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Hermes Ultraviolet Birkin 35 Bag
Hermes Ultraviolet Birkin 35 Bag

Hermes Ultraviolet Birkin 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Ultraviolet Birkin 35 Bag. Gold hardware. Excellent condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Ultraviolet Birkin Handbag Togo 35cm GHW Never Carried
Hermes Ultraviolet Birkin Handbag Togo 35cm GHW Never Carried

Hermes Ultraviolet Birkin Handbag Togo 35cm GHW Never Carried

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

Hermes 35cm ultraviolet birkin handbag Togo leather with gold-tone hardware Blindstamp P in a square (2012) Stamped HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE Interior is lined in ultr...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Togo with Palladium Hardware 30
Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Togo with Palladium Hardware 30

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Togo with Palladium Hardware 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Keys, Lock, Clochette Measurements: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 6" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Togo with Palladium Hardware 30 Exterior Material: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 35 Ultraviolet Purple Clemence Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag
Hermes Birkin 35 Ultraviolet Purple Clemence Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag

Hermes Birkin 35 Ultraviolet Purple Clemence Leather Silver Metal Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Kowloon, HK

Color: Purple / Ultraviolet (designer color) Material: Clemence Leather Condition: Rank S Overall: Almost New Surface: Good Corners: Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardwar...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Purple Ultraviolet Birkin 35
Hermes Purple Ultraviolet Birkin 35

Hermes Purple Ultraviolet Birkin 35

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H 9.85 in W 7.09 in L 13.78 in

Hermes Purple Ultraviolet Birkin 35

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Ultraviolet Purple Birkin 35 with gold hardware. Clemence leather in mint condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Ultraviolet Togo 30 cm Birkin
Hermès Ultraviolet Togo 30 cm Birkin

Hermès Ultraviolet Togo 30 cm Birkin

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H 9 in W 12 in D 6.5 in

Hermès Ultraviolet Togo 30 cm Birkin

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Ultraviolet Togo 30 cm Birkin is in excellent condition.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin 30 Ultraviolet Purple Palladium Hardware
Hermes Birkin 30 Ultraviolet Purple Palladium Hardware

Hermes Birkin 30 Ultraviolet Purple Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Hermes Birkin 30 ultraviolet purple Palladium Hardware. Excellent condition, light hairlines on hardware, perfect corners and excellent structure.

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

2012 Hermès Ultraviolet Clemence Leather Birkin 35cm
2012 Hermès Ultraviolet Clemence Leather Birkin 35cm

2012 Hermès Ultraviolet Clemence Leather Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Ultraviolet Clemence Leather Birkin 35cm Reference: HB2377 Serial Number: [P] Age (Circa): 2012 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Invoice, Rain Cover Au...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

2010s Hermes Ultraviolet Clemence Leather Birkin 35cm
2010s Hermes Ultraviolet Clemence Leather Birkin 35cm

2010s Hermes Ultraviolet Clemence Leather Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Ultraviolet Clemence Leather Birkin 35cm This HERMÈS Birkin 35cm is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Hermes Dust Bag, Box, Lock, Keys, Clochette.

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2010s French Tote Bags

HERMES NIB 2012 Ultraviolet Togo Leather 35CM Birkin Bag With GHW
HERMES NIB 2012 Ultraviolet Togo Leather 35CM Birkin Bag With GHW

HERMES NIB 2012 Ultraviolet Togo Leather 35CM Birkin Bag With GHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Age: c. 2012 Made In France Materials: Togo leather, gold tone hardware Interior zipper and slip pockets Gold tone plate below Hermes stamp with a twist lock ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Handbags and Purses

Hermes Birkin Ultraviolet 35 Bag
Hermes Birkin Ultraviolet 35 Bag

Hermes Birkin Ultraviolet 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Athens, GA

