Sac Hermès Kelly 28 Bicolore Epsom Bandoulière
By Hermès
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Sac Hermès Kelly 28 bicolore en cuir Epsom bleu nuit et Light Gold, finitions dorées.
Sac Hermès Kelly 28 Bicolore Epsom Bandoulière
By Hermès
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Sac Hermès Kelly 28 bicolore en cuir Epsom bleu nuit et Light Gold, finitions dorées.
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.
Sac Hermès Kelly 28 Box Noir 1978
By Hermès
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Sublimé par ses élégantes finitions Gold, ce modèle emblématique est présenté dans un superbe état de conservation, un véritable exploit pour un sac de près de cinquante ans. Véritab...
Sac Hermès Kelly 28 Courchevel Gold Bandoulière 2004
By Hermès
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Créé dans les années 1930 puis rendu célèbre par la Princesse Grace Kelly, le Kelly est aujourd’hui l’un des sacs les plus emblématiques de la Maison Hermès.
Sac Hermès Kelly 28 Bicolore Blanc & Bleu 2006 bandoulière
By Hermès
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Une combinaison de couleurs rare et raffinée qui séduira les collectionneurs comme les amateurs de sacs Hermès.
Sac Hermès Kelly 25 Swift Rose Azalée Gold 2017 Bandoulière
By Hermès
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Hermès Kelly 25 en cuir Swift rose Azalée, bijouterie gold. Daté de 2017, excellent état. Format iconique, couleur signature et forte désirabilité. Ce Kelly 25 Hermès en veau Swift ...
Brand New Hermes Kelly 25 Black Epsom GHW
By Hermès
Located in VALBONNE, FR
Sac Hermès Kelly 25 Noir en cuir Epsom avec fermoir Or Neuf Jamais porté Stamp G Facture originale de 2026 Avec boite et accessoires
Hermès Breloque Bijou Sac Kelly Twilly Precious Black Leather Kelly Charm Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly charm in black leather and gold-tone metal, lined with black leather, handle wrapped with a Twilly silk twill ribbon, comes in its mini dust bag and Hermès box. Width 6....
Hermès 1960s Sac Kelly 32 Bandouliere Black Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag (size 32) in black Box calfskin with gold-tone hardware; black leather interior featuring two slip pockets and one large slip pocket (non-zipped); includes original ...
Hermès 2026 Sac Kelly 25 Sellier II Black Canvas Leather Bag Hermes New in box
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly II Sellier bag, size 25, in black canvas and leather with silver-tone (palladium) hardware. The black leather interior features one zipped pocket and one double slip poc...
$3,292Sale Price|20% Off
Hermes Sterling Silver la Ronde des sacs Bracelet with Kelly and Birkin Charms
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermes sterling silver la Ronde des sacs Bracelets. Chain bracelet with charms with the hermes most iconic bags. Fits to a bracelet of 17 cm Dood condition some light signs of use
Sterling Silver
Hermes Kelly Depeche 25 Pouch Blue Nuit Togo Palladium Wrist Strap Sac Travel
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Blue exterior - Made in France - Palladium hardware - Comes with dustbag Condition: The pouch is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( ...
Sac Hermès Kelly 35
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Hermès Paris Sac Kelly Picnic edition In vimini e veau swift turqoise bleu Hdw silver Anno di produzione 2013 ( stamp Q nel quadrato ) Clochette , lucchetto e chiavi.
2019 Hermes Sac Kelly II Sellier 32 Black
By Hermès
Located in Pasadena, CA
Brand new Hermes Kelly Never used, 2019 with records. Trapezoid shape, two triangular Gussets, a sculpted flap, a handle and good storage space.
Gold
Exceptionnel sac à main Hermes Kelly 25 cm en veau Doblis
By Hermès
Located in CANNES, FR
Exceptional Hermes Kelly 25 cm handbag in Doblis calfskin and refined brushed gold hardware, simple handle in orange suede, a simple removable handle in orange suede leather allowing...
Hermès 1972 Sac Kelly 35 Hermes Precious brown Leather Kelly 35 Hand bag
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly saddler bag, size 35, in dark brown Porosus crocodile and gold metal, leather interior with a zipped pocket on one side and a double patch pocket on the other, zipper, b...
