HERMES black Box leather CONSTANCE 40 Belt 70
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic vintage Hermès Constance waist belt is crafted from black Veau Box leather and finished with the iconic gold-plated “H” buckle.
HERMES black Box leather CONSTANCE 40 Belt 70
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic vintage Hermès Constance waist belt is crafted from black Veau Box leather and finished with the iconic gold-plated “H” buckle.
HERMES Marron Fonce Courchevel leather 1995 CONSTANCE 40 Belt 70
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic vintage Hermès Constance waist belt is crafted from Courchevel leather in Marron Fonce (brown) and finished with the iconic gold-plated “H” buckle.
Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes classic and beautiful vintage crocodile miel constance bag.
Hermès Mini Constance pink satin.
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Hermès Mini Constance pink satin bag with gold hardware.
RARE Hermes Brown Alligator Constance Bag
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
RARE Hermes Brown Alligator Vintage Constance Bag in very good condition.
$98,192
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG117 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 15cm Type: To...
HERMES Rouge H burgundy Box leather CONSTANCE 23 Bag w Gold VINTAGE
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Constance 23 shoulder bag in Rouge H Veau Box leather featuring gold-plated hardware.
Borsa A Tracolla Hermès Sac Constance To Go Epsom Nata
By Hermès
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Hermès, modello To Go Constance, realizzata in pelle Epsom nella colorazione nata con inserti in pelle marrone e hardware dorati.
Rare 1990s Hermès Medor Black Leather Gold Stud Crossbody Shoulder Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in San Diego, CA
A dream addition for collectors of vintage Hermès Kelly and Constance bags, or anyone who loves unique luxury handbags with iconic details.
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H 7 in W 1.5 in L 7.5 in
Vintage Hermes Black & Gold Tone Box Calf Leather 'H' "Constance" Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Hermes "Constance" bag featuring a box calf leather construction, front flap with a gold-tone 'H' clasp, a flat shoulder strap, tonal stitching, and a curved back pocket.
Hermès Vintage Constance 23 Black Box GHW
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hermès Vintage Constance 23 Black Box Gold Hardware Hermès Constance stays one of the most coveted handbag designs in the history and is equally desired as Hermès Birkin and Hermès ...
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H 7.09 in W 9.06 in D 1.58 in
Hermès Vintage Constance 23 Brown Shiny Crocodile Porosus GHW
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hermès Vintage Constance 23 Brown Shiny Crocodile Porosus Gold Hardware This Hermès Constance 23 in Crocodile Porosus is the epitome of luxury.
Vintage Brown Box Calf Leather Hermès Constance 23cm
By Hermès
Located in Annapolis, MD
Made with brown box calf leather and gold plated hardware. Produced in 1985. Condition: Good used condition. Exterior: One exterior pocket, light scratching on hardware and leather...
Hermes Vintage Dark Navy Constance 23 Gold H Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hermes Vintage Dark Navy Constance 23 Gold H Handbag *Marked G in Circle ( 1977) *Made it France *Comes with original box *24K Gold Plated Hardware -Approximately 9″ x 7″ x 2″ -The...
Vintage Black Box Calf Leather Hermès Constance 23cm Bag
By Hermès
Located in Annapolis, MD
A beautifully structured bag that has aged gracefully, made with black box calf leather, and brushed gold plated hardware. Produced in 1985. Condition: Good used condition. Exterior...
Hermes vintage Constance 23 in brown crocodile
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and rare Vintage Constance in Shiny Croc with Gold Hardware. Colour: Brown Colour Code: n/a Leather: Shiny Croc Hardware: Gold Stamp: F in circle (1976) Condition: Excell...
Vintage Hermes Constance H Bag Blue Box Leather Gold Hardware 23 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
BEAUTIFUL AUTHENTIC HERMES BAG " CONSTANCE " The H closure is made of gold hardware and emanel.
Hermes Porosus Crocodile Constance Bleu Roi
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This is a highly collectible vintage Hermes bag. The porosus crocodile vintage Hermes Constance bag comes in a unique and extremely rare Bleu Roi colour.
Hermes Porosus Crocodile Constance Bleu Roi
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This crocodile skin vintage Hermes Constance bag in Bleu Roi hue is a very rare piece.
Hermes 1969 Alligator Constance Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This extremely rare crocodile skin, vintage Hermes Constance bag comes in a unique and extremely sought after burgundy colour.
Hermes 1971 Crocodile Cognac Constance
Located in London, GB
This extremely rare crocodile skin, vintage Hermes Constance bag comes in a unique and extremely sought after cognac colour.
Hermès Black Lizard Vintage Constance
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Black Lizard Constance is in beautiful vintage condition with mild signs of prior ownership.
Hermès Red Lizard Vintage Constance
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Red Lizard Constance is in beautiful vintage condition with light signs of prior ownership.
Hermes Vintage Crocodile Miel Constance
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes classic and beautiful vintage crocodile miel constance bag.
