Sac Hermès Kelly 28 Toile & Cuir 1965
By Hermès
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Rare sac Hermès Kelly 28 en toile Officier et cuir Box bleu marine avec finitions dorées.
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Hermes Sac en Vie 26cm Black Crocodile Niloticus
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare Hermès Sac en Vie 26cm crafted in black crocodile, typically identified in the market as either Niloticus or Porosus depending on sourcing and stamp.
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By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare Hermes Sac Mallette is in very good vintage condition.
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By Hermès
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This rare 35cm handbag was created by Hermes in 1947.
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By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
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By Hermès
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By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
This authentic special order Hermès Sac Mallette is in exquisite condition. Originally designed as a pharmacy case, this unique Sac Mallette is a real unique peace, a sophisticated ...
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Hermes Sac Du Sac The Louvre Museum Limited Edition Tote Rare
By Hermès
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Extremely rare, Hermes Silk scarf strips tote bag. This is the Louvre Museum limited edition from 2004-2005.These unusual, colorful bags designed by Luisa Cevese for Hermes boldly mi...
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Hermès Rare vintage black crocodile Sac Sequana Bag
By Hermès
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Rare Novelty Hermes Sac a Malice Ice Cream Cone Bag
By Hermès
Located in Teaneck, NJ
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Rare Whimsical Hermes Sac a Malice (Bag of Tricks) Daisy Handbag
By Hermès
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A Very Rare Vintage Hermes 26cm Black Crocodile 'Sac Boutonniere' Bag
By Hermès
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A Rare Pristine Hermes 23cm 'Sac a Malice' Calfskin Shoulder or Clutch bag
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A Rare Pristine Hermes 23cm 'Sac a Malice' Calfskin Shoulder or Clutch bag
By Hermès
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This Very rare Hermes Bag, 'Sac a Malice' is in absolutely pristine condition.
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Hermes Paris Rare Black Leather Sac Mallette Two Tier Travel Case Handbag, 1970s
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Hermes Paris Rare Black Leather Sac Mallette Two Tier Travel Case Handbag, 1970s
By Hermès
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This classic doctor bag style is rarely seen in this large travel size and is perfect for any occasion. A rare Hermes purse that will surely be a wardrobe staple for the rest of your...
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Rare Hermès Sac à dépêches briefcase in Rouge brique calf box leather, GHW
By Hermès
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Very refined Hermès briefcase Dispatches bag in rouge brique box leather, gilded metal hardware, simple handle in red brick leather allowing a hand-carried Flap closure with lock cl...
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HERMES Paris, Sac Kelly 35 Sellier Red Courchevel leather, 2001
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Hermes Paris Rare Sac Kelly 35 Sellier, in veau Courchevel leather Color : Rouge Hermes.
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Hermes Naturelle Sable Natural Leather Sac Kelly 32 Bag, 2005
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Sac Kelly 32 Hermes very rare in Vache Naturelle Color Naturelle Sable ,Year 2005 Stamp I in a square, Good Condition.
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Rare Hermes Vintage Sac A Malice Bag With Taxi Motif, 1989
By Hermès
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Rare Hermes "sac a malice" (bag of tricks) shoulder bag in yellow leather with a taxicab outline in black leather.
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Very Rare Vintage Hermes 29cm Black 'Sac Metro' Shiny Crocodile Handbag
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Very Rare Vintage Hermes 29cm Black 'Sac Metro' Shiny Crocodile Handbag
By Hermès
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A very rare vintage Hermes Shiny Black Crocodile 'Sac Metro'.
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So So Rare Vintage Hermes 30cm Cognac 'Sac Pullman' Shiny Crocodile Handbag
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So So Rare Vintage Hermes 30cm Cognac 'Sac Pullman' Shiny Crocodile Handbag
By Hermès
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The very, very rare, much loved and much sought after Hermes 30cm Cognac Shiny Crocodile 'Sac Pullman'.
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SO RARE! Vintage Hermes Crocodile 'Sac Pullman' in Honey with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A Stunning & Very Rare Vintage Hermes, 'Sac Pullman' Crocodile Handbag, in a deep Honey coloured Crocodile with Goldtone Hardware.
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Rare Vintage Hermes 'Sac Cordeliere' in Dark Brown Box Leather & Gold Hardware
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Rare Vintage Hermes 'Sac Cordeliere' in Dark Brown Box Leather & Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
In excellent condition throughout, the 'Sac Cordeliere' is a rare vintage Hermes Handbag.
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Rare Vintage Hermes Black Crocodile 'Sac Lydie' Clutch or Shoulder Evening Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A very rare vintage Hermes 'Sac Lydia' Envelope Black Crocodile Evening Bag.
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Rare & Pristine Vintage Hermes Navy Blue Lizard 'Sac Ring' with Gold Hardware
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Rare & Pristine Vintage Hermes Navy Blue Lizard 'Sac Ring' with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
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An Absolutely Stunning Vintage Hermes 'Sac Ring' Shoulder Bag finished in Navy Blue Lizard with Gold Hardware.
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Pristine, Very Rare Vintage Hermes Dark Brown Crocodile 'Sac Sandrine' with GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This very rare vintage Hermes bag is in Perfect 'As New' condition throughout.
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Pristine Vintage Hermes Gold Epsom 'Sac Besace' with Rare Horse Head Gold Clasp
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You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary sac hermes rare you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning brown, black, purple and more. Finding the perfect sac hermes rare 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. Finding a sac hermes rare for sale for women should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men as well.
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Prices for a sac hermes rare can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $3,242 and can go as high as $64,500, while, on average they fetch $15,775.
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.
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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.
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