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Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermès originated as a leather goods shop in Paris in 1837. Today, after expanding upon its expert stitching techniques to create handbags, luggage and travel bags, briefcases, crossbody bags and other accessories, Hermès is considered one of the most luxurious fashion and lifestyle brands in the world. And vintage Hermès handbags and purses are catnip to collectors — a Birkin bag, for example, might be on many fashion lovers' wish lists, but to the hardcore collector, one is never enough. 

The Kelly and the Birkin are the most famous of all Hermès bags, and they are considered luxury investments. Though these bags are typically priced at up to $10,000, exclusive and rare bags can get up to the hundreds of thousands.

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, founder Thierry Hermès’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 Kelly's 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. There are two types of Kelly bags, Sellier and Retourne. Formal and elegant, the Sellier was Grace Kelly’s preferred style. Retourne Kellys tend to be more casual. 

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, and the leathers used to make these bags are among the finest in the world. And just as color matters when you’re contemplating an investment in a Birkin — new and seasonal colors are often in great demand — texture and durability matter, too, and there are different types of Hermès crocodile Birkin bags, such as Porosus crocodile Birkins and Niloticus crocodile Birkins, that speak to these attributes. The Birkin Himalayan, which is made in extremely limited qualities, has sold for record-breaking amounts of money.

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 recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne, a slew of designs on the vintage market that date back to the 1920s, and the Constance bag.

A favorite of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the Hermès Constance bag pairs comfort and refinement. While the distinctive accessory isn't one of the luxury house's much-publicized top-handle bags or totes — the Constance can instead be casually worn across the body or over the shoulder — it's a widely loved bag most noted for the “H” clasp that secures the bag’s top flap.

Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès shoulder bags, purses, clutches, suitcases and more on 1stDibs.

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Hermes Orange Vinyl Kelly Beach Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes 1998 orange vinyl Kelly 40 beach bag featuring Transparent Plastic Bag-Shaped Kelly, hardware in gilt silver tone metal, a slogan print to the front, a flip-lock fastening, a ...
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1990s French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermès Dark Brown Leather Briefcase, Hermes Attache, Hermes Bag
By Hermès
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This elegant Hermès briefcase features dark brown, chocolate color calfskin leather and a comfortable leather handle. Closed by 2 Hermès engraved gold plated solid brass plated latc...
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Late 20th Century French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermès Beige Leather Briefcase, Hermes Attache, Hermes Bag
By Hermès
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This elegant Hermès briefcase features beautiful beige leather and a comfortable leather handle. It is a very unusual color for an Hermès piece of luggage. Closed by 2 Hermès engrav...
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Late 20th Century French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Bordeaux Box Leather Hermes Sac A Depeches Briefcase
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes bordeaux box leather "Sac à Depeches" Briefcase featuring single flat top handle, a foldover top, a buckle fastening, gold-tone hardware, partitioned compartment. Pitted Herme...
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1970s French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Vintage HERMES Sac à dépêches Briefcase
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful vintage Hermès briefcase in black box leather. Condition: very good Made in France Collection: briefcases Genre: men Material: smoo...
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Late 20th Century French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

1983 Hermès malette attache case Quirius (48H)
By Hermès
Located in Milano, IT
1983 Hermès malette attache case Quirius (48H) hand made, black leather “box”, completed with additional trousse de voyage set (manicure-pedicure set, b...
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1980s French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Rare Rouge H Men Toiletry Case
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes 1960’s rare and collectible men toiletry case. Rouge H box calf leather and palladium hardware. Excellent condition with all interior parts in pla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermès custom coffret a bijoux
By Hermès
Located in Milano, IT
Hermés custom coffret a bijoux, black leather “box”. Interior made of 14 velved lined compartments and cushions covers. Original key with black leather ...
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1970s French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Kelly Depeches 38 Briefcase Electric Blue Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches 38 briefcase. Very rare in Electric Blue. Epsom leather with Palladium hardware. Two large accord...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermès Black Leather Briefcase, Hermès Watch Attache, Hermès Watch Case
By Hermès
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This elegant Hermès briefcase features black calfskin leather and a comfortable leather handle. Closed by 2 Hermès engraved gold plated solid brass plated latches in the shape of an H as well as a one pinch lock closure , also engraved Hermès.This leather case is marked Hermès Paris in gold. When it is open, its interior reveals a magnificent bespoke red leather and black velvet interior fitted for storage of 15 watches. Hand made by superior craftsman in France, it features soft black velvet interior with individual compartments and removable cushions . Under its lid, its quilting is padded to absorb chocks.This Hermès watch...
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Late 20th Century French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Haut A Courroies 40 Cargo Bag AA Ecru-Noir/Noir
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 40 Haut A Courroies 40 Cargo Bag AA Ecru-Noir/Noir Condition: Brand New Material: Evercalf leather and Toile H Measurements: 40 x 40 x 23cm Har...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

