Hermes Birkin Shoulder 42 Blue Sapphire Clemence Leather PHW - Preowned
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
Hermes Birkin Shoulder 42 Blue Sapphire Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware - Preowned An extraordinary celebration of architectural silhouette and deep color, this rare Shoulder Bi...
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.
Hermes JPG Shoulder Birkin 42 Bag Fuchsia Porosus Crocodile Bag Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes JPG Shoulder Birkin 42 bag featured in rare Fuchsia porosus crocodile.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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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H 7.5 in D 7.9 in L 16.5 in
Hermes Etoupe Taurillon Clemence Leather 42 cm JPG Shoulder Birkin Handbag
By Hermès, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Geneva, CH
2006 Hermès "Shoulder Birkin" bag in classic Hermès "étoupe" taurillon clémence leather and palladium hardware.
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...
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.
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...
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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H 9.06 in W 8.08 in L 16.54 in
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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H 9.06 in W 6.89 in L 16.54 in
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 ...
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 ...
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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H 9.06 in W 6.7 in L 16.54 in
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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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H 8.85 in W 7.87 in L 16.53 in
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...
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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H 9.06 in W 8.08 in L 16.54 in
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 ...
$4,865
H 16 in W 6.75 in L 20 in
Chanel 19c CC Terry Tote Bag Red Blue Beige Cotton Leather Trim Travel Beach Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
- Red blue beige exterior - Leather trim handles - No dustbag Condition: The bag is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approximately In...
$8,995
H 4.5 in W 9.75 in D 1.75 in
Hermès Egee Clutch Blue Niloticus Crocodile with Palladium Hardware (2013)
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted from highly coveted, glossy Niloticus Crocodile in a striking deep blue hue, this ultra-luxury Hermès Egee clutch exudes modern sophistication. The focal point is its bold, p...
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...
Prada Galleria Medium Bag
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Orange crocodile leather exterior Gold-tone hardware Double-rolled top handles Detachable and adjustable crocodile leather shoulder strap Zip closure at top Leather-lined interior wi...
GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA PRINT SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Timeless classic - a true beauty! Loved by many celebritie...
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
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...
Chanel Denim/Tweed Patchwork Jumbo Bag 2015-2016
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Denim/Tweed Patchwork Jumbo Bag 2015-2016. Please note this item is in good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use. This beautiful bag is a perfect representati...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
Rare Chanel Iridescent Lizard Mini Bag
By Chanel
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Rare and sought after Chanel mini bag Chanel Mini chain evening bag Period: Contemporary Materials: Iridescent lizard leather, silver-tone metal Colours: Iridescent silver Dimensions...
Gucci F/W 1998 grey silk black floral lace mini bag with wallet
By Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
Gucci by Tom Ford F/W 1998 mini bag Grey silk and black floral lace Embossed leather handle Matching wallet attached Measurements: 18x12x6 cm handle drop 18 cm 8x4.75x2.25 in hand...
Hermes Birkin Cargo Hac 40 Birkin Bag Gold Togo Leather Toile H Ecru Gold
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermès HAC 40 Cargo in Gold Togo leather with Toile H and Palladium hardware. This rare Hermès Cargo HAC reinterprets one of the house’s most iconic travel silh...
rare PRADA Vintage glossy pink scaled leather silver clasp chain shoulder bag
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare PRADA Vintage glossy pink scaled leather silver clasp chain shoulder bag Reference: MELK/A00389 Brand: Prada Designer: Miuccia Prada Material: Leather Color: Pink, Silver Patter...
HERMES Poussin yellow Swift leather KELLY POCHETTE Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly Pochette clutch in Jaune Poussin Veau Swift leather with palladium hardware. Crafted from supple, fine-grained Veau Swift leather in a luminous Jaune Pous...
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...
Chanel Beaded Ombre Mini Flap Bag from the S/S 2020
Located in London, GB
The Chanel Pink Crystal Iridescent Ombre Mini Flap Bag from the Spring/Summer 2020 collection is a dazzling masterpiece that embodies Chanel’s signature elegance with a modern twist....
Hermès Constance Rouge Braise Alligator Shoulder bag
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Hermès Constance Rouge Braise Alligator Shoulder bag Stunning Hermès Constance in rouge braise alligator leather; some shadows or imperfections on the crocodile-patterned hardware wi...
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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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.