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Hermes Black Noir Togo Sac A Depeches 41 Briefcase
Hermes Black Noir Togo Sac A Depeches 41 Briefcase

Hermes Black Noir Togo Sac A Depeches 41 Briefcase

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hermes Black Noir Togo Sac A Depeches 41 Briefcase in excellent condition. Black noir togo leather

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Early 2000s Briefcases and Attachés

HERMES Rouge H burgundy Box leather SAC A DEPECHES 26 Shoulder Bag w Gold
HERMES Rouge H burgundy Box leather SAC A DEPECHES 26 Shoulder Bag w Gold

HERMES Rouge H burgundy Box leather SAC A DEPECHES 26 Shoulder Bag w Gold

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Sac à Dépêches 26 shoulder bag is crafted in Rouge H Veau Box leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Fjord Sac a Depeche Mini Briefcase Bag 27 PHW 68802
Hermès Fjord Sac a Depeche Mini Briefcase Bag 27 PHW 68802

Hermès Fjord Sac a Depeche Mini Briefcase Bag 27 PHW 68802

By Hermès

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Store item: 68802 This Hermès Fjord Sac a Depeche Mini Briefcase Bag 27 PHW is not your typical

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Early 2000s Briefcases and Attachés

New Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch Palaldium Hardware
New Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch Palaldium Hardware

New Hermes Kelly Depeches 25 Pouch Palaldium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

became so linked to the bag that Hermes renamed the “Sac à Dépêches” bag to “Kelly” in 1977. This was the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly 25 Depeches VEAU Togo Etoupe Palladium Hardware
New Hermes Kelly 25 Depeches VEAU Togo Etoupe Palladium Hardware

New Hermes Kelly 25 Depeches VEAU Togo Etoupe Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Kelly’s bag”. Her name became so linked to the bag that Hermes renamed the “Sac à Dépêches” bag to “Kelly

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Etain Clemence Retourne Kelly 28 GHW
Hermès Etain Clemence Retourne Kelly 28 GHW

Hermès Etain Clemence Retourne Kelly 28 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called the Sac à Dépêches (which translates to ‘the dispatch

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Jaune Ambre Swift Kelly Pochette GHW
Hermès Jaune Ambre Swift Kelly Pochette GHW

Hermès Jaune Ambre Swift Kelly Pochette GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

in 1977, the Kelly tote bag from Hermès was originally called the Sac à Dépêches (which translates as

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Gold Epsom Sellier Kelly 25 GHW
Hermès Gold Epsom Sellier Kelly 25 GHW

Hermès Gold Epsom Sellier Kelly 25 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called the Sac à Dépêches (which

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Blue Frida Epsom Sellier Kelly 25 GHW
Hermès Blue Frida Epsom Sellier Kelly 25 GHW

Hermès Blue Frida Epsom Sellier Kelly 25 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called the Sac à Dépêches

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Black Swift Kelly Moove PHW
Hermès Black Swift Kelly Moove PHW

Hermès Black Swift Kelly Moove PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called the Sac à Dépêches (which

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

1970 Hermes Black Supple Box Leather Kelly Bag
1970 Hermes Black Supple Box Leather Kelly Bag

1970 Hermes Black Supple Box Leather Kelly Bag

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

designed in 1932, the Kelly was introduced as a travel bag that was referred to as the sac à dépêches. It

Category

1970s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Gold Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW
Hermès Gold Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW

Hermès Gold Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called the Sac à Dépêches (which

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Argent Metallic Chevre Chamkilight Kelly Wallet To Go PHW
Hermès Argent Metallic Chevre Chamkilight Kelly Wallet To Go PHW

Hermès Argent Metallic Chevre Chamkilight Kelly Wallet To Go PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

called the Sac à Dépêches (which translates to ‘the dispatch bag’). The structured bag’s moniker came

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches

Hermès Ardoise Box Sellier Kelly 32 GHW
Hermès Ardoise Box Sellier Kelly 32 GHW

Hermès Ardoise Box Sellier Kelly 32 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called the Sac à Dépêches (which

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Bleu Electrique Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW
Hermes Bleu Electrique Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW

Hermes Bleu Electrique Togo Retourne Kelly 28 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called the Sac à Dépêches

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Etoupe Evercolor Kelly Wallet To Go PHW
Hermès Etoupe Evercolor Kelly Wallet To Go PHW

Hermès Etoupe Evercolor Kelly Wallet To Go PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called the Sac à Dépêches

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermès Black Epsom Sellier Mini Kelly II 20 GHW
Hermès Black Epsom Sellier Mini Kelly II 20 GHW

Hermès Black Epsom Sellier Mini Kelly II 20 GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called the Sac à Dépêches

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermès Black Chevre Chamkila Kelly Pocket Long Wallet EHW
Hermès Black Chevre Chamkila Kelly Pocket Long Wallet EHW

Hermès Black Chevre Chamkila Kelly Pocket Long Wallet EHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

originally called the Sac à Dépêches (which translates as ‘the dispatch bag’). The structured bag’s moniker

