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Vibrato Birkin

Hermès Birkin 35 Vibrato Bag - '00s
Hermès Birkin 35 Vibrato Bag - '00s

Hermès Birkin 35 Vibrato Bag - '00s

By Hermès

Located in Milano, IT

The Hermès Birkin 35 Vibrato Bag is celebrated as one of the most intricate creations by Hermès

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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Birkin 35cm Vibrato Bag
Hermes Birkin 35cm Vibrato Bag

Hermes Birkin 35cm Vibrato Bag

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L 13.78 in

Hermes Birkin 35cm Vibrato Bag

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare handbag is constructed of a cross-section of multicolored strips of goatskin suede leather combined with polished calfskin in brown making it a very special Hermes bag. It...

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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Bleu Thalassa Vibrato Birkin 35 Bag
Hermes Bleu Thalassa Vibrato Birkin 35 Bag

Hermes Bleu Thalassa Vibrato Birkin 35 Bag

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H 10.24 in W 7.09 in L 13.78 in

Hermes Bleu Thalassa Vibrato Birkin 35 Bag

By Hermès

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Hermès Pre owned 2003 Birkin 35 Vibrato. Made in France, circa 2003, Stamp Square G. Bag has no

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Early 2000s Tote Bags

Hermès Limited Edition 35cm Birkin Vibrato Bag
Hermès Limited Edition 35cm Birkin Vibrato Bag

Hermès Limited Edition 35cm Birkin Vibrato Bag

Located in London, GB

Crafted in France, this limited edition and highly sought over Birkin Vibrato bag from Hermès is a

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

2002 Hermès Rouge H Box Calf Leather Vibrato Birkin 35cm
2002 Hermès Rouge H Box Calf Leather Vibrato Birkin 35cm

2002 Hermès Rouge H Box Calf Leather Vibrato Birkin 35cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

HERMÈS Rouge H Box Calf Leather Vibrato Birkin 35cm Xupes Reference: HB2967 Serial Number: [F] Age

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Hermès Vibrato Birkin 35
Hermès Vibrato Birkin 35

Hermès Vibrato Birkin 35

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Crafted in France, this limited edition and highly sought over pre-owned Birkin Vibrato bag from

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35
Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35

Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35

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H 10 in W 14 in D 7 in

Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Model: Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Bleu Marine (Blue

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35

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H 11.5 in W 13.5 in D 7 in

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35, crafted in Rouge Vif red Togo and Multicolor

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35, crafted in Rouge Vif red Togo leather and

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Evercalf 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Evercalf 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Evercalf 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Evercalf 35 stands as one of the most-coveted and

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35
Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35

Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35

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H 11 in W 13 in D 7 in

Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 7" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35 Exterior Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35
Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35

Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35

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H 11 in W 13 in D 7 in

Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 7" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35 Exterior Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato And Togo 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato And Togo 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato And Togo 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Blue

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato And Togo 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato And Togo 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato And Togo 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Blue

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Togo 35 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Bleu Marine

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35, crafted from Blue France Vibrato and Box Calf

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35, crafted in Rouge H dark red Box Calf and

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35, crafted in Multicolor orange and purple Vibrato

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35
Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35

Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Birkin Handbag Vibrato and Box Calf 35, crafted in Multicolor orange and purple Vibrato

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Birkin Hermes 35 in Vibrato and Brown leather
Birkin Hermes 35 in Vibrato and Brown leather

Birkin Hermes 35 in Vibrato and Brown leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Really hard to find rare Hermes Birkin 35 in Vibrato and brown leather. This type oof production

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

HERMES BIRKIN 35 cm Vibrato Chamonix Rouge Palladium JaneFinds
HERMES BIRKIN 35 cm Vibrato Chamonix Rouge Palladium JaneFinds

HERMES BIRKIN 35 cm Vibrato Chamonix Rouge Palladium JaneFinds

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

Hermes 35cm BIRKIN BAG VIBRATO (VERTICAL PATTERN OF DYED MOUNTAIN GOAT SKIN FOLDED IN MULTIPLE

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Raisin Box Calf and Vibrato 35 Cm Birkin
Hermès Raisin Box Calf and Vibrato 35 Cm Birkin

Hermès Raisin Box Calf and Vibrato 35 Cm Birkin

By Hermès

Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY

This authentic Hermès Raisin Box Calf and Vibrato Leather 35 cm Birkin is in excellent condition

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Top Handle Bags

DISCONTINUED HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35cm NOISETTE VIBRATO GOLD HARDWARE
DISCONTINUED HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35cm NOISETTE VIBRATO GOLD HARDWARE

DISCONTINUED HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35cm NOISETTE VIBRATO GOLD HARDWARE

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

Hermes 35cm BIRKIN BAG VIBRATO (VERTICAL PATTERN OF DYED MOUNTAIN GOAT SKIN FOLDED IN MULTIPLE

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

LIMITED HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35cm VIBRATO RAISIN W PALLADIUM HARDWARE
LIMITED HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35cm VIBRATO RAISIN W PALLADIUM HARDWARE

