HERMES Encre blue Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Gold
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 soulder bag in Bleu Encre Togo leather with gold-tone hardware.
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Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Shoulder Bag, 2025
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1651 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: W Age: 2025 Accompanied ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Messenger PM Bag Vert Yucca Evercolor Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Messenger PM small model bag featured in Vert Yucca.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel 1997 Vintage Classic Kelly Beige Caviar Leather Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Beige Caviar Leather Vintage Classic Kelly Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5531 Brand: Chanel Model: Classic Kelly Type: Top Handle Serial Number: 5577780 Age: 1997 Accompanie...
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Kelly 25 Bag Rose Texas Swift Leather with Palladium Hardware
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The 25 cm size is among the most coveted within the Kelly family, prized for its compact proportions and versatility.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
HERMES Vache Naturelle leather & Khaki Toile KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Retourne bag is a timeless icon crafted in a refined combination of Naturelle Vache leather and Khaki Toile canvas.
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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Vintage Kelly Style Black Leather Shoulder Bag Diamond Stitch Medium
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Kelly Style Black Leather Shoulder Bag Diamond Stitch Medium These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Gold, Blue Celeste, Indigo Epsom Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Absolutely Stunning Rare Limited Edition "Kellygraphie" Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier Gold Epsom, Blue Celeste Chèvre & Blue Indigo Togo Leather Combination. Complemented by Palladium Hard...
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Hermès 2009 Sienne Clemence Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Sienne Clemence Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1452 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [M] Age: 2009 Accompanied By: He...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Pochette Feu Orange Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware Rare Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and Most Coveted Hermes Kelly Pochette Feu Orange. Epsom Leather Complimented by Palladium Hardware. Excellent Pristine Condition Plastic on All Hardware. Buy with confidence ...
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2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Hermès 2012 Geranium Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Geranium Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1443 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [P] Age: 2012 Accompanie...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Purple Chevre Leather Palladium Hardware Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
C Stamp 2018 Additional Information: Material: Leather Condition: Pre-owned - Excellent Brand: HERMÈS Model: Hermes Mini Kelly Product Line: HERMÈS Kelly Style: Shoulder Bag Departm...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 15 Micro Bag Sellier Black Box Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Limited edition Vintage Hermes Kelly 15 Micro Sellier bag featured in Black Heritage Box leather accentuated with Gold hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Mini Kelly Touch Chamkila Chevre Leather Lizard Palladium Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Additional Information: Material: Leather Condition: New without tags Brand: HERMÈS Model: Hermes Mini Kelly Product Line: HERMÈS Kelly Style: Shoulder Bag Department: Women Size: Mi...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Chanel Kelly Top Handle Bag Olive Green Grey Suede Leather Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Kelly Top Handle Bag Olive Green Grey Suede Leather Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Doll Bag Charm Bleu Izmir Tadelakt Leather Quelle Idole 2021
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Hermes Kelly Doll Bag Charm Bleu Izmir Tadelakt Leather Quelle Idole come with original box and dust bag.
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2010s French Tech Accessories and Cases
HERMES Kelly 35 Sellier Black Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware Top Handle Bag
$55,996Sale Price|20% Off
HERMES Kelly 35 Sellier Black Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Charlotte, NC
HERMES Kelly 35 Sellier Black Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware Top Handle Bag Pre-Owned Condition Black Shiny Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware Includes Keys, Clochette, Dust Bag 100% ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Escada Leather Kelly Hand Bag Brown Never Used 1990s Handbag Purse
By Escada
Located in Wallkill, NY
Escada Leather Kelly Hand top handle Bag Brown Never Used 1990s.
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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Quadrille Viking Toile Black White Sellier Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exquisite Hermes Kelly Quadrille 25 Sellier bag featured in crisp Black and White Viking toile.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
HERMES Vertigo Epsom leather MINI KELLY SELLIER Bag CORDAGE 50 Strap
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier bag in striking Vert Vertigo Veau Epsom leather, paired with a Vertigo–Gris Cordage 50 canvas shoulder strap.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Hermes Black Gold Buckle Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Evening Flap Bag
$7,940Sale Price|20% Off
Hermes Black Gold Buckle Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Evening Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Charlotte, NC
Hermes Black Gold Buckle Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Evening Flap Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Flip lock closure Made in France Measures 10" W x 5.5" H x 4" D 100% Authentici...
