Hermès - Vintage Palonnier Bag
By Hermès
Located in Beaune, FR
Hermès "Palonnier" handbag in black crocodile leather, gold-plated flap closure, black crocodile handle allowing the bag to be carried by hand or over the shoulder. Black leather lin...
Metal
Exceptional Hermès Evening Clutch Bag Minaudière Shagreen Grey Silver Tone Metal
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Lovely and Rare Authentic Hermès Evening Bag Made in France No stamp Made of Shagreen (Galuchat) and Silver Tone Metal, Doblis Shoulder Strap Inside lined with smooth grey Leathe...
Hermes Mini Kelly II 20 Vert d'eau Matte Alligator Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
The interior is lined with Vert D’Eau lambskin leather and has one open pocket on the back wall. Plastic still on the metal plates. Bag comes with Hermès dustbag, shoulder strap, felt.
Hermès Shopping Bag Sculpture by Jonathan Seliger, 2014
By Jonathan Seliger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Hermes shopping bag, by Jonathan Seliger, 2014. Jonathan Seliger makes meticulous reproductions/ interpretations of mass produced objects and containers for everyday consumables....
Metal
Hermès Set of 13 Paper Clips Horse Head Shape in Box
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
The metal box shows slight signs of use. Will come in their original Metal Box and Hermès Paper Bag Please notice: - "Hermès" is not written anywhere - Hermès box on photo is for...
Hermes Birkin 30 Colvert Epsom Leather Gold Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Colvert (designer color) Material: Epsom Leather Condition: Rank N Overall: Brand New, Not Used Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardware: Good ...
Hermes Birkin 30 Noir Taurillon Clemence Leather Gold Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Noir (designer color) / Black Material: Taurillon Clemence Leather Condition: Rank N Overall: Brand New. Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hard...
Hermes Kelly 28 Capucine Orange Togo Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Orange / Capucine (designer color) Material: Togo Leather Condition: Rank N Overall: Brand New. Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardware: Go...
Hermes Constance 24 Rouge Tomate Veau Epsom Leather Silver Metal Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Rouge Tomate (designer color) Material: Veau Epsom Leather Condition: Rank N Overall: Brand New, Not Used Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardwa...
Hermes Birkin 35 Ultraviolet Purple Clemence Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Purple / Ultraviolet (designer color) Material: Clemence Leather Condition: Rank S Overall: Almost New Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardwar...
Hermes Birkin 25 Bleu Agate Blue Swift Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Blue / Bleu Agate (designer color) Material: Swift Leather Condition: Rank N Overall: Brand New. Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardware: G...
Hermes Birkin 35 Bleu Jean Blue Clemence Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Blue / Bleu Jean (designer color) Material: Clemence Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects. Surface: Minor Scratches & Stains Corners: Minor Sta...
Hermes Birkin 35 Bleu Jean Blue Togo Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Blue / Bleu Jean (designer color) Material: Togo Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Fair. Few defects. Surface: Minor Scratches & Stains Corners: Minor Scratches Edg...
Hermes Vintage Kelly 35 Noir Black Box Calf Leather Gold Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Material: Box Calf Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Fair, few defects Surface: Obvious Scratches Corners: Obvious Scratches Edges: Obvious Scratches Handles/Straps: Obvious Scra...
Hermès Bag Jewelry/Padlock in Golden Metal and Silvery Metal
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - (Made in France) Bag jewelry / padlock in golden metal and silvery metal.
Hermes Lindy 30 Shoulder Bag Rouge Red Taurillon Leather Gold Metal 2018
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Hermes Lindy 30 shoulder bag Rouge red C Stamp Taurillon Leat Italy gold metal，The edges, handles, show minor signs of wear and discoloration; there are scratches inside, ...
HERMES Kelly To Go Shoulder Bag Epsom Leather Etoupe Stamp Z Gold Metal 2021
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: HERMES Kelly To Go Shoulder Bag Epsom Leather Etoupe Stmap z Gold Metal，There are scratches on the hardware, minor wear on the edges and corners, and slight wear on the in...
Rare Vintage Dark Brown Alligator Hermes Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous vintage classic in dark brown alligator Hermes Kelly bag from the 1960s with rare lock in great condition This is an unusual size which has not been made for several years,
Metal
Hermès Kelly Bag Pill Box, 1950s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mini Hermés pill box in the shape of the iconic Kelly Bag. This tiny sterling silver jewel opens up from the front. Originally made as a pill box, but can be used as a small accessor...
Metal
Hermes Brown Wool Jacket w/ Black Velvet Collar & Metal Buttons
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There are 4 metal logo buttons on the front and 2 on the back. there are also buttons at the cuffs.
Hermès 2004 Gold Taurillion Clemence Kelly Retourne 28 Satchel
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Hermès Material: Taurillion Clemence Color: Gold (37) Origin: France Blind Stamp: Square H (2004) Measures: 11"W x 8.5"H x 4.5"D Handle/Strap Drop: 3” Handle; 17” Strap Int...
