Hermès Rouge Vif Ostrich Leather Vintage Birkin 35cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge Vif Ostrich Leather Vintage Birkin 35cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: MML028 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 35cm Type: Tote Serial Number: [J] Age: 2006 Accompanied ...
Hermès Vintage Rouge H Bleu Marine Courchevel Birkin 35 GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Vintage Rouge H Bleu Marine Courchevel Birkin 35 GHW SKU: Z153923 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: The elusive Birkin bag from Hermès was designed a...
Hermès Vintage Rouge H Bleu Marine Courchevel Birkin 35 GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Vintage Rouge H Bleu Marine Courchevel Birkin 35 GHW SKU: Z153923 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: The elusive Birkin bag from Hermès was designed a...
Hermes Hac 50 Vintage Birkin Bag Black Fjord Leather Brass Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a vintage 50 Hermes Hac (Sac Haut a Courroies) featured in Black Fjord leather. This gorgeous matte leather is rare to find and wears magnificently. Limited editio...
Hermes Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted from Barenia Crinoline, this Birkin showcases the meticulous craftsmanship synonymous with Hermès.
Hermès Birkin 35 Epsom Bleu De Galice
By Hermès
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa a mano firmata Hermès, modello Birkin, misura 35, realizzata in pelle Epsom, rigido e antigraffio, colore Bleu De Galice con hardware argentati.
Hermes Haut à Courroies Hac 60 Black Ardennes GoldCarry On Birkin Vintage 1991
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Black Leather Exterior - Silver Hardware - Stamped circle U (1991) Measurements (approximately in inches) : L: 26.5 " H: 18.8 " W: '12 " Description: This bag is truly in...
$24,985
H 16.5 in W 10.5 in L 19.2 in
Hermes Vintage 1990's Haut à Courroies Hac 50 Birkin Vache Natural ravel Duffle
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Stamped " Squared C " - 1999 - Vache natural tan leather exterior - Brass Hardware Condition: The bag is in excellent vintage condition, all original, the bag has ...
Hermes Black 40 Birkin Bag in Ardennes Leather & Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black 40 Birkin. Vintage ardennes leather.
$16,985
H 16.5 in W 10.5 in L 19.25 in
Hermes Vintage 1950's Haut à Courroies Hac 50 Birkin Natural Toile Travel Duffle
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Brass Hardware - Toile Exterior - Circa latre 1950's - Absolutely amazing patina Condition: The bag presents very well considering its age. It features a rich, well-develop...
Borsa a mano Hermès Birkin 30 Epsom Rouge Casaque
By Hermès
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Hermès, modello Birkin, misura 30, realizzata in pelle epsom, nella colorazione Rouge Casaque.
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 25 Bag Blanc Casse Lizard Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a vintage limited edition Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rare Blanc Casse lizard.
HERMES Vintage Birkin 35 "Marron" Chestnut Brown Fjord Leather GHW
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Description: This is an Hermes Vintage Birkin 35 "Marron" Chestnut Brown Fjord Leather Bag with Gold Hardware.
Hermès Black Shoulder Birkin Bag 2005
By Hermès
Located in Vienna, AT
A lifetime classic Hermès Shoulder Birkin in Black Togo Leather with Silver Palladium Hardware, Padlock and Keyfob in excellent condition.
Unavailable
H 10 in W 7 in L 13.75 in
Vintage Hermes Rouge Vif Red Courchevel Leather "Birkin 35" Satchel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
This timeless, vintage "Birkin" is the perfect investment piece that never goes out of style. Circa 1995. Supple Courchevel leather construction. Gold-tone plated hardware. Top rolle...
Hermes Brown Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Vintage Hermes Birkin. Good condition. Classic bag and a great investment.
Hermes Vintage Leather Birkin 35
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Vintage Leather Birkin 35 From 19881 in Courcheval leather and brand colour Gold with gold plated hardware.
Hermes Leather Birkin 35cm Vintage
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Leather Birkin 35cm Vintage From 2001 is this Havane, a warm brown colour in Togo leather, with gold plated hardware.
Hermès BROWN TOGO LEATHER VINTAGE BIRKIN 30CM
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès BROWN TOGO LEATHER VINTAGE BIRKIN 30CM CONDITION NOTES The exterior is in excellent condition with light signs of use.