HERMÈS PORTE-DOCUMENTS VICTORIA GOLD Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermès Porte-Documents Victoria in Gold Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware U Stamp / 2023 Accompanied by: Original receipt, Hermes box, Hermes dustbag and Ribbon Measurements: ...
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2010s European Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Black Leather Sac A Depeches Briefcase, Hermes Briefcase, Hermes bag
By Hermès
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This Hermes black leather Sac A Depeches 39 briefcase is very elegant and convenient for an every day use. It features Hermès engraved golden plated hardware . It has no initials. It...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Kelly Depeches 36 Matte Havane Porosus Briefcase Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches 36 briefcase featured in Matte Havane Porosus Crocodile. Laptop compartment and a rear interior wa...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermès Brown Croc Toiletry Travel Case
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès collectible and rare travel toiletry case. Case has unique code. Mint condition with all interior parts in place. Brown crocodile and gold tone hardware. Original dust cover.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermès Rare Rouge H Men Toiletry Case
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes 1940’s rare and collectible men toiletry case. Rouge H box calf leather and 24kt gold hardware. Excellent condition with all interior parts in pla...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Black Leather Sac A Depeches Briefcase, Hermes Briefcase, Hermes bag
By Hermès
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This Hermes black leather Sac A Depeches 39 briefcase is very elegant and convenient for an every day use. It features Hermès engraved golden plated hardware . It is embossed JCB ini...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes rare and collectible large doctor’s bag in brown shiny croc, lined in brown leather and caramel velvet, gold tone hardware. Dates back to the 50s , pre date stamp. Handle drop...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

New Hermes Sac à Depeche Crocodile Briefcase 41cm
By Hermès
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Sac à Depeche briefcase from Hermès of Paris is one of the famed French luxury goods house's most coveted and exclusive items. This is a "Horeshoe...
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Early 2000s French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermès Kelly Depeche Epsom Dark Blue 38cm
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This fashionable handbag is fashioned from supple dark blue calfskin leather. The case has a robust leather top handle with silver palladium links, a crossing flap with a strap closi...
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Early 2000s French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

2007 Hermes Parchemin Clemence Leather Sac a Depeche 27
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Parchemin Clemence Leather Sac a Depeche 27 Serial Number: [K] Age (Circa): 2007 Accompanied By: Hermès Dust Bag, Care Booklet, Keys, Clochet...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

HERMES Kelly 35 Crocodile Shiny Black Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
MAGNIFICENT Kelly 35 bag from the House of HERMES in shiny black porosus crocodile. The jewelry is gold plated. On each tab, inscription "HERMES Paris". It...
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1940s French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Vintage Art Deco Hermes Fitted Gentlemans Travelling Grooming Case
By Hermès
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage Art Deco Hermes Fitted Gentlemans Travelling Grooming Case A Superb and very rare piece, the case is made in good Quality Brown leather hide, ...
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1930s French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermès Black Leather, Suede and Lizard Brief Case
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Black Leather and Lizard Brief Case is in excellent plus condition. Very unique, this rare design combines textures, color and materials to create a collectible case. Black leather slim briefcase...
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Late 20th Century French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermès Rare Men's Leather Toiletry Traveling Briefcase
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Collectible and rare 1940s Hermès leather travelingcase. Case is numbered, pre-letter dating. Great condition with all interior parts in place. Black box calf leather has very minor ...
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1940s French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