Hermès Curiosity Kelly Bag Pendant Charm Permabrass Metal
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Super Cute Authntic Hermès Charm "KELLY" Bag Shaped Collector Item !
Hermès Kelly Bag Pill Box, 1950s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mini Hermés pill box in the shape of the iconic Kelly Bag. This tiny sterling silver jewel opens up from the front. Originally made as a pill box, but can be used as a small accessor...
Metal
Vintage French Authentic Hermes HAC 55 Bag 1983
By Hermès
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous vintage Hermes Haut a Courroies (HAC) 55 overnight carry-on bag from 1983. Made in an eye-catching burgundy red polished box calf leather with gold-plated hardware. Stampe...
Metal
Hermès Set of 20 Paper Clips Shape of a Horse's Head in Box
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Will come in their original Metal Box and Hermès Paper Bag Please notice: "Hermès" is not written anywhere.
Hermes Crocodile Constance Bag, 1975
By Hermès
Located in Encino, CA
Hermes Constance black alligator bag with gilt metal hardware.
Metal
Hermes Birkin Bag 40 from Hermès Staff
By Hermès
Located in Encino, CA
"Hermès" 40 From Hermes staff! Rare Hermès Birkin bag 40 cm, gold color, gilt hardware. Grainy leather like Negonda bull and hide leather. Signature Hermes Paris on the strap plate....
Metal
Kelly Camel Leather Bag By Hermes
Located in Encino, CA
Hermès, Kelly, France, circa 1969 Original Authentic and Vintage camel leather bag. Original padlock with keys in the leather keyfob " clochette ". Stamped Hermès Paris inside and...
Metal
Hermès Black Gold Metal Ardennes Evelyn GM Messenger Bag
By Hermès
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This bag is made of Ardennes leather in black. The shoulder bag features a canvas strap, a front perforated Hermes H, and light gold plated hardware including clasps for the shoulder...
Hermes Lindy 30 Orange Poppy Clemence Leather Silver Metal Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Orange / Orange Poppy (designer color) Material: Clemence Leather Condition: Rank S Overall: Almost New Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardwar...
Hermes Birkin 25 Etain Togo Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Etain (designer color) Material: Togo Leather Condition: Rank N Overall: Brand New. Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardware: Good Inside: G...
Hermes Constance 24 Etain Veau Swift Leather Gold Metal Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Etain (designer color) Material: Veau Swift Leather Condition: Rank N Overall: Brand New, Not Used Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardware: Goo...
Hermes So Kelly Ciel Blue Togo Leather Silver Metal Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Blue / Ciel (designer color) Material: Togo Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects. Surface: Minor Scratches Corners: ObviousScratches Edges: Minor ...
Hermes Kelly 28 Rosy Pink Togo Leather Gold Metal Satchel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Pink / Rosy (designer color) Material: Togo Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Good Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Good Handles/Straps: G...
Hermes Kelly 32 Orange Clemence Leather SIlver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Orange / Orange (designer color) Material: Clemence Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Fair, minor defects. Surface: Minor Scratches & Stains Corners: Obvious Scratc...
Hermes So Kelly Etain Taurillon Clemence Leather Silver Metal Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Etain Material: Taurillon Clemence Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface:Minor Scratches Corners:Minor Scratches Edges:Minor Scratches Handl...
Hermes Kelly 28 Orange Poppy Clemence Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Orange / Orange Poppy (designer color) Material: Clemence Leather Condition: Rank N Overall: Brand New. Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hard...
Hermes Birkin 25 Capucine Red Togo Leather Gold Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Red / Capucine (designer color) Material: Togo Leather Condition: Rank N Overall: Brand new, not used Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardwar...
Hermes Birkin 30 Argile Brown Box Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Brown / Argile (designer color) Material: Box Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Minor Scratches Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps:...
Hermes Birkin 25 Noir Black Swift Leather Gold Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black / Noir (designer color) Material: Swift Leather Condition: Rank N Overall: Brand New Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardware: Good Dim...
Hermes Constance 24 Bleu Saphir Blue Swift Leather Silver Metal Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Blue / Bleu Saphir (designer color) Material: Swift leather Condition: Rank S Overall: Almost New, not used Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Ha...
Hermes Kelly 28 Turquoise Blue Togo Leather Gold Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Blue / Turquoise (designer color) Material: Togo Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, minor defects. Surface: Minor Scratches Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Minor S...
Hermes Birkin 30 Iris Purple Togo Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Purple / Iris (designer color) Material: Togo Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Good Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Good Handles/Straps:...
Hermes Kelly 28 Plomb Grey Clemence Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Grey / Plomb (designer color) Material: Clemence Leather Condition: Rank N Overall: Brand New. Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardware: Goo...
Hermes Birkin 35 Chocolat Brown Epsom Leather Gold Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Brown / Chocolat (designer color) Material: Epsom Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Good Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Minor Scratches ...
Hermes Birkin 30 Noir Black Clemence Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black / Noir (designer color) Material: Clemence Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Good Corners: Minor Scratche Edges: Minor Scratche ...
