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Hermes Rouge H Kelly 32 Bag
Hermes Rouge H Kelly 32 Bag

Hermes Rouge H Kelly 32 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Rouge H Kelly 32 Bag. Excellent condition. Most wanted color.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Shoulder Bags

HERMES KELLY 32 Sellier Rouge H Gold hardware rare find

HERMES KELLY 32 Sellier Rouge H Gold hardware rare find

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Rare Veau Trekking leather that has the depth of Fjord and the feel of Chevre. Rich in Rouge H, this is the colour of the moment this upcoming season. Luxurious with gold hardware....

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMÈS Vintage Kelly Sellier 32 Box Calfskin Iconic 1970s Rouge H
HERMÈS Vintage Kelly Sellier 32 Box Calfskin Iconic 1970s Rouge H

HERMÈS Vintage Kelly Sellier 32 Box Calfskin Iconic 1970s Rouge H

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

HERMÈS Vintage Kelly Sellier 32 Box Calfskin Iconic 1970s Rouge H Vintage 1970s-1980s rare iconic Hermès Kelly 32 handbag handcrafted in rare rouge H, red sellier calf box leather wi...

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1970s European Top Handle Bags

2008 Hermès Kelly 32 Box Calf Leather Rouge H Top Handle Bag
2008 Hermès Kelly 32 Box Calf Leather Rouge H Top Handle Bag

2008 Hermès Kelly 32 Box Calf Leather Rouge H Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Bag signed Hermès, model Kelly, size 32, made in Box Calf leather, very smooth and rigid, in the Rouge H colorway with gold hardware.

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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Rouge H Burgundy Clemence Leather Double Ring Gold HW 2
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Rouge H Burgundy Clemence Leather Double Ring Gold HW 2

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Rouge H Burgundy Clemence Leather Double Ring Gold HW 2

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Condition: Excellent condition. Very light signs of use. Scratches hardware. Rubbing around the corners, and handle. Light stains on the inside. Cracks on the resin.  DETAILS Bran...

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

HERMES Rouge H & Vif red Marine blue Box leather KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag Tri-Color
HERMES Rouge H & Vif red Marine blue Box leather KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag Tri-Color

HERMES Rouge H & Vif red Marine blue Box leather KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag Tri-Color

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès 'Kelly I 32 Sellier' bag in Rouge H (burgundy), Rouge Vif (red) and Bleu Marine (navy blue) Veau Box leather with gold-plated hardware.

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

HERMES Rouge H burgundy POROSUS CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag Ghw
HERMES Rouge H burgundy POROSUS CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag Ghw

HERMES Rouge H burgundy POROSUS CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier bag in Rouge H Matte Prorosus Crocodile with gold-tone hardware.

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

Vintage Hermès Custom Painted ‘Cyber Croc’ Kelly 32 Rouge H Box w Gold Hardware
Vintage Hermès Custom Painted ‘Cyber Croc’ Kelly 32 Rouge H Box w Gold Hardware

Vintage Hermès Custom Painted ‘Cyber Croc’ Kelly 32 Rouge H Box w Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

Vintage Hermès Custom Painted ‘Cyber Croc’ Kelly 32 Rouge H Box with Gold Hardware The intricate and bold geometric patterns of the digital crocodile skin are brought to life with a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Rouge H Red Box Calf Leather GHW Top Handle Bag
Hermes Kelly 32 Rouge H Red Box Calf Leather GHW Top Handle Bag

Hermes Kelly 32 Rouge H Red Box Calf Leather GHW Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Kowloon, HK

Color: Wine Red / Rouge H (designer color) Material: Box Calf Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Fair. Few defects Surface: Obvious Scratches Corners: Obvious Scratches Edges: M...

