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Navy Kelly Bag

Hermes Kelly Navy Bag Strap
Hermes Kelly Navy Bag Strap

Hermes Kelly Navy Bag Strap

By Hermès

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Hermes Kelly Navy Bag Strap Gold hardware Length: 37" Unused, perfect condition

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2010s Wallets and Small Accessories

Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Navy Blue Box Leather Gold Hdw
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Navy Blue Box Leather Gold Hdw

Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Navy Blue Box Leather Gold Hdw

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Version, rigid, so chic ! Made in

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Navy Blue Kelly 32 Bag
Hermes Navy Blue Kelly 32 Bag

Hermes Navy Blue Kelly 32 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Navy Kelly 32 Bag. Most wanted smaller size Kelly 32. Gorgeous dark blue color with gold

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Dark Navy Kelly 35 Bag
Hermes Dark Navy Kelly 35 Bag

Hermes Dark Navy Kelly 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Dark Navy Indigo Kelly 35 Bag. Palladium hardware. Light wear throughout. Nice bag. Neutral

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Navy Blue Kelly Bag
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Navy Blue Kelly Bag

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Navy Blue Kelly Bag

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Navy Blue Kelly Bag Measurements: Height: 11 inches (including handle

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20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1996 Hermes Navy Epsom Leather Kelly 32 Bag
1996 Hermes Navy Epsom Leather Kelly 32 Bag

1996 Hermes Navy Epsom Leather Kelly 32 Bag

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H 9.06 in W 4.14 in L 12.6 in

1996 Hermes Navy Epsom Leather Kelly 32 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Classic 1996 Kelly 32 Bag in Navy Epsom leather. Beautiful condition, only minor scratches due to

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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags

1972 Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag
1972 Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag

1972 Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Vintage navy blue box supple leather 28 cm Kelly bag with gold hardware. Dates from 1972, as told

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag, 1973
Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag, 1973

Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag, 1973

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Vintage navy blue box supple leather 28 cm Kelly bag with gold hardware. Dates from 1973, as told

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag, 1973
Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag, 1973

Hermes Navy Blue Box Supple Leather 28cm Kelly Bag, 1973

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Vintage navy blue box supple leather 28 cm Kelly bag with gold hardware. Dates from 1973, as told

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Kelly 32 Vintage Bag in Navy Blue Box Leather
HERMES Kelly 32 Vintage Bag in Navy Blue Box Leather

HERMES Kelly 32 Vintage Bag in Navy Blue Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes Kelly 32 vintage bag in navy blue box leather. Gilt metal hardware. Included : Zipper

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1980s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Navy Blue Box Golden Hardware RARE
Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Navy Blue Box Golden Hardware RARE

Hermes Mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier Bag Navy Blue Box Golden Hardware RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Exceptional cutest Authentic Hermes Baby Bag ever Mini Kelly Sellier Version Made in

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1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermes Red Kelly 35 Bag
Hermes Red Kelly 35 Bag

Hermes Red Kelly 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Red Kelly 35 Bag. Navy and red canvas strap. Palladium hardware. Good condition. Comfortable

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 32 cm Kelly handbag with original Fendi Strap
Hermes 32 cm Kelly handbag with original Fendi Strap

Hermes 32 cm Kelly handbag with original Fendi Strap

By Hermès

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An exquisite Hermès 35cm Kelly bag. The navy blue clemence leather bag is detailed with palladium

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Gorgeous Hermes Navy Boxcalf Kelly Bag 28cm
Gorgeous Hermes Navy Boxcalf Kelly Bag 28cm

Gorgeous Hermes Navy Boxcalf Kelly Bag 28cm

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Fabulous 1965-70, Hermes Vintage navy Kelly bag in 28cm, this classic bag features gold- plated

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Navy Crocodile 25 cm Kelly Bag with Palladium
Hermès Navy Crocodile 25 cm Kelly Bag with Palladium

Hermès Navy Crocodile 25 cm Kelly Bag with Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Navy Crocodile 25 cm Kelly is in pristine unworn condition. The protective

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Two tone Brand new Kelly bag 35 cm Anemone Navy
Two tone Brand new Kelly bag 35 cm Anemone Navy

Two tone Brand new Kelly bag 35 cm Anemone Navy

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

inject a pop of colour to your wardrobe with this intensely vivid Hermès Kelly handbag. In this

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

HERMES KELLY SPORT Shoulder BAG box calfs leather navy  S=1989
HERMES KELLY SPORT Shoulder BAG box calfs leather navy  S=1989

