Hermes Kelly II Retourne 28 Veau Swift Anemone
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly II Retourne 28 Veau Swift Anemone, Palladium Hardware Condition: Brand New Material
Hermes Kelly II Retourne 28 Veau Swift Anemone
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly II Retourne 28 Veau Swift Anemone, Palladium Hardware Condition: Brand New Material
New Hermes Kelly 25 Graphite Madame VEAU Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
The Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier in Graphite Madame Veau leather with Palladium Hardware (PHW) is a
Hermés Kelly Sellier 25cm Vert Verone Veau Epsom GHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous Hermès 25cm Kelly bag. The exterior of this Kelly features a Sellier style in Vert
New Hermes Kelly 25 Depeches VEAU Togo Etoupe Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
The Hermès Kelly Depeches 25 in Etoupe Veau Togo leather with Palladium Hardware (PHW) is a
Hermes Kelly 32 Veau Box Calf 1998 Black GHW Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Hermès Kelly 32 in classic black Veau Box calf leather with gold plated hardware. Crafted in 1998
$59,237
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref
$20,106
H 9.85 in D 5.12 in L 13.78 in
Hermès Kelly II Retourne 35cm Graphite Veau Taurillon Clemence PHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely Hermès Kelly II Retourne 35cm bag. The exterior of this Kelly is crafted in Graphite Veau
Hermès Kelly II Sellier 25 Veau Madame 9M Sanguine Gold Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers an Hermes Kelly II Sellier 25 Veau Madame 9M Sanguine Gold Hardware This
Hermès Noir Mini Kelly Sellier 20 Touch Veau Madame/ Lezard Gold Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers The Hermès Noir Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Touch Veau Madame and Lezard
$59,372
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
1992 Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref
$39,402
H 4.73 in D 2.37 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Kelly Mini II Tricolore Verso Craie/Mauve Pale/Gold Veau Epsom PHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous Hermès Kelly Mini II Tricolore Verso handbag. The exterior of this Kelly Mini features
$16,560
H 7.5 in W 6.3 in D 4 in
BNIB Hermès Kelly Messenger PM Rouge H Togo Leather Bag with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
This Hermès Kelly Messenger PM in premium Veau Togo calfskin leather combines the heritage of the
Unavailable
H 4.53 in W 6.3 in D 2.56 in
Hermes Mini Kelly Doll Mascot Handbag Apple Green Veau Gulliver
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Mini Kelly Doll Mascot Handbag Apple Green Veau Gulliver Additional information: Color
Hermès Kelly Classic Ghillies Wallet Veau Swift Blue Atole PHW
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hermès Kelly Classic Ghillies Wallet Veau Swift Blue Atole PHW Hermès Kelly Ghillies portefeuille
HERMES Black Box Kelly 32 cm Veau Bag GHW Handbag Purse
By Hermès
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Black Box Kelly 32 cm Veau Bag GHW Handbag Purse. It is done in
Exceptionnel sac à main Hermes Kelly 25 cm en veau Doblis
By Hermès
Located in CANNES, FR
Exceptional Hermes Kelly 25 cm handbag in Doblis calfskin and refined brushed gold hardware, simple
Unavailable
H 7.5 in W 12 in D 2 in
Hermes Kelly Teddy Pochette Veau Doblis Suede & Mouton Shearling Muff RARE
By Hermès
Located in Singapore, SG
Extremely rare collector's item! The shearling Kelly was sported on the Hermes Fall 2005 Runway. It
HERMES Kelly Doll Black Veau Gulliver Leather Palladium Hardware Small Mini Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2000 Collection Veau Gulliver Leather Measures 6.25" W x 4.5" H x
Hermes Kelly 32 red veau Calfskin
By Hermès
Located in Carnate, IT
Hermès Kelly 32 Smooth Red Veau Calfskin. Iconic and elegant bag. Featuring gold toned hardware
Hermes Kelly Cut Black Veau Swift RGHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A chic Black Hermes Kelly Cut Clutch with rare Rose Gold Hardware. The exterior of this Kelly Cut
2004 Hermes Black Veau Doblis Kelly Pochette
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Veau Doblis Kelly Pochette Reference: HB2146 Serial Number: [H] Age (Circa): 2004
Hermès Capucine Veau Doblis Suede Kelly Elan
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Capucine Veau Doblis Suede Kelly Elan Product Details Xupes Ref: BB016 Brand: Hermès Model
Hermès Kelly II Sellier 25cm Gold Veau Epsom Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An exquisite Hermès 25cm Kelly bag. The exterior of this Kelly features a sellier style in gold
Hermés Kelly 32cm Bleu Encre Veau Togo GHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous Hermès Kelly 32cm Bleu Encre handbag. The exterior of this Kelly features bleu veau togo
Hermes 25cm H Veau Doblis Sellier Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This extreme rarity would be a spectacular addition to any important collection. The 25cm Kelly, a