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Woman Kelly 32 Red
Hermes Woman Kelly 32 Red

Hermes Woman Kelly 32 Red

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Size: One-Size

Hermes Woman Kelly 32 Red

By Hermès

Located in Milan, IT

Kelly 32, rouge h, veau box, kelly closure, leather, solid color, engraved logo, top handle, removable shoulder strap, gold-tone hardware, internal zipped pocket, leather lining, day...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Lizard Rouge H
Hermes Kelly 32 Lizard Rouge H

Hermes Kelly 32 Lizard Rouge H

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Kelly 32 Lizard Rouge H Size very very rare for a Kelly Lizard.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES KELLY BAG 32 CM BOX CALF ROUGE H
HERMES KELLY BAG 32 CM BOX CALF ROUGE H

HERMES KELLY BAG 32 CM BOX CALF ROUGE H

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H 8.67 in W 12.6 in D 4.34 in Dm 14.97 in

HERMES KELLY BAG 32 CM BOX CALF ROUGE H

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

We all say that classic can never be replaced. This Hermes Kelly has proved it to the world. With a single handheld handle in matching leather, Hermes Kelly looks chic and elegant on...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Togo with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Togo with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Togo with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Togo with Gold Hardware 32, crafted from Rouge H red Togo leather, features a single top handle strap, and Gold hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Swift with Palladium Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Swift with Palladium Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Swift with Palladium Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Swift with Palladium Hardware 32, crafted from red Rouge H swift leather, features single rolled top handle, a frontal flap with turn lock and palla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chamonix with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chamonix with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chamonix with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chamonix with Gold Hardware 32 is as classic and timeless as they come.

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chamonix with Palladium Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chamonix with Palladium Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chamonix with Palladium Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag, Keys, Clochette, Lock Measurements: Height 9", Width 12.5", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chamonix with Palladium Hardware 32 Exterior...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chamonix with Palladium Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chamonix with Palladium Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chamonix with Palladium Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag, Keys, Clochette, Lock Measurements: Height 9", Width 12.5", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chamonix with Palladium Hardware 32 Exterior...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Togo with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Togo with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Togo with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag, Lock, Clochette, Keys, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 10", Width 12", Depth 5", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rouge H T...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chamonix with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chamonix with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chamonix with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Keys, Lock, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 9", Width 13", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 16" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chamonix...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Keys, Lock, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 10", Width 13", Depth 5", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Palladium Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Palladium Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Palladium Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag, Lock, Clochette, Keys, With Strap Measurements: Height 9", Width 13", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Palladium Hardware 3...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Palladium Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Palladium Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Palladium Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag, Lock, Clochette, Keys, With Strap Measurements: Height 9", Width 13", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Palladium Hardware 3...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes  Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes  Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Keys, Lock, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8.5", Width 12.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 16" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Palladium Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Palladium Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Palladium Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Palladium Hardware 32 is an iconic and timeless piece made for the modern woman.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32, crafted from red Rouge H Box calf leather, features a single looped top handle, frontal flap, and gold-tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag, Keys, Lock, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Height 9", Width 12.5", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32 E...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Keys, Lock, Dust Bag, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8.5", Width 12.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag R...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Keys, Lock, Dust Bag, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 8.5", Width 12.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag R...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Amazone Handbag Rouge H Clemence with Palladium Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Amazone Handbag Rouge H Clemence with Palladium Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Amazone Handbag Rouge H Clemence with Palladium Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Keys, Lock, Dust Bag, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Height 9", Width 12.5", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Amazone Handbag Rouge H Clemence with Palladium ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Clochette, Keys, Lock, With Strap Measurements: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32 Exterior Mate...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Clochette, Box, Keys, Lock, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 9", Width 13", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rouge H Box...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Rouge H Box Leather Gold Plated Kelly Retourne 32 Bag
Hermes Rouge H Box Leather Gold Plated Kelly Retourne 32 Bag

Hermes Rouge H Box Leather Gold Plated Kelly Retourne 32 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Inspired by none other than Grace Kelly of Monaco, Hermes Kelly is carefully hand-stitched to perfection. This Kelly Retourne is crafted from Box leather and has gold-tone hardware. ...