HERMES KELLY SPORT Shoulder BAG box calfs leather navy S=1989

By Hermès

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Hermes Kelly Sport shoulder bag in navy Box Calf Leather featuring gold plated hardware. This bag

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1980s French Shoulder 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

Hermes Kelly Pochette Navy Blue Gold Hardware Clutch Cut Bag Y Stamp, 2020
Hermes Kelly Pochette Navy Blue Gold Hardware Clutch Cut Bag Y Stamp, 2020

Hermes Kelly Pochette Navy Blue Gold Hardware Clutch Cut Bag Y Stamp, 2020

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Kelly Pochette Navy Blue Gold Hardware Clutch Cut Bag Y Stamp, 2020 Just purchased from

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 25cm Blue Sapphire Navy Epsom Sellier Bag Gold Y Stamp, 2020
Hermes Kelly 25cm Blue Sapphire Navy Epsom Sellier Bag Gold Y Stamp, 2020

Hermes Kelly 25cm Blue Sapphire Navy Epsom Sellier Bag Gold Y Stamp, 2020

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Kelly 25cm Blue Sapphire Navy epsom Sellier Bag Gold Y Stamp, 2020 Just purchased from

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Bag Toile Canvas Courchevel Epsom Navy Blue Leather GHW
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Bag Toile Canvas Courchevel Epsom Navy Blue Leather GHW

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Bag Toile Canvas Courchevel Epsom Navy Blue Leather GHW

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Gorgeous Authentic HERMES Bag "KELLY" Sellier Version (Rigid) Made in France Stamp B in square

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Chanel Navy Caviar Kelly Style Bag
Chanel Navy Caviar Kelly Style Bag

Chanel Navy Caviar Kelly Style Bag

By Chanel

Located in Teaneck, NJ

Beautiful, classic Chanel navy caviar Kelly style bag. Medium size, excellent vintage condition

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Late 20th Century French Handbags and Purses

Vintage Hermès  Kelly Bag 32 Navy
Vintage Hermès  Kelly Bag 32 Navy

Vintage Hermès Kelly Bag 32 Navy

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

An extraordinary Hermès Kelly bag in navy leather, in excellent pre-loved condition. This classic

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1950s French Top Handle Bags

Vintage Bag Hermès Kelly Bag 32cm Navy Blue
Vintage Bag Hermès Kelly Bag 32cm Navy Blue

Vintage Bag Hermès Kelly Bag 32cm Navy Blue

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W 9.06 in D 4.34 in L 12.6 in

Vintage Bag Hermès Kelly Bag 32cm Navy Blue

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès Kelly handbag in navy box leather, 32 cm, in excellent pre-loved condition. This beautiful

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1970s French Shoulder Bags

Vintage Bag Hermès  Kelly Bag 32cm Navy Blue
Vintage Bag Hermès  Kelly Bag 32cm Navy Blue

Vintage Bag Hermès Kelly Bag 32cm Navy Blue

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W 9.06 in D 5.12 in L 12.6 in

Vintage Bag Hermès Kelly Bag 32cm Navy Blue

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès Kelly handbag in navy box leather, 32 cm, in excellent pre-loved condition. This beautiful

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Mid-20th Century French Shoulder Bags

Awesome Vintage Hermes 28 Kelly Navy Bag
Awesome Vintage Hermes 28 Kelly Navy Bag

Awesome Vintage Hermes 28 Kelly Navy Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

For sale a really ncie vintage Hermes bag in box leather and golden hardware. Dark bleu navy box

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1980s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vintage Kelly 32 Navy Bag, 1966
Hermes Vintage Kelly 32 Navy Bag, 1966

Hermes Vintage Kelly 32 Navy Bag, 1966

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Nice Hermes Vintage bag in navy box leather from 1966. Iconic bag in fair vintage condition but o

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Navy Blue Box Calf Kelly Bag- 28 cm
Hermès Navy Blue Box Calf Kelly Bag- 28 cm

Hermès Navy Blue Box Calf Kelly Bag- 28 cm

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H 8.25 in W 11.25 in D 4.5 in

Hermès Navy Blue Box Calf Kelly Bag- 28 cm

By Hermès

Located in Malibu, CA

Hermès Navy Box Calf 28 Kelly is in excellent condition- a wonderful find for collectors. Hermès

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

Exceptional Hermès Kelly bag 28 returned in navy box leather
Exceptional Hermès Kelly bag 28 returned in navy box leather