Hermés Kelly 25cm Bleu Royal Veau Togo GHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful Hermès 25cm Kelly bag. The exterior of this Kelly features a Retourne style in Bleu
Hermés Kelly 25cm Gris Meyer Veau Togo PHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic Hermès 25cm Kelly bag. The exterior of this Kelly features a Retourne style in Gris Meyer
HERMÈS Black Veau Doblis Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Veau Doblis Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Xupes Reference: CB724 Serial Number: (V) Age
2012 Hermès Etoupe Veau Doblis Kelly 32cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Etoupe Veau Doblis Kelly 32cm Retourne Xupes Reference: HB2900 Serial Number: [P] Age
Hermès Kelly Mini II Bleu Zephyr Veau Epsom PHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A lovely Hermès Kelly Mini II handbag. The exterior of this Kelly Mini features Bleu Zephyr Veau
Hermès Kelly II Sellier 28cm Gold Veau Epsom PHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic Hermès Kelly II Sellier 28cm handbag. The exterior of this Kelly features the Sellier
Hermès Kelly II Retourne 28cm Caban Veau Togo PHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A classic Hermès Kelly II Retourne 28cm handbag. The exterior of this Kelly features the Retourne
2004 Hermès Orange H Veau Doblis Kelly 25cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Orange H Veau Doblis Kelly 25cm Sellier Reference: HB2534 Serial Number: [H] Age (Circa
Hermès Gris Pantin Veau Madame Leather Kelly 28cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Gris Pantin Veau Madame Leather Kelly 28cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1614 Brand
HERMES Kelly Iconic Orange Color Mini Pochette Veau Swift NEW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly mini pochette Veau Swift orange color. Brand new ,never used. Gold hardware. Comes
Hermès Kelly II Retourne 32cm Gris Mouette Veau Togo GHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish Hermès Kelly 32cm Gris Mouette handbag. The exterior of this Kelly features Gris Mouette
Hermes New Craie Veau Swift Mini Kelly Pochette - GHW - 2016
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Craie Veau Swift Mini Kelly Pochette - GHW - 2016. This bag is brand new and comes with the
Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini 20cm Noir Veau Box PHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
palladium hardware. The exterior of this Kelly Mini features a Sellier style in veau box leather. It has a
Hermès Special Order Kelly Sellier 35cm Noir Veau Epsom GHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous Hermès Kelly 35cm bag. The exterior of this Special Order Kelly features a sellier style
Hermès Kelly II Retourne 35cm Gris Tourterelle Veau Togo GHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful Hermès Kelly II Retourne 35cm bag. The Gris Tourterelle Veau Togo leather bag is
HERMES Kelly II Retourne 25 CM Veau Togo Gold New
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
HERMES Kelly II Retourne Veau Togo Gold color. Size :25 cm. Brand new,never used and comes with
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H 9.45 in W 13.78 in D 4.73 in
2012 Hermes Fauve Veau Tadelakt Leather Kelly Retourne 35cm Ghillies
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Fauve Veau Tadelakt Leather Kelly Retourne 35cm Ghillies This HERMÈS Kelly 35cm is in Good
Hermés Kelly II Sellier 25cm Mauve Pale Veau Epsom PHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A gorgeous Hermès 25cm Kelly bag. The exterior of this Kelly features a Sellier style in Mauve Pale
Hermès Kelly II Mini Sellier Guimauve Veau Epsom PHW Stamp K
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
Hermès Kelly II Mini Sellier Guimauve Veau Epsom PHW Stamp K The Hermès Kelly 20 in Guimauve
HERMES 40 KELLY Sellier Bag SOLEIL Veau trekking leather rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
A TO DIE FOR beauty that is SO exquisite, rare, and utterly breathtaking! This rigid Kelly is in
HERMES black Veau Box leather & Gold KELLY 32 Sellier Bag VINTAGE
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Kelly I 32 Retourner" bag in black Veau Box (Calfskin leather) with gold-plated hardware
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H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
1995 Hermes Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Serial Number: (Y) Age
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H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
1995 Hermes Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Framboise & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Serial Number: (Y) Age
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H 11.03 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
