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 35 White Clemence Palladium Hardware Rare New Never Carried
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermes Birkin 35 in White Clemence leather which is an exceptionally elegant collector classic, defined by purity, rarity, and timeless appeal. White remains o...
HERMES black Swift & Tuffetage corduroy BIRKIN 30 COTE-A-COTE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 Côté-a-Côté in black corduroy with Veau Swift leather trim and gussets. Features palladium plated hardware and cleaning brush for corduroy. Brand new ...
Hermès Sandales Chypre Noir EU37 Black Leather Sandals Mules UK4 US6.5 Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Chypre sandals in black leather with wide adjustable Velcro straps, black leather insole on an anatomical rubber footbed. Size 37FR (UK 4, US 6.5). The sandals have been worn ...
Hermès Veste Caban FR34 Black Wool Whipcord Oversized Pea Coat UK6 US4 Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès oversized pea coat in thick black whipcord wool, notched collar with double-breasted button closure, Hermès logo buttons in blackened silver-tone metal and black leather, two ...
HERMES Grenat red Epsom leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès 'Birkin 30' bag in Rouge Grenat (dark red) Veau Epsom leather with palladium hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with an open pocket against the front and a z...
Hermès Silk Scarf Flamingo Party Bourthoumieux 90 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Please notice: the green is actually lighter than the photos Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "Flamingo Party" Designed by Laurence ...
Hermès Black Togo Leather Birkin 40cm HAC Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Togo Leather Birkin 40cm HAC Retourne Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 40cm HAC Product Title: Black Togo Leather Birkin 40cm HAC Retourne Type: Tote, Travel...
Hermes Vintage 1950's Haut à Courroies Hac 40 Birkin Natural Toile Travel Duffle
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Tan toile and barenia leather exterior - Comes with lock and key - Brass Hardware Condition: The bag presents very well considering its age. It features a rich, well-deve...
HERMES black Box leather BOLIDE 35 Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Bolide 35 in black Box leather featuring gold-tone hardware. Lined in black lambskin. Has been carried and is in excellent condi...
Hermès "Carre Libre" Silk Scarf NIB
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Hermès "Carre Libre" 100% silk scarf with hand-rolled edges. Designed by Baptiste Virot Comes with ribbon and box.
Hermès 2025 Chale Maxi Triangle Robe Legere Cashmere Silk Scarf Shawl Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Maxi Triangle scarf/shawl in cashmere (70%) and silk, featuring the Robe Légère print by Théo de Gueltzl in shades of orange on an ecru background, with hand-rolled orange edg...
HERMES orange Epsom leather KELLY 25 SELLIER Bag Phw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier bag in orange Veau Epsom leather with palladium hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with an open pocket against the front and a zipper pocket...
HERMES Gold camel Togo leather KELLY 28 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 28 Retourne bag in Gold (camel) Veau Togo leather with gold plated hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with two open pockets against the front and a zip...
HERMES Brun Fume brown suede STORY 70 KELLY Boots Shoes 37
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Story 70 boot is crafted in Brun Fumé (camel brown) suede. It features round toes, knee-high shafts, and a slim strap at the top finished with the iconic K...
Hermes Brown Amedaba Diago GM Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Brown “Amedaba Diago” GM tote bag featuring brown leather handles, silver-tone hardware, cotton lining with slip pocket. (50%leather 50%polyester) Circa 2000s In good vintage...
Hermès Micro Kelly 15 cm Sellier Red Leather Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Exceptional and Adorable Authentic Hermès Micro Kelly Rare item, a must-have for any Hermès lovers Sellier Version (outside stitching) for a rigid shape...
Hermès Birkin 35 Bleu Atoll Epsom Leather With Gold Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Birkin 35 in Epsom leather is a timeless expression of French luxury, renowned for its structured silhouette, exceptional craftsmanship, and unmistakable Hermès design. Th...
Hermès 2017 Braise Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 35cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Braise Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 35cm Retourne Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 35cm Product Title: Braise Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 35cm...
Hermès Porcelain Gold Cigar Ashtray Change Tray Pavement
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare and Lovely Authentic Hermès Ashtray Print: "Pavement" This pattern was designed by Maurice Tranchant in 1970 The design is a breathtakingly beautiful micromosaic. T...
$1,375Sale Price|20% Off
HERMÈS - Vintage Cotton Bathrobe "Les Leopards" by Christiane Vauzelles
By Christiane Vauzelles, Hermès
Located in Padova, IT
CORRADO LUXURY EXCLUSIVE HERMÈS COLLECTIONS - Rare soft cotton terry bathrobe the motif and the iconic one of the Carrè "Les Leopards" designed by master Christiane Vauzelles - This ...
Hermès 2026 Black Box Calf Leather Constance 18
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Hermès Black Box Calf Leather Constance 18 Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Constance 18 Product Title: Black Box Calf Leather Constance 18 Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Serial Num...