LIMITED HERMES BIRKIN BAG 35cm VIBRATO RAISIN W PALLADIUM HARDWARE

By Hermès

Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY

As always, another one of my fab finds! Limited Edition Hermes 35cm BIRKIN BAG! VIBRATO MULTI COLOR

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermes 2 in 1 Herbag XL Vibrato Leather & Canvas Bag
Hermes 2 in 1 Herbag XL Vibrato Leather & Canvas Bag

Hermes 2 in 1 Herbag XL Vibrato Leather & Canvas Bag

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

. In fact, they have stopped production of the vibrato leather Birkins and Kellys because of its

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Late 20th Century French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Hermes Blue Vibrato Birkin 35cm Gulliver Leather - Rare
Hermes Blue Vibrato Birkin 35cm Gulliver Leather - Rare

Hermes Blue Vibrato Birkin 35cm Gulliver Leather - Rare

By Hermès

Located in Singapore, SG

This piece comes complete with original Hermes box, dustbag, clochette, 2 keys, lock and rain coat. There are no visible scuffs or stains on the leather. Gulliver is the older versio...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Constance 18 in noir and box calf leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt. Stamp U (2022)

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Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8

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By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

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Kaki leather mini Timeless bag CHANEL

Kaki leather mini Timeless bag CHANEL

$6,973

H 4.73 in D 2.37 in L 7.88 in

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By Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Kaki leather mini Timeless bag . SIZE 20cm X 12cm X 6cm Chain lenght = 125cm One flat pocket on the back of the bag. 2 inside pocket ( one with zip closure) Kaki leather lining. Aut...

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2010s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermes Kelly Cut Gris Asphalt Swift with Gold Hardware
Hermes Kelly Cut Gris Asphalt Swift with Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly Cut Gris Asphalt Swift with Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

Brand: Hermes Model: Kelly Cut Size: 31 × 13 × 3 cm (12.25" × 5" × 1") Material: Swift leather Hardware: Gold Exterior / Interior Color: Gris Asphalt Year / Stamp: A stamp, 201...

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2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Hermès bag 'Cordeliere'

Hermès bag 'Cordeliere'

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

HERMÈS - Black Crocodylus Porosus exotic leather 'Cordeliere' bag with a gold-plated cordeliere fastener on a flap, and a tiny mirror and a golden metal pen inside. Condition: Very ...

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1960s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware
Hermes Mini Picnic Kelly 20 Rouge de Coeur Swift Osier Wicker Palladium Hardware

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

Hermès Birkin 25 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Rose Mexiko Palladium Hardware
Hermès Birkin 25 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Rose Mexiko Palladium Hardware

Hermès Birkin 25 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Rose Mexiko Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

Hermès Birkin 25 in rose mexiko and shiny crocodile porosus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt and Cites. Stamp Z...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Birkin Bag "Sellier Version" Made in France Stamp K Made of epsom leather and permabrass hardware (yellow gold tone but less bright) Colorway: Ouside i...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...

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Hermès Birkin 35 Black GHW
Hermès Birkin 35 Black GHW

Hermès Birkin 35 Black GHW

$59,000

H 11.03 in D 7.09 in L 13.78 in

Hermès Birkin 35 Black GHW

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

- Black - Exotic leather - Crocodile Porosus - Gold hardware - Two rolled top handles - Front flap closure with twist-lock fastening - Includes dust bag, clochette, keys, and padlock...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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Chanel Cruise 2026 gelato ice cream minaudière evening bag

Chanel Cruise 2026 gelato ice cream minaudière evening bag

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

CHANEL CRUISE 2026 GELATO ICE CREAM MINAUDIÈRE Limited edition Included accessories: Box, dust bag, receipt. Measurements: 17 x 9 x 9 cm Color: Multicolor Hardware: YGHW Condition:...

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By Hermès

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Hermes Mini Kelly II 20 Verso Jaune Ambre Rose Tyrien Chévre Palladium Hardware

Hermes Mini Kelly II 20 Verso Jaune Ambre Rose Tyrien Chévre Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

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Hermès Limited Edition Navy Kelly Ghillies Wallet

Hermès Limited Edition Navy Kelly Ghillies Wallet

$12,990

H 4.34 in D 0.79 in L 7.88 in

Hermès Limited Edition Navy Kelly Ghillies Wallet

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

- Navy - Exotic alligator leather - Gold-tone hardware - Internal red lining - Partitioned smooth leather interior - Card slots, patch pockets - Inner zipper compartment - PVC still ...

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Hermes Hac 50 Vintage Birkin Bag Black Fjord Leather Brass Hardware
Hermes Hac 50 Vintage Birkin Bag Black Fjord Leather Brass Hardware

Hermes Hac 50 Vintage Birkin Bag Black Fjord Leather Brass Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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Vibrato Birkin For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary vibrato birkin you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Brown, Gray, Beige and more. 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 Vibrato Birkin?

The price for a vibrato birkin starts at $6,315 and tops out at $21,970, and on average, selling for $8,650.

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.

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.