Hermes Kelly Retourne Togo Leather 32cm Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Collectors Item - Hermes Kelly Retourne Togo Leather 32cm Bag True investment piece - Beautiful
Hermes Kelly Retourne Togo Leather 32cm Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Collectors Item - Hermes Kelly Retourne Togo Leather 32cm Bag True investment piece - Beautiful
Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Togo Palladium Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Togo Palladium Shoulder Bag A most superb mini black Kelly that exudes an
Hermes Kelly 35 Gold togo with palladium hardware bag
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Kelly 35 gold togo with palladium hardware bag. A classic sophisticated bag for your
HERMES black Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly II 35 bag in black Veau Togo leather with gold-plated hardware. Lined
HERMES orange Togo leather KELLY 35 Retourne Bag w Gold
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne bag is crafted from supple orange Veau Togo leather
Hermes Rouge Extreme Togo Leather 28cm Retourne Kelly Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Rouge Extreme Togo Leather 28cm Kelly Bag GHW Made in: France Year of Production: 2019
HERMES Gold camel Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne bag in Gold (camel) Veau Togo leather with gold plated
HERMES Encre blue Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Gold
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 soulder bag in Bleu Encre Togo leather with gold-tone hardware
$12,250
H 9.45 in W 4.73 in L 13.78 in
Hermes Kelly 35 Togo Leather Etain Retourne Palladium Hardware Bag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Kelly, in the Retourne style, is in Etain Togo leather with Palladium hardware, Today, the
$26,990
H 10.63 in D 5.12 in L 13.78 in
Hermès 2013 Kelly Bag Ruby Red Togo Leather 35cm Women's Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Hermes Kelly Bag - Red - Togo Leather 35cm - New - NWOCTS 2409141505 Type : Hermes Kelly Base Size
HERMES Potiron orange Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne bag in Potiron (pumpkin orange) Taurillon Clemence leather
Hermes Gold 28 Togo Kelly Retourne Tan Gold Shoulder Bag Classic
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Gold 28cm Togo Kelly Retourne Gold Shoulder Bag Don't miss this magnificent Gold Kelly with
Hermes Kelly Touch 25 Retourne Bag Black Lizard Togo Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Touch bag featured in classic Black. Gleaming Black Lizard
$16,560
H 7.5 in W 6.3 in D 4 in
BNIB Hermès Kelly Messenger PM Rouge H Togo Leather Bag with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
This Hermès Kelly Messenger PM in premium Veau Togo calfskin leather combines the heritage of the
Hermes Geranium Togo Kelly 35cm Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
X stamp 35cm Kelly in Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware. It comes with the receipt and the full
Hermès 2011 Kelly Retourne 35cm Togo Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermès 2011 Kelly Retourne 35Cm Togo Leather Bag. Black. Twist lock
Unavailable
Hermès 2019 Hss Kelly 32cm Togo Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermès 2019 Hss Kelly 32Cm Togo Leather Bag. Purple and Red. Hook and
Hermes Etain Togo 28cm Gold Hardware Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Etain Kelly 28cm of togo leather with gold hardware. This Kelly in the Retourne style has
Hermès 2017 Kelly Au Pas 32cm Togo Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermès 2017 Kelly Au Pas 32Cm Togo Leather Bag. Green, Black and Blue.
Unavailable
H 8.25 in D 4.75 in L 11.25 in
Hermes Etoupe Togo Retourne 28cm Palladium Hardware Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Etoupe Kelly 28cm of togo leather with palladium hardware. This Kelly, in the Retourne
Hermès Magnolia Togo Leather Palladium Finish Kelly Retourne 25 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
art. Carefully hand stitched to perfection. This Togo leather Kelly Retourne 25 has palladium finished
Hermès Kelly Blue Jean 32cm Azur Togo Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
The Kelly bag 32 13.7"L x 4.3"W x 9"H C mark Taurillon Clemence leather Color : Azur At Hermes
Hermes Kelly bag 28 CM In Orange Togo With Silver Hardware.
