Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG120 Brand
Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG120 Brand
Hermès Black Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG007 Brand
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
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG138
Hermès Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG058
Hermes Kelly Double Tour Bracelet Ombre Lizard Rose Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Double Tour Ombre Lizard bracelet featured with Rose Gold
Hermès Mini Kelly Charm Purse Lizard with Gold Hardware and Twilly
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermès Mini Kelly charm rendered in lizard leather, scaled down into a miniature interpretation of
$52,222Sale 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
Hermes Cadenas Ombre Lizard Kelly
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Kelly Cadenas Ombre Lizard The bag measures 5" wide, 5" high, and 2" deep
Hermes Sesame Lizard Kelly Pochette
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Kelly Pochette Sesame Lizard Gold Hardware | L Stamp The pochette measures
Hermes Matte Black Lizard Kelly Pochette
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Kelly Pochette Matte Black Lizard with Palladium Hardware J Stamp The
Hermes Rouge Moyen Lizard Kelly Pochette
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Kelly Pochette Rouge Moyen Lizard Palladium Hardware K Stamp The
Hermes Ombre Lizard Kelly Pochette Clutch Purse - RARE
By Hermès
Located in Singapore, SG
Extremely rare collector's item! This was never reproduced by Hermes again. It is in excellent condition with no stains or scuffs. Palladium silver hardware is still shiny without ta...
LAMBERTSON TRUEX Brown Lizard Skin Mini Kelly Bag
By Lambertson Truex
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic Lambertson Truex Brown Lizard Skin Mini Kelly Bag. It is done in luxurious
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
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
Hermès Kelly Touch 25 Vert Menthe Lizard/Togo PBHW
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hermès Kelly Touch 25 Vert Menthe Lezard/Togo Permabrass Hardware This exclusive Hermès Kelly 25
Unavailable
W 0.5 in L 14.5 in
Hermes Bracelet "Kelly Doble Tour" Smooth Niloticus Lizard Leather Bougainvillea
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermes Bracelet "Kelly Doble Tour" Smooth Niloticus Lizard Leather Bougainvillea Color
Gold Plate
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
Hermès Emerald Green Lizard Kelly Bangle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès emerald lizard kelly lock bangle bracelet with gold tone hardware. Interior, 8 1/4
Hermes Bougainvillier Lizard Kelly Dog Gold
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
ribbon. Gorgeous Bougainvillier Red Lizard Kelly Dog is a very rare find. Amazing all year round as a
Gold
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
Hermès 2021 Black Lizard Kelly Pochette Mini Handbag 49h325s
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Hermès 2021 Black Lizard Kelly Pochette Mini Handbag 49h325s Date Code/Serial Number: Y Stamp
Hermes Pink Lizard Kelly with All Components - 25cm - SHW
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Pink Lizard Kelly w/ Lock & Key & Detachable Strap - 25cm - SHW. This gorgeous Hermes Kelly
Hermes Ficelle Beige Lizard Kelly Dog Palladium Leather Cuff Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
ribbon. Ficelle Lizard Kelly Dog is a very rare find. Amazing all year round as a luxurious accent to
Hermes Fuchsia Lizard Kelly Pochette Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
meticulously crafted from a shiny, rich and opulent Fuchsia Lizard leather, this miniature Hermès Kelly
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
Hermes Black Lizard Kelly Pochette Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
with traditional Kelly twist-lock closure and top handle. Hardware on lizard strap is
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
Hermes Kelly Grey Lizard Wallet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Crafted in a Gris Foncé lizard skin and offset with a palladium turnlock closure, this Hermès Kelly
Hermes Lizard Skin Kelly Dog Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Lizard Skin Kelly Dog Bracelet Wide bracelet in Varanus Salvator lizard with gold plated
Gold Plate
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
Hermès Rare Kelly 25 Sellier Lizard Violet
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Kelly 25 lizard leather in violet. Absolute collectable piece, super rare. The date stamp
2006 Hermes Orange Lizard Leather Kelly Pochette
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"HERMÈS Orange Lizard Leather Kelly Pochette Reference: HB1907 Serial Number: [J] Age (Circa
Hermes Lizard Skin Ombre Kelly Dog Cuff Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Lizard Skin Ombre Kelly Dog Cuff Bracelet Ombre exotic skin cuff with gold plated hardware
Hermès 25cm Kelly Sellier Ombre Lizard Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Brand: Hermès Style: Kelly Sellier Size: 25cm Color: Ombre Material: Lizard Hardware: Palladium
Hermes Kelly 28cm Black Lizard Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
The Hermes Kelly 28cm in Black Lizard Leather with Gold Hardware is an embodiment of unparalleled
Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge Vif Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Brand- Hermès Model- Kelly 20cm Product Type
Hermès Étrusque Lizard Leather Kelly Dog Bracelet T2
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès ÉTRUSQUE LIZARD LEATHER KELLY DOG BRACELET T2 CONDITION NOTES The exterior in is
Hermès BLACK LIZARD LEATHER VINTAGE KELLY 20CM SELLIER
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès BLACK LIZARD LEATHER VINTAGE KELLY 20CM SELLIER CONDITION NOTES The exterior is in
Hermes black lizard 1996 KELLY 19MM Watch Gold
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès 1996 Montre Kelly 19mm gold-plated watch with Kelly lock case, gold-tone dia
Hermes Kelly Touch 25 Black Lizard Togo Permabrass
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Kelly 25cm This Kelly Touch, is in Black Lizard and Black Togo leather with light gold
HERMÈS Black Varanus Salvator Lizard Leather Kelly Pochette
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Varanus Salvator Lizard Leather Kelly Pochette Xupes Reference: CB802 Serial Number
