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 Etoupe & black leather 32MM CLASSIC H REVERSIBLE Belt 85
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Classic H 32mm reversible belt offers exceptional versatility with its dual-sided design in Etoupe Togo leather on one side and black Box leather on the ot...
Hermès Tan Alligator Belt with Gold Constance Belt Buckle, 1980s
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Constance 'H' logo belt buckle in yellow gold plated metal 38mm. Leather strap in a tan, glossy Mississippiensis alligator leather. Constance buckle shows light surface scrat...
Hermès Belt Buckle Elephants in Golden Metal for 32 mm Belt
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Belt Buckle In shape of 2 elephants Made of Golden Metal "HERMÈS" engraved at back For 32 mm belt (1,26 inches) Measurements: - 9 cm at long...
HERMES black MATTE CROCODILE 32MM H GUILLOCHE Buckle Belt 85
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès 32mm belt is crafted from black matte alligator crocodile leather and finished with the iconic H Guilloché buckle in pallad...
HERMES Gold Togo Marron Fonce Box REVERSIBLE 32MM H Buckle Belt 85
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès 32mm reversible belt in Gold (camel) Veau Togo leather and Marron Foncé (dark brown) Veau Box leather showcases timeless versatility. Finished with a class...
HERMES white & black leather 32MM REVERSIBLE H Buckle Belt 85
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès 32mm reversible belt in Blanc (white) Veau Epsom leather and Noir (black) Veau Swift leather showcases timeless versatility. Finished with a classic H buck...
HERMES Miel brown SHINY CROCODILE 32MM H Buckle Belt 85
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès 32mm belt is crafted from Miel (honey brown) shiny alligator crocodile leather and finished with the iconic H buckle in bru...
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. A timeless Her...
Hermès 2011 Ceinture T80 Klein Blue Leather Collier de Chien 50 Belt 32in Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès dog collar belt (or Médor belt for those in the know ;-) 50mm wide in slightly grained Epsom leather in blue and silver-tone metal (palladium)...
HERMES black & gold leather Reversible 32MM H Buckle Belt 80
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès reversible 32mm belt is a timeless accessory crafted from luxurious black Veau Box leather on one side and Gold (camel) Veau Togo leather on the other, off...
HERMES Ebene brown CROC COLLIER DE CHIEN 50 Belt 77
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Collier de Chien 50 belt is crafted in Ebene (dark brown) shiny porosus crocodile and finished with gold-plated Médor hardware. A coveted collector's piece...
$1,442
HERMÈS belt
By Hermès
Located in Rubiera, RE
HERMÈS Collier de Chien belt Vintage - year 1996 Z in circle Rouge casaque courchevel leather Signature gold plated Medor spikes Adorned with four nail heads, carved faced and a rin...
Hermès Silk Scarf Mosaic Seashells Twilly Orange Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare opportunity to get this lovely authentic Hermès twilly Print: "Coquillages en Mosaïque" (Mosaic Seashells) This rare pattern was designed by Anne Gavarni...
HERMÈS - Cintura in pelle vintage
By Hermès
Located in Padova, IT
Hermès Vintage Selection by Corrado Luxury - Splendida cintura con fibbia in bronzo placcato oro di forma rettangolare con logo. La pelle è fissata alla fibbia tramite un aletta a pr...
Hermes Constance H Blue Bicolor Leather Reversible Belt
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Blue bicolor “Constance” leather reversible belt featuring a reversible inside yellow leather, a “H” gold plated buckle, a pitted Z in a round. Belt Size fr:80 Circa 1996 (Z in a r...
Hermes Vintage Black and Tan Leather Buckle Reversible Belt Size 70
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
This Hermès Reversible Constance Belt is a true symbol of timeless elegance and French craftsmanship. Made in France during the 1990s, this belt combines versatility, luxury, and the...
HERMES Fauve brown Barenia leather COLLIER DE CHIEN 50 SHAWOD Belt 90
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès by Jean Paul Gaultier Collier de Chien 50 Shadow belt is crafted in Fauve (cognac) Veau Barenia leather with contrasting white topstitching. A rare runway ...
Hermes belt 2024 A composer Constance Rose Gold Leather Black Cream T80
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès model A Composer belt including a Constance model belt buckle in rose gold-plated metal and a reversible black leather link on one side and ecru cream on the other, all delive...
Hermes belt A Composer Touareg Buckle M
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès A series belt composed of a reversible leather link in black box leather and almost black brown grained leather, dated 2007, and an H or Constance buckle in solid silver decor...
HERMES Jean & Naturelle Courchevel leather 32mm REVERSIBLE Belt Strap 74
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès 32mm reversible belt strap offers versatile styling with Blue Jean Courchevel leather on one side and Naturelle Courchevel leather on the other. Crafted wi...
