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Hermès White togo leather Gold hardware belt
Hermès White togo leather Gold hardware belt

Hermès White togo leather Gold hardware belt

By Hermès

Located in Capri, IT

Hermès White togo leather Gold hardware belt Totally made in france Measurements: 3x95cm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belts

Hermes Kelly Retourne Togo Leather 32cm Bag
Hermes Kelly Retourne Togo Leather 32cm Bag

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 35 Etain Togo Leather
Hermès Birkin 35 Etain Togo Leather

Hermès Birkin 35 Etain Togo Leather

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

HERMÈS Birkin 35 in a etain tone crafted of togo leather. One of the most sought after and classic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Black Picotin Togo Leather Tote
Hermes Black Picotin Togo Leather Tote

Hermes Black Picotin Togo Leather Tote

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Product Details: Black Hermes Picotin Togo Leather Tote. The Picotin Togo tote features a leather

Category

2010s French Tote Bags

Hermès Kelly 32 Retournè Black togo leather
Hermès Kelly 32 Retournè Black togo leather

Hermès Kelly 32 Retournè Black togo leather

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Hermès Kelly 32 cm sellier is in black togo leather with tonal stitching and gold tone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes, reversible box and togo leather admiral belt
Hermes, reversible box and togo leather admiral belt

Hermes, reversible box and togo leather admiral belt

By Hermès

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Hermes, reversible box and togo leather admiral belt in black and cognac. The item is in good

Category

2010s Belts

Hermès Orange Birkin 25 Togo Leather Palladium Hardware
Hermès Orange Birkin 25 Togo Leather Palladium Hardware

Hermès Orange Birkin 25 Togo Leather Palladium Hardware

Located in New York, NY

Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Orange Birkin 25, crafted in Togo leather with a textured

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Videpoches
Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Videpoches

Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Videpoches

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Videpoches Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5755 Brand: Hermès Model

Category

2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Ulysse Mini Notebook Cover Bamboo Togo Leather New
Hermes Ulysse Mini Notebook Cover Bamboo Togo Leather New

Hermes Ulysse Mini Notebook Cover Bamboo Togo Leather New

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

. Supple Togo leather. New or Store Fresh Condition. final sale AGENDA MEASURES: LENGTH 4.1" WIDTH 4.5

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French For The Desk

Hermes Rouge Extreme Togo Leather 28cm Retourne Kelly Bag GHW
Hermes Rouge Extreme Togo Leather 28cm Retourne Kelly Bag GHW

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Gold Togo Leather 25cm Birkin Bag Gold Hardware w/ Box
Hermes Gold Togo Leather 25cm Birkin Bag Gold Hardware w/ Box

Hermes Gold Togo Leather 25cm Birkin Bag Gold Hardware w/ Box

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Gold Togo Leather 25cm Birkin Bag w/ Gold Hardware Made In: France Year of Production: 2019

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Red Birkin Bag 35 Togo Leather 2009
Hermès Red Birkin Bag 35 Togo Leather 2009

Hermès Red Birkin Bag 35 Togo Leather 2009

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Red Birkin Bag 35 Togo Leather. Beautiful Birkin bag is in good condition and perfect to

Category

Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Vermillion Bag Gold Hardware Togo Leather
Hermes Birkin 35 Vermillion Bag Gold Hardware Togo Leather

Hermes Birkin 35 Vermillion Bag Gold Hardware Togo Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

with gold hardware. Togo leather is scratch resistant. NEW or NEVER WORN. Comes with lock, keys

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES black Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
HERMES black Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw

HERMES black Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag is crafted from luxurious black Veau Togo leather

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 28 Retourné Togo Leather Pink Palladium Hardware 2010
Hermès Kelly 28 Retourné Togo Leather Pink Palladium Hardware 2010

Hermès Kelly 28 Retourné Togo Leather Pink Palladium Hardware 2010

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Magnificent Hermès Kelly 28 Retourné in pink Togo leather with palladium hardware. Turn-lock

