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H 7.5 in W 10 in D 3.5 in
Hermès Kelly 25cm Sellier Rose Jaipur With Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This Hermès Kelly 25cm Sellier is crafted in supple Rose Jaipur leather, offering a soft yet
Hermes Kelly 25cm Rose Jaipur Madame Sellier Epsom Leather w PH
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Radiant and sharply defined, this Hermès Kelly 25cm in Rose Jaipur captures the house’s mastery of
$18,995
H 7 in W 9.75 in D 4 in
Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Rose Jaipur Pink Epsom Leather Gold Rare Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Most Coveted Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Rose Jaipur Epsom Leather with. Complimented by Gold
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Epsom with Palladium Hardware 25
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Strap Measurements: Height 8", Width 10", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur
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H 8.5 in W 11 in D 4 in
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Palladium Hardware 28
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Strap Measurements: Height 8.5", Width 11", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Epsom with Palladium Hardware 28
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Epsom with Palladium Hardware 28
Hermès Rose Jaipur Togo 35 cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermès Rose Jaipur Togo 35 cm Kelly- Pristine Condition Hermès bags are considered the ultimate
Hermès ROSE JAIPUR EPSOM LEATHER KELLY LONG WALLET
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès ROSE JAIPUR EPSOM LEATHER KELLY LONG WALLET CONDITION NOTES The exterior is in excellent
Hermès ROSE JAIPUR EPSOM LEATHER KELLY LONG WALLET
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès ROSE JAIPUR EPSOM LEATHER KELLY LONG WALLET CONDITION NOTES The exterior is in excellent
Hermes Kelly 32 Rose Jaipur Epsom Sellier Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermes Kelly 32 Rose Jaipur Epsom Sellier Palladium Hardware. X stamp 2016. Excellent Condition
2016 Hermes Rose Jaipur Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMES Rose Jaipur Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier This HERMES Kelly 25cm is in Excellent Pre
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Epsom Rose Jaipur Pink Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Absolutely Stunning Hermes Kelly 28 Rose Jaipur Pink Epsom Gold Hardware. 2016 X Stamp. Excellent
Hermes Kelly 40 Rose Jaipur Clemence Retourne Silver Hardware 2010
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Kelly Stamp: Box N Year of manufacture: 2010 Exterior Color: Rose Jaipur Pink Exterior Material
Hermes Kelly 40 Rose Jaipur Clemence Retourne Silver Hardware 2010
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Kelly Stamp: Box N Year of manufacture: 2010 Exterior Color: Rose Jaipur Pink Exterior Material
Hermes Kelly 40 Rose Jaipur Clemence Retourne Silver Hardware 2010
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Kelly Stamp: Box N Year of manufacture: 2010 Exterior Color: Rose Jaipur Pink Exterior Material
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H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
HERMÈS Rose Azalea & Rose Jaipur Leather HSS Special Order Kelly 28cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Rose Azalea & Rose Jaipur Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Kelly 28cm Sellier Xupes
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H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
HERMÈS Rose Azalea & Rose Jaipur Leather HSS Special Order Kelly 28cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Rose Azalea & Rose Jaipur Epsom Leather HSS Special Order Kelly 28cm Sellier Xupes
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H 8.67 in W 6.3 in L 12.6 in
Hermes Rose Jaipur Kelly Bag 32cm Epsom Leather Sellier Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This iconic 2016 Hermes Kelly Bag 32 cm is in beautiful shade of red, which is Rose Jaipur in
HERMES Rose Jaipur Epsom leather KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag w Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermes Kelly II 32 Sellier bag in Rose Jaipur (coral pink) Veau Epsom leather with
Hermes 25cm Rose Jaipur Coral Pink Red Sellier Epsom Kelly Bag Gold Jewel
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes 25cm Rose Jaipur Coral Pink Red Sellier Epsom Kelly Bag Gold Jewel Brand New in Box
Hermès 35cm Rose Jaipur Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès iconic Kelly bag, 35cm, in rose jaipur epsom leather with gold tone hardware. Mint condition
Hermes Kelly 28 Rose Jaipur Togo Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermes Kelly 28 Hermes Kelly 28 Rose Jaipur Togo Palladium Hardware. R stamp 2014. Excellent
Hermes Rose Jaipur Epsom Kelly Double Tour Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Rose Jaipur Epsom Kelly Double Tour Bracelet PHW Made In: France Year of
Hermès Rose Jaipur, Sanguine, & Orange Clèmence Retourne Kelly 40 PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Rose Jaipur, Sanguine, & Orange Clèmence Retourne Kelly 40 PHW SKU: 119006
Hermes Kelly 32 Epsom Rose Jaipur + Bearn Jaipur
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 Epsom Rose Jaipur + Bearn Jaipur It will come with a Hermes Bearn wallet Rose
Hermes Kelly 35 Epsom Rose Jaipur ghdw