HERMES black & Rouge H burgundy Reversible Belt Strap 110
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermes 38mm reversible belt strap in Noir (black) and Rouge H (burgundy) Veau Epsom leather. Brand new. Comes with box. Measurements Tag Si...
HERMES Muscat taupe Eversoft suede COLLIER DE CHIEN 50 Belt 85
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Collier de Chien 50 belt is crafted in Muscat (taupe) Veau Eversoft unbuckle leather with contrasting white stitching and finished with palladium-plated Mé...
Hermes Horse Buckle Black Box Leather Belt
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Black horse buckle box leather belt featuring inside camel leather, a horse cut out gold plated buckle, a pitted X in a round. Circa 1994 Made in France Belt Size fr:85 Circ...
Hermes Kelly Wide Belt Grey Camel Palladium HW - New
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Hermes Belt Kelly Wide Grey Palladium HW NEW - 2501111819 Brand: Hermès Type: Women Leather Belt Model Name: Kelly Wide Artist: NA Material: Etoupe Swift LEather Type of hardware: P...
$781
HERMÈS Belt
By Hermès
Located in Padova, IT
Hermès Vintage Selection by Corrado Luxury - Leather belt height 4 cm, with stunningly elegant gold-plated bronze buckle depicting a tree and a horse, the buckle is 5.5 cm high and 4...
Hermès New Reversible Orange Belt Torsad
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès brand new reversible 13 mm thin belt, orange epsom leather and black swift. Rose gold torsade H buckle. 70 cm size. Comes with original dust cover.
HERMES black Evergrain leather ETRIVIERE 45 Belt 85
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Étrivière 45 belt is crafted from black smooth Veau Evergrain leather and finished with a sleek palladium buckle. Inspired by the house’s equestrian herita...
HERMES black Box leather COLLIER DE CHIEN 50mm Belt 80
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Collier de Chien 50 waist belt in black Box leather featuring gold-plated hardware. Has been worn and shows faint scratches to the hardware. Overall in excellen...
HERMES Ebene brown MATTE CROCODILE 32MM H Buckle Belt 85
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès 32mm belt is crafted from Ebene (ebony brown) matte alligator crocodile leather and finished with the iconic H buckle in pa...
Hermès Reversible H Yellow Leather Belt
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Hermès H belt is crafted of reversible leather with one side in black and the reverse in yellow leather. The belt is completed with polished yellow gold plated Hermes H buckle. ...
Hermes Belt H Kelly 13 MM Swift/Epsom Noire/Orange NEW SZ 90
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Belt H Kelly 13 MM Calfskin Swift/Epsom Noire/Orange NEW SZ 90 Final Sale
HERMES Etain Clemence leather ETRIVIERE 40 Belt 85
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Étrivière 40 belt is crafted from supple Clemence leather in the sophisticated shade of Etain and finished with a sleek palladium buckle. Showcasing Hermès...
Hermès Ceinture T75 Constance 24 Unique Silver Tuareg H buckle Belt 30in Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès belt series A composed of a reversible leather strap in smooth Swift leather Veronese green and Epsom grained leather Sapphire Blue almost navy, dated 2025, and a H or Constan...
HERMES c.1980's Burgundy Lizard Skin Leather Equestrian Ring Belt Gold Hardware
By ERIC BERGERE, Hermès
Located in Thiensville, WI
Hermes c.1980's Burgundy Lizard Skin Leather Equestrian Ring Belt Gold Hardware Brand / Manufacturer: Hermes Designer: Eric Bergere Circa: 1980's Sty...
Hermès BNIB Reversible Leather Strap 32m
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès brand new reversible leather strap for medium 32mm H belt. Curry swift and gold epsom leather.90cm. Comes with original box.
New in Box Hermes Black & Blue H Belt
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès medium constance belt with reversible leather. Black box and blue togo. Palladium satin buckle. Size 105 cm. Blind Stamp D for 2019. Brand new, co...
Hermes Constance H Camel Large Leather Belt
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Camel large “Constance” leather belt featuring an inside camel leather, a large “H” gold plated buckle, a pitted B in a square. Belt Size fr:80 Circa 1998 (B in a square.) M...
HERMES Bleu Jean / black leather H MARTELEE 32mm Reversible Hip Belt 90
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès H Martelee 32mm reversible belt in Jean blue Togo leather and black Box leather. Features a hammered palladium H buckle. Has been worn and shows heavy wear on t...
Hermes Belt Cape Cod 32mm Black Matte Porosus Crocodile Belt 90
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Cape Cod 32 mm belt featured in Black Matte Porosus Crocodile. We owe this beautiful buckle to the inspiration of Henri d'Origny, the famed Hermes designer...
Hermes Constance Belt 42 mm Bleu Tempete Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium 85
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance 42 mm belt features reversible Bleu Tempete Matte Porosus Crocodile to Gold leather. Fabulous over sized brushed Palladium signature H buckle. ...
