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.
Hermes Birkin Sellier 30 Casaque Noir Blue Indigo Blue Frida Bag Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin Sellier Casaque 30 tri-colour bag featured in Black and Bleu Indigo. Contrasted with a vivid Bleu Frida interior. Beautiful and exot...
Hermes Constance 24 Epsom Leather 89 Noir Cross Body Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Constance 24 in Epsom 89 Noir is a timeless luxury handbag distinguished by its structured, iconic Hermès H closure and sophisticated black colorway. Crafted in Epsom leat...
Hermès Shiny Rose Scheherazade Alligator Mini Kelly 20
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hermès Shiny Rose Scheherazade Alligator Mini Kelly 20 is a stunning and luxurious handbag that exemplifies elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted from exquisite shiny rose-colored alli...
Hermes Kelly 28 Cactus Matte Niloticus Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 28 Cactus Matte Niloticus Bag GHW. Extremely rare color. Bag is in great pre owned condition. Minor wear on the corner. R stamp-2014 year. Comes with dust bag, box, stra...
Hermès New Grey Avalon Blanket
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès new grey Avalon wool cashmere blanket. Classic patten.
Hermes La Rosee - Silk Shawl 140 - Silk Crepe - Pink - MWOCT - Rare!
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
La Rosee Silk Shawl 140 Crepe Pink - MWOCT - 2411111745 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Shawl 140 Mousseline (Silk Crêpe/Georgette) Name Design: La Rosée, Dew Artist: Anne Gavarni Size: 1...
Hermès Toolbox 20 Grey Leather Top Handle Bag 2015
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Hermès Toolbox 20 Grey Leather Top Handle Bag 2015
Hermès Peony 20th Anniversary Tea Set
By Hermès
Located in VALBONNE, FR
Very rare limited edition Hermes Pivoines Tea Set for collectors. This Tea Set was lanched in 2004 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the famous Hermes 'Pivoines' (peony) collectio...
Hermes Sandal Flat Oran Gold Box Calfskin Shoes 42 / 12
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Oran exquisite Gold box calfskin slide. The iconic top stitched H cutout over the top of the foot in sublime calfskin. Gold embossed c...
Hermes Diamond Birkin 35 Bag Miel Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in honeyed Miel. Exquisite and rare color, this Hermes Birkin bag with 18K Ye...
BNIB Hermès Mini Constance 18 Miroir Cloute Cream Calfskin So PHW G Stamp 2026
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
BNIB Hermès Mini Constance 18 Miroir Cloute Cream Calfskin So PHW G Stamp 2026 Unveil an object of purest serenity, a symphony in alabaster calfskin. This Mini Constance 18 is sculp...
Hermes Lim.Ed. Black Rhinestones Oran BN
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes limited edition black goatskin suede flat sandals with rhinestones H design. Size European N. 38, come with dust cover and original box. Brand new.
Hermes Birkin 35 Etain Bag Palladium Hardware Clemence Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 Etain bag is the most perfect medium gray and is utterly neutral. This beauty is absolutely stunning with pallad...
Hermes Kelly Kellywood 22 Wood Kelly Barenia Leather Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exquisite limited edition Hermes Kellywood "Kelly Wood" 22 bag featured in bog oak and Barenia leather. Not since the Sterling Ke...
HERMES Curry yellow Clemence leather TRIM 31 M Hobo Bag Gold
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Trim 31 hobo in Curry yellow soft Taurillon Clemence leather featuring gold-tone hardware. Designed with adjustable shoulder handl...
Exceptional Hermès Gold Porcelain Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Tigre Royal
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Stunning Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: "TIGRE ROYAL" Designed by Christiane Vauzelles Made in France Made of porcelain, leaves, edges and notches hand painted with fin...
HERMÈS scarf VENDANGES
By Hermès
Located in Rubiera, RE
Hermès twill silk scarf VENDANGES Designed by Valerie Dawlat-Dumoulin 2001 100% silk Copyright Hand rolled hem Tag care Made in France Ivory, red, brown Approx. cm. 90 x 90 - 36" x ...
Hermes Mini Kelly Touch Chamkila Chevre Leather Lizard Palladium Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and Most Coveted As New Hermes Mini Kelly 20 Touch Black Noir Chamkila Chevre Leather and Black Ombre Lizard Handle Complimented by Palladium Hardware. New G Stamp 2026. Inclu...
Hermès Blue Tropical Garden Silk Scarf New in Box
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès new Tropical garden silk scarf. Black and pastel colors. Hand rolled edges. Comes with original box.
Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Gold Tan Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
RARE Most Coveted Hermes Kelly 25 Sellier Gold Epsom Leather, Complimented by Gold Hardware. Prisitine Condition , Plastic on all Hardware. D Stamp 2019. Dimensions: 9.75 W x 4 D x ...
Hermes Birkin 35 Club Gris Perle Mykonos Lizard Palladium Limited Edition Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermes Birkin 35 Club in Gris Perle is an exceptionally rare limited edition interpretation of the iconic Birkin. Hermes combines exquisite Gris Perle and Whit...
