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.
Hermès 1970's White Linen Blazer
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible late 1970s Hermès blazer is the epitome of quiet luxury. Crafted from bright white linen, this minimalist masterpiece features an angular collar, arched decorative we...
Hermès Women's Spring 2021 Black Leather Zip Front Coat, Size FR38
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Luxest Hermes leather coat from the Spring 2021 collection - Look 15 on the runway. Bought for £14000 and worn once. Made from incredibly soft and...
HERMES black leather 2010 Blazer Jacket 38 S
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès by Jean Paul Gaultier blazer is crafted in black grained deerskin leather and tailored into a sharp, fitted silhouette. Designed with notched lapels, a che...
Hermes Rouge Cornaline Double Faced Cashmere Jacket
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Ultra luxe, superbly coloured Hermes double faced cashmere jacket. New with tags. Made from the highest quality double faced cashmere in the richest orangey red - official colours i...
HERMÈS - Vintage men's silk vest "Carpe Diem" by Joachim Metz, 1994
By Joachim Metz, Hermès
Located in Padova, IT
CORRADO LUXURY EXCLUSIVE HERMES COLLECTIONS - Rare pure silk vest featuring the iconic "Carpe Diem" Carré pattern by Joachim Metz, 1994 - Dimensions: Length 62 cm, shoulders 34 cm. M...
HERMES beige 2015 MINK FUR Jacket 38 S
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès collarless jacket in beige mink fur (100%). Fall/winter 2015. Features raglan sleeves (sleeve measurements taken from the neck) and two slit pockets on the fron...
Hermes Lady Vest - 5 Buttons Charreada Red Violet - Excellent Condition Rare!
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Lady Vest Hermes 5 Buttons Charreada Red Violet - 2502241942 Brand: Hermès Item Type: Vest Name Design: Charreada, Mexican Rodeo Artist: Jean de Fougerolle External Material Back: 1...
$5,997Sale Price|25% 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...
Hermès Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Herringbone Blazer Jacket 2004 Runway Piece
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
A tailored jacket by Hermès, designed under the creative direction of Jean Paul Gaultier and made in France from a blend of lambswool and cashmere with a subtle brown and black herri...
HERMÈS 1997 Vintage Silk Vest Featuring the "L'Or de Chefs" Carré Design
By Joachim Metz, Hermès
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 "Raconte-moi le Cheval" Rocking Horse Silk Twill Women's Vest
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Hermes "Raconte-moi le Cheval" Rocking Horse Silk vest. This vintage "Raconte Moi le Cheval" (Tell Me About the Horse) vest has an equestrian theme, with colorful rocking ho...
HERMES black leather Band Collar Quilted Shoulder BIKER Jacket 38 S
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermès band-collar biker jacket in midnight blue lambskin with knit waistband on the back in midnight blue viscose (75%) and nylon (25%). Features a quilted storm flap on the left sh...
Hermès 1990s Veste Soie Insectes FR38 Ecru Silk Twill Jacket UK10 US8 Hermes
By Hugo Grygkar, Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès long jacket circa 1990 in ecru silk twill with the Insectes print by Hugo Grygkar & La Torre (first produced in 1958), notched collar fastened with three mother-of-pearl butto...
HERMÈS Vintage Silk Shirt Dress “Kachinas” by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMÈS vintage silk shirt dress featuring a multicolor “Kachinas” print by KERMIT OLIVER on a yellow background, depicting ceremonial spirit dancers from western Pueblo traditions. ...
Hermès Margiela Era Reversible Silk Jacket
By Hermès
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Hermès Margiela Era Reversible Silk Jacket Size LA, please request measurements Shoulders: 56 cm / 22.05 in Sleeve Length: 53 cm / 20.87 in Underarm Width: 53 cm / 20.87 in Length: ...
Hermes Rose Quartz Double Faced Cashmere Cape Fit Jacket
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Ultra luxe, superbly crafted Hermes cashmere jacket. New with tags. Made from the highest quality Rose Quartz pink double faced cashmere with burgundy leather trims. It has a loose,...
