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Prix De Diane

HERMÈS Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1990 Aluminium Plate
HERMÈS Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1990 Aluminium Plate

HERMÈS Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1990 Aluminium Plate

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermès stirrup shaped plate Prix De Diane 1990. The 1990 Prix de Diane (French Oaks) was won by Rafha - Owner: Prince A.

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1990s French Miscellaneous

Hermès Set of 5 Stirrups Shaped Prix De Diane Aluminium Sign Plates
Hermès Set of 5 Stirrups Shaped Prix De Diane Aluminium Sign Plates

Hermès Set of 5 Stirrups Shaped Prix De Diane Aluminium Sign Plates

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

"Created in 1843, the "Prix de Diane" honors the best filly of 3 years and aims to bring it to the Grail, the "Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe".

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Hermès Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane Aluminium Sign Plaque Japan, 1991
Hermès Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane Aluminium Sign Plaque Japan, 1991

Hermès Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane Aluminium Sign Plaque Japan, 1991

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Collectible Authentic Hermès Plaque This plaque was made to celebrate the equestrian "Prix de Diane" of 1991: "Rendez-vous japonais à Chantilly" (Japanese appointment at Chantilly) ...

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1990s French Miscellaneous

Hermès Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1989 Aluminium Sign Plaque France
Hermès Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1989 Aluminium Sign Plaque France

Hermès Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1989 Aluminium Sign Plaque France

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Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Collectible Authentic Hermès Plaque This plaque was made to celebrate the equestrian "Prix de Diane" of 1989: "Vivre la France à Chantilly" (Living France at Chantilly) "Created in...

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1980s French Miscellaneous

Hermès Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1992 Aluminium Sign Plaque Italy Collector
Hermès Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1992 Aluminium Sign Plaque Italy Collector

Hermès Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1992 Aluminium Sign Plaque Italy Collector

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Collectible Authentic Hermès Plaque This plaque was made to celebrate the equestrian "Prix de Diane" of 1992: "Chantilly à l'italienne" (Chantilly Italian Style) "Created in 1843, ...

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1990s French Miscellaneous

Hermès Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1987 Aluminium Sign Plaque Maroc Collector
Hermès Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1987 Aluminium Sign Plaque Maroc Collector

Hermès Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1987 Aluminium Sign Plaque Maroc Collector

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Collectible Authentic Hermès Plaque This plaque was made to celebrate the equestrian "Prix de Diane" of 1987: "Chantilly à l'heure royale du Maroc" (Chantilly at the royal time of M...

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1980s French Miscellaneous

Hermès Set of 6 Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane Aluminium Sign Plates 1987 to 1992
Hermès Set of 6 Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane Aluminium Sign Plates 1987 to 1992

Hermès Set of 6 Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane Aluminium Sign Plates 1987 to 1992

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Set of 6 Collectible Authentic Hermès Plates These plates were made to celebrate the equestrian "Prix de Diane" from 1987 to 1992. This events takes place at Chantilly Racecourse "...

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Late 20th Century French Miscellaneous

Hermès Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1990 Aluminium Sign Plaque Sweden
Hermès Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1990 Aluminium Sign Plaque Sweden

Hermès Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1990 Aluminium Sign Plaque Sweden

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Collectible Authentic Hermès Plaque This plaque was made to celebrate the equestrian "Prix de Diane" of 1990: "Rendez-Vous avec la Suède" (Appointment with Sweden) "Created in 1843...

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1990s French Miscellaneous

Hermès Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1988 Aluminium Sign Plaque USA Collector
Hermès Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1988 Aluminium Sign Plaque USA Collector

Hermès Stirrup Shaped Prix De Diane 1988 Aluminium Sign Plaque USA Collector

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Collectible Authentic Hermès Plaque This plaque was made to celebrate the equestrian "Prix de Diane" of 1988: "Chantilly "Nouveau Monde"" (Chantilly New World) "Created in 1843, th...

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1980s French Miscellaneous

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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.

Questions About Hermès

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès 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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