Hermes Ultraviolet Birkin 35 Bag. Palladium hardware. From 2012.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35, crafted in Ultraviolet purple Clemence leather, features dual rolled handles, frontal flap, and palladium ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Gold Hardware 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Gold Hardware 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Gold Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Gold Hardware 35, crafted in Ultraviolet purple Clemence leather, features dual rolled top handles, protective base studs, and go...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Lock, Keys, Clochette Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 10", Width 14", Depth 7" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 3...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Gold Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Gold Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Gold Hardware 40, crafted from scratch-resistant ultraviolet clemence leather, features dual-rolled top handles, gold t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35 stands as one of the most-coveted and timeless bags fit for any fashionista.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40
Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 11.5", Width 15.5", Depth 7.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Keys, Lock, Clochette Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 11", Width 14", Depth 7" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Keys, Lock, Clochette Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 11", Width 14", Depth 7" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag, Keys, Clochette, Lock Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 10", Width 13.5", Depth 7" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Clemence with Palladiu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Ultraviolet Togo Leather Palladium Hardware Birkin 35 Bag
Hermes Ultraviolet Togo Leather Palladium Hardware Birkin 35 Bag

Hermes Ultraviolet Togo Leather Palladium Hardware Birkin 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Handcrafted from the highest quality of leather by skilled artisans, it takes over 18 hours of rigorous effort to stitch a Birkin together. Crafted in France from Ultraviolet Togo le...

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermes Ultraviolet Togo Leather Palladium Hardware Birkin 35 Bag
Hermes Ultraviolet Togo Leather Palladium Hardware Birkin 35 Bag

Hermes Ultraviolet Togo Leather Palladium Hardware Birkin 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Handcrafted from the highest quality of leather by skilled artisans, it takes long hours of rigorous effort to stitch a Birkin together. Crafted in France from Ultraviolet Togo leath...

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2010s French Tote Bags

Hermès Ultraviolet Swift Leather Gold Plated Birkin 35 Bag
Hermès Ultraviolet Swift Leather Gold Plated Birkin 35 Bag

Hermès Ultraviolet Swift Leather Gold Plated Birkin 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

A bag that has become a hallmark of luxury and class, the Birkin from Hermès is one of the most coveted bags in the world. Custom-made on the suggestions of Jane Birkin, hence the na...

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Purple Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Purple Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Purple Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Birkin Handbag Ultraviolet Purple Clemence with Palladium Hardware 35 stands as one of the most-coveted and timeless bags fit for any fashionista.

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Amazing Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in Ultraviolet Togo leather, SHW
Amazing Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in Ultraviolet Togo leather, SHW

Amazing Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in Ultraviolet Togo leather, SHW

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Exquisite Hermes Birkin 35 handbag in Ultraviolet Togo leather, palladium silver metal hardware, double handle in purple leather for a hand-carried Flap closure Inner lining in purp...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Ultraviolet Togo Birkin 30cm Palladium Hardware
Hermes Ultraviolet Togo Birkin 30cm Palladium Hardware

Hermes Ultraviolet Togo Birkin 30cm Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Ultraviolet Birkin 30cm of togo leather with palladium hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Birkin 35 Plomb Limited Edition Bag Togo Gold Hardware

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Located in Miami, FL

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By Antinori Fine Jewels

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chanel Micro Kelly Bag – 1998 Series 5 Dark brown crocodile with gold-tone CC turnlock. A structured mini silhouette in glossy crocodile, finished with a top handle and classic CC c...

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By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Kelly 20 mini in black and matte alligator leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt and cites. Stamp Y (2020)

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By Hermès

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New Hermes Rare Birkin 25 Black Togo Rose Gold Hardware

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Located in Palm Beach, FL

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Ultraviolet Birkin For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary ultraviolet birkin for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Gray, Purple and more. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Ultraviolet Birkin?

Prices for an ultraviolet birkin can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $7,230 and can go as high as $20,000, while, on average they fetch $11,624.

Hermès for sale on 1stDibs

For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.

The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.

As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.

In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.

In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.

Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.

Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.

In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.

Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.

While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.

Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.

Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You

An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bagBirkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.

They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.