Hermes Vintage Navy Constance Handbag
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes navy constance handbag. Height 7", width 9", depth 3", handle drop 9" and 17". Comes with duster and box.
Hermes Lizard Constance Belt
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hello Hermes! Circa 1974, this Hermes belt features a tan lizard band with a gold tone Constance buckle.
Hermès Indigo Lizard Leather Vintage Constance 23
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Indigo Lizard Leather Vintage Constance 23 Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1444 Brand: Hermès Model: Constance 23 Type: Crossbody, Shoulder Serial Number: [D] Age: 2000 Accompan...
Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23 Xupes Reference: HBJJLG023 Serial Number: (F) Age (Circa): 1976 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (...
Hermes Black Crocodile Constance Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the extremely rare crocodile skin, Porosus, this vintage edition of the Hermès Constance comes in an elegant black colour.
Hermes Constance Bag 23cm Black Box Leather Vintage 80s
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Hermes Constance Bag 23cm in Black Box Leather. Fully-lined with one zipper pocket.
1999 Hermès Sesame Shiny Lizard Leather Vintage Constance 23
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Sesame Shiny Lizard Leather Vintage Constance 23 Reference: HB2760 Serial Number: [C] Age (Circa): 1999 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made...
1998 Hermes Navy Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"HERMES Navy Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23cm Reference: HB1861 Serial Number: [B] Age (Circa): 1998 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (M...
1970s Hermès Blue Leather Constance Bag
By Hermès
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Hermès 70s Constance bag in midnight blue leather and gold hardware.
HERMÈS H Crocodile Constance Belt Black Vintage 1990s W/Box
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
HERMÈS H Crocodile Constance Belt Black Vintage 1990s W/Box A beautiful vintage 90s crocodile iconic HERMÈS Constance Belt.
Vintage Hermes Black Box Leather Constance 23 Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Item is in good vintage condition. Showing slight touch ups on the leather surface and light wrinkling. Slight scratches on the hardware. Strap shows a little cracking (as seen on th...
1996 Hermès Black Leather Constance Bag
By Hermès
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Hermès Constance model bag made of smooth black leather with golden hardware.
Hermès 23cm Poussiere Crocodile Constance Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This extremely rare, vintage crocodile Hermès Constance bag comes in a unique and extremely sought after Pousierre Beige colour.
Hermes Constance Bag - Dark Brown Box Leather - Vintage - Excellent Condition
By Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
Since its original design in 1969 by Catherine Chaillet and its time spent on the arm of fashion icon Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the Hermès Constance has maintained its status as th...
1972 Hermès Chocolate Brown Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Chocolate Brown Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23 Xupes Reference: CB213 Serial Number: (B) Age (Circa): 1972 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box Authenticity Details: D...
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H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt CONDITION NOTES The exterior is in excellent condition with light signs of ...
Hermès Vintage Constance Bag Black Ostrich Autruche Noir Ghw 23 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bag "CONSTANCE" Made in France Stamp I in circle (Vintage) Made of Ostrich Leather and Golden Hardware Ostrich is it a resistant leather, and...
Hermes Vintage Constance H Bag Brown Crocodile Gold Hdw 23 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermes Bag "CONSTANCE" Made in France Stamp R, from 1962 Made of Brown Crocodile Skin and Golden Hardware Lined with smooth brown leather 1 main compartment...
Hermes Vintage Constance Hand Bag Suede and Gold Leather GHW 23 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag " CONSTANCE " Made in France Stamp M in a circle (1983) Vintage Bag Made of brown Suede, gold Leather, golden Hardware, white Sewings Co...
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H 6.7 in W 9.06 in
1980's Hermes Marron Fonce Shiny Caiman Crocodile Leather Vintage Constance 24
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"HERMÈS Marron Fonce Shiny Caiman Crocodile Leather Vintage Constance 24 Reference: HB2527 Serial Number: (J) Age (Circa): 1980 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet Au...
Rare Hermes Constance H Bag Emeral Green Lizard Gold Hdw 23 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
GORGEOUS AUTHENTIC VINTAGE HERMES FLAP BAG CONSTANCE Made in France Stamp E in a circle Made of Lizard Skin and Golden Hardware Colorway: Emeral Green Lined with da...
Hermes Constance Black H bag with gold hardware 23 cm
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
100% authentic vintage Hermes constance shoulder bag in black box leather and gold palladium hardware.
Hermes Vintage Black Leather Constance Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeous Vintage Hermes black constance shoulder bag in excellent condition.
HERMES belt vintage mini constance crocodile palladium buckle
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic fabulous vintage HERMES mini Constance black crocodile belt.
Hermes Vintage Black Lizard Leather Constance Shoulder Bag-rare
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
AUTHENTIC HERMES black lizard constance bag in excellent vintage condition.
Hermès Vintage 70's Brown Box Constance Crossbody Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès chocolate brown box calf leather constance bag. Dated B for 1972. Shoulder drop, 12.5" - 24"L. Minor scuffs on leather and hardware. Comes with original box and shopping bag.
