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Hermes Kelly Depeches 38 Briefcase Electric Blue Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly Depeches 38 Briefcase Electric Blue Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly Depeches 38 Briefcase Electric Blue Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches 38 briefcase. Very rare in Electric Blue. Epsom

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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés

Hermès Kelly Depeche Epsom Dark Blue 38cm
Hermès Kelly Depeche Epsom Dark Blue 38cm

Hermès Kelly Depeche Epsom Dark Blue 38cm

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

leather top handle with silver palladium links, a crossing flap with a strap closing, and a Kelly

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Early 2000s French Briefcases and Attachés

Hermès 2013 Kelly Bag Ruby Red Togo Leather 35cm Women's Handbag
Hermès 2013 Kelly Bag Ruby Red Togo Leather 35cm Women's Handbag

Hermès 2013 Kelly Bag Ruby Red Togo Leather 35cm Women's Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Hermes Kelly Bag - Red - Togo Leather 35cm - New - NWOCTS 2409141505 Type : Hermes Kelly Base Size

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2010s French Briefcases and Attachés

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Hermes Kelly brief case in black leather.
Hermes Kelly brief case in black leather.

Hermes Kelly brief case in black leather.

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Kelly brief case in black leather. Vintage piece. Good vintage condition, with some signs of

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20th Century French Briefcases and Attachés

Hermès Kelly Souvenir Limited Edition L'exposition Translucent 231323 Clear X Wh
Hermès Kelly Souvenir Limited Edition L'exposition Translucent 231323 Clear X Wh

Hermès Kelly Souvenir Limited Edition L'exposition Translucent 231323 Clear X Wh

By Hermès

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Measurements: Length: 15.5" Width: 5" Height: 12" Handle drop: 2" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: light fading due to age and wear, scr...

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20th Century Unknown Briefcases and Attachés

Chanel Jumbo Quilted Attache Business Kelly Briefcase 1ck1219 Burgundy Suede
Chanel Jumbo Quilted Attache Business Kelly Briefcase 1ck1219 Burgundy Suede

Chanel Jumbo Quilted Attache Business Kelly Briefcase 1ck1219 Burgundy Suede

By Chanel

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: No Serial Seal Present Made In: Measurements: Length: 14.5" Width: 1.7" Height: 11 " Handle drop: 1.3" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8/10 or A...

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20th Century Top Handle Bags

Hermes Black Epsom Leather Kelly Depeche Briefcase
Hermes Black Epsom Leather Kelly Depeche Briefcase

Hermes Black Epsom Leather Kelly Depeche Briefcase

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H 11.42 in W 14.57 in D 4.34 in

Hermes Black Epsom Leather Kelly Depeche Briefcase

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"HERMES Black Epsom Leather Kelly Depeche Briefcase This HERMES Kelly Depeche Briefcase is in Very

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20th Century French Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Kelly Depeches 36 Briefcase Ebene Palladium Hardware Togo Leather
Hermes Kelly Depeches 36 Briefcase Ebene Palladium Hardware Togo Leather

Hermes Kelly Depeches 36 Briefcase Ebene Palladium Hardware Togo Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches 36 briefcase featured in Ebene. Timeless in rich

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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Orange Vinyl Kelly Beach Bag
Hermes Orange Vinyl Kelly Beach Bag

Hermes Orange Vinyl Kelly Beach Bag

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H 11.42 in W 4.53 in L 15.75 in

Hermes Orange Vinyl Kelly Beach Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes 1998 orange vinyl Kelly 40 beach bag featuring Transparent Plastic Bag-Shaped Kelly

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1990s French Briefcases and Attachés

Hermès 2020 Vert Amande Epsom Leather Kelly Depeches 36 Briefcase
Hermès 2020 Vert Amande Epsom Leather Kelly Depeches 36 Briefcase

Hermès 2020 Vert Amande Epsom Leather Kelly Depeches 36 Briefcase

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

. Details 2020 Kelly Depeches 36 Vert Amande Epsom leather Large Top handle briefcase Palladium hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary British Top Handle Bags

Mint Condition Hermes Black Epsom Kelly Briefcase with Box
Mint Condition Hermes Black Epsom Kelly Briefcase with Box

Mint Condition Hermes Black Epsom Kelly Briefcase with Box

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes mint condition black epsom and palladium hardware kelly depot briefcase. Handle drop 2.5

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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés

Auth. Hermes Kelly Bag Calf Camel - 28cm - Mint Demo - New
Auth. Hermes Kelly Bag Calf Camel - 28cm - Mint Demo - New

Auth. Hermes Kelly Bag Calf Camel - 28cm - Mint Demo - New

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Orders ship DDP No import duties or brokerage due at delivery. Hermes Kelly Bag Calf Camel - 28cm

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2010s French Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Gold Vache Liegee 38cm Kelly Depeche Briefcase PHW
Hermes Gold Vache Liegee 38cm Kelly Depeche Briefcase PHW

Hermes Gold Vache Liegee 38cm Kelly Depeche Briefcase PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Gold Vache Liegee 38cm Kelly Depeche Briefcase Features white contrast stitching Made In

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Depeche Black Pochette Epsom 25 Palladium
Hermes Kelly Depeche Black Pochette Epsom 25 Palladium

Hermes Kelly Depeche Black Pochette Epsom 25 Palladium

By Hermès

Located in West Chester, PA

the latest iteration: the 25cm Kelly Depeches Pochette. The classic Sac a Depeches briefcase had

