alligator Mississippiensis Mat Handbag w/ Scarf Product details: Silver- plated hardware Single rolled top handle Protective feet at base Detac...
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H 8.67 in W 3.94 in L 13 in
Exceptional Hermès Kelly Bag Tricolor Alligator Ghw 32 cm RARE Exc Cond
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Amazingly Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Kelly Bag Extremely Rare, this bag is a collector piece, a must-have ! Made in France Stamp T in circle for 1990 Made of Alligator and Golden ...
Hermes Kelly 32 Alligator Brown
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 Alligator Special deal Brown alligator Gold hardware – used This bag is in good condition 6/10 No important scratches or holes on crocodile skin The clasp...
HERMES Kelly 32 Alligator And Golden Jewelry
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Kelly from Maison Hermès in size 32 cm, it is in a mat brown alligator and its jewelry is in gold metal.
HERMES PARIS Kelly 32 Sellier Alligator, 1992
Located in Milan, IT
Hermes iconic bag, is in good condition with small signs of wear inside suede pocket and zip pocket : Sac Kelly 32 Sellier shiny alligator miel color. Year of production 1992 Hdw Go...
Hermes Kelly 32 Black Alligator GHW (1994)
By Hermès
Located in Double Bay, AU
Condition: Good used Colour: Black Leather: Alligator Stamp/Year: 1994 Hardware Colour: Gold Inclusion: Dust bag, receipt, keys, raincoat Origin: France Authenticity: Authen...
Hermes Kelly Handbag Noir Shiny Alligator with Gold Hardware 32
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Lock, Dust Bag, Keys, Box, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 9", Width 12.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Noi...
Hermes Kelly Handbag Noir Shiny Alligator with Gold Hardware 32
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Lock, Dust Bag, Keys, Box, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 9", Width 12.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Noi...
Hermes Kelly Handbag Noir Shiny Alligator with Gold Hardware 32
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Lock, Dust Bag, Keys, Box, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 9", Width 12.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Noi...
Hermes Alligator 32 cm Kelly Bag in Perfect , Mint Condition
By Hermès
Located in Cloverdale, CA
This is the perfect glossy black Alligator Kelly bag from Hermes. This is a custom ordered bag, with the square stamp next to the Hermes stamp It was never used, an has been kept ...
Hermès Kelly bag 32 cm Black Alligator Mat Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermès Kelly bag 32cm Black Mat Alligator with Gold Plated Hardware with protective plastic intact. Comes with original box, dustbag, clochette, lock, two keys, clochette dustbag, s...
Customized Hermès Kelly 32 in black calfskin strap with black Alligator, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
"Nothing is rarer than what is unique" HouluX is pleased to present you this unique jewel from the finest materials that are the leather box and the Mississippiensis Alligator Herm...
Hermes Kelly 32 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dublin, IE
Kelly 32 in shiny alligator, rare combinaison of etoupe colors with gold hardware.
Hermes Kelly 32 rouge pivoine bag
By Hermès
Located in Dublin, IE
HERMES Kelly 32 rouge pivoine alligator mat with palladium hardware.
Hermès Kelly 32 Miel Alligator
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès Kelly 32 Miel Alligator Alligator Miel color Gold hadware Retourne version Z stamp in round Hermès Made In France Excellent condition – odorless – gentle scratc...
Giant Aquamarine 14K Yellow Gold Stackable Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Discover timeless elegance with this extraordinary aquamarine ring set in rich 14-carat yellow gold. At its heart lies a giant hand-cut aquamarine that shimmers with breathtaking bri...
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Chanel 1994 Iconic Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare Silver-tone metal Chanel vintage round sunglasses with faux pearl trim at frames and arms, adjustable nose pads and tin...
Hermes Birkin Cargo Hac 40 Birkin Bag Gold Togo Leather Toile H Ecru Gold
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermès HAC 40 Cargo in Gold Togo leather with Toile H and Palladium hardware. This rare Hermès Cargo HAC reinterprets one of the house’s most iconic travel silh...
$19,950
Rose Tyrien 35 Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Rose Tyrien Birkin 35 Bag. Rare gold hardware combination. Epsom leather. Excellent condition. Interior clean. Includes clochette, lock, keys, and dust bag. Guaranteed authent...
$16,500
H 12.25 in W 7.75 in D 3.75 in L 15.75 in
Hermes Birkin 40 Black Ardennes Leather With Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Ardennes Birkin 40 in Black. This classic Birkin tote is crafted of beautifully textured calfskin leather in black. The bag features rolled leather top ha...
PRADA Archival S/S 2000 Runway Black Silk Embroidered Lip Dress
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
An exceptional example of early-Y2K Prada from Miuccia Prada's celebrated Spring 2000 runway collection. A rare find, this sheer black silk chiffon dress showcases the season's most...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag Reference: AAWC/A00945 Brand: Dior Model: Saddle Collection: Limited Edition Material: Leather, Metal ...
$21,200
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
Hermès 2017 Birkin 35 Retourne Epsom Leather Unisex Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Epsom leather, a lightweight, embossed calfskin known for its rigid structure and high resistance to scratching Rose Jaipur/coral Epsom leather Palladium hardware Two top handles Fro...
Unavailable|$4,000
Bottega Veneta Amber Suede Intrecciato Small Andiamo
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Bottega Veneta Amber Suede Intrecciato Small Andiamo Bag SKU: 155274 MSRP: 4700.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Bottega Veneta has long been the qu...
$15,350
H 8.67 in D 4.73 in L 11.03 in
Hermès Vintage Burgundy Box Kelly 28 Handbag, 1979, Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Burgundy/Red Gold-tone hardware Single top handle Main compartment Internal zip-fastening pocket Internal patch pocket Detachable shoulder strap Comes with padlock, keys and clochett...
HERMES Parchemin cream OSTRICH KELLY POCHETTE Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly Pochette clutch in Parchemin ostrich with palladium hardware. Crafted from rare, full-quill ostrich leather in a luminous Parchemin cream, this Hermès Kel...
$12,920
H 12.5 in W 9 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Drawstring Bucket Cruise 2015 Tweed Fringe & Lambskin Mini Blue Denim Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Cruise 2015 Denim Tweed Fringe Bucket Bag Antiqued ruthenium hardware Blue denim Chanel bucket bag Drawstring CC Logo closure at front Classic interwoven chain strap Cha...
Fendi By Marc Jacobs neon SEQUIN BAGUETTE BAG - RUNWAY PIECE neon yellow/lime
By Fendi
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Designer: Fendi Collection: Fendi by Marc Jacobs – 25th Anniversary Baguette Collection (Resort 2023 Runway) Model: Medium Baguette Shoulder Bag Color: Neon Yellow / Lime Green with ...
$72,672
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Hermès Black Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Birkin 30cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Shiny Niloticus Crocodile Leather Birkin 30cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: MML048 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 30cm Type: Tote Serial Number: [Q] Age: 2013 Accomp...
Unavailable|$17,520
Hermes Red Rouge Casaque Birkin 30 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Rouge Casaque Birkin 30 Bag. Epsom leather. Gold hardware. Beautiful red color Birkin. Interior clean. Excellent condition. Includes clochette, lock, keys, and dust bag. Guara...
Hermès Orange H Togo Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Orange H Togo Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: MML053 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 25cm Type: Tote Serial Number: B Age: 2023 Accompanied By: Hermès Dus...
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.
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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
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More than a fashion statement, this iconic style continually appreciates in value.
A symbol of luxury and elegance, the design has a storied past and a legion of devoted collectors.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.