Category

2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Picotin Lock 18
Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Picotin Lock 18

Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Picotin Lock 18

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Picotin Lock 18 Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1375 Brand: Hermès Model

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Backpocket Pouch 25 Detachable Black Gold Hardware Togo Leather
Hermes Backpocket Pouch 25 Detachable Black Gold Hardware Togo Leather

Hermes Backpocket Pouch 25 Detachable Black Gold Hardware Togo Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Backpocket 25 Pouch featured in Black. Beautiful in Togo leather with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Pouches and Wristlets

Hermes Kelly 40 Retourne Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware 1993
Hermes Kelly 40 Retourne Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware 1993

Hermes Kelly 40 Retourne Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware 1993

By Hermès

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

: Togo Leather Hardware Color: Gold Dimensions: Width 40cm, Height 27cm, Depth 16cm Strap length 106cm

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES black Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW
HERMES black Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW

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

Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Birkin 40cm Retourne
Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Birkin 40cm Retourne

Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Birkin 40cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Birkin 40cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5781 Brand: Hermès

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermès Black Togo Leather Birkin 30cm Retourne
Hermès Black Togo Leather Birkin 30cm Retourne

Hermès Black Togo Leather Birkin 30cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

"Hermès Black Togo Leather Birkin 30cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1629 Brand: Hermès

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Chai Palladium Hardware Togo Leather
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Chai Palladium Hardware Togo Leather

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Chai Palladium Hardware Togo Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

with any piece in your wardrobe. Lush Togo leather is supple and scratch resistant. Fresh with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

2007 Hermès Birkin Bag Togo Leather Plomb Top Handle Bag
2007 Hermès Birkin Bag Togo Leather Plomb Top Handle Bag

2007 Hermès Birkin Bag Togo Leather Plomb Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Bag by Hermès, Birkin model, size 35, made in Togo leather, soft to the touch and with light

Category

Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

Hermès Craie Togo Leather Birkin 30cm Retourne
Hermès Craie Togo Leather Birkin 30cm Retourne

Hermès Craie Togo Leather Birkin 30cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Craie Togo Leather Birkin 30cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG089 Brand: Hermès

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

2008 Hermès Birkin 35 Togo Leather Toundra Top Handle Bag
2008 Hermès Birkin 35 Togo Leather Toundra Top Handle Bag

2008 Hermès Birkin 35 Togo Leather Toundra Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Hermès handbag, Birkin model, size 35, made in toundra-colored togo leather with silver hardware

Category

Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Jaune Poussin Bag Palladium Hardware Togo Leather
Hermes Birkin 25 Jaune Poussin Bag Palladium Hardware Togo Leather

Hermes Birkin 25 Jaune Poussin Bag Palladium Hardware Togo Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in gorgeous Jaune Poussin. Togo leather with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Geranium Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne
Hermès Geranium Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne

Hermès Geranium Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Geranium Togo Leather Kelly 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1443 Brand: Hermès

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Kelly 25cm Retourne
Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Kelly 25cm Retourne

Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Kelly 25cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Etoupe Togo Leather Kelly 25cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1474 Brand: Hermès

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne Black Togo Leather Gold Hardware 2025
Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne Black Togo Leather Gold Hardware 2025

Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne Black Togo Leather Gold Hardware 2025

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

Hermès Kelly 25 Retourne Black Togo Leather Gold Hardware GHW W Stamp 2024 The Hermès Kelly 25

Category

2010s Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

HERMES Nuit blue Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Rose Ghw
HERMES Nuit blue Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Rose Ghw

HERMES Nuit blue Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Rose Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag in Bleu Nuit (midnight blue) Veau Togo leather with rose-gold

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

HERMES Gold camel Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
HERMES Gold camel Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès 2013 Kelly Bag Ruby Red Togo Leather 35cm Women's Handbag
Hermès 2013 Kelly Bag Ruby Red Togo Leather 35cm Women's Handbag

