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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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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Hermès Vintage Black Ardennes Kelly 32 GHW
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New Hermes Kelly 20 Epsom Etoupe Gold Hardware
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New Hermes Kelly 25 Togo Etoupe Palaldium Hardware
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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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New Hermes Kelly Birkin 25 Togo Black Gold Hardware
By Hermès
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New Hermes Kelly Birkin 30 Togo Black Gold Hardware
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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
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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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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
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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
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Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware
By Hermès
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buy “Grace Kelly’s bag”. Her name became so linked to the bag that Hermes renamed the “Sac à Dépêches
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Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Black Epsom Leather Bag with Gold Hardware
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New Hermes Kelly 28 Mauve Pale Clemence Epsom Gold Hardware
By Hermès
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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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New Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Noir Black Epsom Gold Hardware
By Hermès
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“Grace Kelly’s bag”. Her name became so linked to the bag that Hermes renamed the “Sac à Dépêches” bag to
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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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By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
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Hermes Kelly Bag 35cm Retourne Sac a Depeches Brown Box Leather Vintage
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Hermes Kelly Bag 35cm Retourne Brown Box Leather Top Handle Bag 1945 Vintage
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Hermes Kelly Bag 35cm Retourne Brown Box Leather Top Handle Bag 1945 Vintage
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This fabulous handbag was made by Hermes in 1945. Originally coined the Sac a Depeches - this
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Hermès Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile Kelly Bag with Gold Hardware 28, 1940.
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Rare 1947 Hermes Kelly Bag Retourne 35cm Sac a Depeches in Black Box Leather
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By Hermès
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This rare 35cm handbag was created by Hermes in 1947. Originally coined the Sac a Depeches - this
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Hermes Kelly Bag 35cm Brown Box Leather Top Handle Retourne Vintage 1945
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This fabulous handbag was made by Hermes in 1945. Originally coined the Sac a Depeches - this
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Hermès Limited Edition Vintage Tri-Color Box Calf Kelly Handbag 32, 1991.
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By Hermès
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By Hermès
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sold by Hermes today is similar to the Sac a Depeches introduced in the 1930s. In 1954, Grace Kelly was
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Vintage Sac A Depeches Kelly For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary vintage sac a depeches kelly you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in brown and more. If you’re looking for a vintage sac a depeches kelly from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding a vintage sac a depeches kelly for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men as well.
How Much is a Vintage Sac A Depeches Kelly?
On average, a vintage sac a depeches kelly on 1stDibs sells for $31,944, while they’re typically $15,750 on the low end and $39,928 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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 Top-handle-bags for You
Usually characterized by simplicity and sporting a classic and beloved silhouette, vintage and designer top-handle bags can easily find a place among your wardrobe staples. From the Haut à courroies — Hermès’s original top-handle bag, created in 1892 — to the smaller and timeless Sac à dépêches that inspired both iconic accessories the Kelly bag in the 1950s and the Birkin in the 1980s, the discerning shopper has had no shortage of options to choose from.
Small and mini designer top-handle bags, including vintage top-handle box bags and micro clutches, offer an alternate dynamic and usually feature sleek lines and modest features to perfectly complement your evening look. Styling with jeans and a comfortable sweater works, too — a classic top-handle bag or other type of handbag designed by the likes of Prada, Celine or other widely loved fashion label is an ideal accessory to pair with casual attire. For a personal touch or pop of color, add a key chain, a patterned scarf or a handbag chain.
On 1stDibs, you can find vintage top-handle bags from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and more. The numerous styles of this cherished accessory that we have available also include the Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Alma GM handbag, Fendi Baguette purses and modern leather Longchamp handbags.
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