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Shoulder Birkin 42

Hermès Sac Birkin Shoulder 42 Togo Ciel
Hermès Sac Birkin Shoulder 42 Togo Ciel

Hermès Sac Birkin Shoulder 42 Togo Ciel

By Hermès

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Borsa firmata Hermès, modello Sac Birkin Shoulder nella misura 42. Realizzata in pelle Togo nella sofisticata colorazione ciel con hardware argentati.

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21st Century and Contemporary Hermes Birkin Bags

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Hermes Shoulder Birkin 42 HSS Special Order Togo Cassis Violet Anemone Interior
Hermes Shoulder Birkin 42 HSS Special Order Togo Cassis Violet Anemone Interior

Hermes Shoulder Birkin 42 HSS Special Order Togo Cassis Violet Anemone Interior

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

DETAILS Brand: Hermes Shoulder Birkin 42 Exterior Color: Purple / N5 Cassis Interior Color: Anemone Togo Calfskin leather Hardware: Palladium Stamp: Box M Year of manufacture: 2009...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Shoulder Birkin 42 HSS Special Order Togo Cassis Violet Anemone Interior
Hermes Shoulder Birkin 42 HSS Special Order Togo Cassis Violet Anemone Interior

Hermes Shoulder Birkin 42 HSS Special Order Togo Cassis Violet Anemone Interior

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

DETAILS Brand: Hermes Shoulder Birkin 42 Exterior Color: Purple / N5 Cassis Interior Color: Anemone Togo Calfskin leather Hardware: Palladium Stamp: Box M Year of manufacture: 2009...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES black Clemence leather JPG SHOULDER BIRKIN 42 Bag Phw
HERMES black Clemence leather JPG SHOULDER BIRKIN 42 Bag Phw

HERMES black Clemence leather JPG SHOULDER BIRKIN 42 Bag Phw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès JPG Shoulder Birkin 42 is a rare and highly coveted variation of the iconic Birkin.

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès JPG Shoulder Birkin 42 Red PHW
Hermès JPG Shoulder Birkin 42 Red PHW

Hermès JPG Shoulder Birkin 42 Red PHW

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H 7.88 in D 7.88 in L 16.54 in

Hermès JPG Shoulder Birkin 42 Red PHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

- Exotic leather - Palladium hardware - Two rolled top handles - Foldover top - Trapeze shaped body - Twist-lock fastening - Main compartment - Stamp J Square, Year 2006 - Comes wit...

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Early 2000s European Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Shoulder Birkin 42 Togo Leather 59 Raisin Purple Palladium Hardware 2006
Hermes Shoulder Birkin 42 Togo Leather 59 Raisin Purple Palladium Hardware 2006

Hermes Shoulder Birkin 42 Togo Leather 59 Raisin Purple Palladium Hardware 2006

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Condition: VERY GOOD CONDITION Overall light signs of use. Scratches on leather and hardware. Light stains on the inside. Rubbing on the corners, handles, wax on the edges. Leather ...

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Etoupe Taurillon Clemence Leather 42 cm JPG Shoulder Birkin Handbag
Hermes Etoupe Taurillon Clemence Leather 42 cm JPG Shoulder Birkin Handbag

Hermes Etoupe Taurillon Clemence Leather 42 cm JPG Shoulder Birkin Handbag

By Jean Paul Gaultier, Hermès

Located in Geneva, CH

2006 Hermès "Shoulder Birkin" bag in classic Hermès "étoupe" taurillon clémence leather and palladium hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Orange Clemence Leather JPG Birkin 42 Shoulder Bag s214h67
Hermès Orange Clemence Leather JPG Birkin 42 Shoulder Bag s214h67

Hermès Orange Clemence Leather JPG Birkin 42 Shoulder Bag s214h67

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Hermès Orange Clemence Leather JPG Birkin 42 Shoulder Bag s214h67 Date Code/Serial Number: K in a Square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16.5" Width: 8" Height: 9" Handle Dr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Shoulder Birkin 42 Light brown Taurillon
Hermes Shoulder Birkin 42 Light brown Taurillon

Hermes Shoulder Birkin 42 Light brown Taurillon

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H 7.09 in D 7.88 in L 16.54 in

Hermes Shoulder Birkin 42 Light brown Taurillon

By Hermès

Located in Dublin, IE

Shoulder Birkin 42 in light brown Taurillon leather with contrasting white stitchings, cadenas and keys in clochette, silver tone hardware.

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes White Himalaya Clemence Leather JPG Shoulder Birkin 42
Hermes White Himalaya Clemence Leather JPG Shoulder Birkin 42

Hermes White Himalaya Clemence Leather JPG Shoulder Birkin 42

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes White Himalaya Clemence Leather JPG Shoulder Birkin 42 - Date Stamp: 'K' (2007) - Clochette with keys - Gold hardware Please note, these items are pre-owned and may show sig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Black Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Shoulder Birkin 42 Bag
Hermes Black Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Shoulder Birkin 42 Bag

Hermes Black Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Shoulder Birkin 42 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

One of the most iconic bags, the Hermes Birkin 42 will make a standout addition to your collection. The Birkin is a timeless classic that never goes out of style. The bag is crafted ...

