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Kelly Bag 32 Retourne

HERMES beige Natural Box leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag
HERMES beige Natural Box leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag

HERMES beige Natural Box leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermes Kelly I 32 Retourne in Natural Box leather with gold-tone hardware. Lined in

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès 1982 Kelly Bag 32 cm Gold Courchevel Leather with Strap
Hermès 1982 Kelly Bag 32 cm Gold Courchevel Leather with Strap

Hermès 1982 Kelly Bag 32 cm Gold Courchevel Leather with Strap

By Hermès

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Hermés 2 way Kelly bag, Retourne, 32 cm, Curchevel leather in gold, Collection L in circle = 1982

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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HERMES Gold camel Swift leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag
HERMES Gold camel Swift leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag

HERMES Gold camel Swift leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes 'Kelly II 32 Retourne' bag in Gold (camel) Veau Swift leather with palladium-plated hardware

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HERMES KELLY 32 Retourne Supple Bag GLYCINE Gold Clemence

HERMES KELLY 32 Retourne Supple Bag GLYCINE Gold Clemence

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

New Fall/Winter Glycine is a muted dusty lilac - utterly neutral supple Kelly. Rich with coveted

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HERMES Kelly 32 Vintage Bag in Black Box Retourné Leather
HERMES Kelly 32 Vintage Bag in Black Box Retourné Leather

HERMES Kelly 32 Vintage Bag in Black Box Retourné Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Kelly 32 bag in black box retourné leather. Gold plated Hardware. Stamp U in a round Year 1991

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Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Bag Black Gold Hardware Togo Leather
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Bag Black Gold Hardware Togo Leather

Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Bag Black Gold Hardware Togo Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly Retourne 32 Black bag. Rich and lush with

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Havane brown Swift leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag Palladium
HERMES Havane brown Swift leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag Palladium

HERMES Havane brown Swift leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly II 32 Retourne bag in Havane brown soft swift leather with palladium

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES black BOX leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag w Gold
HERMES black BOX leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag w Gold

HERMES black BOX leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag w Gold

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Retoune bag in black Veau Box leather featuring gold-tone hardware

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Rouge Grenat Togo leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag w Gold
HERMES Rouge Grenat Togo leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag w Gold

HERMES Rouge Grenat Togo leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag w Gold

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne bag in Rouge Grenat Veau Togo leather with gold-tone

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES Vert green Box leather BI-COLOR KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag Gold
HERMES Vert green Box leather BI-COLOR KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag Gold

HERMES Vert green Box leather BI-COLOR KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag Gold

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermes Kelly I 32 Retourner Bi-Color bag in Vert Fonce (dark green) Veau Box leather

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly 32 Togo Etoupe/Gold Mint Bag
Hermes Kelly 32 Togo Etoupe/Gold Mint Bag

Hermes Kelly 32 Togo Etoupe/Gold Mint Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Kelly bag 32 cm retourne in etoupe togo leather and gold-plated hardware. Blind stamped "Q

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Fuchsia pink leather KELLY 32 SOUPLE Bag w Palladium
HERMES Fuchsia pink leather KELLY 32 SOUPLE Bag w Palladium

HERMES Fuchsia pink leather KELLY 32 SOUPLE Bag w Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne bag in fuchsia pink Ostrich leather with palladium hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage 1990's Hermes 24kt Golf Leaf Kelly Retourne 32 Bag
Vintage 1990's Hermes 24kt Golf Leaf Kelly Retourne 32 Bag

Vintage 1990's Hermes 24kt Golf Leaf Kelly Retourne 32 Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes authentic Kelly 32 retourne customized with 24kt gold leaf and gold tone hardware. Vintage

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Black Box Calf Kelly Bag 32 Retourne 1990s
Hermes Black Box Calf Kelly Bag 32 Retourne 1990s

Hermes Black Box Calf Kelly Bag 32 Retourne 1990s

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H 9.05 in W 12.59 in D 4.72 in

Hermes Black Box Calf Kelly Bag 32 Retourne 1990s

By Hermès

Located in Hiroshima City, JP

Hermes box calf Kelly bag 32 gold hardware. Gently worn, well cared beautiful bag. Manufactured in

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Etain Togo Leather Gold Finish Kelly Retourne 32 Bag
Hermes Etain Togo Leather Gold Finish Kelly Retourne 32 Bag

Hermes Etain Togo Leather Gold Finish Kelly Retourne 32 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Hermes Kelly is beautiful as it is carefully hand stitched to perfection. This Kelly Retourne

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes fauve Niloticus matte crocodile leather Kelly Retourne 32 Bag
Hermes fauve Niloticus matte crocodile leather Kelly Retourne 32 Bag

Hermes fauve Niloticus matte crocodile leather Kelly Retourne 32 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dublin, IE

A fauve Niloticus matte crocodile leather Kelly Retourne 32 with Palladium Hardware. Appears to

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermes Kelly II Retourne 32 Gold Togo Palladium Hardware Bag
Hermes Kelly II Retourne 32 Gold Togo Palladium Hardware Bag

Hermes Kelly II Retourne 32 Gold Togo Palladium Hardware Bag

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, ON

Hermes Kelly II Retourne 32cm in Gold color and Togo leather. Ivory topstitching and palladium

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Blue Paon Chevre Leather Palladium Plated Retourne Kelly 32 Bag
Hermes Blue Paon Chevre Leather Palladium Plated Retourne Kelly 32 Bag

Hermes Blue Paon Chevre Leather Palladium Plated Retourne Kelly 32 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

authentic Blue Paon Kelly Retourne 32 is crafted from Chevre leather and has palladium-plated hardware. The

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2010s French 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

perfection. This Kelly Retourne is crafted from Box leather and has gold-tone hardware. Retourne has a more

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Rouge VIF Courchevel Leather Gold Finished Kelly Retourne 32 Bag
Hermes Rouge VIF Courchevel Leather Gold Finished Kelly Retourne 32 Bag

Hermes Rouge VIF Courchevel Leather Gold Finished Kelly Retourne 32 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

perfection. This Kelly Retourne is crafted from Courchevel leather and has gold-tone hardware. Retourne has a

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Rouge Pivoine Togo Leather Gold Hardware Kelly Retourne 32 Bag
Hermes Rouge Pivoine Togo Leather Gold Hardware Kelly Retourne 32 Bag

Hermes Rouge Pivoine Togo Leather Gold Hardware Kelly Retourne 32 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

perfection. This Kelly Retourne is crafted from leather and has gold-tone hardware. Retourne has a more

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly II Bag 32 Retourne Togo Leather 18 Etoupe Color GHW 2017
Hermes Kelly II Bag 32 Retourne Togo Leather 18 Etoupe Color GHW 2017

Hermes Kelly II Bag 32 Retourne Togo Leather 18 Etoupe Color GHW 2017

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Kelly II Bag 32 Retourne Togo Leather 18 Etoupe Color GHW 2017 Pristine condition. Pre

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly II Retourne 32 Veau Togo Black SHW in Box
Hermes Kelly II Retourne 32 Veau Togo Black SHW in Box

Hermes Kelly II Retourne 32 Veau Togo Black SHW in Box

By Hermès

Located in Boca Raton, FL

this gorgeous Hermes Kelly II Retourne 32 bag. Buy it now or make us your best offer.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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Kelly Bag 32 Retourne For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary kelly bag 32 retourne for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Brown, Black, Red and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a kelly bag 32 retourne may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. 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 Bag 32 Retourne?

Prices for a kelly bag 32 retourne can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $7,293 and can go as high as $50,700, while, on average they fetch $12,800.

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 And Purses 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.

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.