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Matte Hermes Alligator

Hermes Birkin 30 Orange Matte Alligator bag
Hermes Birkin 30 Orange Matte Alligator bag

Hermes Birkin 30 Orange Matte Alligator bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Birkin 30 Orange Matte Alligator bag.PHW. • From the 2012 Collection • Sanguine Matte Alligator • Palladium-Plated Hardware • Rolled Handles • Chevre Goatskin & Dual Inte...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Portefeuille MC2 Copernic Wallet Matte Havane Alligator
Hermes Portefeuille MC2 Copernic Wallet Matte Havane Alligator

Hermes Portefeuille MC2 Copernic Wallet Matte Havane Alligator

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Men's MC2 Copernic compact bi-fold wallet featured in matte Havane Alligator.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Wallets

Hermes Portefeuille MC2 Copernic Matte Kraft Alligator Wallet
Hermes Portefeuille MC2 Copernic Matte Kraft Alligator Wallet

Hermes Portefeuille MC2 Copernic Matte Kraft Alligator Wallet

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Men's MC2 Copernic compact bi-fold wallet featured in matte Kraft Alligator.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Wallets

Hermès Chai Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne
Hermès Chai Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne

Hermès Chai Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Chai Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1685 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 25cm Type: Tote Serial Number: W Age: 2025 Ac...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermès Black Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Birkin 30cm Retourne
Hermès Black Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Birkin 30cm Retourne

Hermès Black Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Birkin 30cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Birkin 30cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: MML047 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 30cm Type: Tote Serial Number: [Q] Age: 2013...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermès Birkin 25cm Bougainvillea Matte Alligator w/Palladium Hardware
Hermès Birkin 25cm Bougainvillea Matte Alligator w/Palladium Hardware

Hermès Birkin 25cm Bougainvillea Matte Alligator w/Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Electric in presence yet refined in execution, this Hermès Birkin 25cm in Bougainvillea matte alligator delivers a striking interplay of color, texture, and scale.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Gris Neve Mississippi Matte Alligator Mini Constance 18
Hermès Gris Neve Mississippi Matte Alligator Mini Constance 18

Hermès Gris Neve Mississippi Matte Alligator Mini Constance 18

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

This Hermès Mini Constance 18 in Gris Neve matte Mississippiensis alligator from 2023 pairs rare material with gold hardware.

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2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Constance 18 Bag Gold Matte Alligator Gold Hardware
Hermes Constance 18 Bag Gold Matte Alligator Gold Hardware

Hermes Constance 18 Bag Gold Matte Alligator Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance 18 bag featured in Gold Matte Alligator.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch Matte Gold Alligator Palladium
Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch Matte Gold Alligator Palladium

Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch Matte Gold Alligator Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch featured in Gold matte Alligator.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermes Constance Bag 18 Chai Matte Alligator Gold Hardware
Hermes Constance Bag 18 Chai Matte Alligator Gold Hardware

Hermes Constance Bag 18 Chai Matte Alligator Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes 18 Constance in warm Chai Matte Alligator.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Calvi Vert D'Eau Matte Alligator Card Holder
Hermes Calvi Vert D'Eau Matte Alligator Card Holder

Hermes Calvi Vert D'Eau Matte Alligator Card Holder

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Calvi card holder featured in rare Vert D'Eau Matte Alligator.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermès Constance 18 Turquoise (T9) Matte Alligator – Palladium Hardware - '00s
Hermès Constance 18 Turquoise (T9) Matte Alligator – Palladium Hardware - '00s

Hermès Constance 18 Turquoise (T9) Matte Alligator – Palladium Hardware - '00s

By Hermès

Located in Milano, Lombardia

A truly exceptional and rare piece, this Hermès Constance 18 in Turquoise (T9) Matte Alligator represents one of the most refined expressions of the Maison’s exotic craftsmanship.