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Hermes Black Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Shoulder Birkin 42 Bag
Hermes Black Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Shoulder Birkin 42 Bag

Hermes Black Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Shoulder Birkin 42 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

One of the most iconic bags, the Hermes Birkin 42 will make a standout addition to your collection. The Birkin is a timeless classic that never goes out of style. The bag is crafted ...

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Ciel Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Shoulder Birkin 42 Bag
Hermes Ciel Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Shoulder Birkin 42 Bag

Hermes Ciel Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Shoulder Birkin 42 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

One of the most iconic bags, the Hermes Birkin 42 will make a standout addition to your collection. The Birkin is a timeless classic that never goes out of style. The bag is crafted ...

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Brown Togo Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Birkin 42 Bag
Hermes Brown Togo Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Birkin 42 Bag

Hermes Brown Togo Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Birkin 42 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

One of the most iconic bags, the Hermes Birkin 42 will make a standout addition to your collection. The Birkin is a timeless classic that never goes out of style. The bag is crafted ...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes  Blanc Taurillion Clemence Palladium Finished Shoulder Birkin JPG 42 Bag
Hermes  Blanc Taurillion Clemence Palladium Finished Shoulder Birkin JPG 42 Bag

Hermes Blanc Taurillion Clemence Palladium Finished Shoulder Birkin JPG 42 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Crafted by Hermès, the Birkin JPG 42 Bag exudes timeless charm. Its supple texture and impeccable stitching showcase luxury.

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Etoupe Togo Leather Palladium Finished Shoulder Birkin JPG 42 Bag
Hermes Etoupe Togo Leather Palladium Finished Shoulder Birkin JPG 42 Bag

Hermes Etoupe Togo Leather Palladium Finished Shoulder Birkin JPG 42 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Hermes Birkin JPG 42 will make a standout addition to your collection. The bag is crafted from Etoupe Togo leather and has palladium-plated hardware. It has a spacious size and f...

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Clemence 42
Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Clemence 42

Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Clemence 42

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H 9 in W 16.5 in D 8 in

Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Clemence 42

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Fair. Touch up on sides and base corners. Loss of shape on exterior, wear on exterior, handles and in interior. Cracking on handle base, flap and opening wax edges, scuffs...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Clemence 42
Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Clemence 42

Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Clemence 42

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H 9.5 in W 16.5 in D 7 in

Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Clemence 42

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Good. Heavy loss of shape on exterior, wear on base corners, slight splitting on side opening wax edges. Minor scuffs on interior base, scratches on hardware. Accessories:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Clemence 42
Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Clemence 42

Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Clemence 42

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H 9 in W 16.5 in D 8 in

Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Clemence 42

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Fair. Moderate creasing on exterior, repainted base corners, cracking and touch up on opening, belt closure, top flap and handle wax edges. Wear and scuffs on handles, scu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Clemence 42
Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Clemence 42

Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Clemence 42

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H 9 in W 16.5 in D 8 in

Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Clemence 42

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Fair. Heavy loss of shape on exterior, wear and darkening on base corners and handles, small indentation on base. Splitting on belt closure wax edges, peeling, cracking an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Bougainvillea Clemence With Palladium Hardware 42
Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Bougainvillea Clemence With Palladium Hardware 42

Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Bougainvillea Clemence With Palladium Hardware 42

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Great. Slight loss of shape on exterior, cracking on opening corner wax edges, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Keys, Lock, Clochette Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Heig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Noir Clemence With Palladium Hardware 42
Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Noir Clemence With Palladium Hardware 42

Hermes Birkin JPG Bag Noir Clemence With Palladium Hardware 42

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Good. Moderate loss of shape on exterior, minor wear on base corners. Scuffs and indentations on interior base, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Keys, Lock, Clochette M...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes 42cm Noir Taurillon Clemence Shoulder Birkin Argente Palladium JPG
Hermes 42cm Noir Taurillon Clemence Shoulder Birkin Argente Palladium JPG

Hermes 42cm Noir Taurillon Clemence Shoulder Birkin Argente Palladium JPG

By Hermès

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Hermes Style: Birkin 42 Shoulder Bag Handles: Noir Taurillon Clemence Rolled Handles, Drop: 6" Measurements: 42cm L x 20cm D x 22.5cm H Materials: Noir Taurillon Clemence Leat...

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Birkin Shoulder 42 Vert Veronese Crocodile Porosus
Hermès Birkin Shoulder 42 Vert Veronese Crocodile Porosus

Hermès Birkin Shoulder 42 Vert Veronese Crocodile Porosus

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès Birkin Shoulder 42 Vert Veronese Crocodile Porosus A Birkin Shoulder is very very rare in crocodile Porosus.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes White Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Shoulder Birkin 42 Bag
Hermes White Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Shoulder Birkin 42 Bag

Hermes White Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware Shoulder Birkin 42 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

One of the most iconic bags, the Hermes Birkin 42 will make a standout addition to your collection. The Birkin is a timeless classic that never goes out of style. The bag is crafted ...

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

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By Cartier

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By Hermès

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Shoulder Birkin 42 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary shoulder birkin 42 for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Red and more options on these pages. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Shoulder Birkin 42?

The price for a shoulder birkin 42 starts at $5,953 and tops out at $74,875, and on average, selling for $8,800.

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.