Vintage Hermes Togo Birkin 30 PHW Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
One of the best classic bag. Birkin 30 is the perfect size for everyday wear, paired with togo leather that's supple but also durable. Overall still in very good condition. Comes in ...
Hermes Birkin 40 Black
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 40 Ardennes Leather. Gold hardware.
Hermes Red Birkin 35
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Red Birkin 35 Courchevel Leather from 1999.
Hermes Birkin 35 Blue
By Hermès
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
HOME / VETRINA Hermes Birkin 35 Blu Notte €8.500,00 PRODOTTO 100% ORIGINALE CERTIFICATO DA MASTRO GEPPETTO VINTAGE Borsa a mano firmata Hermes, modello Birkin, misura 35, realizza...
Hermes Birkin 40 Tan
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Birkin Tan Color with gold hardware. Rare size 40.
Hermès Orange H Togo Leather Vintage Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Orange H Togo Leather Vintage Birkin 35cm Brand- Hermès Model- Birkin 35cm Product Type- Tote Serial Number- [F] Age- Circa 2002 Accompanied By- Padlock, Keys, Clochette Colo...
Hermès Blue Jean Fjord Leather Vintage Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Blue Jean Fjord Leather Vintage Birkin 35cm Brand- Hermès Model- Birkin 35cm Product Type- Tote Serial Number- [F] Age- Circa 2002 Accompanied By- Padlock, Keys, Clochette Co...
Hermès Blue Jean Fjord Leather Vintage Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Blue Jean Fjord Leather Vintage Birkin 35cm Brand- Hermès Model- Birkin 35cm Product Type- Tote Serial Number- [F] Age- Circa 2002 Accompanied By- Padlock, Keys, Clochette Co...
HERMÈS Vert Bengale Courchevel Leather Vintage Birkin 30cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Vert Bengale Courchevel Leather Vintage Birkin 30cm Xupes Reference: CB893 Serial Number: [F] Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Padlock, Keys, Clochette, Rai...
HERMÈS Vert Bengale Courchevel Leather Vintage Birkin 30cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Vert Bengale Courchevel Leather Vintage Birkin 30cm Xupes Reference: CB893 Serial Number: [F] Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Padlock, Keys, Clochette, Rai...
HERMÈS Black Togo Leather Vintage Birkin 35cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Togo Leather Vintage Birkin 35cm Retourne Xupes Reference: HB4710 Serial Number: [D] Age (Circa): 2000 Accompanied By: Padlock, Keys, Clochette Authenticity Details: D...
HERMÈS Black Togo Leather Vintage Birkin 35cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Togo Leather Vintage Birkin 35cm Retourne Xupes Reference: HB4710 Serial Number: [D] Age (Circa): 2000 Accompanied By: Padlock, Keys, Clochette Authenticity Details: D...
Hermes Bonwit Teller Vintage Burgundy Travel Birkin Bag, 1970s
By Hermès
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Circa the 1960s/1970s, this Hermès Birkin is from this early period in the brand’s history making it a rare, vintage collector’s item.
Hermes Brown Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Brown Birkin Bag. Vintage Ardennes leather Birkin bag.
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin HAC 32cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin HAC 32cm Retourne Brand- Hermès Model- Birkin HAC 32cm Product Type- Tote Serial Number- (Z) Age- Circa 1996 Accompanied By- Hermes Dust...
Hermès Vintage Birkin 35cm Gold Swift Palladium Hardware 2007
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Hermes Swift Birkin 35 is finely crafted of smooth swift leather in a shade of golden brown.
Hermes Gold Birkin Bag 35
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Gold 35 Birkin Bag. Vintage Birkin in excellent condition.
Hermes Natural Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Natural Tan Birkin 35 Bag. Gold hardware. Light tan color close to gold.
Hermes Birkin Natural 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Birkin 35 Natural Bag. Tan neutral color. Vintage Birkin from 2006 in fair to good condition.
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Bag. Vintage black Birkin with gold hardware.
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Bag. Vintage Birkin in excellent condition.
Hermes Black Birkin 30 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black 30 Birkin. Vintage black Birkin in good condition.