Hermès Black Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG063 Brand
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Brand- Hermès Model- Kelly 20cm
1stdibs Exclusive Hermès Kelly 20cm Rouge Lizard Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
1stdibs Exclusives From Three Over Six Brand: Hermès Style: Kelly Size: 20cm Color: Rouge
Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 Black Lizard Touch Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Called the Mini Kelly 20cm Touch Very Rare, you will not see too many of these produced
1966 Hermes Black Lizard Skin Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"HERMÈS Black Lizard Skin Vintage Kelly 32cm Sellier This HERMÈS Kelly 32cm is in Very Good Pre
HERMÈS Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Serial Number: (X) Age (Circa): 1994
HERMÈS Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Blue Saphir Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Serial Number: (X) Age (Circa): 1994
1990 Hermès Black Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier Serial Number: (T) Accompanied By: Hermès
1990 Hermès Black Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 28cm Sellier Serial Number: (T) Accompanied By: Hermès
HERMES Kelly JPG Pochette Havanne lizard gold hardware rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
This beauty in Havanne lizard is a rare find Sophisticated and chic accentuated with gold hardware
Hermes Ficelle Lizard Niloticus Kelly Double Tour Gold Bracelet Impeccable
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Ficelle Lizard Niloticus Kelly Double Tour Leather Bracelet Gold GHW Brand New in Box
Gold
Hermès Kelly II Sellier Mini Black Shiny Lizard Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Brand: Hermès Style: Kelly II Sellier Mini Size: 20cm Color: Black Material: Shiny Lizard 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
Hermes Kelly Pochette Clutch Bag Tangerine Lizard with Ruthinium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermes exquisite Kelly Pochette bag featured in thirst quenching Tangerine Lizard. Complimented
Gucci Exotic Lizard Taupe Top Handle Kelly Style Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Rare Gucci Exotic Lizard Taupe Top Handle Kelly Style Shoulder Bag, circa 1992 - 1997. Introduced
Gucci Exotic Lizard Blush Top Handle Kelly Style Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Rare Gucci Exotic Lizard Blush Top Handle Kelly Style Shoulder Bag, circa 1992 - 1997. Introduced
Sold
H 7.49 in W 9.85 in D 3.55 in
2006 Hermès Tangerine Shiny Niloticus Lizard Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Tangerine Shiny Niloticus Lizard Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Reference: HB2874 Serial
2006 Hermès Tangerine Shiny Niloticus Lizard Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Tangerine Shiny Niloticus Lizard Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Xupes Reference: HB2874 Serial
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
Hermes Kelly Pochette Bag Ombre Lizard Clutch Palladium Hardware Very Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly pochette bag features rare Ombre lizard. This
Hermes Kelly Pochette Clutch Bag Vert Anis Rare Lizard Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly Pochette Clutch bag Vert Anis very rare Lizard. Fresh with
Hermes Kelly Touch 25 Retourne Bag Black Lizard / Togo Permabrass Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly 25 Touch bag featured in classic Black
$7,002
Size: H 7.09 in. x Dm 15.75 in. H 18 c
Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 50, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This gorgeous Louis Vuitton hat box features Monogram canvas and natural cowhide reinforcements on a wood structure . It is equipped with an adjustable leather strap . It has a brass...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2002 "Supercalifragilistic" Laced Leather Denim Skinny Jeans - Runway look #4 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002 "Supercali...
New in Box Vuitton Limited Edition Camo Mini Palm Springs Backpack Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition camouflage mini backpack. Monogram signature canvas with black leather straps. External zipped pocket, internal open pocket. Comes with serial number, d...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
$760Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white RIBBED & OPEN KNIT PEPLUM Dress S
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen ribbed and open knit peplum dress in cream polyamide (43%), cotton (37%), viscose (11%), nylon (5%) and polyester (4%). Has short sleeves and a solid knit skirt. Ha...
Amazing Russian Sable Coat, Double Breasted, 7/8 Coat with Fold Over Cuff
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Russian sable coat. Double breasted 7/8 sable coat with fold over cuff and a cape collar that can be worn closed around the neck or lower around the bust line. Labeled "Elan Furs"...
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.
$29,920
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...
1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1990s Valentino little black shirt dress from Holt Renfrew Canada. Top is black chiffon with a pussy bow tie, sheer bishop sleeves and delicate ruching at shoulders. Jet blac...
$12,920
H 10.5 in W 19 in L 6 in
Chanel Limited Edition Vintage Duffel Tote Black and White Leather Weekend Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Oversized Chanel quilted logo letters duffel bag leather travel tote. 1992 {VINTAGE 30 Years} White lamb "CHANEL" lettering stitched on both sides Quilted supple black lambskin Tw...
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk V Neck Sleeveless Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk sleeveless gown with v neck satin lapel. Size: 40italy, fit size 6 US Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner. Measurement flat: Bust : 36”/ empire wa...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
Chanel Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most scarce Coco Chanel handbags - black quilted suede and kidskin lamb leather in a half-moon shape, with a gilt-metal woven leather chain. The chic bag is adorned by lar...
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.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
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.