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

Category

2010s French Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware Iconic Neutral
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware Iconic Neutral

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware Iconic Neutral

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

the all time perfect neutral statement. Signature bone top stitch detail. Lush Togo leather is supple

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

HERMES Beige Marfa Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
HERMES Beige Marfa Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw

HERMES Beige Marfa Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag is crafted from luxurious Beige Marfa Veau Togo leather

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Malachite green Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
HERMES Malachite green Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw

HERMES Malachite green Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Togo leather, paired beautifully with gold-plated hardware. The rich green hue evokes a sense of luxury

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Black Togo Leather Rose Gold Hardware
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Black Togo Leather Rose Gold Hardware

Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Black Togo Leather Rose Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

hardware. This beautiful Birkin bag is a perfect combination to move from day to evening. Togo leather is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermès Bleu Abysse Togo Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne
Hermès Bleu Abysse Togo Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne

Hermès Bleu Abysse Togo Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Bleu Abysse Togo Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1615 Brand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Feu Orange Togo Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne
Hermès Feu Orange Togo Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne

Hermès Feu Orange Togo Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Feu Orange Togo Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: MML021 Brand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

HERMES Encre blue Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Gold
HERMES Encre blue Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Gold

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

Category

Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Vert Comics Bag Palladium Hardware Togo Leather
Hermes Birkin 25 Vert Comics Bag Palladium Hardware Togo Leather

Hermes Birkin 25 Vert Comics Bag Palladium Hardware Togo Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

! Crisp with Palladium hardware. Togo leather is scratch resistant and has soft and supple to hand. Comes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Pivoine Togo Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag
Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Pivoine Togo Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag

Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Pivoine Togo Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

crafted of luxurious red togo leather. The luxurious handbag features looping leather top handles, a cross

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware 2025 Handbag
Hermes Birkin 25 Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware 2025 Handbag

Hermes Birkin 25 Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware 2025 Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

This Birkin is in Gold Togo leather with Gold hardware and features a front flap, two straps, a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

Hermès Black Togo Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier
Hermès Black Togo Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier

Hermès Black Togo Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Black Togo Leather Vintage Kelly 35cm Sellier Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1538 Brand

Category

Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rouge Garance Togo Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne
Hermès Rouge Garance Togo Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne

Hermès Rouge Garance Togo Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Rouge Garance Togo Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1473 Brand

Category

Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Rouge Vif Togo Leather Birkin 35cm Retourne
Hermès Rouge Vif Togo Leather Birkin 35cm Retourne

Hermès Rouge Vif Togo Leather Birkin 35cm Retourne

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Rouge Vif Togo Leather Birkin 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1417 Brand: Hermès

Category

Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 25 Anemone Purple Togo Leather Gold Hardware Handbag
Hermes Birkin 25 Anemone Purple Togo Leather Gold Hardware Handbag

Hermes Birkin 25 Anemone Purple Togo Leather Gold Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

Absolutely Stunning Hermes Birkin 25 Anemone Togo Leather in Gold Hardware, Very Good Condition

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Blue de France Bag Palladium Hardware Togo Leather
Hermes Birkin 35 Blue de France Bag Palladium Hardware Togo Leather

Hermes Birkin 35 Blue de France Bag Palladium Hardware Togo Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

bag is breathtaking in its richly saturated colour. Togo leather is textured and highly scratch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Kelly 28cm Cobalt Togo Leather Palladium Hardware
Hermes Kelly 28cm Cobalt Togo Leather Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 28cm Cobalt Togo Leather Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Sydney, New South Wales

8.5" x D 4.5" Colour: Cobalt Material: Togo Leather Hardware: Palladium Year: T 2015 Condition

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

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Togo Leather For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of togo leather you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Blue, Red and more in stock now. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of togo leather from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. 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 Togo Leather?

Prices for a piece of togo leather can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $155 and can go as high as $68,111, while, on average they fetch $12,770.

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-purses-bags 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.

Questions About Hermès
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later 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 jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.