2012 Hermès Alezan Veau Doblis Suede & Shearling Teddy Peluche Kelly 40cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Alezan Veau Doblis Suede & Shearling Teddy Peluche Kelly 40cm Xupes Reference: HB001 Serial
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H 11.03 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
2012 Hermès Alezan Veau Doblis Suede & Shearling Teddy Peluche Kelly 40cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Alezan Veau Doblis Suede & Shearling Teddy Peluche Kelly 40cm Xupes Reference: HB001 Serial
Hermès 2009 Black Leather Kelly 35 Retourne Noir Veau Togo PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
resale item. This bag comes with original box.. Details: - Model: Kelly 35 Retourne Noir Veau Togo PHW
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H 7.88 in D 3.94 in L 9.85 in
Hermés Kelly II Sellier 25cm Verso Rose Pourpre/Sienna Veau Madame PHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A spectacular Hermès 25cm Kelly Verso bag. The exterior of this Kelly Verso features a Sellier
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bag Verso Bleu de Minuit / Etrusque Veau Madame
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Verso bag featured in Bleu de Minuit with Etrusque
Hermes Black/White Contrast Veau grain Lisse Leather 32cm Sellier Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Leather 32cm Rigid Sellier Kelly Bag GHW Features optional shoulder strap and white
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H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
1992 Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Serial Number: (V) Age
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H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
1992 Hermès Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Rouge Vif & Black Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Serial Number: (V) Age
Hermès 2004 Gris Tourterelle Veau Swift Leather Kelly II 32 [H] Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
. Details 2004 Kelly II 32 [H] Gris Tourterelle Veau swift leather Medium top handle bag 1x Top handle 1x
HERMES KELLY retourne 35 cm black veau box leather with shoulder strap
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Hermes Kelly retourne bag in Jet black box leather with gold hardware. 35 cm size. Blind-stamp Z in
1945 HERMES KELLY retourne 35 cm veau box leather with shoulder strap
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare Hermes Kelly retourne bag in gold box leather with gold hardware. 35 cm size. Blind-stamp
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H 7.5 in W 6.3 in D 4 in
BNIB Hermès Kelly Messenger PM Veau Togo Bag Gris Misty Palladium Hardware K
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
The Hermès Kelly Messenger PM in Veau Togo leather offers a modern and versatile reinterpretation
Hermes Kelly 28 Bag Black Un Point Sur Deux Veau Graine Monsieur Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic rare and exquisite Limited Edition Hermes Kelly Un Point 28 Sellier bag Black
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H 7.09 in W 3.94 in L 9.85 in
Hermès Veau Swift Rose Azalee Phw 25 cm Full Set Kelly II retourne Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bag "KELLY II RETOURNE" Made in France Stamp C for 2018 Made of Veau
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H 4.7 in W 7.8 in D 2.3 in
Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Bag in Bai Brun Veau Madame Leather with Permabrass HW
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
The Hermès Mini Kelly 20 in Bai Brun Veau Madame leather is a masterpiece of refined elegance and
BNIB Hermes Sac Kelly To Go Rock Veau Box in Noir Black Gold HW Runway Limited
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
The Hermès Kelly To Go Rock in Noir is a sleek and modern reinterpretation of the iconic Kelly
Hermès Kelly Sellier 28 GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
* Hermès Kelly 28cm * Bleu Electrique Colour * Veau Tadelakt Leather * Gold-tone hardware
Hermes Kelly 28 Lime Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Krakow, PL
Kelly 28 Colour: Lime Veau Evercolor leather Palladium plated HW 2020 Very good condition. No box
Hermès Bleu Atoll Kelly 35 Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Bleu Atoll Kelly 35 Bag. Like brand new condition. Palladium hardware. Veau Togo leather
Hermès Kelly II Retourne 25 Swift Bag
By Hermès
Located in Krakow, PL
Hermes Kelly II Retourne 25 Veau Swift Rouge Sellier Gold HW Was bought on September 06, 2021
HERMES Chocolat brown Epsom leather & Palladium KELLY 35 Sellier Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès 'Kelly 35' shoulder bag in veau Epsom featuring silver Palladium hardware
Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Bag Framboise Veau Madame Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 bag featured in vibrant Framboise. Hermes Framboise is a rich, saturated raspberry pink which is gorgeous for year round wear. The Herme...