Hermes Bolide 31 Bleu Hydra Taurillon Clemence Leather Silver Metal Satchel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Bleu Hydra (designer color) Material: Taurillon Clemence Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: M...
Hermes Birkin 35 Marron Brown Togo Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Brown / Marron (designer color) Material: Togo Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good. Few defects. Surface: Good Corners: Minor Scratches & Stains Edges: Good Hand...
Hermes Bolide 31 Gold Brown Courchevel Leather Gold Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Brown / Gold (designer color) Material: Courchevel Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Fair. Few defects Surface: Good Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Good Handles/Straps:...
Hermes Birkin 30 Bleu Agate Blue Epsom Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Blue / Bleu Agate (designer color) Material: Epsom Leather Condition: Rank N Overall: Brand New Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardware: G...
Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Tyrien Pink Chevre Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Pink / Rose Tyrien (designer color) Material: Chevre Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects. Surface: Minor Scratches Corners: Obvious Scratches Edg...
Hermes Birkin 35 Rose Shocking Pink Togo Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Pink / Rose Shocking (designer color) Material: Togo Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects. Surface: Minor Stains Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Mi...
Hermes Birkin 30 Vert Anis Green Clemence Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Green / Vert Anis (designer color) Material: Clemence Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects. Surface: Good Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Good Han...
2008 32 Black Sellier Box Hermès Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Hermes Kelly 32 cm handbag in black box leather, hardware in gilt metal, double handle in black leather, black leather removable strap to be worn accross the body allowing th...
Gilt Metal
Hermes Vintage Kelly 32 Noir Black Box Calf Leather Gold Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black / Noir (designer color) Material: Box Calf Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Fair. Few defects. Surface: Obvious Scratches Corners: Obvious Scratches Edges: Minor...
Hermes Birkin 35 Bleu Indigo Dark Blue Togo Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Dark Blue / Bleu Indigo ( Designer Color ) Material: Togo Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Fair. Few defects Surface: Minor Scratches Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Obvi...
Hermes Elephant Bag Charm in Metal
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès elephant bag charm Very good condition, some signs of wear, but very very little visible.
Hermes Birkin 30 Iris Purple Togo Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Purple / Iris (designer color) Material: Togo Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Good Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Good Handles/Straps:...
Hermes Kelly 32 Noir Black Box Leather Gold Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black / Noir (designer color) Material: Box Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects. Surface: Minor Scratches Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Good Ha...
Hermes Kelly 35 Rose Lipstick Pink Clemence Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Pink / Rose Lipstick (designer color) Material: Clemence Leather Condition: Rank S Overall: Almost New Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardwar...
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
$3,001
H 25.99 in D 9.85 in L 17.33 in
LOUIS VUITTON Large Pegasus Model Rolling Suitcase in Damier Ebene Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton large Pegasus model rolling suitcase in damier Ebene canvas. It is very light. It contains a lot. In very good used condition (a snag on the right side). It has a to...
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...
Chanel Rugby Football Ball
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rugby Football Ball 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Very good condition
Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Mini Tote in lurex linen with gold leather lining. Linen is metallic gold with over quilting with signature chain handles. Charming miniature shopping bag size with logo clasp...
Unusual Center Cut Alligator Bag
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
Amazing center cut alligator bag in deep chestnut brown in an unusual yet modern shape. Dimensional bag has skin covered toggle and padded handles. All hardware is gilded gold with t...
Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld 1970's Ecru Silk 1920's Inspired Drop Waist Dress
By Chloé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A darling 1970's Chloé dress from the defining era of Karl Lagerfeld's reign. This sweet silk dress is detailed with delicate early 1920's inspirations such as the drop waist silhoue...
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...
VERSUS by Gianni Versace 1990's Black Tailored Skirt Suit
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Gianni Versace's Versus comes this sleek and chic, ultra 1990's suit. Jacket has an arch opening in the dart area. See Photo #2. Black crepe wool. Fully lined in matching blac...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By 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...
Hermes Rodeo Bag Charm GM Jaune Blue Bleu Rodeo Horse NEW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Rodeo Bag Charm GM Jaune Blue Bleu Rodeo Horse NEW with Hermes box. Made in France FINAL SALE.
Chanel, Jumbo quilted leather bag in caramel
By Chanel
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Chanel, Jumbo quilted leather bag in caramel with gold hardware. The item is in excellent condition and comes in a full set. CONDITION: very good condition SIZE: jumbo MEASUREMEN...
Walborg Hand-Beaded Micro Seed & Hand-Embrodiered "Floral & Leafs" Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Walborg of France wonderful combination of both micro-seed beading as well as hand-stitched silk embroidery in "Floral & Leafs" and accented with micro bugle seed beading alon...
Pierre Balmain Bodycon Dress with Sheer Shoulders and Waist
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It has a stand up collar, long sleeves and is fitted through to the hips. There are fabulous horizontal sheer panels around the sh...
Valentino Black Python Bag Or Clutch With Detachable Shoulder Strap
By Valentino
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and rarely used Valentino black python bag / clutch has a removable shoulder strap so becomes two kinds of handbags in one. It has his iconic bow in the center made of ...
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.
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.