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Kelly Idole

Hermès New Mini Kelly Idole Picto Blue
Hermès New Mini Kelly Idole Picto Blue

Hermès New Mini Kelly Idole Picto Blue

$74,999

H 5.5 in W 2.5 in L 6 in

Hermès New Mini Kelly Idole Picto Blue

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès rare and collectible Kelly Idole Picto bag in blue royale, nata and gold epsom leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermes Kelly Idole Mini Quelle Bag Charm Sable Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly Idole Mini Quelle Bag Charm Sable Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly Idole Mini Quelle Bag Charm Sable Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a very rare limited edition Hermes Kelly Idole bag charm featured in Sable, Nata

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermès Sanguigne Kelly Idole Bag Charm
Hermès Sanguigne Kelly Idole Bag Charm

Hermès Sanguigne Kelly Idole Bag Charm

$4,499

H 2.25 in W 1.25 in L 2.5 in

Hermès Sanguigne Kelly Idole Bag Charm

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès quelle idole kelly doll bag charm. Sanguigne, nata, rose sakura chevre mysore and tadelakt

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Quelle Idole Doll Bag Charm Sable Mushroom  Havane and Black
Hermes Quelle Idole Doll Bag Charm Sable Mushroom  Havane and Black

Hermes Quelle Idole Doll Bag Charm Sable Mushroom Havane and Black

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a very rare limited edition Hermes Kelly Idole bag charm featured in Sable

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Kelly Doll Quelle Idole Black Alligator
Hermes Kelly Doll Quelle Idole Black Alligator

Hermes Kelly Doll Quelle Idole Black Alligator

$271,772

Size: 14,5 x 13 x 6,5 cm

Hermes Kelly Doll Quelle Idole Black Alligator

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

mini kelly doll in alligator leather ! Crocodile leather is in perfect condition. Micro-scratches on

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Orange H & Ebene Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll
Hermès Orange H & Ebene Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll

Hermès Orange H & Ebene Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Orange H & Ebene Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll Product Details Xupes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Orange
Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Orange

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Orange

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H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Orange

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Orange Very very rare. Collector. Sold Out. Only for

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Orange
Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Orange

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Orange

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H 4.75 in D 2.75 in L 6.5 in

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Orange

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Extremely rare orange Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) bag in Gulliver leather. Produced in 2000 for VIP

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Kelly Doll Bag - Extremely Rare
Hermes Kelly Doll Bag - Extremely Rare

Hermes Kelly Doll Bag - Extremely Rare

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H 4.75 in W 6.5 in D 2.75 in

Hermes Kelly Doll Bag - Extremely Rare

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) in orange Gulliver Leather with palladium hardware. This is an

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Limited Edition Kelly Doll Handbag
Hermes Limited Edition Kelly Doll Handbag

Hermes Limited Edition Kelly Doll Handbag

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H 4.75 in W 2.75 in L 6.25 in

Hermes Limited Edition Kelly Doll Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Geneva, CH

Hermes limited edition “Kelly Idole” (Kelly Doll) handbag in orange and brown Gulliver leather with

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black & Chocolate Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll
Hermès Black & Chocolate Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll

Hermès Black & Chocolate Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black & Chocolate Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll Product Details Xupes

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMÈS Black & Chocolate Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll
HERMÈS Black & Chocolate Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll

HERMÈS Black & Chocolate Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Black & Chocolate Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll Serial Number: [D] Age

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

2000 Hermès Orange H Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll
2000 Hermès Orange H Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll

2000 Hermès Orange H Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Orange H Gulliver Leather Vintage Kelly Quelle Idole Doll Xupes Reference: JJLG003 Serial

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

BNIB Hermes Kelly Dole Swift Calfskin Vert Cypres Vert Bosphore PHW 2025
BNIB Hermes Kelly Dole Swift Calfskin Vert Cypres Vert Bosphore PHW 2025

BNIB Hermes Kelly Dole Swift Calfskin Vert Cypres Vert Bosphore PHW 2025

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

with the Kelly Doll (Quelle Idole)—a rare and imaginative reissue of the house’s most charming creation