Hermes Birkin Gold 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Gold Birkin Bag. Palladium hardware. Swift leather.
Hermes Natural Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Natural Birkin 35 Bag. Gold hardware. Vintage courcheval leather.
Hermes Sapphire Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Blue Sapphire Birkin 35 Bag. Beautiful navy tone blue color with gold hardware.
Hermes Gold Birkin 30 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Gold Birkin 30 Bag. Good vintage condition.
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Bag. Excellent condition. Ardennes leather.
Hermes Birkin Black 30 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 30 Bag. Gold hardware. Vintage ardennes leather.
Hermes Birkin 35 Gold Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Birkin 35 Gold with Gold Hardware. The most wanted combination.
Hermes Gold Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Gold Birkin 35 Bag. Beautiful gold tan color with gold hardware.
Hermes Red Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Red Hermes Birkin 35 with gold hardware from 2004. The handles have darkened over time as shown in the pictures.
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Swift
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Swift Leather. Gold hardware.
Hermes Birkin 35 Sanguine Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Birkin 35 Sanguine Bag. Gold hardware. Excellent condition.
Hermes Natural Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Natural Birkin 35 Bag. Ardennes leather. Vintage from 2002.
Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Vintage Black Ardennes Leather 90s
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This Birkin is a lovely example of Hermes fine craftsmanship. Made from black Ardennes leather, which is one of the more durable and resilient hides and is no longer manufactured by ...
Vintage Hermes 2002 Birkin 35 Clemence Cacao GHW Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful birkin 35 in cacao color with gold hardware. Excellent vintage condition. Very minor rubbing on the corners. Comes with dust bag and its tools. Stamp square F from 2002.
Vintage 2004 Hermes Black Togo Birkin 35 PHW Bag
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage birkin 35 bag in black and phw. Great condition overall, minor rubbing on the corners and light touch ups on the handle edge dye. Vintage togo leather tends to have larger sc...
HERMÈS Jaune d'or Epsom Leather Vintage Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Jaune d'or Epsom Leather Vintage Birkin 35cm Serial Number: [F] Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Padlock, Keys, Clochette, Rain Cover Authenticity Details:...
Hermes Gold Birkin 35 Handbag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Invest in an icon. The Hermès Birkin 35 in Gold Togo leather is a timeless accessory, highly popular for both its scratch resistant finish and classic colourway.
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin HAC 32cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin HAC 32cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG122 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin HAC 32cm Type: Tote Serial Number: (Z) Age: 1996 Accomp...
1997 Hermès Chocolate Brown Evercalf Leather Vintage Birkin 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Chocolate Brown Evercalf Leather Vintage Birkin 35cm Xupes Reference: CB216 Serial Number: [A] Age (Circa): 1997 Accompanied By: Lock, Keys, Clochette Authenticity Details: D...
1994 Hermès Natural Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin 50cm HAC
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Natural Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin 50cm HAC Xupes Reference: HB3261 Serial Number: (X) Age (Circa): 1994 Accompanied By: Lock, Key, Clochette Authenticity Details: Date ...
Hermès Birkin 35 Togo PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Crafted in 2010, this 35cm Birkin makes a timeless fashion statement in Rose Jaipur Togo leather and Palladium hardware. From the Togo leather's luxurious grain to the vintage-inspir...
Hermes Vert Green Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Vert green Birkin 35 Bag. Gold hardware. Vintage Birkin.
Hermes Red Birkin 30 Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Red Birkin 30 with Gold Hardware. Vintage Courchevel leather.
Hermes Natural Tan Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Natural Tan Birkin 35 Bag. Vintage Courcheval leather with gold hardware.
Hermes Black Ardennes Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Ardennes Birkin 35 Bag. Very good condition.
HERMES BIRKIN 55 Bag Vintage Hac Navy Fjord Brass Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic uber rare Vintage 55 Hermes Hac in rich Navy coveted Fjord leather. A striking combination with aged brass hardware. This beautiful bag is a true Hermes c...
1996 Hermes Brique Box Calf Leather Vintage Birkin 35cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Brique Box Calf Leather Vintage Birkin 35cm Retourne Xupes Reference: CB353 Serial Number: (Z) Age (Circa): 1996 Accompanied By: Hermès Box, Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette A...