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Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Black Clemence Matte Alligator Touch Picotin Lock 22 GHW
Hermès Black Clemence Matte Alligator Touch Picotin Lock 22 GHW

Hermès Black Clemence Matte Alligator Touch Picotin Lock 22 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Black Clemence Matte Alligator Touch Picotin Lock 22 PHW SKU: 154225 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Hermès has a long history of ties with the equ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Constance Bag 18 Gris Perle Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware
Hermes Constance Bag 18 Gris Perle Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware

Hermes Constance Bag 18 Gris Perle Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a limited edition matte alligator Hermes 18 Constance in elegant Gris Perle.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Black Matte Alligator Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag presented in classic Black Matte Alligator.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35cm Vert D'Eau Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware
Hermes Birkin 35cm Vert D'Eau Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware

Hermes Birkin 35cm Vert D'Eau Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the epitome of luxury and sophistication, the Hermes Birkin 35 Vert D'Eau Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware handbag.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Himalaya Oran Sandal Matte Alligator Flat Shoes 39 / 9
Hermes Himalaya Oran Sandal Matte Alligator Flat Shoes 39 / 9

Hermes Himalaya Oran Sandal Matte Alligator Flat Shoes 39 / 9

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers Hermes Himalaya matte alligator Oran sandals. These stunning limited edition Hermes Oran flat slide sandals are a rare find.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sandals

Hermès Rouge H Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne
Hermès Rouge H Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne

Hermès Rouge H Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Rouge H Matte Mississippiensis Alligator Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG008 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 32cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Numb...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Rouge H Matte Alligator With Palladium Hardware Handbag
Hermes Birkin 30 Rouge H Matte Alligator With Palladium Hardware Handbag

Hermes Birkin 30 Rouge H Matte Alligator With Palladium Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

The Hermès Matte Alligator Birkin 30 Rouge H is an extraordinary collector's handbag that represents the highest level of Hermès craftsmanship and exclusivity.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermès Limited Edition Birkin 30cm Framboise Matte Alligator Touch &Togo Leather
Hermès Limited Edition Birkin 30cm Framboise Matte Alligator Touch &Togo Leather

Hermès Limited Edition Birkin 30cm Framboise Matte Alligator Touch &Togo Leather

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Crafted in Framboise Togo leather with matte alligator accents, the design integrates exotic skin across the flap, handles, and strap elements while maintaining a durable grained lea...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Soufre Yellow Jaune Matte Alligator Leather Top Handle Bag
Hermes Birkin 30 Soufre Yellow Jaune Matte Alligator Leather Top Handle Bag

Hermes Birkin 30 Soufre Yellow Jaune Matte Alligator Leather Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Additional Information: Condition: Pre-owned - Excellent Closure: Turn Lock Handle/Strap Color: Yellow Size: 30cm Hardware Color: Silver Vintage: No Personalize: No Department: Women...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Mini Saddle “Cavale” in Matte Vert D'eau Alligator & Barénia Leather
Hermès Mini Saddle “Cavale” in Matte Vert D'eau Alligator & Barénia Leather

Hermès Mini Saddle “Cavale” in Matte Vert D'eau Alligator & Barénia Leather

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The Hermès Mini Saddle “Cavale” in Matte Vert D'eau alligator with Barénia leather is a rare, highly sculptural piece that blends equestrian heritage with modern exotic craftsmanship.

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21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects

Hermès Vert Jade Menthe Clemence Matte Alligator Touch Picotin Lock 18 PHW
Hermès Vert Jade Menthe Clemence Matte Alligator Touch Picotin Lock 18 PHW

Hermès Vert Jade Menthe Clemence Matte Alligator Touch Picotin Lock 18 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Vert Jade Menthe Clemence Matte Alligator Picotin Lock Touch 18 PHW SKU: 153276 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Hermès has a long history of ties w...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly II 20 Vert d'eau Matte Alligator Bag GHW
Hermes Mini Kelly II 20 Vert d'eau Matte Alligator Bag GHW

Hermes Mini Kelly II 20 Vert d'eau Matte Alligator Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

This Hermes Kelly, in the Sellier style, is in Vert D’Eau Matte Alligator leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, single rolled hand...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Médor Belt in Vert d’Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware - '10s
Hermès Médor Belt in Vert d’Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware - '10s

Hermès Médor Belt in Vert d’Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware - '10s

By Hermès

Located in Milano, Lombardia

An iconic expression of Hermès craftsmanship, this Médor belt is crafted in exquisite Vert d’Eau matte alligator leather, a refined and rare shade that highlights the Maison’s master...