1993 Hermés ostrich camel fanny pack
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Hermés ostrich camel fanny pack Ostrich leather belt with bag, fanny pack in camel colour. Size: 75 cm
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1990s Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Kelly Depeche HSS 38 Briefcase Blue Electric Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches HSS 38 briefcase. Very rare in striking, vivid Bleu Electrique. Epsom leather with rich gold hardware. Two large accordion compar...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Black Noir Togo Sac A Depeches 41 Briefcase
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hermes Black Noir Togo Sac A Depeches 41 Briefcase in excellent condition. Black noir togo leather trimmed with gold hardware and clochette with single key. Pinch lock top flap opens...
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Early 2000s Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Omnibus Bag in Navy Leather Trim and Toile Canvas
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ravel bag by Hermes Two zipper closures, one along top middle and one of front edges (to be able to open when laying flat) Includes luggage tag as well as lock and key Dimens...
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Mid-20th Century Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Sac A Depeche HSS 27 Bag Limited Edition Electric Blue/Rose Jaipur Epsom
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a very rare Hermes Limited Edition Sac a Depeche 27 HSS Horizons bag / briefcase. Vibrant Electric Blue and Rose Jaipur in Epsom ...
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2010s French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Sac A Depeche 27 Bag Limited Edtion HSS Blue Nuit / Etain Togo Gold
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic very rare Sac a Depeche 27 HSS Horizons Limited Edition bag / briefcase. Rich Blue Nuit and Etain in Togo l...
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2010s French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Beautiful & Chic Hermès Sac à dépêches briefcase in black box Calf leather, SHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional​ ​&​ ​Classy​ ​Hermès​ ​Sac​ ​à​ ​Dépêches​ ​Briefcase​ ​in​ ​black​ ​leather​ ​box,​ ​palladium​ ​silver​ ​metal​ ​trim,​...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Kelly Depeches 36 Briefcase Ebene Palladium Hardware Togo Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches 36 briefcase featured in Ebene. Timeless in rich dark chocolate. Togo leather with Palladium hardw...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermes Quirus Briefcase / Portfolio / Attache Ficelle Alligator Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Quirus briefcase / portfolio feature in Ficelle alligator. Gold hardware. Very minor marks on hardware. Comes with keys and clochette, signature Hermes bo...
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Early 2000s French Hermès Briefcases and Attachés

