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Kelly Sport Bag

Hermes Crocodile Porosus Skin Kelly Sport Bag
Hermes Crocodile Porosus Skin Kelly Sport Bag

Hermes Crocodile Porosus Skin Kelly Sport Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Rare Item - Hermes Crocodile Porosus Skin  Kelly Sport Bag Bright orange crossbody bag crafted in

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Vintage 1995 Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Sport MM Bag
Vintage 1995 Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Sport MM Bag

Vintage 1995 Hermes Black Box Leather Kelly Sport MM Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Very coveted vintage kelly sport MM in black box leather with gold hardware. In original condition

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1990s Hobo Bags

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WOW Pristine Hermes 26cm 'So Kelly' Sable Togo Leather Bag / Palladium Hardware
WOW Pristine Hermes 26cm 'So Kelly' Sable Togo Leather Bag / Palladium Hardware

WOW Pristine Hermes 26cm 'So Kelly' Sable Togo Leather Bag / Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in By Appointment Only, GB

This superb Hermes 26cm. 'So Kelly' Bag was first introduced in 2008 to replace the 'Kelly Sport

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Orange Ostrich Kelly Sport Bag
Hermes Orange Ostrich Kelly Sport Bag

Hermes Orange Ostrich Kelly Sport Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A celebrity favorite, the Hermes Kelly Sport Bag is a must-have addition to any Hermes lover's

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Crocodile Porosus Skin Kelly Sport Bag
Hermes Crocodile Porosus Skin Kelly Sport Bag

Hermes Crocodile Porosus Skin Kelly Sport Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Rare Item - Hermes Crocodile Porosus Skin Kelly Sport Bag Bright orange crossbody bag crafted in

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Black Kelly Sport
Hermes Black Kelly Sport

Hermes Black Kelly Sport

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W 9.45 in D 3.94 in L 10.63 in

Hermes Black Kelly Sport

By Hermès

Located in Capri, IT

Black leather 'Kelly' sport bag from Hermès Vintage featuring an adjustable shoulder strap, a gold

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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Green Ostrich Leather Kelly Sport Bag, 1987
Hermès Green Ostrich Leather Kelly Sport Bag, 1987

Hermès Green Ostrich Leather Kelly Sport Bag, 1987

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H 12.6 in W 11.42 in D 5.12 in

Hermès Green Ostrich Leather Kelly Sport Bag, 1987

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès - (Made in France) Green ostrich leather 'Kelly sport'bag with gold-plated fastener and ties

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly Sport Bag
Hermes Kelly Sport Bag

Hermes Kelly Sport Bag

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H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in

Hermes Kelly Sport Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly Sport Shoulder bag in 'Gold' epsom leather, featuring gold- plated hardware, this bag

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Late 20th Century French Structured Shoulder Bags

HERMES KELLY SPORT Shoulder BAG box calfs leather navy  S=1989
HERMES KELLY SPORT Shoulder BAG box calfs leather navy  S=1989

HERMES KELLY SPORT Shoulder BAG box calfs leather navy S=1989

By Hermès

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Hermes Kelly Sport shoulder bag in navy Box Calf Leather featuring gold plated hardware. This bag

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes  So Kelly 26 Bag Blue Jean Tote Shoulder bag
Hermes  So Kelly 26 Bag Blue Jean Tote Shoulder bag

Hermes So Kelly 26 Bag Blue Jean Tote Shoulder bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authetnic Hermes So Kelly bag is the fresh update from the Sport Kelly bag. This Hermes

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes So Kelly 22 Vert Veronese Tote Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware Togo Leather
Hermes So Kelly 22 Vert Veronese Tote Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware Togo Leather

Hermes So Kelly 22 Vert Veronese Tote Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware Togo Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

was introduced in 2008 and was the fresh update from the Sport Kelly bag and is rare to find. Retired

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Ardennes GM
Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Ardennes GM

Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Ardennes GM

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H 13 in W 11.5 in D 5 in

Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Ardennes GM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Drop 14-15" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Sport Bag Ardennes GM Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Togo PM
Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Togo PM

Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Togo PM

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H 11 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in

Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Togo PM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

-16.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Sport Bag Togo PM Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Orange H

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Box Calf GM
Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Box Calf GM

Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Box Calf GM

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H 12.5 in W 11.5 in D 5 in

Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Box Calf GM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

-14.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Sport Bag Box Calf GM Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Noir

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Box Calf GM
Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Box Calf GM

Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Box Calf GM

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H 13 in W 12 in D 3 in

Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Box Calf GM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Sport Bag Box Calf GM Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Noir (Black

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Box Calf GM
Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Box Calf GM

Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Box Calf GM

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H 13 in W 11.5 in D 4.5 in

Hermes Kelly Sport Bag Box Calf GM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Strap Drop 14-15" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Sport Bag Box Calf GM Exterior Material: Leather Hermes

