$6,616
H 2.17 in W 2.56 in D 0.83 in
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....
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Long discontinued and iconic silver bag charm by Hermes.
HERMES Palladium Breloque Olga Cadena lock H logo horse dog coin bag charm chain
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Palladium Breloque Olga Cadena lock H logo horse dog coin bag charm chain Reference: TGAS/F00301 Brand: Hermes Model: Breloque Olga Cadena Material: Metal Color: Silver Patter...
Hermes Breloque Charm Palladium PHW for Birkin or Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Palladium Plated PHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Discontinued bag charm Impossible for stores to order at podium now Brand New in Box with plastic prot...
Hermès Breloque Olga Silver Bag Charm
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 77701328 Comes With Box Only Model Breloque Olga Metal Gold-Plated Weight 48.97 g Length 14.5 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________ If you are interested in a...
Hermès Breloque Olga Bag Charm Amulette
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301399 Comes With Box Only Model Breloque Olga Metal Gold-Plated Weight Approximately 48.97 g Length Approximately 14.5 cm Condition Excellent _________________________________...
Hermès Breloque Olga Bag Charm Amulette
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301466 Comes With Box Only Model Breloque Olga Metal Gold-Plated Weight Approximately 48.97 g Length Approximately 14.5 cm Condition Excellent _________________________________...
Hermès Breloque Olga Bag Charm Amulette
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301465 Comes With Box Only Model Breloque Olga Metal Gold-Plated Weight 48.87 g Length 14.5 cm Condition Excellent ______________________________________ ** International Shipp...
Hermès Breloque Olga Gold Glit Bag Charm
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301288 Comes With Box Only Metal Gold-Plated Weight Approximately 48.97 g Length Approximately 14.5 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________ If you are interes...
Hermès Breloque Olga Silver Bag Charm Amulette
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301621 Comes With Box Only Model Kelly Olga Metal Palladium Weight Approximately 48.97 g Length Approximately 14.5 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________ If ...
Hermes Gold Breloque Bag Charm Limited Edition New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a coveted limited edition Hermes Breloque bag charm featuring the 3 signature gold charms.
Hermes Gold Breloque Bag Charm Limited Edition New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a coveted limited edition Hermes Breloque bag charm featuring the 3 signature gold charms.
Hermes Gold Tone Breloque Olga Bag Charm Amulette
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301294 Comes With Box Only Model Breloque Olg Metal Gold-Plated Weight Approximately 48.97 g Length Approximately 14.5 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________...
Hermès Olga Breloques Silver Tone Charm Chain For Kelly Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Impossible to Find RARE Authentic Hermès Bag Charm "OLGA" So beautiful hanged on your Kelly or Birkin Bag ! At one end is a carabiner, on the other side a padlock. The chain is ...
HERMES Palladium Breloque Olga Cadena lock H logo horse dog coin bag charm chain
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Palladium Breloque Olga Cadena lock H logo horse dog coin bag charm chain Reference: TGAS/E00682 Brand: Hermes Model: Breloque Olga Cadena Material: Metal Color: Silver Patter...
Hermes Black 35cm Birkin Togo PHW Palladium Hardware New
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Birkin 35 Black Togo leather, durable and scratch resistant Palladium Hardware Tonal Stitching Inside zipper pocket and slip pocket Collection D Purchased July 2020 Brand new Ready ...
Hermes Black 35cm Birkin Togo PHW Palladium Hardware New
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Birkin 35 Black Togo leather, durable and scratch resistant Palladium Hardware Tonal Stitching Inside zipper pocket and slip pocket Collection D Purchased July 2020 Brand new Ready ...
New Hermes Black Birkin 35cm Chevre de Coromandel Leather RARE
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Spine detail which is so rare now Original plastic on the hardware Because of all these prodigious qualities, Chèvre de Coromandel is a more expensive option in Hermès’ spectrum of ...
Hermes Gold Togo 35cm Birkin Gold Hardware Iconic Elegant Classic
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Comes with lock, keys, clochette, sleeper, raincoat, and signature orange Hermes box. Gold Breloque charm not included. Gold is a gorgeous golden tan brown, perhaps the best classi...
Hermes Etain Togo Tin Grey 35cm Birkin Gold Hardware GHW NEW
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Birkin 35 Etain, such a great neutral grey that goes with just about everything Togo leather, durable and scratch resistant Gold Hardware Tonal Stitching Inside zipper pocket and sli...
