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Kelly Travel Bag

Hermes Vintage Kelly 50 Red Bordeaux Gold Hardware Travel Carry On Duffle Bag
Hermes Vintage Kelly 50 Red Bordeaux Gold Hardware Travel Carry On Duffle Bag

Hermes Vintage Kelly 50 Red Bordeaux Gold Hardware Travel Carry On Duffle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

- Red Exterior - Gold Hardware - Should Strap - Lock & Key - Stamp D ( Year 2000 ) Condition: The bag is in great shape with no major imperfections, the bag has light p...

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1990s Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

1970 Hermes Black Supple Box Leather Kelly Bag
1970 Hermes Black Supple Box Leather Kelly Bag

1970 Hermes Black Supple Box Leather Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

First designed in 1932, the Kelly was introduced as a travel bag that was referred to as the sac à dépêches.

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

1992 Hermes Black 35cm Kelly Supple Box Bag with Thick Strap
1992 Hermes Black 35cm Kelly Supple Box Bag with Thick Strap

1992 Hermes Black 35cm Kelly Supple Box Bag with Thick Strap

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The strap is a later addition and enhances the usefulness by enabling the owner to wear the bag cross body hands free. First designed in 1932, the Kelly was introduced as a travel b...

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

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Hermès Light Blue Taurillon Togo Leather Extra Large Kelly 50 Cm Travel Bag
Hermès Light Blue Taurillon Togo Leather Extra Large Kelly 50 Cm Travel Bag

Hermès Light Blue Taurillon Togo Leather Extra Large Kelly 50 Cm Travel Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Kelly 50cm pre-owned *INCLUDES: DUST BAG, LOCK, KEYS (2), AND STRAP. 14"H x 9"D x 20"L Adjustable strap 17" (Approx)

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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermès Kelly 50 Voyage Amazonia Ebene Fjord Canvas PHW
Hermès Kelly 50 Voyage Amazonia Ebene Fjord Canvas PHW

Hermès Kelly 50 Voyage Amazonia Ebene Fjord Canvas PHW

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H 12.6 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in

Hermès Kelly 50 Voyage Amazonia Ebene Fjord Canvas PHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Kelly 50 Voyage Amazonia Ebene Fjord Canvas Palladium Hardware Step up your travel essentrials with this exclusive Hermès Kelly 50 Voyage travel bag, you are ready to impress...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermes Trousse Fourbi Bag 20  Naturel Canvas For Kelly Or Birkin NEW
Hermes Trousse Fourbi Bag 20  Naturel Canvas For Kelly Or Birkin NEW

Hermes Trousse Fourbi Bag 20 Naturel Canvas For Kelly Or Birkin NEW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Hermes Fourbi Bag Canvas Barenia Leather For Kelly Birkin. Must have for every Kelly or Birkin to protect your bags inside. Very practical when switching the bags. Brand...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Luggage and Travel Bags

Hermès 50cm Travel Kelly With PHW
Hermès 50cm Travel Kelly With PHW

Hermès 50cm Travel Kelly With PHW

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H 14.18 in L 19.69 in

Hermès 50cm Travel Kelly With PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This Hermès Kelly 50cm Travel bag is a truly rare find. This bag is the largest size that Hermès creates and is the perfect travel companion.

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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly 50 Men's Travel Weekender Carryall Top Handle Tote Shoulder Bag
Hermes Kelly 50 Men's Travel Weekender Carryall Top Handle Tote Shoulder Bag

Hermes Kelly 50 Men's Travel Weekender Carryall Top Handle Tote Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Hermes Kelly 50 Men's Travel Weekender Carryall Top Handle Satchel Tote Shoulder Bag Clemence leather Palladium hardware Date code Square M Made in France Handle ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Trunks and Luggage

Gucci Canvas Cognac Men's Kelly Style CarryOn Travel Satchel Top Handle Bag
Gucci Canvas Cognac Men's Kelly Style CarryOn Travel Satchel Top Handle Bag

