Hermes Bicolor Couchevel Macpherson Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Hermes Macpherson handbag bicolor. Bottom is the trunk case for jewelries or watches.
Hermes Bicolor Couchevel Macpherson Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Hermes Macpherson handbag bicolor. Bottom is the trunk case for jewelries or watches.
Rare 1990s Hermes Red Epsom Bolide Macpherson Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare bolide macpherson in epsom-like leather (i believe it was called Lisse leather prior to 2003 production) in vibrant red with gold hardware. Signs of wear and storage throughout,...
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H 11.82 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in
2000 Hermès Shiny Porosus Crocodile Vintage Special Order Macpherson
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMES Indigo, Ficelle & Gris Tourterelle Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Special Order Macpherson Xupes Reference: HB3277 Serial Number: [D] Age (Circa): 2000 Accompanied ...
Hermes Brown x Gold Epsom Macpherson Bolide with Strap 916her99
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 5.2" Height: 11.75" Handle Drop: 3.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Accessories: Dust Bags Signs of Wear: Exterior...
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H 2.09 in W 0.52 in L 1.78 in
Exceptional Hermès Bolide Bag MacPherson Pill Box Pill Container Silver 925 RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Super Cute Authentic Hermes Pill Box In shape of "MacPherson" Bag, Bolide Bag with a jewelry case at the bottom Made of Silver 925 Opens from below, to reveal a small compartment ...
Hermes Bolide 35 Ardennes Black Leather Satchel Travel Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Named after the gorgeous Elle Macpherson, this chic discontinued Hermes Bolide bag boasts rich Ardennes leather, gold hardware and removable shoulder strap for ult...
Hermes Vintage Navy and Red Courchevel Macpherson Bolide Bag
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
AUTHENTIC HERMES vintage macpherson bolide bag in very good condition.
HERMES Macpherson Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine vintage Hermes Macpherson travel bag.
Hermes 1985 Green Courchevel Macpherson Handbag
By Hermès
Located in US
Ultra rare Hermes green Macpherson bag designed for supermodel, Elle Macpherson, features a structured top with a zipper and padlock closure, two handles, removable shoulder strap, a...
Hermes Bolide Macpherson Handbag Courchevel 34
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Bolide Macpherson Handbag Courchevel 34, crafted from Bleu Marine blue and Rouge Vif red Courchevel leather, features dual rolled leather handles, protective base studs, ...
Hermes Bolide Macpherson Handbag Courchevel 34
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Bolide Macpherson Handbag Courchevel 34, crafted from Bleu Marine blue and Rouge Vif red Courchevel leather, features dual rolled leather handles, protective base studs, ...
Hermes Bolide Macpherson Bag Evergrain 34
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Clochette, Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 11.5", Width 13.5", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Bolide Macpherson Bag Evergrain 34 ...
Hermes Red Couchevel Macpherson Trunk Handbag Rare
By Hermès
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Hermes Macpherson handbag in Red color. Bottom is the trunk case for jewelries or watches.
Rare Hermes Macpherson doctor bag of the 90s
By Hermès
Located in Verviers, BE
Rare Hermès Macpherson doctor bag of 1990. Made of gold courchevel leather, gilt metal finishing.
Hermès 34cm Black Leather Gold Hardware Bolide Macpherson Bag
By Hermès
Located in Holland, PA
This Rare 34cm Hermes Black Chèvre Leather Bolide Macpherson Bag was named in honor of Ms.
Hermes Vintage Bolide MacPherson 34 Trunk Bag Bicolor Green and Navy
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, ON
Hermes vintage 1989 bolide MacPherson bag. Bicolor navy and green design with goldtone hardware.
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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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.