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Kelly Tricolor

Special Order Small Kelly 28 Sellier Tricolor
Special Order Small Kelly 28 Sellier Tricolor

Special Order Small Kelly 28 Sellier Tricolor

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Very special Kelly 28 tricolor Hermès Horseshoe stamp, comes in its original Hermès dust bag

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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Hermes Kelly 25cm Tricolor
Hermes Kelly 25cm Tricolor

Hermes Kelly 25cm Tricolor

By Hermès

Located in Sheffield, GB

Hermes Kelly 25cm Nata \ Seasame \ Gris Meyer Sellier in Epsom leather with Palladium hardware (PHW

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Ruthenium Hardware 28
Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Ruthenium Hardware 28

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Ruthenium Hardware 28

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Ruthenium Hardware 28 Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Exceptional Hermès Kelly Bag Tricolor Alligator Ghw 32 cm RARE Exc Cond
Exceptional Hermès Kelly Bag Tricolor Alligator Ghw 32 cm RARE Exc Cond

Exceptional Hermès Kelly Bag Tricolor Alligator Ghw 32 cm RARE Exc Cond

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Amazingly Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Kelly Bag Extremely Rare, this bag is a collector piece, a

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Kelly 32 Vintage Bag in Tricolor Box Leather
HERMES Kelly 32 Vintage Bag in Tricolor Box Leather

HERMES Kelly 32 Vintage Bag in Tricolor Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Kelly 32 vintage bag in tricolor box leather. Gilt metal hardware. Worn by hand or on the

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Tricolor Togo with Palladium hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Tricolor Togo with Palladium hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Tricolor Togo with Palladium hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic special order Hermes Kelly Tricolor Togo in size 32 is a bright and bold addition to

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Vintage Hermes Kelly Tricolor Box cuir Bag
Vintage Hermes Kelly Tricolor Box cuir Bag

Vintage Hermes Kelly Tricolor Box cuir Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Bag Vintage Kellly from Hermes in Box leather in 3 colors. Bag has been worn and it has different usage marks in the corners, leather and hardware but it is still a lovely piece a...

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

Kelly Handbag Tricolor Clemence with Gold Hardware 35
Kelly Handbag Tricolor Clemence with Gold Hardware 35

Kelly Handbag Tricolor Clemence with Gold Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 5", Strap Drop 17.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Tricolor Clemence with Gold Hardware 35

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box with Gold Hardware 32, crafted in Rouge H, Vert Fonce, Bleu

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box With Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box With Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box With Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box with Gold Hardware 32, crafted in Rouge H, Natural, and

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Ruthenium Hardware 28
Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Ruthenium Hardware 28

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Ruthenium Hardware 28

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

11.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Ruthenium

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Model: Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Gold Hardware 32 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Clemence with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Clemence with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Clemence with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Kelly Handbag Tricolor Clemence with Gold Hardware 32 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Tricolor

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Height 9", Width 13", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Ruthenium Hardware 35
Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Ruthenium Hardware 35

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Ruthenium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Togo with Ruthenium Hardware 35 shows the brand's

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Clemence With Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Clemence With Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Clemence With Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Height 8.5", Width 12.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 17.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Tricolor

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32, crafted in Rouge H red, Vert

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

14" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32 Exterior Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

13", Depth 5", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

13", Depth 5", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 35
Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 35

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 35 Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Handle Drop 4", Height 9", Width 13", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 17.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

10", Width 13", Depth 5", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 35
Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 35

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 35 Exterior

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Drop 16.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32 Exterior

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32
Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

Hermes Kelly Handbag Tricolor Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 9.5", Width 12.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès 32 cm Tricolor Ostrich Ghillies Kelly Bag- Permabrass HW
Hermès 32 cm Tricolor Ostrich Ghillies Kelly Bag- Permabrass HW

Hermès 32 cm Tricolor Ostrich Ghillies Kelly Bag- Permabrass HW

By Hermès

Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY

This highly collectible Hermès Blue Tricolor Ostrich Ghillies Kelly is in pristine unworn condition

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Mini II Bag Tricolor Epsom with Palladium Hardware 20
Hermes Kelly Mini II Bag Tricolor Epsom with Palladium Hardware 20

Hermes Kelly Mini II Bag Tricolor Epsom with Palladium Hardware 20

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 4.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Kelly Mini II Bag Tricolor Epsom with Palladium Hardware 20
Hermes Kelly Mini II Bag Tricolor Epsom with Palladium Hardware 20

Hermes Kelly Mini II Bag Tricolor Epsom with Palladium Hardware 20

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Mini II Bag Tricolor Epsom with Palladium

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Mini II Bag Tricolor Epsom with Palladium Hardware 20
Hermes Kelly Mini II Bag Tricolor Epsom with Palladium Hardware 20

Hermes Kelly Mini II Bag Tricolor Epsom with Palladium Hardware 20

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

18.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Mini II Bag Tricolor Epsom with Palladium Hardware 20 Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Rare "Arlequin" Hermes Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap Tricolor in box calf, GHW
Rare "Arlequin" Hermes Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap Tricolor in box calf, GHW

Rare "Arlequin" Hermes Kelly 28 sellier handbag strap Tricolor in box calf, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful​ ​Hermes​ ​Kelly​ ​28​ ​Sellier​ ​shoulder​ ​bag​ ​"Arlequin"​ ​tricolor​ ​in​ ​Red​ ​H

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

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Kelly Tricolor For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary kelly tricolor you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Black, Red and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a kelly tricolor 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. 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 Tricolor?

Prices for a kelly tricolor can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $7,180 and can go as high as $36,847, while, on average they fetch $10,495.

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.