Gucci Canvas Cognac Men's Kelly Style CarryOn Travel Satchel Top Handle Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES AMAZING price reduction for a limited time only! Canvas Leather Gold hardware Buckle closure Twill lining Made in Italy Handle 11" Measures 15" W x 15" H...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Trunks and Luggage

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

Cut out the wait with our Kelly Relax, the ultimate travel bag. This bag comes with its original dust bag, lock and key and clochette.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Kelly Relax Blue
Hermes Kelly Relax Blue

Hermes Kelly Relax Blue

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Cut out the wait with our Kelly Relax, the ultimate travel bag. Stamp: N (2010) Returns Policy: Final Sale - No Returns.

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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

With 50cm worth of space, this Kelly Relax is the perfect travel bag. With a large top handle, four inner pockets, a clochette and lock & keys, the details are simple, quality and pr...

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly Retourne 34 Citron Togo Leather
Hermès Kelly Retourne 34 Citron Togo Leather

Hermès Kelly Retourne 34 Citron Togo Leather

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H 4.04 in D 1.97 in L 13.39 in

Hermès Kelly Retourne 34 Citron Togo Leather

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Kelly was first designed in 1932, the Kelly was introduced as a travel bag and was originally referred to as the sac à dépêches.

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Kelly Handbag Silver Black Leather Strap Clochette Lock and Keys

Hermes Birkin Kelly Handbag Silver Black Leather Strap Clochette Lock and Keys

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermes Birkin Kelly Hand Bag Silver Travel Black Leather Strap Clochette Pad Lock and Keys Palladium Leather Lock measures 1" W x 1.5" H Clochette measures 11" Inclu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets and Small Accessories

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

This fabulous Hermes oversized Kelly bag is neutral perfection for everyday to travel wear.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

RARE Hermes Grey Chevre 50cm XXL Travel Kelly Bag
RARE Hermes Grey Chevre 50cm XXL Travel Kelly Bag

RARE Hermes Grey Chevre 50cm XXL Travel Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

STUNNING Hermes grey travel kelly tote in excellent condition. Smooth gray chevre leather body trimmed with palladium hardware. Front signature kelly style twist double strap closu...

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2010s Top Handle Bags

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.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Clear See-Through Carryall Travel Top Handle Satchel Tote Bag
Hermes Kelly Clear See-Through Carryall Travel Top Handle Satchel Tote Bag

Hermes Kelly Clear See-Through Carryall Travel Top Handle Satchel Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermes Kelly Clear See-Through Carryall Travel Top Handle Satchel Tote Bag Vinyl Gold tone hardware Turnlock closure Handle drop 1.5" Measures 15.5" W x 12" H x 5" D

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Late 20th Century Tote Bags

Hermes Kelly Clear See-Through Carryall Travel Top Handle Satchel Tote Bag
Hermes Kelly Clear See-Through Carryall Travel Top Handle Satchel Tote Bag

Hermes Kelly Clear See-Through Carryall Travel Top Handle Satchel Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Hermes Kelly Clear See-Through Carryall Travel Top Handle Satchel Tote Bag Vinyl Gold tone hardware Turnlock closure Handle drop 1.5" Measures 15.5" W x 12" H x 5" D

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Late 20th Century Tote Bags

Hermes Kelly Clear See-Through Carryall Travel Top Handle Satchel Tote Bag
Hermes Kelly Clear See-Through Carryall Travel Top Handle Satchel Tote Bag

Hermes Kelly Clear See-Through Carryall Travel Top Handle Satchel Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Elevate the clear, see-through handbag trend with this Hermes Kelly top handle bag. Crafted of durable vinyl and accented with gold tone hardware, it's the ideal statement bag for y...

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Late 20th Century Tote Bags

Gucci Vintage Canvas Cognac Kelly Style CarryOn Travel Satchel Top Handle Bag
Gucci Vintage Canvas Cognac Kelly Style CarryOn Travel Satchel Top Handle Bag

Gucci Vintage Canvas Cognac Kelly Style CarryOn Travel Satchel Top Handle Bag

By Gucci

Located in Chicago, IL

CURATOR'S NOTES Canvas Leather Gold hardware Buckle closure Twill lining Made in Italy Handle 11" Measures 15" W x 15" H x 9" D Includes original Gucci clochette, name tag...