Hermès Sac Kelly Sellier 2024 Black Epsom Leather 25 Kelly Bag Full Set Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly II Sellier bag, 25 cm in slightly grained black Epsom leather and silver metal (palladium), interior in matching leather with 1 patch pocket and 1 zipped pocket, shoulde...
Hermès 2020s Sac Kelly II Sellier 32 Unique 2 tones Canvas Kelly Bag NIB Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly II Sellier model bag, size 32, in black grained leather and natural-colored Hermès canvas (on the flap) or black (body of the bag) and silver metal (palladium), interior...
Hermès Bandoulière Cuir marine pour Sac Kelly II Navy box Leather Strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès shoulder strap for Kelly or Kelly II bag in smooth navy blue box leather and gold-tone hardware. Width 1.6 cm x length 89 cm. The strap is in very good condition. European ret...
Hermès 1975s Sac Kelly 35 Bandouliere H Red Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag, size 35, in Hermès red box leather (almost burgundy) and gold-tone hardware. The interior is lined in black leather with two slip pockets and one large slip pocket ...
Hermès Sac Main 1965s Black Leather Kelly 32 Hand Bag with Strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag, size 32, in black "box" leather and gold metal, circa 1965, black leather interior with a large patch pocket on one side and a double patch pocket on the other, ori...
Hermès 1990s Sac Kelly 25 Sellier Brown Crocodile Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly Sellier bag, size 25, in dark brown Niloticus Crocodile exotic leather and gold-tone hardware. The interior is lined in matching leather and features one zipped pocket a...
Hermes Kelly Bag 35cm Retourne Sac a Depeches Brown Box Leather Vintage
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous handbag was made by Hermes in 1945. Originally coined the Sac a Depeches - this piece was made about 12 years before Grace Kelly wore the style that we now know as the...
Hermes 1991 sac Kelly 32 Navy Box Leather bag and strap Pristine
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly model bag, size 32, in smooth navy blue "box" leather and gold metal, coordinated leather interior with a pocket closed by a zip with a leather puller and a double patch...
1965 Hermes Sac Kelly 32 Precious black Leather Hand bag and strap Pristine
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès bag, Kelly saddle model, size 32, in black Porosus crocodile and gold metal, circa 1965, interior in black leather with a patch pocket on one side and a double patch pocket on...
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W 7.8 in D 1.5 in L 4.5 in
NEW Hermes Sac Kelly To Go in Noir/Black Epsom Gold HW With Crossbody Strap
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
Chic, timeless, and endlessly versatile, the Hermès Kelly To Go in Black Epsom leather with Gold Hardware is the ultimate everyday-luxury essential. A modern take on the iconic Kelly...
BNIB Hermes Sac Kelly To Go Rock Veau Box in Noir Black Gold HW Runway Limited
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
The Hermès Kelly To Go Rock in Noir is a sleek and modern reinterpretation of the iconic Kelly design. Crafted from luxurious Box Calf leather, this bag showcases a smooth, glossy fi...
Hermès 1981 Sac Kelly 35 Burgundy Dark Red Leather Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly model bag, size 35, in burgundy "box" leather and gold metalwork, interior in coordinated leather with 1 zipped pocket and 1 double patch pocket, padlock, keys, year 198...
HERMÈS BLACK CALF BOX LEATHER "KELLY" 35 "Sac à Dépêches"
By Hermès
Located in Kingston, NY
HERMÈS BLACK CALF BOX LEATHER "KELLY" "Sac à Dépêches" 35 WITH GOLD HARDWARE, 1957.
Hermès 1960s Sac Kelly 35 Sellier Black Box Leather Hand Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag, size 35, saddle stitched in black "box" leather and gold metal, black leather interior with 2 patch pockets and 1 large patch pocket (but not zipped), padlock, keys...
Hermès 1960s Sac Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly Sellier bag, size 32, in burgundy box leather and gold-tone hardware. The interior is lined in matching leather and features two slip pockets and one large slip pocket (...