HERMES Black Crocodile Men's Jacket RARE CUSTOM MADE
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
HERMES Black Crocodile Men's Jacket in like-new excellent condition. This is a very rare find from Hermes as it was custom made for a Royal in Dubai. You won't find anything like it online on in stores. Black semi matte crocodile leather exterior trimmed with silver hardware. Full front zipper closure. Two zippered side pockets. Zipper slits upon bottom hem of each arm. Black bemberg lining with small Hermes logo woven throughout. Interior breast pockets with button closures. This piece exudes classic Hermes style with flawless lines, body shape and of course impeccable construction utilizing the most luxurious crocodile leather available. Very subtle sheen to the crocodile skin which only contributes to the timeless design of this piece. Perfect for men & women. Excellent condition. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Hermes history with this custom made crocodile jacket...
$5,997Sale Price|25% Off
Hermes Equestrian Deerskin Leather Jacket Quilted Taupe
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Ultra luxe, highest quality Hermes Equestrian quilted leather jacket. Bought for £7750 and unworn. Made from the highest quality, super malleable ta...
HERMES Fauve brown Barenia leather 2011 Blazer Jacket 38 S
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès by Jean Paul Gaultier jacket is crafted in rich Fauve (cognac brown) Barenia calfskin leather with signature contrasting white saddle stitching. Designed i...
Hermès Women's Contemporary Black Wool Chaine D'Ancre Zip Jacket, FR34
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Superbly chic Hermes Chaine D'Ancre wool jacket. Bought for £5750 and unworn. Made from incredibly soft and smooth black wool with 5% poly/elastane with silvertone zips and Chaine D...
Hermes Men's Limited Edition Vest Sueded Porosus Crocodile and Leather 50
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Men's vest featured in grey sueded porosus Crocodile. This very rare and limited edition Hermes vest has a zip closure with two angled zip pockets with p...
HERMÈS - Vintage Blazer by Hubert de Watrigant, Silk, "Carnaval de Venise"
By Hubert de Watrigant, Hermès
Located in Padova, IT
CORRADO LUXURY EXCLUSIVE HERMÈS COLLECTIONS - Rare pure silk blazer with velvet collar this is an extraordinary product made by the Maison circa mid-1990s. The motif is from the icon...
Hermes Paris Khaki Cotton Blend Womens Jacket Circa 1980s
By Hermès
Located in University City, MO
Hermes Paris Khaki cotton blend women's jacket Size 42 The classic cotton blend jacket is designed with a single chest pocket & a pair of flap covered pockets on the lower front Adorned with a pair of burnished brass tone metal buttons on the front. Each sleeve cuff has a pair of small resin tortoise shell...
Hermès by Martin Margiela (1997–2003) - wool and cashmere jacket, size 38
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès by Martin Margiela (1997–2003) – Wool and Cashmere Jacket, Size 38 Martin Margiela’s era at Hermès (1997–2003). Silk-lined sleeves. The jacket features two patch pockets, a b...
HERMES terra cotta brown cashmere LONG VEST Jacket 38 S
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermès vest in terra cotta cashmere (100%) with fron flap pocket with white stiching. Closes on the front with buttons. Unlined. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Tag Si...
Hermes Vintage Brown Leather Jacket with Bordeaux Lined Cashmere / Wool 38 / 6
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a vintage Hermes jacket featured in chocolate brown lambskin leather. The sleeves have five working gold clou de selle snaps at...
HERMES sand beige wool 2020 VOYAGE KNIT Coat Jacket 34 XXS
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Pre-Fall 2020 voyage long oversized knit coat in sand wool (100%). Features long raglan sleeves (sleeve measurements taken from the neck) and a deep v-neck. Ope...
Hermes Jacket Vintage Very Rare Ex-Libris Reversible Scarf Print L
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes very rare Ex-Libris reversible scarf print silk jacket with gorgeous carriages. Beautiful shades of taupe scarf print jacket....
Hermès Women's Contemporary Sheepskin Gilet with Silk Scarf Interior
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A beautiful example of the quality and design that comes from the Hermès maison. Made of 100% sheepskin, this lush and soft long gilet also comes with an...