Exceptional Hermès Kelly bag 28 returned in navy box leather

By Hermès

Located in CANNES, FR

Exceptional​ ​Hermès​ ​Kelly​ ​bag​ ​28​ ​returned​ ​in​ ​navy​ ​box​ ​leather,​ ​gold-plated

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 1989 Made Kelly Bag 32Cm Rouge H/ Christine Vert Cypres/ Navy
Hermes 1989 Made Kelly Bag 32Cm Rouge H/ Christine Vert Cypres/ Navy

Hermes 1989 Made Kelly Bag 32Cm Rouge H/ Christine Vert Cypres/ Navy

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes 1989 Made Kelly Bag 32Cm Rouge H/ Christine Vert Cypres/ Navy Additional information

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20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly Navy Blue Boxcalf 28 GHW
Hermes Kelly Navy Blue Boxcalf 28 GHW

Hermes Kelly Navy Blue Boxcalf 28 GHW

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermes Navy Blue Boxcalf Kelly Bag The Hermès Kelly bag is one of the most desired bags in the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Navy Blue Box Calf Vintage Kelly- 32 cm
Hermes Navy Blue Box Calf Vintage Kelly- 32 cm

Hermes Navy Blue Box Calf Vintage Kelly- 32 cm

By Hermès

Located in Malibu, CA

Hermès Navy Box Calf 32 cm Kelly Bag is in EXCELLENT vintage condition, a truly beautiful piece

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

60's Vintage Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Navy Box Leather Bag
60's Vintage Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Navy Box Leather Bag

60's Vintage Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Navy Box Leather Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Sac Hermes kelly Sellier 32 in navy box leather. Bag from the 60's, good /fair condition. Handle in

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1960s Top Handle Bags

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By Hermès

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Chanel Braided Raffia & Gold Tone Metal Dark Beige Mini Crossbody Bag
Chanel Braided Raffia & Gold Tone Metal Dark Beige Mini Crossbody Bag

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By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Braided Raffia Mini Crossbody Bag in dark beige color with gold tone hardware. Comes with a crossbody leather and metal twined shoulder strap. Logo turn lock flap closure on t...

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2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Birkin 25cm Havane Picnic Limited Edition Osier Wicker w PH
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Located in Palm Beach, FL

An exceptionally rare and highly collectible creation from the House of Hermès, this Picnic Birkin 25 is a standout limited-edition piece that blends artisanal craftsmanship with pla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Novelty Bags

2023 Birkin 25 navy crocodile
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$149,572

Size: 25 x 23 x 10 cm

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By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès Birkin 25 crocodile retourné delivered in its original Hermès dust bag and box Condition: never worn Made in France Material: porosus crocodile leather Interior: smooth navy b...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance

$17,999

H 6 in W 1.5 in L 9 in

Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes classic and beautiful vintage crocodile miel constance bag. Pre stamp production. Crocodile leather is in excellent condition, metal front H has minor scuffs. Shoulder drop 8....

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20th Century French Shoulder Bags

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Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bag Bai Brun Ecru Toile H Swift and Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bag Bai Brun Ecru Toile H Swift and Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag featured in the highly sought after Bai Brun and Toile combination. This refined pairing blends rich saddle-inspired b...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lamb & Twill Jacquard Cropped Jacket, FW 2006
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lamb & Twill Jacquard Cropped Jacket, FW 2006

Christian Dior by John Galliano Lamb & Twill Jacquard Cropped Jacket, FW 2006

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

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By Hermès

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By Chanel

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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HERMES Craie cream Epsom leather BIRKIN 25 SELLIER Tote Bag w PHW

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By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

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Hermès Birkin 25 Brique Lizard Palladium

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$29,999

H 7.5 in W 5 in L 9.75 in

Hermès Birkin 25 Brique Lizard Palladium

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Birkin 25 in brique lizard leather with palladium hardware, having contrast stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, tirette, clochette with lock and two ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

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Hermès Birkin 40 Gold Togo PHW

Hermès Birkin 40 Gold Togo PHW

$21,200

H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 8.27 in L 15.75 in

Hermès Birkin 40 Gold Togo PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

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Hermès Birkin 35 Miel Shiny Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Banbury, GB

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Navy Kelly Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary navy kelly bag you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Purple, Gray and more. Finding the perfect navy kelly bag may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Navy Kelly Bag?

The price for a navy kelly bag starts at $543 and tops out at $24,850, and on average, selling for $8,500.

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.