Hemres Men Item Sandals Size US 12 IT 45 Black Leather Canvas Buckle Strap
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Black and canvas exterior - Tagged size 45 - No box Condition: The sandals are in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approximately In In...
New in Box Hermes Small Silk Spaceship Gavroche Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès blue, green and celeste silk gavroche with hand-rolled edges. Spaceship limited edition. New in box.
Hermes Constance Long To Go Wallet Bag Black Epsom Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a coveted Hermes Constance Long To Go featured in classic Black. Accentuated with Palladium hardware and Epsom leather. The consummate Wallet on a Chain! Detachable...
Hermes Birkin 25 Orange Poppy Togo Leather Turn-Lock Closure With Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Birkin 25 in Orange Poppy Togo Leather with Gold Hardware is one of the most coveted handbags in the world — a symbol of timeless elegance, exclusivity, and master craftsm...
Hermès 2024 Evelyne TPM Dark Green Clemence Leather Crossbody Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Dark green Leather tab with snap closure Front with perforated "H" logo Plain Wooly canvas shoulder strap Comes with the original box, dust bag and strap Stamp W. Year 2024 Condition...
Hermes Kelly 25 Rouge Tomate Red Swift Leather Palladium Hardwear Y Stamp 2020
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition:Slight signs of use, clean inside and out. Accessories: shoulder strap,key,lock,dust bag size: Width:25cm Designer: Hermes Model: kelly25 Exterior Material: Leather E...
Hermès Etoupe Epsom Constance 1-Elan GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Etoupe Epsom Constance 1-Elan GHW SKU: Z158665 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Founded in Paris in 1837 as a harness workshop, Hermès has grown int...
Hermes Scarf Eperons d'Or et Couvertures et Tenues de Jour - CS90 - Limited ED
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Eperons d'Or et Couvertures et Tenues de Jour - CS90 - Gris Fonce Claire - Ornementation - NWST - 2607011301 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Scarf 90 Cashmere Silk Name Design: Éperons d'...
HERMÈS - Vintage Silk Shirt by Philippe Ledoux, "Cosmos" Print, Size 40 FR
By Hermès, Philippe Ledoux
Located in Padova, IT
CORRADO LUXURY EXCLUSIVE HERMÈS COLLECTIONS - Rare pure silk shirt featuring the iconic "Cosmos" Carré pattern designed by master designer Philippe Ledoux - Mother-of-pearl buttons b...
HERMÈS 1997 Vintage Silk Vest Featuring the "L'Or de Chefs" Carré Design
By Hermès, Joachim Metz
Located in Padova, IT
CORRADO LUXURY EXCLUSIVE HERMES COLLECTIONS - Rare pure silk vest featuring the iconic "L'Or de Chefs" Carré pattern by Joachim Metz, 1997 - The front is made of fine peccary leather...
Hermes Picotin Lock Taurillon Clemence Leather Handbag With Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Picotin Lock Handbag embodies understated luxury with its minimalist bucket silhouette and refined craftsmanship. Inspired by tr...
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 ...
Hermes Birkin 35 Plomb Limited Edition Bag Togo Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in rare limited edition Plomb (Off Black). SO chic! Simply a perfect neutral bag that is just shy of the Black which reveals as ...
Hermès Large Palladium Mors Scarf/Belt Ring
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès oversize palladium mors scarf/belt ring. Comes with original dustcover.
Hermès Evelyn III 29 Shoulder Bag in Brown Clemence Leather
By Hermès
Located in Houston, TX
The Hermès Evelyn III 29 Shoulder Bag in brown Clemence leather combines timeless elegance with practical design, featuring a slouchy silhouette and signature perforated H logo. Its ...
Hermes Birkin Fray Fray 35 Framboise Limited Edition Bag Swift Leather / Toile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin Fray Fray 35 bag featured in stunning Framboise. Ecru and Framboise toile with frayed (fringe) ed...
Hermes Bleus d'Ailleurs Round Tart Platter
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Round Tart Platter featured in beloved Bleus d'Allieurs. A modern geometirc design paying hommage to ancient pottery and the countless sea voyages of trad...
Hermès Bleu Ciel Silk Le Timbalier Scarf 90
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Bleu Ciel Silk Le Timbalier Scarf 90 SKU: 155221 Condition: Excellent Condition Comments: Item is in excellent condition and displays light signs of wear. Marks...
Hermes Birkin 35cm Brown Togo w/Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Hermès Birkin 35cm in Brown Togo leather with palladium hardware embodies the house’s most timeless expression of understated luxury, rendered in a deep, grounding neutral that e...
Hermès Kachinas Collectible Oliver Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès collectible silk twill 35" square Kachinas, scarf designed by US coveted designer Kermit Oliver. Issue date 1992. Hand-rolled edges.
Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Exotic Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
The Hermès Birkin 25 is presented here in Rouge Exotique lizard, a softened red tone that balances vibrancy with restraint. The color offers presence while remaining versatile, makin...
Hermes Troca Black Cotton Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes 2000s black Troca cotton tote bag featuring leather trim, stripe detailing, two top handles, press-stud fastening, main compartment, internal zip-fastening pocket, slip pocket...