Hermes Etain Togo Tin Grey 35cm Birkin Gold Hardware GHW NEW
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Birkin 35 Etain, such a great neutral grey that goes with just about everything Togo leather, durable and scratch resistant Gold Hardware Tonal Stitching Inside zipper pocket and sli...
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Discontinued and were not available for podium order for Fall 2015 Brand New in Box with plastic protective stickers...
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare piece!
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare item.
Hermes Gold Breloque Charm Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare item.
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare item.
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare item.
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare piece!
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare item.
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare item.
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare item.
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare item.
Hermes Charm Gold Breloque Horse Dog H for Birkin and Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare piece!
Hermes Birkin 35cm Black Togo Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
The interior is lined with Black chevre and has one zip pocket with an Hermès engraved zipper pull and an open pocket on the opposite side Collection: D, the newest production from ...
Hermès Breloque Olga Bag Charm Amulette
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301404 Model Breloque Olga Metal Gold-Plated Weight 48.97 g Length 14.5 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________ If you are interested in any of our previously...
Hermès Breloque Olga Bag Charm Amulette
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 77701386 Comes With Box Only Model Breloque Olga Metal Gold-Plated Weight 48.97 g Length 14.5 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________ If you are interested in a...
Hermès Breloque Olga Bag Charm Amulette
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301384 Comes With Box Only Model Breloque Olga Metal Gold-Plated Weight Approximately 48.97 g Length Approximately 14.5 cm Condition Excellent _________________________________...
Hermès Breloque Olga Bag Charm Amulette
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301383 Comes With Box Only Model Breloque Olga Metal Gold-Plated Weight 48.97 g Length 14.5 cm Condition Excellent ______________________________________ ** International Shipp...
Hermès Breloque Olga Bag Charm Amulette
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301524 Comes With Box Only Model Olga Metal Gold-Plated Weight Approximately 48.97 g Length Approximately 14.5 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________ If you ...
Hermès Breloque Olga Silver Bag Charm Amulette
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 77701456 Comes With Pouch Only Model Breloque Olga Metal Silver-plated Weight 48.97 g Length 14.5 cm Condition Excellent __________________________________ If you are interested ...
Hermès Breloque Olga Silver Bag Charm Amulette
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301411 Comes With Box Only Model Breloque Olga Metal Gold-Plated Weight Approximately 48.97 g Length Approximately 14.5 cm Condition Excellent _________________________________...
Hermes Birkin 25 Sellier Black Epsom Gold Hardware RARE
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This purchase also includes the Gold Breloque Charm with the description below: Hermes Breloque Charm Gold GHW Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Extremely rare piece!
Hermes Gold Rare Breloque Bag Charm Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic limited edition Hermes Breloque bag charm with 3 signature Gold charms.
Hermes Breloque Palladium Bag Charm Limited Edition New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic coveted limited edition Hermes Breloque Olga bag charm features 3 signature palladium charms.
Hermes Gold Breloque Bag Charm Limited Edition New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a coveted limited edition Hermes Breloque bag charm featuring the 3 signature gold charms.
Hermes Gold Tone Breloque Olga Bag Charm Amulette
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU 33301091 Comes With Box Only Weight Approximately 47.9 g Condition Excellent __________________________________ If you are interested in any of our previously sold pieces, please...
Hermes Olga Amulette Breloque Limited Edition Charm Barenia Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Limited edition Hermes Breloque Olga Amulette bag charm with Barenia leather charms on silver chain is no longer produced.
Hermes Olga Amulette Breloque Limited Edition Charm Barenia Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Limited edition Hermes Breloque Olga Amulette bag charm with Barenia leather charms.
Hermes Olga Amulette Breloque Limited Edition Bag Charm Barenia
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Limited edition Hermes Breloque Olga Amulette bag charm with Barenia leather charms on silver chain is no longer produced.
Hermes Olga Amulette Breloque Limited Edition Charm Barenia Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Limited edition Hermes Breloque Olga Amulette bag charm with Barenia leather charms on silver chain is no longer produced.
Hermes Breloque Olga Bag Charm Gold Limited Edition new
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic coveted limited edition Hermes Breloque Olga bag charm features 3 signature gold charms.
HERMES Breloque Olga Amulette bag charm Barenia leather Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Limited edition Breloque Olga Amulette bag charm with Barenia leather charms on silver chain is no longer produced. A collectors piece. NEW or NEVER WORN - comes with box. COND...
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Long discontinued and iconic silver bag charm by Hermes.
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Long discontinued and iconic silver bag charm by Hermes.
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Long discontinued and iconic silver bag charm by Hermes.
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Long discontinued and iconic silver bag charm by Hermes.