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2010s Belts

Hermes Kelly 28 Matte Crocodile Bleu palladium hardware bag
Hermes Kelly 28 Matte Crocodile Bleu palladium hardware bag

Hermes Kelly 28 Matte Crocodile Bleu palladium hardware bag

By Hermès

Located in London, England

A simply stunning 28cm Hermes Kelly in Matte alligator in Bleu St Cyr which is slightly muted blue.

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2010s Top Handle Bags

New Hermès So Black Touch Croc Rodeo Bag Charm
New Hermès So Black Touch Croc Rodeo Bag Charm

New Hermès So Black Touch Croc Rodeo Bag Charm

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

HERMES Milo Lambskin Matte Alligator Touch Grigri Rodeo Horse Bag Charm MM So Black.

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets and Small Accessories

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35cm Hermès Matte Paille Alligator Birkin
35cm Hermès Matte Paille Alligator Birkin

35cm Hermès Matte Paille Alligator Birkin

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H 11.03 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in

35cm Hermès Matte Paille Alligator Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

35cm Hermès Birkin Matte Paille Alligator l Palladium Hardware l L Stamp A Stunningly Beautiful Bag!

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

35cm Hermes Matte Malachite Alligator Birkin Handbag
35cm Hermes Matte Malachite Alligator Birkin Handbag

35cm Hermes Matte Malachite Alligator Birkin Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

WHAT A NEW GORGEOUS COLOR!! BRAND NEW 35cm Hermes Matte Malachite Alligator Birkin Handbag | Gold Hardware | Q Stamp The bag measures 35cm / 14" long, 28cm / 11" high and 18cm...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

30cm Hermes Matte Paris Grey Alligator Birkin Handbag
30cm Hermes Matte Paris Grey Alligator Birkin Handbag

30cm Hermes Matte Paris Grey Alligator Birkin Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

GORGEOUS COLOR!! 30cm Hermes Matte Paris Grey Alligator Birkin Handbag | Palladium Hardware | Q Stamp The bag measures 30cm / 12" long, 21cm / 8.25" high and 15.5cm / 6" deep.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 2010 Birkin 35cm So Black Matte Alligator Bag
Hermès 2010 Birkin 35cm So Black Matte Alligator Bag

Hermès 2010 Birkin 35cm So Black Matte Alligator Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermès 2010 Birkin 35Cm So Black Matte Alligator Bag.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès 2015 Kelly 30cm Matte Alligator Mississippiensis Leather Bag
Hermès 2015 Kelly 30cm Matte Alligator Mississippiensis Leather Bag

Hermès 2015 Kelly 30cm Matte Alligator Mississippiensis Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Made in France, this beautiful 2015 Hermès ‘Kelly’ 30cm handbag has been made from textured Matte Alligator Mississippiensis leather exterior in ‘blue’ and matching leather interior...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

35cm Hermes Matte Poussiere Alligator Birkin Handbag | Palladium Hardware
35cm Hermes Matte Poussiere Alligator Birkin Handbag | Palladium Hardware

35cm Hermes Matte Poussiere Alligator Birkin Handbag | Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

Créateurs de Luxe is proud to offer this absolutely gorgeous 35cm Hermès Matte Poussiere Alligator Birkin Handbag with Palladium Hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

35cm Hermès Matte Paille Alligator Birkin Handbag with Palladium Hardware
35cm Hermès Matte Paille Alligator Birkin Handbag with Palladium Hardware

35cm Hermès Matte Paille Alligator Birkin Handbag with Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

WHAT A GORGEOUS COLOR!! BRAND NEW 35cm Hermès Matte Paille Alligator Birkin Handbag | Palladium Hardware | L Stamp The bag measures 35cm / 14" long, 28cm / 11" high and 18cm /...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses

New Hermès Birkin 30 handbag in Matte Vert d'eau Alligator, GHW
New Hermès Birkin 30 handbag in Matte Vert d'eau Alligator, GHW

New Hermès Birkin 30 handbag in Matte Vert d'eau Alligator, GHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Exquisite​ ​&​ ​extremely​ ​Rare​ ​Hermes​ ​Birkin​ ​30​ ​cm​ ​handbag​ ​in​ ​matte​ ​Vert​ ​d'eau​ ​Mississippiensis​ ​Alligator​ ​leather,​ ​with​ ​gold​ ​metal​ ​hardware,​ ​doubl...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 30cm Birkin Verso Rouge H/Orange Poppy Matte Alligator Gold Hardware
Hermès 30cm Birkin Verso Rouge H/Orange Poppy Matte Alligator Gold Hardware