By Hermès
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Offered for sale is this HERMES Kelly bag in orange Togo leather with silver hardware from 2007
Unavailable
H 14 in W 13 in D 5 in
WOW Pristine Hermes 26cm 'So Kelly' Sable Togo Leather Bag / Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
This superb Hermes 26cm. 'So Kelly' Bag was first introduced in 2008 to replace the 'Kelly Sport
Hermes Kelly 28 Capucine Orange Togo Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Orange / Capucine (designer color) Material: Togo Leather Condition: Rank N Overall
Unavailable
H 14 in D 9 in L 20 in
Hermès Light Blue Taurillon Togo Leather Extra Large Kelly 50 Cm Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermes Kelly 50cm pre-owned *INCLUDES: DUST BAG, LOCK, KEYS (2), AND STRAP. 14"H x 9"D x 20
Hermes Rose Lipstick 35cm Togo Kelly Bag Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Rose Lipstick 35cm Togo Kelly Bag Gold Hardware *Perfect Gift! Brand New in Box- Store
Hermes Chocolate Brown Togo Kelly Bag-35cm
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Chocolate Brown Togo Leather Kelly Bag-35cm with detachable strap and Silver hardware. This
Hermes Black Togo Kelly Bag- 35 cm with Gold
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermes BLACK Togo 35 cm Kelly Bag - EXCELLENT condition Hermes bags are considered the ultimate
2004 Hermes Black 28cm Retourne Togo Kelly Bag with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Hermes 28 cm Black Kelly retourne bag in Togo leather, with palladium hardware. Dates from 2004 as
Hermes Kelly 35 Retourne Black Togo PH Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès 35 cm black Togo Kelly bag with palladium hardware. Date stamp Q in a square, 2013. Comes
Hermes Gris Mouette 28cm Kelly Bag Togo Grey Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Gris Mouette New Grey 28cm Togo Kelly Bag Gold Hardware Superb Brand New in Box. Store fresh
Hermes HSS Taupe and Anemone 32cm Togo Kelly Horseshoe Stamp Shoulder Bag VIP
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes HSS Taupe Anemone Special Order Horseshoe Stamp 32cm Togo Kelly Bag Exclusive Brand New in
Hermes Blue Zanzibar 28cm Kelly Togo Gold Hardware Summer!
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Blue Zanzibar 28cm Togo Kelly Bag Gold Hardware Brand New in Box. Store fresh. Pristine
Hermès Kelly 28cm Togo Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This Kelly 28 bag is detailed with the signature strap and twist-lock fastening - destined to
Hermes Bamboo Togo Kelly 25 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Bamboo Kelly 25 Bag. Togo leather. Excellent like new condition. Gold hardware. Rare size
Hermes Kelly 35 Togo Etoupe Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Classic kelly 35 bag in etoupe togo leather with palladium hardware. Overall still in very good
Hermes Black Kelly 35 Togo Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Kelly 35 Togo Leather Bag. Classic combination. Black with gold hardware. Good
Hermes Kelly 35 Togo Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Classic black togo leather kelly 35 bag with palladium hardware. Beautiful statement piece for
Hermès Etain Togo 32cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This 32cm Kelly Retourne bag from Hermès is a true testament to the quality of the house's
Hermés Kelly bag II Togo 28 retorune
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Hermes Kelly bag II Togo 28 retorune dark brown chocolate tone togo leather letter inside: M in a
Hermès Magnolia Togo 28 cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermès Magnolia Togo 28 cm Kelly- PRISTINE unworn condition with protective plastic intact on the
Hermes Kelly 35 Retourne Black Togo Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes kelly bag 35 cm retourne in black togo leather and palladium hardware. Detachable strap, 35
2010 Hermes Togo Orange Kelly 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Classic kelly 35 in signature hermes orange with gold hardware. Togo leather. Minor signs of wear
Hermès 25cm Kelly Bag Blue Orage Togo
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Hermes 25cm Kelly bag is crafted in France from a beautiful togo leather. This fun
Hermes Tosca Togo Leather Kelly 28 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Hermes kelly 28 in tosca togo with palladium hardware. Item is missing its tools and strap (can be
Hermes Kelly 25 Bamboo Bag Togo Palladium
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes 25cm Kelly Bamboo Green Togo Leather Retourne Style Top Handle and removable shoulder strap
Hermes Kelly Black Togo Retourne Bag, 2021
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermes - (Made in France) 40 cm black togo calfskin bag, Kelly Retourne style with palladium-plated
Hermes Canopee Togo Leather 32cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This elegant 32cm Canopee Hermès Kelly bag is a true testament to the quality of the house's
Hermes Black Togo Leather 35cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Treat yourself to this classic black pebbled Hermès Kelly bag, a true testament to the quality of
Hermes Vert Anis Togo Leather Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Treat yourself to this exotic Vert Anis Hermès Kelly bag, a true testament to the quality of the
Hermès Bleu Electrique Togo 28 cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Bleu Electrique Togo Leather 28 cm Kelly Bag is in excellent plus condition
Hermes Black Togo 28 cm Kelly Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Black Togo 28 cm Kelly- PRISTINE; The protective plastic remains intact on the hardware
Hermès Rose Jaipur Togo 35 cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermès Rose Jaipur Togo 35 cm Kelly- Pristine Condition Hermès bags are considered the ultimate
Hermes Kelly 35 Retourne Etoupe Togo PH Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès 35 cm etoupe Togo retourne Kelly bag with palladium hardware. Date stamp M in a square, 2009
Hermes Kelly Bag Retourne Rouge H Togo 28
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Hermes Kelly bag, Retourne style in Rouge H color, size 28, in Togo leather. One of the most
Hermes Kelly 32 Togo Etoupe/Gold Mint Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Kelly bag 32 cm retourne in etoupe togo leather and gold-plated hardware. Blind stamped "Q
Hermes Kelly 32 Togo Gris Tourtelle Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