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2010s French Clutches

CHANEL Black Patent Jumbo Quilted Kelly Briefcase Bag
CHANEL Black Patent Jumbo Quilted Kelly Briefcase Bag

CHANEL Black Patent Jumbo Quilted Kelly Briefcase Bag

By Chanel

Located in Tampa, FL

This is an authentic Chanel Black Patent Leather Jumbo Kelly Quilted Briefcase. This gorgeous bag

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Hermes Colormatic Kelly Depeches Briefcase Evercolor 36
Hermes Colormatic Kelly Depeches Briefcase Evercolor 36

Hermes Colormatic Kelly Depeches Briefcase Evercolor 36

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Hermes Model: Colormatic Kelly Depeches Briefcase Evercolor 36 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Orange Epsom Leather Kelly Depeches 38 Briefcase
Hermes Orange Epsom Leather Kelly Depeches 38 Briefcase

Hermes Orange Epsom Leather Kelly Depeches 38 Briefcase

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Make a wise choice with this Kelly Depeche Briefcase 348 as it is well crafted from Epsom leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Blue Jean Epsom Leather Kelly Depeches 34 Briefcase
Hermes Blue Jean Epsom Leather Kelly Depeches 34 Briefcase

Hermes Blue Jean Epsom Leather Kelly Depeches 34 Briefcase

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Make a wise choice with this Kelly Depeche Briefcase 34 as it is well crafted from Epsom leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Briefcases and Attachés

ONE OF A KIND HERMES KELLY BAG BRIEFCASE W GOLD HARDWARE!
ONE OF A KIND HERMES KELLY BAG BRIEFCASE W GOLD HARDWARE!

ONE OF A KIND HERMES KELLY BAG BRIEFCASE W GOLD HARDWARE!

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

ONE OF A KIND HERMES KELLY BAG BRIEFCASE W GOLD HARDWARE As always, another one of my fab finds

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Amazing Chanel Kelly Dépêches Briefcase in Red H box calf leather, GHW
Amazing Chanel Kelly Dépêches Briefcase in Red H box calf leather, GHW

Amazing Chanel Kelly Dépêches Briefcase in Red H box calf leather, GHW

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

Very refined & Rare Hermès Kelly Dépêches in red H box calf leather (burgundy), gold-plated metal

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Kelly Depeche Handbag Epsom 38
Hermes Kelly Depeche Handbag Epsom 38

Hermes Kelly Depeche Handbag Epsom 38

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H 13 in W 14.5 in D 4.5 in

Hermes Kelly Depeche Handbag Epsom 38

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Kelly Depeche Handbag Epsom 38, crafted from black noir epsom leather, features a short

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21st Century and Contemporary Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Kelly Depeche Bag Epsom 34
Hermes Kelly Depeche Bag Epsom 34

Hermes Kelly Depeche Bag Epsom 34

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H 11 in W 13 in D 4 in

Hermes Kelly Depeche Bag Epsom 34

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Keys, Lock Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 11", Width 13", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly

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21st Century and Contemporary Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Kelly Depeche Handbag Box Calf 38
Hermes Kelly Depeche Handbag Box Calf 38

Hermes Kelly Depeche Handbag Box Calf 38

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

iconic Kelly bag. Crafted from sleek black box calf leather, this elegant briefcase features a short

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21st Century and Contemporary Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Kelly Depeche Handbag Box Calf 38
Hermes Kelly Depeche Handbag Box Calf 38

Hermes Kelly Depeche Handbag Box Calf 38

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H 11 in W 14.5 in D 4 in

Hermes Kelly Depeche Handbag Box Calf 38

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Kelly Depeche Handbag Box Calf 38, crafted in Noir black Box Calf leather, features a

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21st Century and Contemporary Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Black Epsom Leather Kelly Depeche Briefcase
Hermes Black Epsom Leather Kelly Depeche Briefcase

Hermes Black Epsom Leather Kelly Depeche Briefcase

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

HERMES Black Epsom Leather Kelly Depeche Briefcase This HERMES Kelly Depeche Briefcase is in Very

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21st Century and Contemporary British Top Handle Bags

CHANEL Quilted Caviar Jumbo Briefcase Kelly Bag
CHANEL Quilted Caviar Jumbo Briefcase Kelly Bag

CHANEL Quilted Caviar Jumbo Briefcase Kelly Bag

By Chanel

Located in Tampa, FL

This is an authentic Chanel Black Caviar Leather Jumbo Kelly Quilted Briefcase. This gorgeous bag

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Handbags and Purses

Beautiful & Chic Hermès Ostrich Kelly Dépêches black briefcase, GHW
Beautiful & Chic Hermès Ostrich Kelly Dépêches black briefcase, GHW

Beautiful & Chic Hermès Ostrich Kelly Dépêches black briefcase, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Exceptional​ ​&​ ​Classy​ ​Hermès​ ​Ostrich​ ​Kelly​ ​Dépêches​ ​black​ ​briefcase,​ ​gold​ ​metal

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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés

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By Hermès

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Kelly Briefcase For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary kelly briefcase you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Blue and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect kelly briefcase 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. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Kelly Briefcase?

Prices for a kelly briefcase can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $3,170 and can go as high as $29,745, while, on average they fetch $5,100.

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.