Rare Hermès Vintage Black Leather Sac 404 Top Handle Doctor's Bag
By Hermès
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Hermes Sac 404 in black box calf leather with gold-plated metal hardware, top handle, push
Rare Hermès Vintage Black Leather Sac 404 Top Handle Doctor's Bag
By Hermès
Located in Studio City, CA
Vintage Hermes Sac 404 in black box calf leather with gold-plated metal hardware, top handle, push
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
Hermes Vintage Rouge Sac Mallette Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare Hermes Sac Mallette is in very good vintage condition. The exterior features beautiful
Hermès Sac à Malice Palm Tree Bag Rare
By Hermès
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Hermès is the pinnacle of luxury. Constantly evolving since their beginning almost 200 years ago
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H 10 in D 4 in L 13 in
Rare 1947 Hermes Kelly Bag Retourne 35cm Sac a Depeches in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This rare 35cm handbag was created by Hermes in 1947. Originally coined the Sac a Depeches - this
Hermes Cityslide Cross PM Taurillon Cristobal Leather Blue Indigo Limited Edtn
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Limitied Edition Hermes Sac Cityslide Cross PM rare Taurillon Cristobal
Hermes Cityslide Cross PM Men'sTaurillon Cristobal Leather Black Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Men's Limitied Edition Hermes Sac Cityslide Cross PM rare Taurillon Cristobal
Very Rare Hermes Sac Mallette Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
This authentic special order Hermès Sac Mallette is in exquisite condition. Originally designed as
Hermes Sac Du Sac The Louvre Museum Limited Edition Tote Rare
By Hermès
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Extremely rare, Hermes Silk scarf strips tote bag. This is the Louvre Museum limited edition from
Hermès Rare vintage black crocodile Sac Sequana Bag
By Hermès
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Hermès Rare vintage black crocodile Sac Sequana Bag Black crocodile skin shoulder bag
Rare Novelty Hermes Sac a Malice Ice Cream Cone Bag
By Hermès
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Rare Hermes Sac a Malice (Bag of Tricks) Ice Cream Cone handbag in excellent condition.
Rare Whimsical Hermes Sac a Malice (Bag of Tricks) Daisy Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Rare and whimsical, this Hermes Sac a Malice Daisy bag is a must for your collection. In excellent
A Very Rare Vintage Hermes 26cm Black Crocodile 'Sac Boutonniere' Bag
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A very Rare & Elegant Hermes 'Sac Boutonniere' Black Crocodile Handbag. Complemented with Gold-tone
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H 6 in W 9 in D 1.75 in
A Rare Pristine Hermes 23cm 'Sac a Malice' Calfskin Shoulder or Clutch bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This Very rare Hermes Bag, 'Sac a Malice' is in absolutely pristine condition. Finished in Azur
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H 14.25 in W 12.75 in
Hermes Paris Rare Black Leather Sac Mallette Two Tier Travel Case Handbag, 1970s
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
perfect for any occasion. A rare Hermes purse that will surely be a wardrobe staple for the rest of your
Rare Hermès Sac à dépêches briefcase in Rouge brique calf box leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Very refined Hermès briefcase Dispatches bag in rouge brique box leather, gilded metal hardware
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. Year 2001
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
Rare Hermes Vintage Sac A Malice Bag With Taxi Motif, 1989
By Hermès
Located in Bethesda, MD
Rare Hermes "sac a malice" (bag of tricks) shoulder bag in yellow leather with a taxicab outline in
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H 7.5 in W 11.5 in D 3.5 in
Very Rare Vintage Hermes 29cm Black 'Sac Metro' Shiny Crocodile Handbag
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A very rare vintage Hermes Shiny Black Crocodile 'Sac Metro'. In superb condition, the bag is
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H 8 in W 11.75 in D 3 in
So So Rare Vintage Hermes 30cm Cognac 'Sac Pullman' Shiny Crocodile Handbag
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
The very, very rare, much loved and much sought after Hermes 30cm Cognac Shiny Crocodile 'Sac
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
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H 8 in W 9.5 in D 2.5 in
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. This
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. In excellent condition
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H 6 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
Rare & Pristine Vintage Hermes Navy Blue Lizard 'Sac Ring' with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
An Absolutely Stunning Vintage Hermes 'Sac Ring' Shoulder Bag finished in Navy Blue Lizard with
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. Finished in dark
Pristine Vintage Hermes Gold Epsom 'Sac Besace' with Rare Horse Head Gold Clasp
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
A Superb Vintage Hermes 'Sac Besace' Shoulder bag in absolutely pristine condition throughout
Blush Pink & White Antique Lace Patchwork Gown
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW ATELIER Blush Pink & White Antique Lace Patchwork Gown Overall length: 53 in. Garment width: in. US:
Chanel Braided Raffia & Gold Tone Metal Dark Beige Mini Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Braided Raffia Mini Crossbody Bag in dark beige color with gold tone hardware. Comes with a crossbody leather and metal twined shoulder strap. Logo turn lock flap closure on t...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
Dior Saddle Medium Green and Brown Snake-Skin Leather Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Dior Saddle Medium Green and Brown Snake-Skin Leather Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. Dior Saddle bag, crafted in scratch resistant grained c...