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chevre de Coromandel with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chevre de Coromandel with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chevre de Coromandel with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Keys, Dust Bag, Lock, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Height 9", Width 13", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chevre de Coromandel with Gold Har...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chevre de Coromandel with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chevre de Coromandel with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chevre de Coromandel with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Keys, Dust Bag, Lock, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Height 9", Width 13", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rouge H Chevre de Coromandel with Gold Har...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Rouge H Box Calf Leather Gold Finish Kelly Sellier 32 Bag
Hermes Rouge H Box Calf Leather Gold Finish Kelly Sellier 32 Bag

Hermes Rouge H Box Calf Leather Gold Finish Kelly Sellier 32 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

When it comes to beautiful bags, there are hardly any that can come close to the Hermès Kelly. It is a creation filled with beauty, utility, and value. We have here the Kelly Sellier...

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1770s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermes Kelly Handbag Toile And Rouge H Box Calf With Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Toile And Rouge H Box Calf With Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Toile And Rouge H Box Calf With Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Keys, Lock, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 9", Width 13", Depth 5", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Toile and Rouge H ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 sellier handbag strap in Rouge H (Burgundy) box calfskin , GHW
Hermès Kelly 32 sellier handbag strap in Rouge H (Burgundy) box calfskin , GHW

Hermès Kelly 32 sellier handbag strap in Rouge H (Burgundy) box calfskin , GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Superb Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier handbag strap in Rouge H (Bordeaux) box calf leather, gold metal trim, removable red box calf leather shoulder strap, single red box calf leather hand...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Rare Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne Amazone in Fauve Barenia & Rouge H canvas, SHW
Rare Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne Amazone in Fauve Barenia & Rouge H canvas, SHW

Rare Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne Amazone in Fauve Barenia & Rouge H canvas, SHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Ultra rare and Collector - Collection "Amazone" Beautiful Hermes Kelly 32 retourne handbag strap "Amazon" bi-material in fauve Barenia leather and red canvas H equestrian pattern, m...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Customized Hermès Kelly 32 in Rouge H calfskin strap with Red Crocodile, GHW
Customized Hermès Kelly 32 in Rouge H calfskin strap with Red Crocodile, GHW

Customized Hermès Kelly 32 in Rouge H calfskin strap with Red Crocodile, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Hermès Kelly 32 saddler bag in leather box Red H customized with two superb bands in red crocodile Porosus on the flap, strap added in red crocodile (not signed), fasteners and clasp...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Very Rare Hermès Kelly 32 sellier handbag strap in Rouge H Chamonix leather, SHW
Very Rare Hermès Kelly 32 sellier handbag strap in Rouge H Chamonix leather, SHW

Very Rare Hermès Kelly 32 sellier handbag strap in Rouge H Chamonix leather, SHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Fantastic & Rare Hermès Kelly 32 sellier handbag strap in Chamonix Rouge H (burgundy) leather with white stitching, silver metal hardware, single handle in red leather, shoulder stra...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

ULTRA RARE-COLLECTIBLE-Hermès Kelly 32 Waffle with strap in rouge H Barenia, PHW
ULTRA RARE-COLLECTIBLE-Hermès Kelly 32 Waffle with strap in rouge H Barenia, PHW

ULTRA RARE-COLLECTIBLE-Hermès Kelly 32 Waffle with strap in rouge H Barenia, PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Rouge H "Waffle" Kelly super rare and no longer available at Hermes! The 32cm Sellier is the perfect size from day to night, paired with jeans or a chic evening jumpsuit! Carries ne...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 retourne handbag strap in Burgundy box calfskin leather, GHW
Hermès Kelly 32 retourne handbag strap in Burgundy box calfskin leather, GHW

Hermès Kelly 32 retourne handbag strap in Burgundy box calfskin leather, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Gorgeous Hermes Kelly 32 retourne handbag strap in Rouge H (burgundy) box calf leather , gold plated metal trim, burgundy leather handle, removable shoulder strap in burgundy leath...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

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Kelly 32 Rouge H For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary kelly 32 rouge h you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Red, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Beige and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect kelly 32 rouge h may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. 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 Kelly 32 Rouge H?

On average, a kelly 32 rouge h on 1stDibs sells for $10,345, while they’re typically $5,030 on the low end and $85,279 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Handbags-purses-bags for You

An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bagBirkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.

They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.