Hermès NIB Etoupe Picotin 18 Lock PM Bag
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Hermès Picotin Lock PM bag features Clemence calfskin leather in etoupe, leather top handles
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Picotin Pm
Orange Hermes Picotin Lock PM 18cm with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Ardmore, PA
Orange Hermes Picotin Lock PM 18cm with Palladium Hardware Timeless, Chic, Functional 2010
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Hermès Tressage De Cuir Picotin Lock 22
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Epsom Tressage De Cuir Picotin Lock 22 PM in Magnolia, Bleu Saphir and Craie is crafted of
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Hermes 18cm Sauge White Clemence Bi Color Picotin Palladium
Located in Palm Beach, FL
versatile. The 18 cm size (PM) is among the most popular within the Picotin line, prized for its compact
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Hermes Picotin PM Craie Taurillon Clemence Leather Bucket Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Craie Material: Taurillon Clemence Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Minor Scratches Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Minor Scratches Handle...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Maurice PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
, Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 7", Width 7.5", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Lock Bag
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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
4.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
5", Strap Drop None" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM Exterior Material: Leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Drop 6.5", Height 7", Width 7", Depth 5", Strap Drop None" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Lock Bag
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Handle Drop 6.5", Height 7", Width 7", Depth 5", Strap Drop None" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Lock
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Handle Drop 6.5", Height 7", Width 7", Depth 5", Strap Drop None" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Lock
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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 6.5", Height 7", Width 7", Depth 5", Strap Drop None" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Height 7", Width 7.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop None" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Lucky Daisy Printed Swift PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
, Lock, Keys Measurements: Height 7", Width 7", Depth 5.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Lock Bag Lucky
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Lucky Daisy Printed Swift PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Lock Bag Lucky Daisy Printed Swift PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Hermès Picotin 18 Pm 868694 Orange Suede Leather Tote
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 7.08 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 18 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 7.08 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 18 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.11 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 13 cm(approx) ...
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20th Century Unknown Tote Bags
2011 Hermes Bareina Leather Picotin PM
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Natural Barenia Leather Picotin PM Reference: HB1998 Serial Number: [O] Age (Circa): 2011
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
2012 Hermes Orange Clemence Leather Picotin PM
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Orange Clemence Leather Picotin PM This HERMÈS Picotin Lock PM is in Excellent Pre-Owned
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Picotin PM 18 Sylvestre Pink Tressage Mauve Epsom Tote Bag
Located in West Chester, PA
Guaranteed authentic limited edition Hermes Picotin Lock 18cm Tressage Bag Mauve Sylvestre with
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock 18 Tressage De Cuir PM Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic limited edition Hermes Picotin Lock 18 Tressage De Cuir PM bag features Blue
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2010s French Tote Bags
Hermes Mini Picotin Lock Gold Palladium Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes picotin lock pm , 18cm, in excellent condition. Gold togo leather and palladium hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
New in Box Hermes Black Clemence Picotin PM
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes brand new in box picotin 18 cm small in black taurillon clemence leather and palladium
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Picotin Lock PM Black Bag
By Hermès
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Brand new Hermès Picotin Lock Pm Bag Black calfskin leather 2 Handles Steel padlock, keys and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Novelty Bags
Hermès NIB Picotin Gold Lock PM Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Hermès Picotin Lock PM bag features Clemence calfskin leather in brown, leather top handles
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès 2018 Magnolia Taurillon Clemence Picotin Lock PM Bag
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hermès Clemence Picotin Lock 18 PM in Magnolia. This chic tote is crafted of soft Taurillon
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Hermes Gold Leather Lock PM Silver Hardware Picotin Bag, 2009
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Gold Leather Picotin Lock PM Bag SHW - 2009 This Hermes Picotin is in excellent condition
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Gold Tan Taurillon Clemence Leather Picotin Lock 18 PM Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Gold Tan Taurillon Clemence Leather Picotin Lock 18 PM Bag Made In: France Year of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Hermes Black Taurillon Clemence Leather Picotin Lock 26PM Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Taurillon Clemence Leather Picotin Lock 26 PM Bag Made In: France Year of Production
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Hermes Picotin PM Bambou
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Picotin PM Bambou Excellent condition Taurillon Clemence with Palladium hardware
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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Picotin PM Bleu Obscur
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Picotin PM Bleu Obscur New color Fall-Winter 2012-2013 New condition Bleu Obscur
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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses
Hermes Thalassa (Blue) Togo Picotin PM PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Hermes Thalassa Togo Picotin PM PHW. This brightly colored bag has white contrast stitching, two
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21st Century and Contemporary French Handbags and Purses
Hermes Picotin PM Noir Taurillon Clemence Leather Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black / Noir (designer color) Material: Taurillon Clemence Leather Condition: Rank N Overall: Brand New Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardwa...