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.5 in W 11.5 in D 3.8 in L 28.5 in
Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Quilted Lambskin Crossbody Bag with CC Lock
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a large quilted lambskin bag which can be worn crossbody or shoulder. Vintage from the 80s it has a rare diamond etched CC turn lock fastening; interwoven leather and gold to...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Black Togo Leather Rose Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a gorgeous Black Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured with the warm glow of Rose Gold hardware. This beautiful Birkin bag is a perfect combination to move from day to eve...
Chanel New Black WhiteShearling Headband
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Chanel black shearling headband features the white Chanel logo text against the black headband, and elasticity makes it adjustable to for most head sizes.
CHANEL black Caviar leather BOY CREDIT CARD Wallet Holder
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Boy credit card wallet is crafted from black matelassé caviar leather, known for its luxurious texture and durability. Featuring signature Boy-style silver...
Vintage Floral Crystal Tiara 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful Vintage Floral Tiara. A delightful array of fancy cut crystals adorn the design of this timeless floral tiara. An unsigned beauty. A rare treasure. Just because a jewel d...
Faberge Bi-Color Ribbed Gold Cigarette Case
By Fabergé
Located in Capri, IT
1896 - 1908 Circa Yellow and Rose Gold Faberge Cigarette Case. Workmaster August Hollming, ST Petersburg with scratched inventory number 5695. Of rectangular shape.
Auth. Hermès Scarf Cliquetis - Blanc Rose poudre - New Store Tag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Cliquetis - Blanc Rose poudre - NWSTS - 2503081534 Brand: Hermès Type: Carré Artist: Julie Abadie Size : 90x90 cm / 35in x 35in Colour: Blanc Rose poudre Type: 100% Silk Twill Count...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in L 6.25 in
Harry Rosenfeld Opulent Gilt Metal Lion Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970
By Harry Rosenfeld, Harry Rosenfeld Made in Italy
Located in University City, MO
HARRY ROSENFELD Opulent gilt metal lion evening bag Made in Italy The lavish gold metal cylinder evening bag is adorned with a pair of ornate lion emblems on each exterior side ...
Hermès Portefeuille pochette 2010 Kelly Black Epsom Leather Wallet Clutch Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly model wallet in black leather (Epsom) and silver metal (palladium), 2 large interior compartments separated by a zipped coin purse with pull tab in the Kelly padlock mot...
$5,883
H 16.15 in Dm 10.83 in L 24.81 in
Hermès Tigre Royal Bucket Bag Chevrons Toile Canvas Barenia Leather
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Bucket Bag Print: "Tigre Royal" (Royal Tiger) Made in France Stamp N in Square, 2010, Year of the Tiger in the chinese zodiac Made of Toile Ch...
Hermès Birkin 35 Black GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Black - Exotic leather - Crocodile Porosus - Gold hardware - Two rolled top handles - Front flap closure with twist-lock fastening - Includes dust bag, clochette, keys, and padlock...
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.
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 bag — Birkin, 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.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
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Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.
More than a fashion statement, this iconic style continually appreciates in value.
A symbol of luxury and elegance, the design has a storied past and a legion of devoted collectors.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.