$7,290
Size: measurements in description
ISSEY MIYAKE 1997 Guest Artist Series No. 2 Nobuyoshi Araki beige Dress
By Issey Miyake Guest Artist, Issey Miyake
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
NOTE: COLOR OF THIS ITEM PLEASE CHECK CLOSE-UP IMAGES (the one with tags) This bold and artistic mini dress features a striking beige base with intricate pleated detailing that crea...
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat Seen on Look 8 on the Runway in the beige color and on Kim Kardashian in the cropped version. Size IT 42 Condition: great vint...
$2,500
Size: Fits like a Medium
RANDOLPH DUKE 2000 Vintage Runway Beaded Evening Gown Maxi Dress Front Slit
By Randolph Duke
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Randolph Duke Vintage FW00 Runway Grey Size USA 8 but fits smaller like a USA 6 Excellent Condition, only 1 flaw is a tonal pen mark that gets covered in the folds of the front slit...
VERA WANG 2006 Vintage Runway Grecian Gown Draped Embellished Long Maxi Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang Vintage FW06 Runway Unique dark grey color Ivory, gold, and bronze colored beading at the shoulder Tag says shell is poly, but looks and feels like silk Size Euro 42 1 glit...
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bag Bai Brun Ecru Toile H Swift and Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag featured in the highly sought after Bai Brun and Toile combination. This refined pairing blends rich saddle-inspired b...
Hermès 1999 Sac Reteint Noir Birkin 35 Dyed Black Epsom Leather Hand Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Birkin bag, size 35, in beige Epsom leather re-dyed in black and gold metal, keys, padlock, zipper, bell, dust bag, year 1999. Width 35 cm x height 25 cm x depth 18 cm, handle...
$1,995Sale Price|24% Off
Size: FR38
New Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2009 Runway Wool Lurex Dress Sz FR38 With Tags
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Fall Winter 2009 Brand New With Tags $2650 Butter Soft Runway Wool Lurex Dress FR38 Charcoal & Metallic Lurex Zips Up the Back Hook and Eye Neck Fully Lined...
Alexander McQueen 2007 Black & Petrol Green Bustier Silk Evening Dress NWT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander McQueen strapless two-tone black and petrol green tissue taffeta evening dress. Bustier with draped center detail and ruching all throughout. Balloon hem with contrasting l...
F/W 2000 Thierry Mugler Runway Cat Eye Brooch Green Velvet Evening Gown
By Thierry Mugler, Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Thierry Mugler evening gown from the Fall/Winter 2000 collection is crafted in deep green velvet and designed with an asymmetric one-shoulder silhouette. The dress is defined by...
Judith Leiber Vintage Burgundy Snakeskin Gold Accent Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This exquisite Judith Leiber handbag showcases luxurious burgundy snakeskin with a structured, pleated design. Its gold-tone metal frame features an elegant twisted rope detail, comp...
$3,942
H 6.7 in D 3.55 in L 8.67 in
Black leather bag with embossed monogramme and double strap LOUIS VUITTON
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black leather bag with embossed monogramme and double strap, one in gold metal chain, one in detachable leather. Orange suede lining. Zip closure on the top front with branded zip pu...
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.
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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.