1960s Hermès Kelly 28 Handbag, Box Calf, Noir — True Sac à Main Hermès 60sKelly
By Hermès
Located in Kingston, NY
A rare opportunity to acquire an early Hermès Kelly 28 in its original sac à main form, offering collectors an authentic and increasingly scarce expression of the Kelly at its origin.
Hermes Kelly Bag 28cm Sac a Depeches Black Box Leather 1948 Vintage
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This iconic top handle bag was made by Hermes in 1948, years before Grace Kelly made the bag famous, prompting Hermes to eventually rename it The Kelly Bag. Made from black box leat...
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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 piece was made about 10 years before Grace Kelly wore the style that we now know as...
Sac Hermès Kelly 32
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Hermès Paris Sac Kelly 32 In vacchetta naturale Hdw silver Clochette lucchetto e Chiavi.
Hermes Kelly 32 Cm Box Black
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Sac Hermès Kelly 32 à coutures sellier en box noir à surpiqûres ton sur ton, attaches et fermoir plaqué or, poignée, anse bandoulière, clef sous clochette, cadenas.
HERMES Sac Pochete MINI KELLY Rose
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
HERMES Sac Pochete MINI KELLY Rose Details: With the protective plastic intact.
1991 Hermes Saffron Ostrich Leather Sac Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Hermes Paris Sac Kelly 28 Ostrich Leather Safron Color Silver Hardware Year 1991 With Shoulder SHOWS LITTLE SIGNS OF WEAR ON THE BACK GOOD CONDITIONS
2004 Hermes Black Epsom Sac Kelly Depeche 34
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Hard to find vintage 2004 Kelly Depeche 34 in black epsom leather with palladium hardware. Beautiful piece. A perfect work briefcase in the most iconic Hermes style. Comes with its t...
HERMES Sac Kelly II Sellier Mini Alligator Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
100% Authentic Hermes Sac Kelly II Sellier Mini Pochette Bag COLOR: Lisse Rose MATERIAL: Alligator Crocodile ORIGIN: France CONDITION: Pristine
Hermes Paris Sac Kelly 35 Taurillon Clemance Black, 2008
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Sac Kelly Retournè in veau taurillon clemence Back leather.
Sac Kelly 32 Lime
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Hermès Paris Sac Kelly 32 In Epsom lemon Colore lime Hdw Silver Year of production 2011 Excelent conditions With Dus-tbag
Hermes Black Box sellier Leather Sac Kelly 32 Bag, 2008
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Hermes Paris Sac Kelly 32 Sellier Veau Box Color : Black Hwd : Gold Year : 2008 Strap , Keys, Lock and clochette complete
2005 Hermes Naturelle Sable Natural Leather Sac Kelly 32 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Sac Kelly 32 Hermes Vache Naturelle Color Naturelle Sable Year 2005 Good Condition Hdw Silver Slight water stains Clochette and lock included
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.
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.
HERMES Sac KELLY 32 Sellier Croco Porosus Miel Leather, 2009
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Hermes Sac Kelly 32 Sellier Croco Porosus Miel Leather.
1992, HERMES Vintage Sac Kelly 32 bag in Courchevel Gold Leather.
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Hermes Vintage, Sac Kelly 32 Courchevel Gold leather.
Hermes Sac Kelly 25 Black Shiny Alligator Crocodile Leather Vintage Bag , 1999
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Amazing and Rare Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Size Bag in Black Shiny Alligator Crocodile Leather. The Bag Contrast with Gold Hardware. Vintage Piece Year 1999 and the Conditions are very...
Hermes Sac Kelly Bag 35 Retournè Chocolate, 2007
Located in Milan, IT
HERMES PARIS Sac KELLY Retourne, This fabulous Made from Hermes signature box leather in a deep brown color, this bag is lined in caramel colored goatskin and features brown stitching.
Hermès: KELLY 35 BAG IN LEATHER
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Hermes Sac Kelly 35 return bag in Lime color in epsom veau inside Gris excellent condition Hdw silver complete with shoulder strap, clochette lock and keys, Year of production 2011, ...
