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Kelly Relax

Hermès Kelly Relax 50 Ruby Swift PHW
Hermès Kelly Relax 50 Ruby Swift PHW

Hermès Kelly Relax 50 Ruby Swift PHW

$22,000

H 14.97 in D 7.88 in L 19.69 in

Hermès Kelly Relax 50 Ruby Swift PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

- Ruby red - Swift leather - Palladium hardware - Rolled top handle - Front flap closure - Matte leather interior - Inner pockets - Comes with clochette, lock and key - Stamp P Squar...

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Hermes Kelly 28 Retourne Trench Togo with Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 28 Retourne Trench Togo with Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 28 Retourne Trench Togo with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly Retourne Size: 28 cm (28 × 22 × 10 cm / 11.25" × 8.25" × 4") Material

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2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Hermès Kelly Blue Jean 32cm Azur Togo Leather Shoulder Bag
Hermès Kelly Blue Jean 32cm Azur Togo Leather Shoulder Bag

Hermès Kelly Blue Jean 32cm Azur Togo Leather Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

workshops to star in her fabulous displays. Kelly Lakis, Kelly Shoulder, Kelly Relax, Kelly Cut... all these

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Hermès Kelly Relax
Hermès Kelly Relax

Hermès Kelly Relax

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H 13.78 in W 7.49 in L 19.69 in

Hermès Kelly Relax

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Rare item: Kelly Relax smooth leather sikkim, tawny color, white stitching and silver jewelery

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Hermes Kelly Relax Blue
Hermes Kelly Relax Blue

Hermes Kelly Relax Blue

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This Hermes Kelly Relax is in a pristine condition and brand-new with all original features. The

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermes 50cm Kelly Relax Bag
Hermes 50cm Kelly Relax Bag

Hermes 50cm Kelly Relax Bag

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H 13.78 in W 19.69 in D 7.09 in

Hermes 50cm Kelly Relax Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This Hermes Kelly Relax is brand new, in a pristine condition with all original features. Made from

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermès 50cm Kelly Relax With PHW
Hermès 50cm Kelly Relax With PHW

Hermès 50cm Kelly Relax With PHW

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H 14.97 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in

Hermès 50cm Kelly Relax With PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Large and in charge, this is a truly spectacular find. With 50cm worth of space, this Kelly Relax

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2010s Top Handle Bags

HERMES Kelly RELAX 50 CM exotic Indigo NEW style 2die4
HERMES Kelly RELAX 50 CM exotic Indigo NEW style 2die4

HERMES Kelly RELAX 50 CM exotic Indigo NEW style 2die4

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Kelly RELAX is the ultimate all purpose tote style bag. New BUTTER soft SIKIM leather is

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly Relax 50 Black Swift PHW
Hermès Kelly Relax 50 Black Swift PHW

Hermès Kelly Relax 50 Black Swift PHW

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H 14.97 in D 7.88 in L 19.69 in

Hermès Kelly Relax 50 Black Swift PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

- Black - Swift leather - Palladium hardware - Rolled top handle - Front flap closure - Matte leather interior - Inner pockets - Comes with clochette, lock and key - Stamp M Square, ...

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Early 2000s Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

HERMES Black Swift Leather Giant 50cm Kelly Relax
HERMES Black Swift Leather Giant 50cm Kelly Relax

HERMES Black Swift Leather Giant 50cm Kelly Relax

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes black swift leather giant travel size 50cm Kelly with palladium hardware Age: c. 2010

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermès Red Clemence Kelly Backpack
Hermès Red Clemence Kelly Backpack

Hermès Red Clemence Kelly Backpack

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H 9 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in

Hermès Red Clemence Kelly Backpack

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

silhouette relaxes the Kelly design elements in this casual hands free style. Lipstick red Clemence leather

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Hermes Geranium 26 cm So Kelly Shoulder Bag
Hermes Geranium 26 cm So Kelly Shoulder Bag

Hermes Geranium 26 cm So Kelly Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

hardware. Introduced in 2008, the So Kelly is a relaxed shoulder carried version of the traditional Kelly

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Authentic Hermes Kelly Relax Handbag Travel Bag Noir Leather 50 cm
Authentic Hermes Kelly Relax Handbag Travel Bag Noir Leather 50 cm

Authentic Hermes Kelly Relax Handbag Travel Bag Noir Leather 50 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

BEAUTIFUL AUTHENTIC HERMES HANDBAG or TRAVEL BAG " KELLY RELAX " Rare and hard to find. Kelly

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Hermes Kelly Voyage 50 Blue De Malte Bag Palladium Hardware Novillo Leather
Hermes Kelly Voyage 50 Blue De Malte Bag Palladium Hardware Novillo Leather

Hermes Kelly Voyage 50 Blue De Malte Bag Palladium Hardware Novillo Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an limited edition Hermes Kelly 50 Voyage Relax bag featured in Blue de Malte

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Hermes 40cm Orange Togo Kelly Retourne-2011-SHW
Hermes 40cm Orange Togo Kelly Retourne-2011-SHW