Hermès briefcases and attachés for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Hermès briefcases and attachés available on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing our collection of unique vintage and designer fashion to elevate your daily look or to introduce new colors to the dazzling formal wear in your wardrobe, this designer’s body of work includes elements of blue, pink, red and other tones. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Chanel, and Louis Vuitton appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Hermès briefcases and attachés from top boutiques around the world. Hermès briefcases and attachés prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,540 and tops out at $86,942, while the average work can sell for $7,905.
Questions About Hermès Briefcases and Attachés
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Hermès Rodeo is a leather bag charm produced by the French luxury fashion house of Hermès. It consists of a whimsical leather horse attached to a loop and comes in various colors. Shop a range of Hermès Rodeo charms on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Hermes Picotin handbag is one of the brand’s signature bags with a minimalist approach that was inspired by a horse’s feedbag. The name comes from a French term for the amount of oats given to a horse to eat. This is an unlined bag, very simple and understated. Shop a collection of vintage and new Hermes bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Roman herm is a squared off stone pillar that is topped with a carved head. Originally, they represented the god Hermes, but as time went on herms were used to depict any number of people, real and fictitious, as well as animals and mythological creatures. On 1stDibs, find a collection of herms and other statues from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the world of fashion, whether it’s Hermes or any brand, RTW stands for ready-to-wear. Sometimes also called the French term pret-a-porter, this clothing is made for the general market and sold in stores. There is no customizing or altering the fit, the clothes are simply bought as is. Shop a collection of vintage and new Hermes bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the modern backpack is an essential part of any handbag designer’s repertoire—even Hermes who has some delightfully functional backpacks to choose from. Find vintage and contemporary Hermes accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To identify your Hermès scarf, look for markings to indicate that the French luxury house produced it. On authentic Hermès scarves, look for the artist's signature and the word Hermès, which is typically incorporated into the print or design. Contemporary scarves from the brand will likely feature the title of the scarf, too. You should also see a subtle stamp that says HERMÈS (paired with the copyright symbol) along the edge. If you spot any smudges or errors in the print or the edges show irregular stitching, the scarf is likely inauthentic. You may wish to consult an expert to help you determine the authenticity of your Hermès scarf. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Hermès scarves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    What Hermès color is the best is largely a matter of personal preference. Permanent colors used in the luxury brand's handbag collection include Noir black, Gold and gray-brown Etoupe. In addition, Hermès regularly produces bags in dark red Rouge H and pinkish-cream Parchemin. You'll find a large selection of Hermès bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Hermès boxes are made in France by seven different cardboard manufacturers. Hermès iconic packaging has become a collector’s item in its own right, along with the luxury brand’s wide array of clothing and accessories. Shop vintage and contemporary Hermès from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Not to be confused with luxury French fashion house Hermès Paris, Hermes typewriters were manufactured by Paillard-Bolex throughout the early 20th century. Hermes typewriters were initially a side project from the Swiss watch manufacturer looking to capitalize off the lucrative typewriting market. Shop a selection of vintage typewriters, including Hermes, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Yes, Hermès discontinued the Evelyne bag in 2019. However, 1stDibs offers more than 70 Evelyne bags from verified retailers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The most expensive Hermès bag is the Hermès Himalaya Kelly Birkin Bag. The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. Today the wide range of iconic handbags designed by Hermès includes the Kelly, the Birkin, the Constance and more. Shop Birkin bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Hermes scarves come in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are small scarves and larger ones, rectangles and even pocket squares, all from the luxury brand Hermes. Find a collection of vintage and modern Hermes scarves on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The price of a Hermès bag can vary depending on color, condition, rarity, style and age. Owing to its limited availability and quality craftsmanship, a Birkin bag can be a very costly bag made by Hermès — an example of this accessory sold in 2017 for nearly $400,000 at an auction in Hong Kong. On 1stDibs.com, you can find a variety of Hermès bags for a range of prices.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An Hermès scarf can range in value depending on condition, rarity, and style. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Hermès scarf for $195 - $7,444.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Hermès orange is called Orange H. Sometimes, you may see it labeled as Classic Orange. The color is a vibrant true orange. It is not as dark as Potiron and has less of a yellow tone than Gold. You'll find a large collection of Hermès bags on 1stDibs.
  • Chicjoy
    ChicjoySeptember 24, 2020

    The most popular Hermes bag is the Evelyne. Originally designed to carry horse grooming tools, the Evelyne features a distinctive perforated H design, an exterior pocket, and a long strap making it a crossbody bag.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The price of a Hermès belt is dependent on the style, condition, age, and rarity. On 1stDibs.com, you can purchase a Hermès belt at a wide range of prices.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Hermés Birkin bag is one of the costliest bags in the world. A single bag might cost anywhere from $30,000 to $500,000. It is regarded as an instantly recognizable handcrafted and extremely limited-edition bag. Jane Birkin, an actress and singer, was the inspiration for the name. Shop a range of original Hermès Birkin bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much a Hermès Lindy bag costs depends on size, features and more. It typically costs $4,500 to more than $16,000 and is said to be one of the most coveted brands for bags. Shop a variety of Hermès Lindy bags today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Hermes Evelyne handbag comes in four sizes, 16 cm is the smallest and is referred to as the TPM. The abbreviation TPM stands for Très Petit Modèle, which this bag is, as it’s just big enough to hold a phone and a couple of other accessories. Shop a collection of vintage and new Hermes bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

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