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage 1994 Hermes Mini  Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather
Vintage 1994 Hermes Mini  Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather

Vintage 1994 Hermes Mini Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage 1994 Hermes Mini Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather The bag is in good vintage condition

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Gold Togo Leather Kelly Sport Bag- PHW
Hermès Gold Togo Leather Kelly Sport Bag- PHW

Hermès Gold Togo Leather Kelly Sport Bag- PHW

By Hermès

Located in Malibu, CA

Hermès Gold Togo Kelly Sport is in nearly pristine condition. A spectacular find in classic Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

RARE! HERMES Kelly Sport Rouge Garance/Red Epsom 28cm Bag
RARE! HERMES Kelly Sport Rouge Garance/Red Epsom 28cm Bag

RARE! HERMES Kelly Sport Rouge Garance/Red Epsom 28cm Bag

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Here is this 100% authentic Hermès 28 cm Kelly Sport bag. * It's made of RARE rouge

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Kelly Sport
Hermes Kelly Sport

Hermes Kelly Sport

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H 7.88 in W 14.97 in D 7.49 in

Hermes Kelly Sport

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Trendy Hermes Kelly Sport shoulder bag with gold-tone hardware in black grained leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Red Epsom Kelly Sport CrossBody Bag
Hermès Red Epsom Kelly Sport CrossBody Bag

Hermès Red Epsom Kelly Sport CrossBody Bag

By Hermès

Located in Malibu, CA

Hermès Red Epsom Kelly Sport- EXCELLENT PLUS The small vertical style features the iconic Kelly

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Tabac Epsom Kelly Sport Shoulder Bag
Hermès Tabac Epsom Kelly Sport Shoulder Bag

Hermès Tabac Epsom Kelly Sport Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Malibu, CA

Hermès Tabac Epsom Kelly Sport -pristine vintage condition. It appears never carried and

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

SUPER RARE HERMES KELLY BAG SPORT VERT BENGHAL GOLD HARDWARE
SUPER RARE HERMES KELLY BAG SPORT VERT BENGHAL GOLD HARDWARE

SUPER RARE HERMES KELLY BAG SPORT VERT BENGHAL GOLD HARDWARE

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

SUPER RARE HERMES KELLY BAG SPORT VERT BENGHAL GOLD HARDWARE MUST GET! AS ALWAYS, ANOTHER ONE

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Kelly Sport MM Orange Togo Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag
HERMES Kelly Sport MM Orange Togo Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag

HERMES Kelly Sport MM Orange Togo Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Dust Bag Measures 9.5" W x 11.5" H x 4.25" D x H 11.4 x D 4.3 " Adjustable Shoulder Strap Drop 14.5

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

HERMES Kelly Sport PM Cognac Brown Alligator Exotic Gold Shoulder Backpack Bag
HERMES Kelly Sport PM Cognac Brown Alligator Exotic Gold Shoulder Backpack Bag

HERMES Kelly Sport PM Cognac Brown Alligator Exotic Gold Shoulder Backpack Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1991 Collection Alligator Gold Tone Hardware Measures 8" W x 9.5" H x 3" D Adjustable Shoulder Strap Drop 18-19.25" Includes Box 100% Authenticity G...

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Late 20th Century Shoulder Bags

Vintage 1994 Hermes Kelly Sport Bag in Gold Brown Leather.
Vintage 1994 Hermes Kelly Sport Bag in Gold Brown Leather.

Vintage 1994 Hermes Kelly Sport Bag in Gold Brown Leather.

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Up for sale a gorgeous Hermes bag kelly Sport from 1994. The bag is in good vintage condition but

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage  Hermes Mini  Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather
Vintage  Hermes Mini  Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather

Vintage Hermes Mini Kelly Sport Bag in Black Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Hermes Mini Kelly Sport in Black box leather and golden hardware. Good vintage condition

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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags

A RARE FIND Pristine Hermes Kelly Sport in Sable Togo Leather & Gold HW
A RARE FIND Pristine Hermes Kelly Sport in Sable Togo Leather & Gold HW

A RARE FIND Pristine Hermes Kelly Sport in Sable Togo Leather & Gold HW

By Hermès

Located in By Appointment Only, GB

SO SO RARE and much sought after !! This Pristine Hermes 'Kelly Sport' Shoulder Bag, with it's

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

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By Christian Dior

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By Hermès

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Kelly Sport Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary kelly sport bag for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Brown and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Black, Orange and more. If you’re looking for a kelly sport bag from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding a kelly sport bag for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Kelly Sport Bag?

On average, a kelly sport bag on 1stDibs sells for $6,005, while they’re typically $2,742 on the low end and $48,945 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 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.