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Long discontinued and iconic silver bag charm by Hermes.
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Long discontinued and iconic silver bag charm by Hermes.
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Long discontinued and iconic silver bag charm by Hermes.
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Silver Breloque Dog Horse H Palladium Bag Charm for Birkin or Kelly Although pre owned, the front side of the Dog charm still has plastic on it Long discontinued and iconic si...
Hermès Vintage Silver Chain Mail Coin Pouch Bag with Bracelet Chain Handle
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
HERMES RARE VINTAGE SILVER CHAIN MAIL COIN POUCH BAG WITH CHAIN HANDLE Extremely rare Hermès chainmail coin pouch in silver. Chainmail mesh pouch bag (commonly known as an "aumôniè...
Hermes Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Epsom Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Gold Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Epsom leather, a timeless statement piece. Its warm brown hue with caramel undertones enhances the structured silhou...
Louis Vuitton Illusion Leather Keepall 50 New in Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Bandouliere is made from bull calfskin with a soft multicolored green. This bag is from the Virgil Abloh Illusion leather collection. Soft side and cabin...
$59,500
H 8.67 in W 4.49 in D 2.49 in
Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly, crafted in 2020, is a delightful fusion of traditional craftsmanship and whimsical design. This exquisite bag combines Rouge de Coeur Swift leather wit...
$5,080Sale Price|20% Off
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram Canvas PETITE BOITE CHAPEAU Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Petite Boîte Chapeau iconic hatbox is reimagined as an adorable day-to-evening bag. Small yet practical, this exclusive piece comes in classic coated Mon...
$202,800
H 5.9 in W 7.9 in D 3.9 in
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
HERMÈS Birkin Sellier 20 Havane Matte Alligator with Gold Hardware The Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 in Havane matte alligator is a rare expression of refined elegance and exclusivity. T...
Hermes Noir Mini Kelly 20 Epsom Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers an Hermès Noir Mini Kelly 20 Sellier in Epsom leather that is a timeless symbol of elegance. Its deep black hue enhances the structured silhouette, while lig...
Hermes New Kelly 28 Rose Mexico Clemence
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes BNIB Kelly 28 retourne in rose Mexico taurillon clemence leather, palladium hardware. Date stamp Y for 2020. Detachable strap. Comes with clochette, tirette, lock, 2 keys, ra...
$1,176
H 3.15 in W 2.37 in L 5.91 in
Cute Hermès Budy Bag Charm Buddy Fox Terrier Dog Wool Sesame Leather
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable Authentic Hermès Bag Charm In shape of a Fox Terrier dog Made of Merinos Wool and Milo lambskin Leather Colorway: Sesame Stamp U for 2022 "HERMÈS PARIS MADE IN FRANCE"...
Hermes NIB Kelly 25 Retour Vert De Gris
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
New in box Hermes rare Kelly 25 cm retourne. Vert de gris togo leather and palladium hardware. Date stamp Z for 2021. Detachable strap. Handle drop 3". Comes with dust cover, cloche...
Hermès Rodeo Pegase Leather Bag Charm Horse Etoupe Biscuit PM
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable Authentic Hermès Charm "Rodeo Pegase" in the most thought after colorway Made in France From 2023 (stamp B) Made of milo lambskin and swift calfskin leathers (smooth and...
$264,668
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
Hermès Toile Canvas & Natural Peau Porc Leather Trim II 31cm Bag, 1992.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hermès Toile Canvas & Natural Peau Porc Leather Trim II 30cm Bag, 1992. Originally introduced in 1958, the Trim bag design pays homage to the brands long running equestrian roots dra...
Hermés Kelly Sellier 25cm Rose Pourpre Epsom PHW
By Hermès
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A spectacular Hermès 25cm Kelly bag. The exterior of this Kelly features a Sellier style in Rose Pourpre leather. The Rose Pourpre leather is complemented with palladium hardware and...
$49,900
H 7.6 in W 11.7 in D 3.9 in
Chanel Purple Alligator Jumbo Classic Double Flap Bag with Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
AN EXQUISITE JUMBO CHANEL PURPLE ALLIGATOR CLASSIC DOUBLE FLAP BAG WITH GOLD TONE HARDWARE CHANEL. 2013-2014 Year. Crafted with precision using rare alligator leather, and touched wi...
$105,867
H 10.83 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès Birkin HSS 35 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Honey Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin HSS 35 in honey and shiny crocodile porosus leather with gold hardware. The bag is in very good condition, has a small mark on one corner as pictured. Comes as full set...
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.