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Idole Mini Quelle Bag Charm Sable Gold Hardware New
Hermes Kelly Idole Mini Quelle Bag Charm Sable Gold Hardware New

Hermes Kelly Idole Mini Quelle Bag Charm Sable Gold Hardware New

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic very rare limited edition Hermes Kelly Idole bag charm

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2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermès Etoupe Kelly Idole Bag Charm
Hermès Etoupe Kelly Idole Bag Charm

Hermès Etoupe Kelly Idole Bag Charm

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H 2.25 in W 1.25 in L 2.5 in

Hermès Etoupe Kelly Idole Bag Charm

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès quelle idole kelly doll bag charm. Etoupe, nata, noir chevre mysore and tadelakt leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Kelly Quelle Idole Bag Charm Capucine  Gold Hardware New
Hermes Kelly Quelle Idole Bag Charm Capucine  Gold Hardware New

Hermes Kelly Quelle Idole Bag Charm Capucine Gold Hardware New

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic very rare limited edition Hermes Kelly Idole bag charm

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2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermès Quelle Idole Kelly Doll Bag Charm
Hermès Quelle Idole Kelly Doll Bag Charm

Hermès Quelle Idole Kelly Doll Bag Charm

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H 3.5 in W 0.98 in L 2.5 in

Hermès Quelle Idole Kelly Doll Bag Charm

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes chèvre quelle idole kelly doll bag charm, year 2021. Capucine, Jaune de Naples, vert vertigo

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Rouge Hermes
Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Rouge Hermes

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Rouge Hermes

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Rouge Hermes Very very rare. Collector. Sold Out. Only

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

SUPER RARE HERMES KELLY IDOLE KELLY DOLL RED INCREDIBLE COLLECTO
SUPER RARE HERMES KELLY IDOLE KELLY DOLL RED INCREDIBLE COLLECTO

SUPER RARE HERMES KELLY IDOLE KELLY DOLL RED INCREDIBLE COLLECTO

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

SUPER RARE HERMES KELLY IDOLE KELLY DOLL RED INCREDIBLE COLLECTORS PIECE! As always, another one

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Black. Very rare
Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Black. Very rare

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Black. Very rare

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Black Very very rare. Collector and unique Hermes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

SUPERFIND HERMES KELLY DOLL IDOLE ORANGE SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION
SUPERFIND HERMES KELLY DOLL IDOLE ORANGE SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION

SUPERFIND HERMES KELLY DOLL IDOLE ORANGE SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

SUPERFIND HERMES KELLY DOLL IDOLE ORANGE SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION As always, another one of my

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly Quelle Idole Doll Bag Blue Gulliver Leather Palladium Hardware
Hermès Kelly Quelle Idole Doll Bag Blue Gulliver Leather Palladium Hardware

Hermès Kelly Quelle Idole Doll Bag Blue Gulliver Leather Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

Hermès Kelly Quelle Idole Doll Bag Blue Gulliver Leather Palladium Hardware The Hermès ‘Quelle

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Black
Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Black

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Black

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H 6.5 in W 4.75 in D 2.75 in

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Black

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Black Very very rare. Collector and unique Hermes piece

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Rouge Hermes
Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Rouge Hermes

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Rouge Hermes

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Kelly Idole (Kelly Doll) Gulliver Rouge Hermes Very very rare. Collector. Sold Out. Only

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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By Gianni Versace

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By Hermès

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

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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 leather with Palladium hardware. Two large accordion compartments. Front wall ha...

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Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8

Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8

By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...

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By Valentino

Located in Miami, FL

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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By Chanel

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By Chanel

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Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress

Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

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Kelly Idole For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary kelly idole you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Blue, Brown, Orange and more. Finding a kelly idole for sale for women should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Kelly Idole?

The price for a kelly idole starts at $7,750 and tops out at $116,600, and on average, selling for $27,250.

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.