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets

Hermès Gold Madame Kelly Elan GHW
Hermès Gold Madame Kelly Elan GHW

Hermès Gold Madame Kelly Elan GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Kelly tote bag from Hermès was originally called the Sac à

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

1992 Hermes Black 35cm Kelly Supple Box Bag with Thick Strap
1992 Hermes Black 35cm Kelly Supple Box Bag with Thick Strap

1992 Hermes Black 35cm Kelly Supple Box Bag with Thick Strap

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

designed in 1932, the Kelly was introduced as a travel bag that was referred to as the sac à dépêches. It

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Feu Togo Kelly 35 PHW
Hermes Feu Togo Kelly 35 PHW

Hermes Feu Togo Kelly 35 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

: Officially renamed in 1977, the Kelly tote bag from Hermès was originally called the Sac à Dépêches (which

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermès Plomb Togo Maxi Kelly Retourne 42 PHW
Hermès Plomb Togo Maxi Kelly Retourne 42 PHW

Hermès Plomb Togo Maxi Kelly Retourne 42 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called the Sac à Dépêches

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Gris Perle Togo Kelly 28 PHW
Hermes Gris Perle Togo Kelly 28 PHW

Hermes Gris Perle Togo Kelly 28 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Kelly tote bag from Hermès was originally called the Sac à

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Chevre Chamkila Kelly Elan PHW
Hermès Black Chevre Chamkila Kelly Elan PHW

Hermès Black Chevre Chamkila Kelly Elan PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Sac à Dépêches (which translates as ‘the dispatch bag’). The structured bag’s moniker came into play

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Bleu Royal Togo Kelly Retourne 25 PHW
Hermes Bleu Royal Togo Kelly Retourne 25 PHW

Hermes Bleu Royal Togo Kelly Retourne 25 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Sac à Dépêches (which translates as ‘the dispatch bag’). The structured bag’s moniker came into play

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Swift Beige De Weimar Retourne Kelly II 25 PHW
Hermes Swift Beige De Weimar Retourne Kelly II 25 PHW

Hermes Swift Beige De Weimar Retourne Kelly II 25 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

called the Sac à Dépêches (which translates as ‘the dispatch bag’). The structured bag’s moniker came

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly 28 Mauve Pale Clemence Epsom Gold Hardware
New Hermes Kelly 28 Mauve Pale Clemence Epsom Gold Hardware

New Hermes Kelly 28 Mauve Pale Clemence Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Kelly’s bag”. Her name became so linked to the bag that Hermes renamed the “Sac à Dépêches” bag to “Kelly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware
New Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware

New Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

“Grace Kelly’s bag”. Her name became so linked to the bag that Hermes renamed the “Sac à Dépêches” bag to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

buy “Grace Kelly’s bag”. Her name became so linked to the bag that Hermes renamed the “Sac à Dépêches

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Black Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Handbag
Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Black Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Handbag

Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Black Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

“Grace Kelly’s bag”. Her name became so linked to the bag that Hermes renamed the “Sac à Dépêches” bag to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Black Epsom Leather Bag with Gold Hardware
Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Black Epsom Leather Bag with Gold Hardware

Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Black Epsom Leather Bag with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

“Grace Kelly’s bag”. Her name became so linked to the bag that Hermes renamed the “Sac à Dépêches” bag to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Etoupe Palladium Hardware
New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Etoupe Palladium Hardware

New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Etoupe Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Kelly’s bag”. Her name became so linked to the bag that Hermes renamed the “Sac à Dépêches” bag to “Kelly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Black Gold Hardware
New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Black Gold Hardware

New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Black Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Kelly’s bag”. Her name became so linked to the bag that Hermes renamed the “Sac à Dépêches” bag to “Kelly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly Birkin 30 Togo Black Gold Hardware
New Hermes Kelly Birkin 30 Togo Black Gold Hardware

New Hermes Kelly Birkin 30 Togo Black Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Kelly’s bag”. Her name became so linked to the bag that Hermes renamed the “Sac à Dépêches” bag to “Kelly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly 25 Graphite Madame VEAU Palladium Hardware
New Hermes Kelly 25 Graphite Madame VEAU Palladium Hardware

New Hermes Kelly 25 Graphite Madame VEAU Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

“Sac à Dépêches” bag to “Kelly” in 1977. This was the start of the story we all know. Since then, the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly 25 Togo Etoupe Palaldium Hardware
New Hermes Kelly 25 Togo Etoupe Palaldium Hardware

New Hermes Kelly 25 Togo Etoupe Palaldium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Kelly’s bag”. Her name became so linked to the bag that Hermes renamed the “Sac à Dépêches” bag to “Kelly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

New Hermes Kelly 20 Epsom Etoupe Gold Hardware
New Hermes Kelly 20 Epsom Etoupe Gold Hardware

New Hermes Kelly 20 Epsom Etoupe Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

name became so linked to the bag that Hermes renamed the “Sac à Dépêches” bag to “Kelly” in 1977. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Sac a Depeches Bag Ardennes 41
Hermes Sac a Depeches Bag Ardennes 41

