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Lizard Hermes Kelly Bag

Hermès Black Lizard Micro Kelly Bag Charm with Twilly
Hermès Black Lizard Micro Kelly Bag Charm with Twilly

Hermès Black Lizard Micro Kelly Bag Charm with Twilly

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This Hermès Micro Kelly bag charm is crafted in sleek black lizard leather, offering a textured

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21st Century and Contemporary French Novelty Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage
Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage

Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage

$51,775Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.52 in W 3.15 in L 7.88 in

Hermès Mini Kelly 20cm Sellier Bag Shiny Red Lizard Gold Hdw Vintage

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Among the most coveted Hermès bags Sellier

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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Kelly 25cm Bag Rouge Lizard Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 25cm Bag Rouge Lizard Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 25cm Bag Rouge Lizard Gold Hardware

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H 11.03 in W 3.94 in L 9.85 in

Hermes Kelly 25cm Bag Rouge Lizard Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Kelly sellier 25cm rouge hermes Lizard Gold hardware Stamp: D Square 2000 Comes with

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Micro Mini Kelly Twilly Charm Black Lizard GHW
Hermès Micro Mini Kelly Twilly Charm Black Lizard GHW

Hermès Micro Mini Kelly Twilly Charm Black Lizard GHW

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H 2.56 in W 1.97 in D 0.79 in

Hermès Micro Mini Kelly Twilly Charm Black Lizard GHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Micro Mini Kelly Twilly Charm Black Lizard GHW Downsized from a Hermès Kelly bag, this

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Black Lizard Kelly Bag - 25cm
Hermes Black Lizard Kelly Bag - 25cm

Hermes Black Lizard Kelly Bag - 25cm

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H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in

Hermes Black Lizard Kelly Bag - 25cm

By Hermès

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hermes Black Lizard Kelly Bag - 25 cm - with covered lock and gold hardware. Also comes with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Fuchsia Lizard Kelly Pochette Bag
Hermes Fuchsia Lizard Kelly Pochette Bag

Hermes Fuchsia Lizard Kelly Pochette Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Inspired by Hermès' Kelly tote bag, designed with the iconic details of it's big sister and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Vintage Hermes Burgundy Lizard Kelly Bag
Vintage Hermes Burgundy Lizard Kelly Bag

Vintage Hermes Burgundy Lizard Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A timeless classic, this vintage Hermes Kelly Bag is a must-have addition to any Hermes lover's

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1970s French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Vintage 32cm Black Lizard Kelly Bag
Hermes Vintage 32cm Black Lizard Kelly Bag

Hermes Vintage 32cm Black Lizard Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

This Hermes Vintage 32cm Black Lizard Kelly Bag is a timeless classic and perfect for any occasion

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Black Lizard Kelly Pochette Bag PHW
Hermes Black Lizard Kelly Pochette Bag PHW

Hermes Black Lizard Kelly Pochette Bag PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

Hermes Kelly Pochette Bag Blue Sapphire Lizard Clutch Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly Pochette Bag Blue Sapphire Lizard Clutch Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly Pochette Bag Blue Sapphire Lizard Clutch Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly pochette bag featured in Bleu Saphir Lizard. This beautiful jewel

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Black Lizard Skin Kelly 28cm
Hermes Black Lizard Skin Kelly 28cm

Hermes Black Lizard Skin Kelly 28cm

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H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in

Hermes Black Lizard Skin Kelly 28cm

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

The black lizard skin Kelly bag from Hermes exudes classic style and elegance. The expertly crafted

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Vintage Black Lizard Gold Hdw 20 cm
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Vintage Black Lizard Gold Hdw 20 cm

Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Vintage Black Lizard Gold Hdw 20 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful Authentic Hermès Small Bag "Mini Kelly" Super cute baby Kelly Bag Made in France

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Late 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

HERMES 25 Lizard KELLY bag ROUGE gold hardware new very rare
HERMES 25 Lizard KELLY bag ROUGE gold hardware new very rare

HERMES 25 Lizard KELLY bag ROUGE gold hardware new very rare

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

treasure. Fabulous lizard in ROUGE is striking with gold hardware. BRAND NEW. NEVER CARRIED. Comes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Exceptional Rarest Hermès Mini Micro Kelly Bag Lizard Gold Hw 15 cm
Exceptional Rarest Hermès Mini Micro Kelly Bag Lizard Gold Hw 15 cm

Exceptional Rarest Hermès Mini Micro Kelly Bag Lizard Gold Hw 15 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Exceptional Authentic Hermès Bag "Micro Kelly" Cutest Smallest Bag ever ! Super rare Made in

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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Authentic Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Bag 3 ways Rouge H Lizard Gold Hdw
Authentic Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Bag 3 ways Rouge H Lizard Gold Hdw

Authentic Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Bag 3 ways Rouge H Lizard Gold Hdw

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

GORGEOUS and RARE AUTHENTIC HERMES BAG MINI KELLY So rare to find a baby Kelly with both

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Exceptional Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Bag 3 ways Blue Lizard Gold Hdw
Exceptional Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Bag 3 ways Blue Lizard Gold Hdw

Exceptional Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Bag 3 ways Blue Lizard Gold Hdw

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

details regarding dates. GORGEOUS AND RARE AUTHENTIC HERMES BABY KELLY ! Mini Kelly Sellier Version

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Late 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

RARE Amazing Hermes Micro Kelly 15 cm Black Lizard GHW 3 ways Mini Bag
RARE Amazing Hermes Micro Kelly 15 cm Black Lizard GHW 3 ways Mini Bag

RARE Amazing Hermes Micro Kelly 15 cm Black Lizard GHW 3 ways Mini Bag

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Get the smallest and cutest Authentic Hermes Kelly Bag Ever !!! Vintage "Micro Kelly"