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Kelly 35 Epsom Rose Jaipur ghdw Rose Jaipur color Epsom leather Gold plated
Hermès Bag Rose Jaipur Lizard Kelly Pochette
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Creatéurs de Luxe offers this brand new Hermès Kelly Pochette! Brand New! Hermès Rose Jaipur
Hermes Kelly Rose Jaipur Double Tour Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, ON
Hermes Kelly Double Tour Bracelet in Rose Jaipur. Hot coral pink double wrap bracelet with gold
Hermes Rose Jaipur Epsom Sellier Kelly 28cm GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Rose Jaipur Sellier Kelly 28cm in epsom leather with gold hardware. The bag features
Hermes Mini Kelly Rose Jaipur Epsom Leather Satchel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Irvine, CA
Hermes Mini Kelly Rose Jaipur Epson Leather with palladium plated hardware, interior pocket, top
HERMES KELLY BAG 35CM ROSE JAIPUR PALLADIUM HARDWARE MUST GET
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
HERMES KELLY BAG 35CM ROSE JAIPUR PALLADIUM HARDWARE MUST GET As always, another one of my fab
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Epsom with Palladium Hardware 28
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Epsom with Palladium Hardware 28 Exterior Material
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Epsom with Gold Hardware 28
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 4.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Epsom with Gold Hardware 28 Exterior
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Gold Hardware 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
", Width 14", Depth 5" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Gold Hardware 35
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Gold Hardware 28
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Rose Jaipur Clemence with Gold Hardware 28 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Rose Jaipur (Pink
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Palladium Hardware 28
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Palladium Hardware 28 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Rose
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Gold Hardware 32
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Gold Hardware 32 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Rose Jaipur
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Gold Hardware 28
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Rose Jaipur Clemence with Gold Hardware 28 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Rose Jaipur (Pink
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Palladium Hardware 28
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Model: Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Palladium Hardware 28 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Palladium Hardware 28
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Palladium Hardware 28 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Rose
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Palladium Hardware 28
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Palladium Hardware 28 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color: Rose
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Gold Hardware 32
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Gold Hardware 32 Exterior Material: Leather
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Epsom with Gold Hardware 28
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Model: Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Epsom with Gold Hardware 28 Exterior Material: Leather Hermes Color
Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Hermes Kelly Handbag Rose Jaipur Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35 is as classic
Hermes Handbag Rose Jaipur Kelly Togo 35cm PHW Never Carried
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Hermes 35cm Kelly handbag in rose jaipur with shiny gold-toned hardware This versatile bag has
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H 10.24 in W 5.12 in L 13.78 in
Hermès Rose Jaipur Taurillion Clemence Leather Kelly Retourne 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Inspired by none other than Grace Kelly of Monaco, Hermès Kelly is carefully hand stitched to
HERMES 2015 Bracelet CUIR KELLY DOUBLE TOUR ROSE JAIPUR GOLD HARDWARE
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
HERMES 2015 Bracelet CUIR KELLY DOUBLE TOUR ROSE JAIPUR GOLD HARDWARE Pre-owned and never used
AMAZING.. HERMES KELLY BAG 35cm ROSE JAIPUR GOLD HARDWARE MUST GET!
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds! Hermes 35cm KELLY for NEW ROSE JAIPUR gorgeous bright PINK
Hermes Bi-Color Rose Jaipur And Gold Epsom Kelly Longue Wallet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Bi-color Rose Jaipur epsom leather Kelly Longue (Long) Wallet with Gold chevre interior and
HERMES 2015 Bracelet CUIR KELLY DOUBLE TOUR ROSE JAIPUR GOLD HARDWARE
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
HERMES 2015 Bracelet CUIR KELLY DOUBLE TOUR ROSE JAIPUR GOLD HARDWARE Pre-owned and never used
HERMES KELLY 32cm BAG BLUE ELECTRIC W ROSE JAIPUR HORSESHOE JaneFinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
As always, another one of my fab finds! SPECIAL ORDER Hermes 32cm KELLY Bag in BLUE ELECTRIC & ROSE
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H 13 in W 23 in L 32 in
HERMES handbag Kelly II Retourne 32cm Jaipur Rose color, Palladium Hardware.