HERMÈS scarf PÉKINOIS Xavier De Poret 1965
By Hermès
Located in Rubiera, RE
Hermès twill silk scarf PÉKINOIS Very rare Designed by Xavier De Poret 1965 100% silk Hand rolled hem Made in France Pink, grey, ivory Measures approx. cm. 90 x 90 - 36" x 36" Ve...
$450Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage Hermès “Jumping” Silk Scarf Philippe Ledoux Equestrian 35” Vintage 1970s
By Hermès
Located in San Diego, CA
Add an iconic equestrian touch to your collection with this authentic vintage Hermès “Jumping” silk scarf, designed by renowned artist Philippe Ledoux and first released in 1971. Cra...
Vintage HERMÈS Fourre Tout Navy Toile Tote GM Unisex Mens
By Hermès
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage HERMÈS Fourre Tout GM tote bag is crafted of navy cotton canvas, featuring sturdy webbed striped canvas handles that sit comfortably on the shoulder. An open top reveals...
Auth. Hermes Silk Scarf - Casse Noisette – Bleu pétrole Marron Vert - Mint Rare
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Casse Noisette – Bleu pétrole Marron Vert – MWCT - 2602181848 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Scarf 90 Silk Twill Artist: Antoine de Jacquelot Design Name: Casse Noisette - Nutcracker Siz...
HERMES Rose Pourpre pink Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Palladium RARE
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermes 'Birkin 30' bag in Rose Poupre pink Veau Togo leather with palladium hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with an open pocket against the front and a zipper po...
Hermes Plaid Avalon Baby Blanket – 135 x 95cm - Ecru Camel - New Care Tag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
laid Avalon Baby Blanket – 135x95cm - Ecru Camel – NWCTS - 2602181809 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Avalon Baby Throw Blanket / Plaid Artist: Hermès Studio Size: 135 x 95 cm / 53.1 x 37...
HERMES Blue Jean Clemence leather PICOTIN 22 Bag Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Picotin 22 bag in Bleu Jean (jeans blue) Taurillon Clemence leather featuring contrasting white stitching and Palladium hardware. Unlined. Has been carried and ...
Exceptional Hermès Pill Box or Candies Box
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare Authentic Hermès Pill Box Vintage item Made of metal "Clou de selle" in front engraved "HERMÈS PARIS" "HERMÈS PARIS" engraved at back Colorway: silvery Perfect to keep pil...
Hermès Women's Quicker Sneakers White Calf Leather Hot Pink Suede Trim
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Luxe Hermes Quicker sneakers. Unworn with 2 x dustbags. Made from white calf leather with hot pink suede trims, quilted H motifs, thick laces and white soles. Size 38.5/UK5.5. Measur...
HERMÉS KELLY 20cm bordeaux Calfskin Leather, gold hardware, small shoulder bag
By Hermès, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About Very beautiful Mini Hermès Sellier shoulder bag, bordeaux , Box calf, M in circle - 1983 Features: - Inside Pocket 1 - Size " Width 7,9 inches x H 5,7 inches x 3.7 inches - Si...
Hermes Red Silk Ascot Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès red silk scarf ascot featuring an all-over flower print, a red border and a center pleat. Circa 1990s 100%silk In good vintage condition. Made in France. 45.2in (114cm) X 6.7...
Hermès CHAT CHAT CHAT Silk Scarf Navy Black Grey Dancing Cats SOLD OUT
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "CHAT CHAT CHAT" A play on words based on the identical pronunciation of the "Cha-cha-cha" dance and the French word for cat (*chat*). Combi...
Hermès Tigre Royal Bucket Bag Chevrons Toile Canvas Barenia Leather
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Bucket Bag Print: "Tigre Royal" (Royal Tiger) Made in France Stamp N in Square, 2010, Year of the Tiger in the...
Hermès Scarf Jardin Enchanté Celebrating 150 Years of Central Park 2003
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare and Lovely Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "JARDIN ENCHANTE" (enchanted garden) Special and Limited Edition "Celebrating 150 years of Central Park 2003" Designed by ...
Hermès Birkin 30 Black Togo Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Birkin 30 in black togo leather. The bag features rolled leather top handles and gold tone hardware. Plastic removed with hardware. The top opens to a matching goatskin leather ...
Vintage Hermes Birkin 40 Rouge Vif Courchevel Toile Limited Edition Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Vintage Hermes Birkin 40 in Rouge Vif Courchevel leather and Toile which presents an exceptionally rare limited edition interpretation of the iconic Birkin. Bril...
Hermès Béarn Compact Wallet Gold Epsom Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Hermès Béarn compact wallet is crafted in Gold Epsom leather with contrast white stitching and gold tone H hardware at the front strap closure. The wallet has a structured recta...