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1990s Top Handle Bags

Exceptionnal and Rare Hermes Mini Kelly Bag 20 cm 2 ways Red Lizard Gold Hdw
Exceptionnal and Rare Hermes Mini Kelly Bag 20 cm 2 ways Red Lizard Gold Hdw

Exceptionnal and Rare Hermes Mini Kelly Bag 20 cm 2 ways Red Lizard Gold Hdw

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

GORGEOUS and Rare Authentic Hermes Bag Mini Kelly Made in France Made of Lizard skin and Golden

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Late 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Exceptional Hermès Sellier Kelly Bag Black Lizard and Golden Hdw RARE
Exceptional Hermès Sellier Kelly Bag Black Lizard and Golden Hdw RARE

Exceptional Hermès Sellier Kelly Bag Black Lizard and Golden Hdw RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Rare opportunity to get an amazing and gorgeous Authentic Hermès Bag "KELLY" Sellier (rigid shape

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES RARE 1991 Dark Navy Blue Lizard 20cm Mini Kelly Bag GHW
HERMES RARE 1991 Dark Navy Blue Lizard 20cm Mini Kelly Bag GHW

HERMES RARE 1991 Dark Navy Blue Lizard 20cm Mini Kelly Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

This extremely rare mini Kelly features rigid stitched lizard skin for a more structured appearance

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Exceptional Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Bag 2 Ways Black Lizard GHW RARE
Exceptional Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Bag 2 Ways Black Lizard GHW RARE

Exceptional Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Bag 2 Ways Black Lizard GHW RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

RARE AND SO BEAUTIFUL AUTHENTIC HERMES BAG Mini KELLY Made in France Stamp Q in a circle Made

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Late 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermès Bag Rose Jaipur Lizard Kelly Pochette
Hermès Bag Rose Jaipur Lizard Kelly Pochette

Hermès Bag Rose Jaipur Lizard Kelly Pochette

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Lizard Kelly Pochette | P Stamp | Palladium Hardware The bag measures 21.6 cm or 8.5" long, 14 cm or

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

25cm Hermès Black Lizard Kelly Bag Handbag
25cm Hermès Black Lizard Kelly Bag Handbag

25cm Hermès Black Lizard Kelly Bag Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Black Lizard Kelly Handbag | Palladium Hardware | O Stamp The bag measures 25cm / 9.75" long, 19cm

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Paris Black Lizard Tres Petite Kelly Bag 15cm
Hermes Paris Black Lizard Tres Petite Kelly Bag 15cm

Hermes Paris Black Lizard Tres Petite Kelly Bag 15cm

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

Rare and charming vintage Hermes Paris black lizard mini Kelly bag (tres petite modele) with gold

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Late 20th Century French Handbags and Purses

HERMES KELLY Bag 25CM Black Lizard Palladium Hardware VERY RARE
HERMES KELLY Bag 25CM Black Lizard Palladium Hardware VERY RARE

HERMES KELLY Bag 25CM Black Lizard Palladium Hardware VERY RARE

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes 25cm KELLY in beautiful IMPOSSIBLE TO GET LIZARD IN

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

HERMES KELLY BAG 25cm OMBRE LIZARD FABULOSITY JF FAVE JaneFinds
HERMES KELLY BAG 25cm OMBRE LIZARD FABULOSITY JF FAVE JaneFinds

HERMES KELLY BAG 25cm OMBRE LIZARD FABULOSITY JF FAVE JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As always, another one of my fab finds! The Hermes 25cm KELLY in beautiful IMPOSSIBLE TO GET OMBRE

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

VERY SPECIAL HERMES KELLY BAG 28cm BLACK LIZARD GOLD HARDWARE ST
VERY SPECIAL HERMES KELLY BAG 28cm BLACK LIZARD GOLD HARDWARE ST

VERY SPECIAL HERMES KELLY BAG 28cm BLACK LIZARD GOLD HARDWARE ST

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

VERY SPECIAL HERMES KELLY BAG 28cm BLACK LIZARD GOLD HARDWARE STUNNING As always, another one of

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

GOT IT! Hermes Limited Kelly Bag Lizard JPG Pochette Violet Ruthenium
GOT IT! Hermes Limited Kelly Bag Lizard JPG Pochette Violet Ruthenium

GOT IT! Hermes Limited Kelly Bag Lizard JPG Pochette Violet Ruthenium

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As always, another one of my fab finds! LIMITED Hermes Kelly P VIOLET GORGEOUS COLOR Pochette with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

GOT IT! Hermes Limited Kelly Bag Lizard JPG POCHETTE VIOLET RUTHENIUM
GOT IT! Hermes Limited Kelly Bag Lizard JPG POCHETTE VIOLET RUTHENIUM

GOT IT! Hermes Limited Kelly Bag Lizard JPG POCHETTE VIOLET RUTHENIUM

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As always, another one of my fab finds! LIMITED Hermes Kelly P VIOLET GORGEOUS COLOR Pochette with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Black Lizard Micro Kelly Bag
Hermes Black Lizard Micro Kelly Bag

Hermes Black Lizard Micro Kelly Bag

Located in New York City, NY

Mini Kelly Bag

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Late 20th Century Accessories

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$1,320Sale Price|20% Off

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Lizard Hermes Kelly Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary lizard hermes kelly bag you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Red, Gray and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect lizard hermes kelly bag among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding a lizard hermes kelly bag for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Lizard Hermes Kelly Bag?

Prices for a lizard hermes kelly bag can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $4,645 and can go as high as $56,194, while, on average they fetch $19,319.

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.