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
HERMES handbag Kelly II Retourne 32cm Jaipur Rose color, Palladium Hardware. with the protective
Hermes Kelly 32 Red Rose Jaipur Togo Leather Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Red / Rose Jaipur (designer color) Material: Togo Leather Condition: Rank N Overall: Brand
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H 0.56 in L 15.16 in
HERMES 2015 BRACELET Leather KELLY DOUBLE TOUR EPSOM ROSE JAIPUR GOLD HARDWARE
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
HERMES 2015 BRACELET CUIR KELLY DOUBLE TOUR EPSOM ROSE JAIPUR GOLD HARDWARE SIZE S Pre-owned and
HERMES 2015 Bracelet CUIR KELLY DOUBLE TOUR EPSOM ROSE JAIPUR GOLD HARDWARE
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
HERMES 2015 BRACELET CUIR KELLY DOUBLE TOUR EPSOM ROSE JAIPUR GOLD HARDWARE SIZE XS Pre-owned
Hermes Bracelet Cuir Kelly Double Tour Veau EPSON ROSE JAIPUR Size M
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermes Bracelet Cuir Kelly Double Tour Veau EPSON ROSE JAIPUR Size M Pre-owned and never used
Hermes Kelly 32 Rose Jaipur Pink Clemence Leather GHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Pink / Rose Jaipur (designer color) Material: Clemence Leather Condition: Rank N Overall
HERMES KELLY BAG 35CM BI COLOR CANDY ROSE JAIPUR 2 TONE GOLD & R
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
HERMES KELLY BAG 35CM BI COLOR CANDY ROSE JAIPUR 2 TONE GOLD & ROSE GOLD As always, another one
HERMES KELLY BAG 35CM BI COLOR CANDY ROSE JAIPUR 2 TONE GOLD & R
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
HERMES KELLY BAG 35CM BI COLOR CANDY ROSE JAIPUR 2 TONE GOLD & ROSE GOLD As always, another one
HERMES BRACELET KELLY DOUBLE TOUR EPSOM Rose JAIPUR GOLD HARDWARE SIZE XS 2015
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
HERMES BRACELET CUIR KELLY DOUBLE TOUR EPSOM ROSE JAIPUR GOLD HARDWARE SIZE XS 2015. Pre-owned
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Stunning Snakeskin Patchwork Coat with Sheared Mink Lining and Black Fox Trim
Located in Tustin, CA
The patchwork aesthetic is this fall and winter’s most sought after look, which was proven on the runways during fashion month. Designers created plenty of patchwork pieces for their...
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG068 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: He...
$59,500
H 8.67 in W 4.49 in D 2.49 in
Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly, crafted in 2020, is a delightful fusion of traditional craftsmanship and whimsical design. This exquisite bag combines Rouge de Coeur Swift leather wit...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
Chanel CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
CHANEL CC Sport Line Duffle Travel Bag Year: 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Black nylon Dual flat canvas shoulder straps Logo embroidery Dual rolled handles at sides Sip pocket at front To...
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This black dress from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring-Summer 1992 collection is constructed from fine-gauge viscose knit. The bodice features a semi-sheer ribbed knit with an integrated body...
$5,752
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
Chanel Vintage 1994 Wine Burgundy Caviar Briefcase Tote Bag 24k GHW 68743
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68743 A rare beauty in a rich red wine burgundy caviar leather from more than 31 years ago, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel when Chanel's quality was at its height. For 20 ye...
HERMES Craie cream Epsom leather BIRKIN 25 SELLIER Tote Bag w PHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 25 Sellier bag in Craie (chalk white) Veau Epsom leather, a crisp and architectural expression of the house’s most coveted icon. Crafted in the structure...
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H 8 in W 9.75 in D 4 in
Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Gris Mouette Gray Epsom Leather Hardware Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Rare most wanted Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Gris Mouette Epsom Leather. Complimented by Gold Hardware. Pristine Condition, with plastic on hardware. Please be mindful this item is pr...
HERMES black Epsom leather MINI KELLY 20 SELLIER Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Bag in Noir is the epitome of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Expertly crafted in structured Epsom leather, this mini version of...
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Black Togo Leather Rose Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a gorgeous Black Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured with the warm glow of Rose Gold hardware. This beautiful Birkin bag is a perfect combination to move from day to eve...
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.
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.
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.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
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.