A classic kelly 32 bag in gris tourtelle togo leather. Overall still in great condition, with minor
Hermes Red Vibrato Togo Leather 32cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Vibrato Kelly in red togo leather and gold- plated hardware. The body of the bag is made up
Hermes 2014 Black Togo 35cm Kelly Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Togo Leather 35cm Kelly Bag Features optional shoulder strap Made in: France Year
Hermes 2014 Black Togo 28cm Kelly Bag PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Togo 28cm Kelly Bag Features detachable shoulder strap Made In: France Year of
HERMES orange Togo KELLY II 32 RETOURNER Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Kelly II 32 Retourner' bag in orange Veau Togo leather with gold-plated hardware. The
HERMES white Togo KELLY II 32 RETOURNER Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Kelly II 32 Retourner' bag in Blanc (white) Veau Togo leather with palladium hardware. The
Hermès Grey Pearl Togo 32 cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Gris Perle Togo 32 cm Kelly is in excellent plus condition. The demure Kelly
Hermes Blue Ciel Kelly 35 Togo Palladium Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes kelly 35cm blue ciel togo leather and palladium hardware in excellent condition. Handle drop
New Hermes Kelly 28 Blue Atolle Togo Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes brand new in box kelly 28 retourne blue atolle togo with palladium hardware. Date stamp A
Hermès Fire Orange Togo 28 cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Fire Orange Togo 28 cm Kelly is in pristine condition with the protective
Hermes 32CM Feu Togo With Gold Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes Kelly return 32cm in togo feu leather and gold tone hardware. Excellent condition, plastic
Hermes Kelly 28 Bamboo Touch Crocodile Togo bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 28 Bamboo Touch Crocodile Niloticus bag. U stamp-2021 year. Bag comes with dust bag
HERMES Kelly 35 Bag Crevette Togo Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic pretty soft pink Crevette with Palladium hardware. Togo leather. Comes
Hermes 2011 Kelly 35 Togo Purple Tosca Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Kelly 35 tosca in togo leather with gold hardware. Excellent condition throughout. Stamp square O
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Rene Ruiz Couture Black and Nude Strapless Silk Net Overlay Bustier Corset Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and sexy new RENE RUIZ black and nude strapless silk ruched bustier / corset! Features a nude silk backdrop, with a black net ruched overlay. Hidden zipper up the side with ...
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Size: French 36 (Best Fits US 2-4)
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger Lynn Diamond Gold & Platinum Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE TIFFANY & CO Schlumberger Lynn Diamond Gold & Platinum Ring Size : 6.5 ( sturdy pictures for more details) Marks: 750, PT950, Designer Signature Total Item Weight ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
NWT's BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Embroidered Evening Beaded Bag Bridal Wedding
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Yellow gold hardware and ornate chain Beige tones Embroidered bag with floral design and clear beads Long fringes with a bead placed at each end NWT's Comes w...
HERMES Rose Pourpre pink Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Palladium RARE
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermes 'Birkin 30' bag in Rose Poupre pink Veau Togo leather with palladium hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with an open pocket against the front and a zipper po...
LOUIS VUITTON x MURAKAMI white Monogram Multicolore 2025 SPEEDY 25 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton x Takeshi Murakami Speedy Bandoulière 25 is crafted in white Monogram Multicolore canvas with natural cowhide leather trims. Accented with gold-tone...
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Box Classic Single Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Year: 1997 {VINTAGE 27 Years} Gold hardware Classic interwoven chain Interwoven chain Classic back pocket Caviar leather Black leather lined interior Main interior zippered pocket W ...
$9,900Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Size not marked. Medium fit.
Supreme Opulent Russian Sable Fur Stroller Length Coat
Located in Tustin, CA
Shown as the ultimate symbol of status and elegance, Russian Sable is considered to be the most coveted fur in the world. This Russian sable fur coat from Michael's Furs of Los Angel...
$265,563
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)
Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and silver hardware. Red double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-...
Glittering Crystal Encrusted Penguin Evening Bag c 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Glittering crystal encrusted penguin evening bag - clutch 21 c The charming penguin evening bag transitions from an endearing clutch; converts into an elegant handbag carried with a...
LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rubiera, RE
LOUIS VUITTON PARIS Pink monogram shawl 60% silk 40% wool 100% fox fur cm. 142 x cm. 142 Made in Italy Excellent condition ATTENTION: The shawl does not come with a CITES certif...
Authentic Gucci Silver GG Coated Canvas Interlocking G Supreme Large Backpack
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
This is an authentic Pre owned GUCCI GG EMBOSSED Monogram Small Backpack in Black. BRAND NEW DESCRIPTION Brand Gucci Type Backpacks Department Men Size Large Color Silver Model GG Th...
$4,721
H 6.11 in D 0.79 in L 7.88 in
Hermès Vintage Pola Purse Clutch Evening Bag 2 ways Black Ostrich Golden Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Purse "Pola" Made in France No stamp but vintage Made of Ostrich Leather and Golden Hardware Ostrich is it a resistant leather, and less sub...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
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.
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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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.
The color, texture and durability of an Hermès Birkin bag is as important as its iconic shape. Here, we present all you need to know about Birkin leathers and hides.