Hermes Belt Constance 42 mm Gold / Craie Brushed Gold Buckle 105
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance 42 mm belt featured in reversible Gold to Craie Epsom leather. Fabulous over sized brushed Gold signature H buckle. ...
HERMES Etoupe Epsom black Swift leather GAMMA 24mm Reversible Belt 85
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermes Gamma 24mm reversible belt in Etoupe (taupe) Epsom and black Veau Epsom swift leather with palladium buckle. Has been worn and is in...
Hermes Belt Constance 42 mm Rouge De Coeur and Rose Jaipur Brushed Palladium 95
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance 42 mm belt featured in reversible Rouge Coeur to Rose Jaipur in Epsom leather. Fabulous over sized brushed palladiu...
Hermes Constance H Black Box Leather Belt
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Black “Constance” box leather belt featuring an inside camel leather, a “H” gold plated buckle, a pitted I in a round. Estimated Belt Si...
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. A timeless Hermès classic, it comb...
Hermes Collier De Chien Reversible Leather Belt
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Collier De Chien Reversible Leather Belt This reversible belt is black on the outer side and camel brown on the inner side. Crafted from Swift and Epsom leathers and designe...
Hermes Solid Silver Handcrafted Touareg Belt Buckle
By Hermès
Located in Glasgow, GB
The Touareg collection incorporates intricate, hand carved details, creating one of a kind pieces designed by Nigerien artisans. Each piece is signed by the local artisan, and contai...
Hermès Large Palladium Mors Scarf/Belt Ring
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès oversize palladium mors scarf/belt ring. Excellent condition. Comes with original dustcover.
HERMES Malachite green SHINY PRORSUS CROCODILE 32mm Belt Strap 100
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 32mm belt strap in Malachite (green) Shiny Porosus crocodile. Brand new. Comes with box and CITES. Tag Size 100 Width 3.2cm (1.2in) Fits 97cm ...
HERMES Fauve brown Barenia leather ETRIVIERE 42 Belt 85
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès by Jean Paul Gaultier Etrivière 42mm belt is crafted in Fauve (cognac brown) Barenia calfskin leather with contrasting white saddle stitching. Finished wit...
Hermes Collier de Chien Ostrich Belt
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Authentic, elegant Hermes Collier de Chien Ostrich Belt from the 1980's. Exotic ostrich skin with polished gold palladium belt buckle accented by studs....
Hermes Belt or Necklace Olga Charms Chain Fauve Barenia Leather Palladium 2012
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned Hermès Paris ‘Olga’ charm belt, crafted in 2012 and celebrated for its timeless, equestrian-inspired elegance. This iconic accessory features Hermès Fauve Barenia...
Hermès Vintage Black leather Collier de Chien ‘Médor’ waist belt
By Hermès
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb Vintage Hermès Black leather ‘Collier de chien’ waist belt with decorative Gold square details on the front and tan leather lined interior. The belt is Stamped in gold letteri...
Hermès Vintage Belt in Golden Leather and Golden H Buckle Size 80
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Vintage Hermès Belt Made in France Stamp J in a circle (1980) Made of Smooth Leather Colorway: Gold Leather, White Stitchin...
Hermes Constance 32 MM Belt Strap Vert Emerald Porosus Crocodile 90
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Constance 32 mm belt strap ONLY featured in coveted Vert Emeraude Porosus Crocodile. This richly saturated jewel toned green creates a very chic and weara...
Exceptional Hermès Belt Buckle Horse Printed on Enamel Texas For 24 mm Belt
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Stunning Authentic Hermès Belt Buckle Extremely rare removable top plate system Made of printed enamel and golden hardware "HERMÈS" engraved at back Classic Hermès fixing system ...
Hermès Ornament Adornment for Skirt in Brown Leather and Golden Medor Studs RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Ornament This piece of leather is designed to adorn the Hermès skirts and belts designed for this purpose (not in...
Hermes Crocodile Porosus Palladium Plated 'H' Buckle Belt
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Hermes Crocodile Porosus Palladium Plated 'H' Buckle Belt Burgundy belt crafted from Crocodile Porosus in Rouge H and designed with a signature palladium plated 'H' buckl...
Exceptional Hermès Belt Buckle Whip Shaped Horse Texas for 24 mm Belt
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Extremely Rare Authentic Hermès Belt Buckle In shape of 2 whips Made of silver Vintage item "HERMES" engraved at back Classic Hermès fixing system Size: for 24 mm belt (1,26 in...
Hermès Belt Ornament for skirts Mors et Filets Gold Leather Ghw Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare Authentic Hermès Ornament This piece of leather is made to adorn the Hermès skirts and belts designed for this purpose (not included in sale) Th...
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.