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Late 20th Century Top Handle Bags
NEW! HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Broderie Colla Palladium Hardware Top Handle Bag
$87,940Sale Price|20% Off
NEW! HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Broderie Colla Palladium Hardware Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Charlotte, NC
NEW! HERMES Kelly 25 Sellier Broderie Colla Palladium Hardware Top Handle Bag New Condition Black Bougainvillea/Vert Emeraude/Tabac Camel/Beton/Terre Swift Leather Palladium Hardwa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermès 2020 Epsom Kelly II Sellier 28 Brown Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Brown Gold-tone hardware Single top handle Main compartment Internal zip-fastening pocket Internal patch pocket Detachable shoulder strap Comes with padlock, keys and clochette and n...
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2010s European Top Handle Bags
Chanel Black Satin Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Mini Party Evening Bag
$11,940Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Black Satin Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Mini Party Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Black Satin Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Mini Party Evening Bag Satin Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Made in France Turnlock closure Handle drop 3" Mea...
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Late 20th Century Top Handle Bags
Chanel Vintage Black Leather Gold Box Small Kelly Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
$6,340Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Vintage Black Leather Gold Box Small Kelly Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Chanel Vintage Black Leather Gold Box Small Kelly Evening Shoulder Flap Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Date code present Made in France Shoulder strap drop 17" Measur...
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Late 20th Century French Shoulder Bags
HERMES Olga Amulette Breloque fauve brown barenia chain kelly lock bag charm
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Olga Amulette Breloque fauve brown barenia silver chain kelly lock bag charm Reference: TGAS/G00004 Brand: Hermes Model: Olga Amulette Breloque Barenia Material: Leather, Meta...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Pouches and Wristlets
Chanel Vintage 1997 Woven Silk Kelly Flap Bag with Rope Crossbody
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Shoulder Bag Circa 1997-1999 Gold hardware Black woven silk Interlocking CC gold turnlock Leather interior Single shoulder strap Leather interior lining & dual interior zip...
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1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Celine Monogram Cognac Evening Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Flap Bag
$4,444Sale Price|24% Off
Celine Monogram Cognac Evening Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Flap Bag
By Celine
Located in Charlotte, NC
Celine Monogram Cognac Evening Top Handle Satchel Kelly Style Flap Bag Monogram canvas Leather trim Leather lining Gold tone hardware Made in Italy Handle drop 4" Measures 9" W x 8...
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Late 20th Century Italian Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 28 Togo Leather Gray Palladium Hardware Stamp R France Bag
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: HERMES Kelly 28 Togo Leather gray shoulder bag handbag France r，Local care of the corners and edges of the body Accessories: Dust bag, shoulder strap, lock, key.
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Rare Black Caviar Top Handle Classic Kelly Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Rare Black Caviar Top Handle Classic Kelly Flap Bag Structured Leather Top Handle CC Turnlock Closure Interior Zip And Slip Pockets Caviar Leather Leather Lining Gold...
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1990s French Tote Bags
Chanel 1988 Black Velvet Vintage Kelly Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Black Velvet Vintage 80's Micro Mini Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag 1988 Spring Summer Haute Couture Gold Hardware Nylon Trim Quilted velvet Kelly style chain top handle...
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Versace Baroque Kelly Top Handle Flap 2way Crossbody Bag 1VER822K
By Versace
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: N/A Made In: N/A Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 3" Height: 8.5" Handle Drop: 4" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Accessories: Strap S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Chanel Green Alligator Rare Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Alligator Mini Top Handle "Kelly" Flap with Classic CC Turnlock Closure 1997 {VINTAGE 29 Years} Gold Hardware Alligator Leather Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin in...
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Azalee Azalea Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Rare Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Rose Azalee Epsom leather Complimented by Gold Hardware.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Doll Charm Bag Bleu Electric, Feu, Jaune de Naples
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Playful yet meticulously crafted, this Hermès Kelly Doll Bag Charm captures the house’s whimsical side while preserving its uncompromising attention to detail.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Wallets and Small Accessories
HERMES Bleu France Courchevel leather & canvas SANGLE KELLY 50mm Bag Strap
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès shoulder strap for your Kelly or Evelyne bag in Bleu France canvas and Courchevel leather.
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1990s French Wallets and Small Accessories
Hermès 1994 Vintage Gold Courchevel Leather Kelly 20cm Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG123 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: (X) Age: 1994 Accompanied By: He...
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès 2004 White Clemence Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès White Clemence Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG075 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 32cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [H] Age: 2004 Accompan...
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès 2011 Barenia Leather Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG068 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: He...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
HERMÉS KELLY 20cm bordeaux Calfskin Leather, gold hardware, small shoulder bag
By Hermès, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About Very beautiful Mini Hermès Sellier shoulder bag, bordeaux , Box calf, M in circle - 1983 Features: - Inside Pocket 1 - Size " Width 7,9 inches x H 5,7 inches x 3.7 inches - Si...