Hermes Vintage Riding Jacket / Blazer Check Leather Buttons Velvet Collar 36 / 4
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a particularly beautiful 4 button single breasted Hermes vintage riding jacket. Shawl shaped lapel with a black velvet collar. Leathe...
Early 2000's Hermes By Martin Margiela Black Padded Leather Jacket
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
From Martin Margiela’s time at Hermès (1997–2003), this black padded leather jacket exemplifies the discreet sophistication that defined his vision for the house. Made from supple It...
Hermes Men's Jacket Gray with Black Leather and Detachable Beaver Collar 48
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes limited edition men's nylon and leather off center front zip jacket featured in Greige Jacket has Black leather trim at front zip and H leather trim at cu...
Hermès Women's Contemporary Bomber Jacket Black Cotton Size FR38/UK10
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Effortlessly cool Hermes Bomber Jacket in 02 Noir. Made from finely textured black Point De Milan cotton with a striking black and with H motif j...
HERMES black deerskin leather Bomber Jacket 38 S
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Paris Bomber jacket in black deer skin leather (100%) with a ripped collar in black silk (48%), cotton (36%), polyamid...
HERMÈS Vintage Reversible Quilted Bomber Jacket Kachinas Print by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMÈS vintage reversible quilted bomber jacket featuring the iconic “Kachinas” print by native Texan KERMIT OLIVER. The jacket print depicts ceremonial spirit dancers according to ...
HERMÈS - 1990s Vintage Women's Silk Blazer by Oliver Kermit
By Hermès
Located in Padova, IT
CORRADO LUXURY EXCLUSIVE HERMÈS COLLECTIONS - We present an extraordinary item a pure silk blazer with the iconic Carrè pattern " Les Ameriques" signed by master Oliver Kermit. A tru...
HERMES taupe leather 2010 Blazer Jacket 38 S
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès by Jean Paul Gaultier blazer is crafted in taupe-brown grained deerskin leather and tailored into a sharp, fitted silhouette. Designed with notched lapels,...
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...
Hermes Vest Carnavale De Venise Scarf Print Exquisite Shape Vintage 38 / 4
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a vintage Hermes Carnavale De Venise scarf print beautifully shaped vest. The exquisite shapes and stunning colors of the Venetian Carnaval. V-neck with 6 gold embo...
Hermes Sweater Ex-Libris Winter White Cashmere and Silk 34 / 4
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Ex-Libris sweater featured in Winter White. Slight drop shoulder, crewneck wool knit in a flattering shade of Winter White. The iconic Ex-Libris subtly wo...
Hermes Reversible Zip Cardigan Hoodie Black 36 4
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermès Reversible Zip Cardigan featured in Black on Black. Warm with hood and quilted cotton, wool and plume canvas. Virgin wool wit...
HERMES pink wool 2022 BELTED TWILL Coat Jacket w EYELET CLOSURE 34 XS
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès peacoat in pink wool twill (with 1% polyamide). Features a eyelet and belt strap closure at the neck and ties with a belt. Unlined...
Hermes Vintage 80's Silk Cosmos Print Silk Jacket
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Collectors Item - Hermes Vintage 80's Silk Cosmos Print Silk Jacket Blue jacket featuring the iconic 'Cosmos' motif in gold designed by Philippe Ledoux, originally introduced on He...
HERMÈS - Vintage Silk Blazer "Mont Saint Michel" Pattern Size 40 FR
By Hermès
Located in Padova, IT
CORRADO LUXURY EXCLUSIVE HERMÈS COLLECTIONS - Rare silk blazer iconic Carrè "Mont Saint Michel" motif the jacket is in excellent condition to report yellow stains due to storage all ...
Hermès "Dogs and Valets" jacket by Charles J. Hallo circa 1963
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - Ready-to-wear collection "Dogs and Valets" by Charles J. Hallo, circa 1963. Reversible quilted silk jacket lined with gray cashmere. Size 42 FR, fits more like a 38 FR. Ma...
Hermes Paris Camel Hair Tweed Leather Jacket
By Hermès
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This Vintage Hermes blazer is made from camel hair with leather details. The pockets, the front and the underside of the collar is made of deer skin. Its...