Hermes Chocolate Brown Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Chocolate Birkin 35 Bag. Chocolate brown togo leather with gold hardware.
Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes rare and collectible large doctor’s bag in brown shiny croc, lined in brown leather and caramel velvet, gold tone hardware. Dates back to the 50s , pre date stamp. Handle drop...
$59,500
H 10.5 in W 19.5 in
Hermes Birkin 50 Limited Edition Endless Road Bleu De Prusse Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Blue de Prusse Limited Edition Endless Road Birkin 50 Haute à Courroies is a remarkable fusion of artistry and craftsmanship. This exclusive piece from the 2019 Collection...
Hermes Birkin 50cm HAC
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, authentic Hermes 50cm HAC Birkin. Dark brown leather with chrome finish hardware, dual-belt turnstile lock closure. Embossed above the closure is spelled in silver letterin...
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in stunning Rose Scheherazade alligator. Accentuated with crisp with palladium hardware. Timeless and highly ...
$26,995
H 8 in W 9.75 in D 5 in
Hermes Birkin 25 Verso Ebene Brown Caramel Togo Leather Palladium Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Absolutely Stunning and most Coveted, Hermes Birkin 25 Verso Ebene Togo & Caramel Interior Leather complimented by Palladium Hardware. Like New Condition Plastic on all Hardware. ...
Hermes Kelly Cut Braise Crocodile Clutch Bag Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Kelly Cut bag featured in vivid Braise Niloticus Crocodile. This exquisite lipstick red Hermes clutch is perfect day to evening. Lush with...
Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Verso Rouge Piment
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Kelly 25 verso is in the Sellier style, with palladium hardware, and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, and a single rolled handle, the interior is lined ...
Hermès New Birkin 30 Gris Grizzly
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès collectible and rare Birkin bag, 30cm, grizzly limited edition. Gris caillou grizzly and gris meyer swift, palladium hardware. New unworn condition.. Handle drop, 4"L. Comes w...
Bob Mackie Orange & Black Beaded Tiger Print with Black Chiffon Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an exotic evening gown from Bob Mackie. It is an orange and black long sleeve fitted gown with a tiger print beaded pattern, and a full and flowy chiffon skirt. Fully lined. ...
Hermès Portefeuille pochette 2010 Kelly Black Epsom Leather Wallet Clutch Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly model wallet in black leather (Epsom) and silver metal (palladium), 2 large interior compartments separated by a zipped coin purse with pull tab in the Kelly padlock mot...
$49,995
H 8 in W 9.75 in D 5 in
Hermes Birkin 25 Vert Cypress Crocodile Leather Gold Hardware Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Absolutely Stunning and most Coveted, Hermes Birkin 25 Vert Cypress Nilo Crocodile Leather complimented by Gold Hardware. A Stamp 2017. Please keep in mind that this is a pre owned i...
HERMES Abysse blue crocodile CONSTANCE COMPACT Wallet RGhw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Constance Compact wallet in dark blue shiny alligator leather probably Abysse. Features a structured, compact silhouette with the iconic rose gold plated H clas...
Hermes Helium Hac 50 Travel Bag Alezan Togo Aluminum Hardware Very Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare Hermes Helium 50 HAC bag (Haut a Courroies) featured in Alezan togo leather. Limited edition accentuated with Aluminum hardware. Chic and timeless. Th...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1995 Striped Crosshatch Button Front Men's Dress Shirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1995 Striped Crosshatch Button Front Men's Dress Shirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1995 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: butto...
Chanel Vintage Pink Crocodile Kelly Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage Alligator Top Handle Flap Bag Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition Material: Alligator Color: Salmon Pink Hardware: Gold-Tone Series: 5-Series (1997–1999) Dimen...
HERMES Rouge H burgundy leather VIBRATO KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Kelly II 35 Retourne Vibrato' bag in Rouge H (burgund) Veau Evercalf leather with multicolor Vibrato panel. Rare limited edition. Lined in Rouge H Chèvre (goat skin) with two...
For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.
The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.
As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.
In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.
In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.
Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.
Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.
In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.
Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.
While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.
Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.
Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.
More than a fashion statement, this iconic style continually appreciates in value.
A symbol of luxury and elegance, the design has a storied past and a legion of devoted collectors.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.