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2010s French Tote Bags
Vintage Hermes Dark Brown Picotin PM Bag Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Nice Vintage Hemes Picotin Dark Brown bag. rare as its made in a thickleather. Visible lovely
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Hermes Picotin PM Etain Grey Clemence Leather Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Grey / Etain (designer color) Material: Clemence Leather Condition: Rank N Overall: Brand New, Not Used Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardwa...
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2010s French Tote Bags
Hermes Picotin PM Cuivre Brown Clemence Leather Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Brown / Cuivre (designer color) Material: Clemence Leather Condition: Rank S Overall: Almost New Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardware: ...
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2010s French Tote Bags
Hermes Picotin PM Cafe/ Black Taurillon Clemence Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black Material: Taurillon Clemence Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Minor Scratches Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Minor Scratches Handl...
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2010s French Tote Bags
HERMES Picotin PM Brown Multi Color Vibrato Top Handle Satchel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition Vibrato Leather Trim Palladium Hardware Leather Lining Measures 7" W x 7.25" H x 5" D Handle Drop 4.75" 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURY
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Gold/Bleu Du Nord/Rouge H Epsom Leather Picotin Lock Tressage PM Bag
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H 7.09 in W 7.09 in L 5.12 in
Hermes Gold/Bleu Du Nord/Rouge H Epsom Leather Picotin Lock Tressage PM Bag
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Wonderfully crafted using Epsom leather, this Picotin PM from Hermes is a creation for people who
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2010s Italian Tote Bags
Hermes Bleu Indigo/Black/Terre Leather Picotin Lock Cuir De Tressage PM Bag
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Hermes Bleu Indigo/Black/Terre Leather Picotin Lock Cuir De Tressage PM Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Wonderfully crafted from Epsom leather, this Picotin PM from Hermes is a creation for people who
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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags
Hermes Picotin Taurillon Clemence PM Gold
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Picotin Taurillon Clemence PM Gold Excellent condition Taurillon Clemence with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Picotin Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Picotin Clemence PM in classic brown ebene clemence leather is as functional
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Hermes Picotin Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This petite authentic Hermes Picotin Clemence in size PM in stunning Rouge Vif red is as functional
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Picotin Handbag Togo PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Picotin Handbag Togo PM, crafted in Orange H togo leather, features dual looping
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Picotin Bag Evercolor PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Height 7", Width 7", Depth 6", Strap Drop 0" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Bag Evercolor PM Exterior
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Picotin Bag Evercolor PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Height 7", Width 7", Depth 6", Strap Drop 0" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Bag Evercolor PM Exterior
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM, crafted from Rosy pink Clemence leather, features dual
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM, crafted from Gris Perle gray Clemence leather, features
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM, crafted from Gris Perle gray Clemence leather, features
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Hermes Picotin Bag Bicolor Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Bag Bicolor Clemence PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Neutral
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Picotin Lock Bag Tressage Epsom PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Model: Picotin Lock Bag Tressage Epsom PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Brown Interior
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
Located in NY, NY
: Handle Drop 5.5", Height 7.5", Width 7", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
6.5", Height 8", Width 8.5", Depth 7" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM Exterior
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Model: Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Red Interior Material
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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Model: Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Material
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Model: Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Gray Interior Material
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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Orange Interior Material: Raw
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 7", Width 7.5", Depth 5.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 6.5", Height 7", Width 8", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Lock Bag Clemence
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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
: Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior Material: Raw
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Orange
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermes Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Hermes Model: Picotin Lock Bag Clemence PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Gray
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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
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Picotin Pm For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary picotin pm you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. 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. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
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On average, a picotin pm on 1stDibs sells for $2,515, while they’re typically $1,080 on the low end and $5,475 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 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.
Questions About Hermès
- Why is Hermès so special?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.
Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later 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 jewelry to pillows and handbags.
Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.
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