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...
Hermes Kelly 28 HSS Epsom Sellier Anemone and Nata bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 28 HSS sellier Epsom anemone and Nata bag. Brushed gold hardware. C stamp -2018 year. Excellent pre owned condition. Bag comes with dust bag, strap, keys,locker and Cloc...
Hermes Acid Yellow Double Faced Cashmere Hooded Jacket
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Ultra luxe, superbly crafted Hermes cashmere hooded jacket. New with tags. Made from the highest quality Jaune Acide or Acid Yellow double faced cashmere with chunky ribbed trims. I...
Hermès Duck Cotton Terry Bath Towel
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Duck Cotton Bath Towel in Blue is made from 100% Terry Cotton, and features orange and white ducks.
Hermès Zipped Cardigan in Multicolor Cashmere
By Hermès
Located in Houston, TX
The Hermès Zipped Cardigan in Multicolor Cashmere offers a chic, elevated twist on a classic piece. Crafted from ultra-soft cashmere, this cardigan features a V-neckline and long sle...
Hermes Hac 50 Birkin Bag Lime Evercolor and Ficelle Toile Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare Hermes 50 HAC bag (Haut a Courroies) featured in Lime Evercolor leather. The body is warm Ficelle Toile. Complimented with Palladiu...
Hermes Izmir Sandal Bleu Bleuet and Orange Epsom Leather Men's Shoes 42 / 9
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a pair of Hermes Men's Izmir sandal featured in Bleu Bleuet with orange insole calfskin leather lining. The iconic H cutout over the top of the foot in Epsom leather. Sophisticated colours in a silhouette that works for every wardrobe. Naturel calfskin insole. Black heel with leather sole. Comes with sleepers. Please our extensive selection of Hermes Homme...
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Porosus Crocodile Black Red La Rosee One of a Kind Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an extraordinary one of a kind Hermes 35 Birkin HSS bag. Black porosus crocodile with the dewdrop detailed La Rosee red velvet ...
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Dewdrop Roses One of a Kind Poussiere Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an extraordinary one of a kind Hermes Birkin 35 HSS bag featured in unicorn Poussiere. Exquisite neutral no longer produced Poussiere ...
Hermes Shoulder Birkin 29 Gold Tan Toile Canvas Black Palladium HW Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Rare and Highly coveted Hermes Birkin 29 Shoulder Gold Swift Leather Embroidered Toile in Ecru Beige, Rose Pop Black & Fauve complemented by Palladium Hardware. As-new plastic on all...
Hermes Paris Equestrian Print Red Silk Necktie in Hermes Box
By Hermès
Located in University City, MO
Hermes Paris Equestrian silk print red necktie in Hermes Box c 1990s The stylish silk necktie is illustrated with a series of facing horse figures set against a muted red background. Hermes' H initial...
Rare Hermès Air Balloons Tie
By Hermès
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
From a private collection Rare, chic and funny Hermès tie Air Balloons theme 100% Silk Made in France Multicolored print on cream base Great conditions Fast shipping from Italy inclu...
Vintage HERMES Kelly 28 Box Calf Handbag Black GHW Circl U 1991
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Good,Minor signs of use, clean interior, light scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag,Shoulder Strap size: Width:28cm,height:22cm Designer:HERMES Model: Kelly 28...
$4,044
Hermes Vintage H Box
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES Paris vintage rare silver tone metal box featuring a large gold plated H design on top. Embossed HERMES PARIS. Silversmith RAVINET D'ENFER - RD - hallmark. Made in France. I...
Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Tri-Colour Poussiere Poudre Ficelle Crocodile
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier bag featured in a rare tri-colour Porosus Crocodile. The perfect neutral palette of Poussiere, Poudre and Ficelle. No longer produced thi...
Hermès 2022 Constance Slim Wallet Quebracho Evercolor Unisex Brown PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Brown Palladium hardware - PVC on hardware - Top-stitching Interior zip pocket - Slim silhouette - Removable change purse with zip closure - Two credit card slots - Belt loop - Sta...
Hermes Birkin 30 Jaune de Naples Bag Novillo Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 30 bag featured in sunny Jaune de Naples. This sought after Hermes Birkin bag is exquisite in Novillo leather. Accentuated with lush gold hardware....
Epsom is a stamped or embossed calf leather (as opposed to being a grained leather like Togo or Clemence, or a smooth leather like Swift or Box). It is lightweight and stiff; thus Epsom is known for its ability to retain structure over time. Epsom is the primary leather used to make Sellier Kelly and Birkin bags which feature outside stitching on its edges which result in a crisp and sharp line. Epsom is more rain-resistant than other calf leathers.
Hermes bags have blindstamps, placed under the plaques or on the interior. Usually they are placed close to the date stamps denoting the year of production. Recently, in a small % of receipts, the blind stamp is also printed on the store receipt which can be matched to the blind stamp inside the bag.
It is virtually impossible to walk into an Hermes store as a new customer and be offered a Birkin for purchase. Most Birkins are offered to loyal clients who have established a purchase history at a particular store and with a particular sales associate who may take note of your Birkin or Kelly wish.