Hermès Vintage Silk Vest FR 50 Unisex Native American Scene
By Hermès
Located in Sewickley, PA
Extremely Rare and Collectible Vintage Hermes Silk Vest depicting Native American Indian Scene designed by Texan artist Kermit Oliver With pockets Size 50
$1,070Sale Price|25% Off
Hermes Vintage Feux d'Artifice 150th Anniversary Silk Vest
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES Paris vintage rare FEUX D'ARTIFICE print silk vest. 1987 limited edition manufactured to commerate the 150th year anniversary of the founding of HERMES (1837-1987). This sh...
HERMES red wool TWO BUTTON NOTCH COLLAR Blazer Jacket 34 XXS
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès notch collar blazer in red virgin wool (100%). Features slits at the back, a chest pocket and two sewn shut flap pockets on the fr...
HERMES 2021 Equestrian ivory cream washed lambskin leather fitted jacket FR34 XS
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES 2021 Equestrian ivory cream washed lambskin leather fitted jacket FR34 XS Reference: SNKO/A00662 Brand: Hermes Designer: Nadege Vanhee-Cybulski Model: Equestrian Leather Jack...
rare HERMES Vintage Hussar Tromp Loeil red gold buttons waistcoat vest FR40 L
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare HERMES Vintage Hussar Tromp Loeil red gold buttons waistcoat vest FR40 L Reference: TGAS/D00459 Brand: Hermes Material: Silk Color: Red, Gold Pattern: Photographic Print Closure...
Hermès jacket 'Christophe Colomb découvre l'Amérique' by Martin Margiela 1998s
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - A Collection circa 1998/1999, under the artistic direction of Martin Margiela. Reversible mid-length jacket ornamented with an adjustable braid at the waist, both sides made...
HERMES ebony brown leather 2010 Blazer Jacket 38 S
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès by Jean Paul Gaultier blazer is crafted in ebony brown grained deerskin leather and tailored into a sharp, fitted silhouette. Designed with notched lapels,...
Hermès Brandebourgs Red Silk Waist Coat
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Brandebourgs Silk Waist Coat is 100% silk with sleeves and back in black cashmere, the front features Brandebourgs motif silk twill. The buttons are branded Hermes in gold col...
Vintage Hermés Casual Ticking stripe Off white & Black Blazer Blazer Jacket
By Hermès
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Preppy, Chic Vintage Hermés Ticking striped Blazer in a thick off white material with fine black lines, which offer a trompe l'oeil slimming effect on the silhouette. MADE IN FRANC...
Hermes Jacket Riding Influence Zipper Pockets Velvet Collar Vintage 6
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes divinely shaped black jacket with riding influence and beautiful details. Vintage 3 button single bre...
Hermes Zip Cardigan Hoodie Orange Saturne with Brown Quilted Interior 40
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermès Zip Cardigan Hoodie featured in Orange Saturne and Brown. Warm with hood and quilted cotton, wool and plume canvas. Virgin wool with Losanges and H motifs...
Hermes Men's Mors et Gourmettes Soie Shirt Jacket Blue Reversible Windbreaker 50
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes chic scarf print reversible silk men's windbreaker bomber style jacket. The Blue and Grey rare Mors et Gourmettes print reverses to solid Marine. Double zipper for closure. Jacket has 2 exterior and 2 interior zip pockets on each side with embossed pulls. Cuffs, waistband and collar are Marine knit. NEW or NEVER WORN. Please see our extensive Hermes menswear...
FENDI terra cotta orange leather DOUBLE BREASTED TRENCH Coat Jacket 38 XS
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
authentic Fendi double-breasted trench coat in terra cotta lamb leather with a peak collar and deep slip frontal pockets. Closes with buttons and fastens with one hook at the necklin...
$1,189Sale Price|20% Off
Hermès Bright Orange and Yellow Hooded Windbreaker Jacket
By Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
Great hooded windbreaker / parka style from the house of Hermès. Designed originally for men it can also accomodate women !!! In perfect condition as new ! Fabric: 100% polyamide D...
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.