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Late 20th Century Italian Trunks and Luggage

Hermes Paris  XXL tan leather travel Kelly relax bag with silver hardware, sz 50
Hermes Paris  XXL tan leather travel Kelly relax bag with silver hardware, sz 50

Hermes Paris XXL tan leather travel Kelly relax bag with silver hardware, sz 50

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Paris XXL tan leather travel Kelly bag with silver hardware - Tourterelle Veau Sikkim Leather - Size 50cm - Relaxed styled ca. 2010

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

1973 Hermes Chocolate Brown 32cm Supple Kelly Box Bag
1973 Hermes Chocolate Brown 32cm Supple Kelly Box Bag

1973 Hermes Chocolate Brown 32cm Supple Kelly Box Bag

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

First designed in 1932, the Kelly was introduced as a travel bag that was referred to as the sac à dépêches.

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Voyager Bag - 50 - Gris Tourterelle - 2009 M
Hermes Kelly Voyager Bag - 50 - Gris Tourterelle - 2009 M

Hermes Kelly Voyager Bag - 50 - Gris Tourterelle - 2009 M

By Hermès

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Hermes Kelly Voyager Bag 2009 M. Bag is a 50 and comes in the color, 'Gris tourterelle.'

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21st Century and Contemporary French Luggage and Travel Bags

Rare 2017 Hermes Evercolor Vert Bosphore Toile Kelly Voyage 50 Bag
Rare 2017 Hermes Evercolor Vert Bosphore Toile Kelly Voyage 50 Bag

Rare 2017 Hermes Evercolor Vert Bosphore Toile Kelly Voyage 50 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Rare Hermes kelly voyage 50 in vert bosphore evercolor and toile. Beautiful condition, minor scuffing on the leather area. Item is missing its tools (clochette, keys and padlock). St...

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2010s Luggage and Travel Bags

Rare 2001 Hermes Fauve Barenia Crinoline Voyage Kelly 50 Bag
Rare 2001 Hermes Fauve Barenia Crinoline Voyage Kelly 50 Bag

Rare 2001 Hermes Fauve Barenia Crinoline Voyage Kelly 50 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Rare vintage Kelly voyage 50 in barenia crinoline. Overall in good condition, with slight scratches on both the leather surface and the raffia area. Item is missing its strap. Comes ...

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Early 2000s Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

HERMES Orange Vinyl Travel Beach VOYAGE Kelly Bag
HERMES Orange Vinyl Travel Beach VOYAGE Kelly Bag

HERMES Orange Vinyl Travel Beach VOYAGE Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in Tampa, FL

This is an authentic HERMES Orange Vinyl Travel Beach VOYAGE Kelly Bag. It is done in eye popping orange vinyl with gold hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Handbags and Purses

Hermès Cadenas Lock & 2 Keys HAC bag Palladium Finish/ Excellente Condition
Hermès Cadenas Lock & 2 Keys HAC bag Palladium Finish/ Excellente Condition

Hermès Cadenas Lock & 2 Keys HAC bag Palladium Finish/ Excellente Condition

By Hermès

Located in VERGT, FR

HERMES CADENAS LOCK & 2 KEYS FOR HAC BAG FOR BIG BAG KELLY 50 TRAVEL BAG OR BIRKIN / KELLY 40 PALLADIUM FINISH Numeroted N°50 HAS BEEN TESTED Its comes 2 KEYS JUMBO Size : L 3 c...

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Kelly Travel Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary kelly travel bag you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Gray, Beige, Brown and more. If you’re looking for a kelly travel 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. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Hermès and Gucci are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Kelly Travel Bag?

The price for a kelly travel bag starts at $469 and tops out at $19,925, and on average, selling for $7,387.

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.