Hermes Sac a Depeches Bag Ardennes 41

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Width 16", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Sac a Depeches Bag Ardennes 41 Exterior Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Sac a Depeches Bag Box Calf 38
Hermes Sac a Depeches Bag Box Calf 38

Hermes Sac a Depeches Bag Box Calf 38

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

, Clochette Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 12", Width 15", Depth 2.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Sac a

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21st Century and Contemporary Briefcases and Attachés

Beautiful & Chic Hermès Sac à dépêches briefcase 38 in Red Togo leather, PHW
Beautiful & Chic Hermès Sac à dépêches briefcase 38 in Red Togo leather, PHW

Beautiful & Chic Hermès Sac à dépêches briefcase 38 in Red Togo leather, PHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Splendid​ ​and​ ​very​ ​chic​ ​Hermès​ ​Briefcase​ ​Togo​ ​leather​ ​bag​ ​red,​ ​metal​ ​palladium​ ​silver​ ​trim,​ ​simple​ ​handle​ ​in​ ​red​ ​leather​ ​allowing​ ​a​ ​hand​ ​ca...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés

Chanel Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Kelly Handbag
Chanel Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Kelly Handbag

Chanel Beige Quilted Caviar Leather Kelly Handbag

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Montreal, Quebec

This vintage Kelly handbag is inspired by the Sac à Dépêches, originally designed by Hermès in the

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

Hermes Black Bag, 1940s
Hermes Black Bag, 1940s

Hermes Black Bag, 1940s

Unavailable|$4,700

Hermes Black Bag, 1940s

By Hermès

Located in Litchfield County, CT

"Kelly" bag, which we still know today became famous in 1956 when Grace Kelly used the Sac à Dépêches in

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1950s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Gold Epsom Leather Sac a Depeches Briefcase
Hermès Gold Epsom Leather Sac a Depeches Briefcase

Hermès Gold Epsom Leather Sac a Depeches Briefcase

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Sac a Depeches Gold Epsom Leather Briefcase is in excellent condition

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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Black Leather Sac A Depeches Briefcase
Hermes Black Leather Sac A Depeches Briefcase

Hermes Black Leather Sac A Depeches Briefcase

By Hermès

Located in Saint-ouen, FR

This Hermes black leather Sac A Depeches 39 briefcase is very elegant and convenient for an every

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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Blue Jean Clemence Leather Sac a Depeche Briefcase
Hermes Blue Jean Clemence Leather Sac a Depeche Briefcase

Hermes Blue Jean Clemence Leather Sac a Depeche Briefcase

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

, oceanic shade of Bl​ue Jean ​offset with palladium hardware, this Sac a Depeche is outfitted with a top

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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Bambou Epsom Leather SAC A Depeches 38
Hermes Bambou Epsom Leather SAC A Depeches 38

Hermes Bambou Epsom Leather SAC A Depeches 38

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"HERMES Bambou Epsom Leather Sac a Depeches 38 This HERMES Sac a Depeches 38 is in Excellent Pre

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20th Century French Briefcases and Attachés

HERMES black Box leather SAC A DEPECHES 2-41 Briefcase Bag
HERMES black Box leather SAC A DEPECHES 2-41 Briefcase Bag

HERMES black Box leather SAC A DEPECHES 2-41 Briefcase Bag

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Sac a Depeches 2-41 briefcase in noir Veau Box featuring Palladium flip-lock

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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

HERMES black BOX leather 2-38 SAC A DEPECHES Briefcase Bag Palladium
HERMES black BOX leather 2-38 SAC A DEPECHES Briefcase Bag Palladium

HERMES black BOX leather 2-38 SAC A DEPECHES Briefcase Bag Palladium

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Sac a Depeche briefcase in black Box Leather. Opens with a Palladium closure

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2010s French Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Black Leather Sac A Depeches Briefcase, Hermes Briefcase, Hermes bag
Hermes Black Leather Sac A Depeches Briefcase, Hermes Briefcase, Hermes bag

Hermes Black Leather Sac A Depeches Briefcase, Hermes Briefcase, Hermes bag

By Hermès

Located in Saint-ouen, FR

This Hermes black leather Sac A Depeches 39 briefcase is very elegant and convenient for an every

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés

Vintage HERMES Sac à dépêches Briefcase
Vintage HERMES Sac à dépêches Briefcase

Vintage HERMES Sac à dépêches Briefcase

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful vintage Hermès briefcase in black box leather. Condition: very good Made in France Collection: briefcases Genre: men Material: smooth box leather Interior: black smooth bo...

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Late 20th Century French Briefcases and Attachés

Hermès Blue Jean Box Sellier Kelly 35 PHW
Hermès Blue Jean Box Sellier Kelly 35 PHW

Hermès Blue Jean Box Sellier Kelly 35 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called the Sac à Dépêches (which translates to ‘the dispatch

Category

Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

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Sac A Depeches For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of sac a depeches for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black sac a depeches and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Gray and more. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Sac A Depeches?

The prices for sac a depeches start at $1,000 and top out at $15,750 with these items, on average, selling for $2,808.

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.

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.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.