Hermès 30cm Birkin Verso Rouge H/Orange Poppy Matte Alligator Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Brand: Hermès Style: Birkin Size: 30cm Color: Rouge H/Orange Poppy Material: Matte Alligator Hardware: Gold (GHW) Dimensions: 11.75" W x 9.5" H x 6" D Handle Drop: 5"

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 matte alligator GHW
Hermes Birkin 30 matte alligator GHW

Hermes Birkin 30 matte alligator GHW

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H 9 in D 6 in L 11.5 in

Hermes Birkin 30 matte alligator GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A STUNNING HERMÈS BIRKIN 30 BLUE SAINT CYR IN MATTE ALLIGATOR AND GOLD HARDWARE.

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Matte Alligator Sanguine Birkin 35 Bag
Hermes Matte Alligator Sanguine Birkin 35 Bag

Hermes Matte Alligator Sanguine Birkin 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Birkin 35 Matte Alligator Sanguine Bag. Gorgeous dark orange exotic leather bag.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Matte Alligator Poussiere 35 Bag
Hermes Birkin Matte Alligator Poussiere 35 Bag

Hermes Birkin Matte Alligator Poussiere 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Birkin Matte Alligator Poussiere 35 Bag. Rare exotic Birkin.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Calvi Beton Matte Alligator Card Holder
Hermes Calvi Beton Matte Alligator Card Holder

Hermes Calvi Beton Matte Alligator Card Holder

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Migtychic offers an Hermes Calvi card holder featured in rare Beton Matte Alligator.

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2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermes Matte Alligator Bourgogne 35cm Birkin Bag
Hermes Matte Alligator Bourgogne 35cm Birkin Bag

Hermes Matte Alligator Bourgogne 35cm Birkin Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Invest in a classic with this Hermes Birkin, crafted in Alligator Mississippiensis Leather (American Alligator) in an alluring burgundy colour.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Rouge Matte Alligator 32cm Kelly bag
Hermes Rouge Matte Alligator 32cm Kelly bag

Hermes Rouge Matte Alligator 32cm Kelly bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Crafted from Alligator Mississepiensis leather, a favoured Hermès hide for its large, square, rougher ridged scales and durability against scuffing and scratching, this unique piece ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Ciel Matte Alligator Leather Birkin 35cm
Hermes Ciel Matte Alligator Leather Birkin 35cm

Hermes Ciel Matte Alligator Leather Birkin 35cm

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H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in

Hermes Ciel Matte Alligator Leather Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"HERMES Ciel Matte Alligator Leather Birkin 35cm This HERMES Birkin 35cm is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover, Care ...

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermès Matte Poussiere Alligator 25cm Kelly Bag
Hermès Matte Poussiere Alligator 25cm Kelly Bag

Hermès Matte Poussiere Alligator 25cm Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Expertly crafted in France from a matte Poussiere Alligator Mississippiensis leather, a favoured Hermès hide for its large, square, rougher ridged scales and durability against scuff...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Matte Alligator Bleu Abysse 35 cm
Hermes Matte Alligator Bleu Abysse 35 cm

Hermes Matte Alligator Bleu Abysse 35 cm

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

A mesmerising edition of the Hermès Kelly, this handbag is crafted from a Bleu Abysse Alligator skin. Offset with palladium hardware and a subtle purple stitching, for an effect that...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Poussiere Matte Alligator 35cm Birkin Bag NEW
Hermes Poussiere Matte Alligator 35cm Birkin Bag NEW

Hermes Poussiere Matte Alligator 35cm Birkin Bag NEW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Crafted in matte Poussiere beige Porosus alligator leather and offset by cool-toned palladium hardware, this Hermès Birkin is a strikingly elegant statement piece.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Matte Hermes Alligator For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary matte hermes alligator you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in brown, gray and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a matte hermes alligator may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Matte Hermes Alligator?

The price for a matte hermes alligator starts at $1,299 and tops out at $398,975, and on average, selling for $57,627.

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-purses-bags 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.