1968 Hermes Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMES Black Box Calf Leather Vintage Constance 23 This HERMES Constance 23 is in Good Pre-Owned Condition.
Hermès Miel 23cm Crocodile Constance Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This extremely rare, vintage crocodile Hermès Constance bag comes in a unique and extremely sought after Miel Brown colour.
Vintage Hermes Black Crocodile Constance 23 GHW Shoulder Bag RARE
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
AUTHENTIC HERMES black crocodile constance bag in excellent vintage condition.
Hermes Vintage 1985 Brown Constance Belt with Gold Toned Buckle
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES Paris vintage 1985 brown Constance belt featuring a gold toned H buckle.
Hermes Constance Vintage Set of Two Belts with one Buckle
By Hermès
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
This collectors item SET of two leather authentic set of Hermes Constance belts (one buckle) is so beautiful. One leather belt in dark grey and light grey with an 1998 B square marki...
Hermes Gold Constance H Buckle and Tan Cream Belt Vintage 1970s
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes gold Constance H buckle and tan/cream belt, vintage from the 1970s in very good condition.
Vintage Hermes Constance Navy Bag in Navy leather and Golden Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Super nice Vintage Hermes Constance Nice vintage condition.
Vintage Hermes Constance 23 Black Croco Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage 60's Hermes Constance in Black crocodile.
Vintage Hermes Constance Belt Reversible Tan & Black
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is an authenticity guaranteed Vintage Hermes Signature Mini Constance Tan / Black Reversible Belt.
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H 0.1 in W 1.3 in L 36.2 in
Vintage Hermes Constance Brown & Black Leather Gold Tone H Buckle Belt Size 90
By Hermès
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Hermes Constance belt in brown & black smooth leather with the iconic H buckle. It is reversible and you attach the buckle to wear it as a brown or black belt! Hermes, Paris, Made in...
VINTAGE HERMES BLACK CONSTANCE BAG 23CM
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Hermes constance bag in Black. Gold Hardware.
Vintage Dark Brown Hermes Constance Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Nice vintage Hermes Constance bag in brown box leather.
Vintage Dark Brown Hermes Constance Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Nice vintage Hermes Constance bag in brown box leather.
1971 Vintage Dark Brown Hermes Constance Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Nice vintage Hermes Constance bag in brown box leather.
Vintage 1972 Dark Brown Hermes Constance 23 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Nice vintage Hermes Constance bag in brown box leathe.
Hermes Vintage Constance Navy Bag in Navy leather and Golden Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Super nice Vintage Hermes Constance Nice vintage condition.
LOUIS VUITTON x MURAKAMI white Monogram Multicolore 2025 SPEEDY 25 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton x Takeshi Murakami Speedy Bandoulière 25 is crafted in white Monogram Multicolore canvas with natural cowhide leather trims. Accented with gold-tone...
Gianni Versace Red Leather Motorcycle Jacket and Skirt A/W 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous and rare red patent leather motorcycle jacket with matching skirt from Gianni Versace. It has all of Versace's amazing attention to detail including Medusa head pulls on t...
1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT tortoise and gold link belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This 1970's Yves Saint Laurent link belt is composed of alternating rectangular and circular tortoise acetate elements, connected by polished gold-tone metal links. The tortoiseshell...
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
Hermès Black Epsom Leather Constance To Go Long Wallet
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Epsom Leather Constance To Go Long Wallet Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1449 Brand: Hermès Model: Constance To Go Long Wallet Type: Shoulder, Crossbody, Clutch Serial Nu...
Hermès Sac Herbag Black Canvas Leather Back Pack x2 Pristine Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Herbag model bag in 2 versions to carry by hand or as a backpack, composed of a small Kelly bag format pouch in black canvas and a larger Kelly Ado bag format, mobile part in ...
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet Sapphire blue Ostrich skin with large 'H' closure in palladium hardware. Front flap opens to tonal, partitioned interior with card slots a...
$55,780
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
Hermès 2011 Barenia Leather Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG068 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: He...
Hermes Birkin 25 Swift Leather Anemone Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Swift Birkin 25 in Anemone. This classic handbag is beautifully crafted of supple swift leather with a fine grain in purple. The bag features rolled leath...
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Aubergine Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rich, saturated Aubergine crocodile. Rarely produced this exquisite jewel toned beauty is a must have for any Hermes aficionado...
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac purple with pinks Ornate silver hardware and unique chain Pristine Measurements in in...
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
$7,920
H 6.9 in W 3.9 in L 9 in
Chanel Vanity Case Rare Large Vintage 90s Top Handle Black Caviar Leather Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Large Vintage Black Caviar CC Logo Top Handle Vanity Case Year: 1996 {VINTAGE 26 Years} Gold Hadware CC Stitched Logo at front Top handle Detachable crossbody strap Zip aroun...
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.