1996, HERMES PARIS Sac Mni Kelly 20, lizard green
Located in Milan, IT
Very rare bag, Hermès mini Kelly 20 cm Sellier green lizard with goldtone hardware. Date stamp Z for 1996. Comes with original dust-bag. Good Condition, Guaranteed authentic Hermes...
Hermes Paris Sac Kelly 32 Veau Togo Bouganvillea, 2014
Located in Milan, IT
Hermes Bouganvillea Veau Togo Kelly 32 - Age 2014 (R) - Bouganvillea colour - Veau Togo Leather - Palladium hardware - Adjustable shoulder strap - Decorative key chain - Turn-lock c...
Superb Hermès Kelly saddler handbag 32 cm in brown box
By Hermès
Located in CANNES, FR
Superbe sac à main Hermès Kelly sellier 32 cm en box marron, garniture en métal doré Clochette clés et cadenas et bandouliere d'origine Lettre tampon I dans un carré : date de créati...
60's Vintage Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Navy Box Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Sac Hermes kelly Sellier 32 in navy box leather.
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,469
H 10.04 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
Louis Vuitton x Fornasetti – Pochette Tête (2021 Fall/Winter Limited Edition)
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rubiera, RE
Louis Vuitton "Pochette Tête" limited edition handbag from the Fall/Winter 2021 collaboration between the French fashion house and the Piero Fornasetti Foundation, which preserves an...
$58,802
H 9.45 in W 2.72 in L 8.55 in
Exceptional Hermès Handbag Purse Clutch Black Porosus Crocodile Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptionally Rare Authentic Hermès Purse Absolutely divine, a jewel The entire bag is rigid (leather and hardware), so chic ! Made in France Stamp R (no circle nor square - the...
Hermès Birkin 25 Brique Lizard Palladium
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Birkin 25 in brique lizard leather with palladium hardware, having contrast stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, tirette, clochette with lock and two ...
Hermès Women's Kelly 32 Vert Anglaise Alligator Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Hermès Kelly 32 in Vert Anglaise Alligator Mississippiensis with gold hardware. This exquisite exotic Kelly showcases beautifully matched scales and a deep jewel-toned green tha...
Hermès Gold Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Gold Epsom Leather Kelly 25cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: MML043 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 25cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: G Age: 2026 Accompanied By: ...
Hermès 1990s Kelly 32 Black Box Leather Unisex Top Handle Handbag
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
The Hermes Kelly 32 in black Box leather captivates with its structured lines and iconic look. Its Box leather, emblematic of the House of Hermes, offers a smooth feel and a refined ...
Hermès Kelly Pochette Orange Doblis Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly Pochette in orange and doblis leather with palladium hardware. The bag is in good used condition. It shows some signs of wear, especially on the corners. There are pen m...
Christian Dior Diorissimo bag by Raf Simons 2014
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - A Collection from 2014, under the artistic direction of Raf Simons. Matte mauve alligator 'Diorissimo' bag with a black lamb leather lining, a magnetic press stud fastening, ...
Hermes Medor 23 Clutch Bag Black Alligator Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermès Médor 23 in Black alligator with Gold hardware. This striking limited edition Médor clutch represents one of the house’s most distinctive and bold designs...
Hermès Birkin 30 3 in 1 in Gold Togo Leather with Gold hardware.
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermès Birkin 30 3 in- in Gold Togo leather with Gold hardware. This exceptional limited edition Birkin features a rare 3-in-1 configuration, offering both classic structure and mo...
Hermès Orange Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly Pochette
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Orange Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly Pochette Product Details Xupes Ref: MML039 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly Pochette Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [I] Age: 2005 Accompanie...
Hermes Birkin 30cm Bleu Izmir Croc w/Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Hermès Birkin 30cm in Bleu Izmir Crocodile with palladium hardware is a striking expression of exotic craftsmanship, pairing one of Hermès’ most coveted blue tones with the extra...
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Panthère Diamond Pavé Dial 18K Yellow Gold Luxury Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional expression of Cartier's timeless elegance, this Panthère de Cartier ladies watch is crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold and lavishly adorned with diamonds throug...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG138 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [C] Age: 199...
$120,622
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès Blue Tempete Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Blue Tempete Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG142 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial N...
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.