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Vert Verone Green Epsom Leather Gold Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Shape: Square Closure:Turn Lock Handle/Strap Color: Green Size: Small Hardware Color: Gold Vintage: No Personalize: No Department: Women Exterior Color: Vert Verone Style: Shoulder B...
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Kelly Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag Silver Hardware, 1996-1997
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Chanel Vintage Kelly Brown Suede Leather Shoulder Bag Silver Hardware, 1996-1997 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Gold Tan Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and Most Coveted As New Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Gold Epsom Leather Complimented by Gold Hardware. B Stamp 2023. Includes all Accessories and Box. Thank you for stopping by Lux Add...
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Hermès Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Satin Doblis Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional Authentic Hermès Bag "Mini Kelly" Sellier version, rigid, so Chic !
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Rose Tyrien Leather Palladium Hardware Rare Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and Most Coveted Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Rose Tyrien Ostrich Leather Complimented by Gold Hardware. Prisitne Condition, Plastic on all Hardware. C Stamp 2018. Includes all Accessor...
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Alligator Leather Black Noir Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Ultra Rare Hermes Kelly Mini 20 Matte Alligator Black Noir . Complimented by Gold Hardware. As New 2020 Y Stamp. This is not a store fresh item. It has been displayed and handled. T...
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Gold Tan Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
RARE Most Coveted Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Gold Epsom Leather, Complimented by Gold Hardware. Prisitine Condition , Plastic on all Hardware. D Stamp 2019. Dimensions: 9.75 W x 4 D x ...
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Blue Jean Bag Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Material and Construction Crafted in Epsom leather, the bag retains a defined shape that highlights the precision of the Kelly design.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
HERMES Gris Tourterelle grey Clemence leather & Palladium KELLY 35 Retourne Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermès "35cm Kelly Retourne" handbag in Gris Tourterelle Togo (Calfskin leather) with palladium hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Black Noir Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Absolutely Stunning Rare and Most Coveted color. Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Black Epsom Leather complimented by Gold Hardware. Pristine Condition with Plastic on all hardware and feet. ...
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Rose Jaipur Pink Gold Epsom Permabrass Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Additional Information: Material: Leather Condition: Pre-owned - Excellent Brand: HERMÈS Model: Kelly 25 Product Line: HERMÈS Kelly Style: Shoulder Bag Department: Women Size: Small ...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Noir Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Rare Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Additional Information: Material: Leather Condition: New without tags Brand: HERMÈS Model: Kelly 25 Product Line: HERMÈS Kelly Style: Shoulder Bag Department: Women Size: Small Exter...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Etain Gray Epsom Leather Palladium Rare Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Additional Information: Material: Leather Condition: Pre-owned - Excellent Brand: HERMÈS Model: KELLY 28 Product Line: HERMÈS Kelly Style: Shoulder Bag Department: Women Size: Small ...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Black Noir Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Additional Information: Material: Leather Condition: New without tags Brand: HERMÈS Model: KELLY 28 Product Line: HERMÈS Kelly Style: Shoulder Bag Department: Women Size: Small Exter...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bag Cuivre with Rose Mexico Toile Strap
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 mini bag featured in Cuivre (Copper). A stunning colour inspired by the metal, Cuivre is a saturated coppery brown.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermès Kelly Elan Deep Blue Madame Leather Gold Hardware Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
As New Rare Most Coveted Hermes Kelly Elan Deep Blue Madame Leather Complimented by Gold Hardware. As new B stamp 2023. Additional Information: Condition: New without tags: This i...
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2010s French Clutches
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Pourpre Bag Chevre Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier bag featured in rich Rose Pourpre.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Escada Leather Kelly Hand Bag Brown Never Used 1990s Handbag Purse Green
By Escada
Located in Wallkill, NY
Escada Leather Green Kelly Handbag - top handle. Never Used 1990s.
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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Special Order Craie Rose Azalee Pink Epsom Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Seller Notes: “1 of 1 Special Order RARE” Brand: HERMÈS Model: Kelly 25cm Product Line: HERMÈS Kelly Style: Shoulder Bag Department: Women Size: Small Exterior Material: Leather Lini...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Special Order Craie Rose Azalee Pink Epsom Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Seller Notes: “1 of 1 Special Order RARE” Brand: HERMÈS Model: Kelly 25cm Product Line: HERMÈS Kelly Style: Shoulder Bag Department: Women Size: Small Exterior Material: Leather Lini...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
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Kelly Bag For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage or contemporary kelly bag you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Blue and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect kelly bag 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. An accessory like this designed by Hermès, Chanel and Gucci — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. 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?
On average, a kelly bag on 1stDibs sells for $12,105, while they’re typically $184 on the low end and $499,925 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 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 bag — Birkin, 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.
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