Hermes 40cm Orange Togo Kelly Retourne-2011-SHW

By Hermès

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

your bag collection! Retail in 2011 was $10,100. The Kelly Retourne has a more relaxed shape than the

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Cacao Togo 35 cm Kelly Retourne with Gold Hardware
Hermes Cacao Togo 35 cm Kelly Retourne with Gold Hardware

Hermes Cacao Togo 35 cm Kelly Retourne with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

demure Kelly Retourne, or Souple, is a bit more relaxed than the Kelly Sellier version. The corners are

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Relax Veau Sikkim 50
Hermes Kelly Relax Veau Sikkim 50

Hermes Kelly Relax Veau Sikkim 50

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Kelly Relax Veau Sikkim 50 showcases a reinterpretation of the classic Kelly

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Hermes Kelly relax handbag  gold 50 cm
Hermes Kelly relax handbag  gold 50 cm

Hermes Kelly relax handbag gold 50 cm

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Travel in style. LabelLOV offers this brand new amazing Hermes Kelly relax handbag with palladium

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Hermes Kelly Relax Handbag Noir Veau Sikkim With Palladium Hardware 50
Hermes Kelly Relax Handbag Noir Veau Sikkim With Palladium Hardware 50

Hermes Kelly Relax Handbag Noir Veau Sikkim With Palladium Hardware 50

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

, Clochette Measurements: Handle Drop 7.5", Height 15", Width 20", Depth 10.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Relax Handbag Grey Veau Sikkim with Palladium Hardware 50
Hermes Kelly Relax Handbag Grey Veau Sikkim with Palladium Hardware 50

Hermes Kelly Relax Handbag Grey Veau Sikkim with Palladium Hardware 50

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 15", Width 20", Depth 8" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Relax

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HERMES Sac Lelly 50 Black, 2009
HERMES Sac Lelly 50 Black, 2009

HERMES Sac Lelly 50 Black, 2009

By Hermès

Located in Milan, IT

Sac Kelly Relax size 50 In Veau swift black Hdw Silver Year of production 2009 stamp M Excellent

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By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Kelly Relax Veau Sikkim 50 showcases a reinterpretation of the classic Kelly

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50cm Hermes Black Sikkim Relax Leather Kelly Handbag
50cm Hermes Black Sikkim Relax Leather Kelly Handbag

50cm Hermes Black Sikkim Relax Leather Kelly Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermes Black Sikkim Relax Leather Kelly Handbag | Palladium Hardware | N Stamp The bag measures 50cm

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50cm Hermes Orange Sikkim Relax Leather Kelly Bag Handbag
50cm Hermes Orange Sikkim Relax Leather Kelly Bag Handbag

50cm Hermes Orange Sikkim Relax Leather Kelly Bag Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

to strut your stuff!!! 50cm Hermes Orange Sikkim Relax Leather Kelly Handbag | Palladium Hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Rose Sakura Swift Kelly 25cm Gold Hardware
Hermes Rose Sakura Swift Kelly 25cm Gold Hardware

Hermes Rose Sakura Swift Kelly 25cm Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Rose Sakura Retourne Kelly 25cm in swift leather with gold hardware. This Kelly in the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Retourne Ardoise Veau Box with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Retourne Ardoise Veau Box with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Retourne Ardoise Veau Box with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

more relaxed silhouette than the standard Kelly Sellier and is designed with a single top handle, full

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Retourne Vert Anis Togo with Palladium Hardware 35
Hermes Kelly Retourne Vert Anis Togo with Palladium Hardware 35

Hermes Kelly Retourne Vert Anis Togo with Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Kelly Retourne features a more relaxed silhouette than the standard Kelly Sellier and is designed with a

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Deep Blue Togo Leather Gold Hardware 24/24 29 Bag
Hermes Deep Blue Togo Leather Gold Hardware 24/24 29 Bag

Hermes Deep Blue Togo Leather Gold Hardware 24/24 29 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The 24/24 by Hermès appears similar to the iconic Kelly, but with a most relaxed, casual tone

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

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Hermes Etain Togo and Swift Leather Palladium Finish 24/24 29 Bag

Hermes Etain Togo and Swift Leather Palladium Finish 24/24 29 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The 24/24 by Hermès appears similar to the iconic Kelly, but with a most relaxed, casual tone

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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermes Gold Taurillon Maurice and Swift Leather Gold Finish 24/24 29 Bag
Hermes Gold Taurillon Maurice and Swift Leather Gold Finish 24/24 29 Bag

Hermes Gold Taurillon Maurice and Swift Leather Gold Finish 24/24 29 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The 24/24 by Hermès appears similar to the iconic Kelly but with a most relaxed, casual tone

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Bordeaux/Rouge H Togo and Sombrero Gold Hardware 24/24 29 Bag

Hermes Bordeaux/Rouge H Togo and Sombrero Gold Hardware 24/24 29 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The 24/24 by Hermès appears similar to the iconic Kelly, but with a most relaxed, casual tone

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Kelly Relax For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary kelly relax you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning red, orange, black and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a kelly relax 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 Relax?

Prices for a kelly relax can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $760 and can go as high as $42,500, while, on average they fetch $29,900.

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.