Hermes HAC 40 Connect the Dots Limited Edition Black Evergrain Leather Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Hermès HAC 40 limited edition Connect the Dots bag introduces a clever reinterpretation of a historic silhouette. This striking design applies a graphic concept that subtly traces an...
Hermes Jypsiere 28 IN GOLD MINT!
By Hermès
Located in Ardmore, PA
Hermes Jypsiere 28 Crossbody Bag in mint condition. GOLD Clemence Leather. Palladium plate hardware. Single adjustable shoulder strap. Chevre goatskin. Three interior pockets. Turn l...
Hermès Etoupe Togo Birkin 35 PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Etoupe Togo Birkin 35 PHW SKU: 156812 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Founded in Paris in 1837 as a harness workshop, Hermès has grown into one of ...
Hermès 2021 Vert Criquet Epsom Leather Kelly 28cm Sellier - Unworn
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Criquet Epsom Leather Kelly 28cm Sellier Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 28cm Product Title: Vert Criquet Epsom Leather Kelly 28cm Sellier Type: Top Handle, S...
Hermès Women's H Cashmere Leather Coat, Size FR36/UK8, Excellent
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
The luxest ever Hermes H cashmere and leather coat. Bought for £9500 and worn once. Made from incredibly soft cream cashmere with tan deerskin H detailing. It has a timeless, slight...
HERMES New Bleu Jean blue Clemence leather EVELYNE 16 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Evelyne 16 TPM Crossbody Bag is crafted from New Bleu Jean (jeans blue) Taurillon Clemence leather and features a matching uni wool sangle strap. The desig...
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. Vintage from 1976. Lined in burg...
Hermes HAC 50 Cosmos Ombre Togo Palladium Limited Edition Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermes HAC 50 Cosmos - an extraordinary limited edition travel bag distinguished by its hand applied spray ombre in celestial shade...
Faune et Flore du Texas Forever Scarf 90 NEW 2025
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Faune et Flore du Texas forever scarf 90 cm Jaune Vif / Bleu Azur / Multicolore Last piece ,sold out in stores and this is our last piece . New with tags and box. Final sale
$5,461Sale Price|30% Off
Hermes Equestrian Deerskin Leather Jacket Cerulean Blue
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Ultra luxe, highest quality Hermes Equestrian leather jacket. Unworn. Made from the highest quality, super malleable cerulean blue deerskin with Her...
Brand New Hermès "The Savana Dance" 140 Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in VALBONNE, FR
Rare Carré Géant Wash 140 Hermès "The Savana Dance" dessiné par Ardmore Artists en Soie Plume. Créé par le collectif sud-africain Ardmore Artists, Savana Dance est un carré spectac...
Hermes Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Gris Cendre Bag Palladium Rare Collector
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptionally rare Hermès Birkin showcases the coveted Himalaya effect, achieved through meticulous hand-dyeing that creates a subtle gradient from soft Gris Cen...
HERMES Potiron orange Togo leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne bag in Potiron (pumpkin orange) Taurillon Clemence leather with gold-tone hardware. Lined in orange goat skin leather with two open pockets ag...
HERMES pink leather BIRKIN 25 Bag Rose Azalee Swift Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 25 bag in Rose Azalee (pink) Veau Swift leather with palladium-plated hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with an open pocket against the front and a z...
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 ...
2014 Rare Hermès Birkin 35 Blue Jean
By Hermès
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Amazing and iconic Birkin 35 bag Togo leather beautiful and easy to wear blue jean color Palladium hardware Year 2014 R series Double handle Keys and locker 2 Internal pockets (one ...
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...
Hermès Orange Silk Scarf with Ribbon Print
By Hermès
Located in Amman, JO
Hermès Orange Silk Scarf with Ribbon Print An unmistakable symbol of French luxury, this Hermès Silk Scarf is crafted from luxurious silk in the house's signature Hermès orange. Fea...
Hermès 2026 Gold Togo Leather Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne - Unworn
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Gold Togo Leather Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 25cm Product Title: Gold Togo Leather Leather Birkin 25cm Retourne Type: Tote Seria...
HERMES dark brown suede LOCK Knee High Boots Shoes 38.5
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès knee-high almond-toe boots in brown suede leather embellished with Palladium lock depeches. Open with a zipper on the inside. Have been worn and are in excelle...
Hermès NIB Mystère Au 24 Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Mystère au 24 Scarf 90 in silk twill with hand-rolled edges, featuring an intricate illustrative interior scene designed by Jonathan Burton. Brand new with original box.
Hermes Chai Birkin 25 Bag with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Chai Birkin 25 Bag. Togo leather. New bag 2024. Plastic still on hardware. Rare color. Giftable bag. Interior clean. Never used. Includes clochette,...
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.
Select Hermes goods go on sale twice a year in Paris, but Birkins – being highly coveted–are not known to be found at the sale.