Hermes Women's Cocoon Base Layer Fauve Top S
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Marked Size: S (EU)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU58815160612
Hermès
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Miami, FL
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Hermes Men's Polo Style Rouge H w/ Navy Edging Short Sleeve XLBy HermèsLocated in Miami, FLGuaranteed authentic Hermes men's Rouge H with Navy Edging polo style shirt. Contrasting Navy edging on collar, sleeve and on vents. Short sleeve shirt with...Category
2010s French Shirts
- Dolce&Gabbana Top Beautiful Semi Sheer Idyllic Print 40 / 6By Dolce & GabbanaLocated in Miami, FLBeautiful Dolce & Gabbana semi sheer and ultra light silk top. Charming and idyllic print in cream and brown. Deep V with 2 ties and 6 embossed buttons. Gently ruffled cuffs. No fab...Category
2010s Italian Blouses and Tops
- Giorgio Armani Top Deep Navy Open Rear Modified Halter NWT 42 / 6By Giorgio ArmaniLocated in Miami, FLGuaranteed authentic Giorgio Armani navy and bone modified halter top. Beautifully designed and cut knit modified halter top. A fabulously chic combination in deep navy with bone...Category
2010s Italian Halter Tops
- John Galliano Top Silver Crochet Faceted Large Crystals Beading Detail MBy John GallianoLocated in Miami, FLGuaranteed authentic John Galliano silver crocheted with beads and lucite crystals top. Large, faceted clear crystals drops scattered all over. Marvelous effect as they catch the lig...Category
2010s Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops
- Giorgio Armani Top Black Textured Fabric Classic 40 / 6By Giorgio ArmaniLocated in Miami, FLGuaranteed authentic Giorgio Armani black timeless top. Beautifully designed and cut knit top with richly textured fabric. Classic. Fabric is rayon and polyester. final sale SIZE ...Category
2010s Italian Tank Tops
- Alexander McQueen Pussy Bow Butterfly Print Silk Blouse 44 / 8By Alexander McQueenLocated in Miami, FLGuaranteed authentic Alexander McQueen lovely silk self tie blouse. Charming semi sheer navy butterfly print on soft winter white blouse. Hidden 8 button placket and 2 buttons at eac...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blouses and Tops
- 1996 Iconic OMO Norma Kamali Crop Top as Worn in the Movie CluelessBy Norma KamaliLocated in Sparks, NVIconic star print crop top with a sporty "0" by Norma Kamali. This crop top is from the Norma Kamali's OMO collection which was worn in the infamous gym scene of the 1996 cult classi...Category
1990s American Shirts
- 1996 Iconic OMO Norma Kamali Crop Top as Worn in the Movie CluelessBy Norma Kamali, OMO Norma KamaliLocated in Sparks, NVIconic star print crop top with a sporty star applique by Norma Kamali. This crop top is from the Norma Kamali's OMO collection which was worn in the infamous gym scene of the 1996 c...Category
1990s American Crop Tops
- Men’s King Louie Ten Strike Royal Blue Bowling Shirt – Medium, 1950sLocated in Tucson, AZWhen American suburbanites embraced bowling in the 1950s, there was no more coveted label in bowling shirts than King Louie. Bright and vibrant, this “strik...Category
1950s American Bowling Shirts
- Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Paris Black Voyage to The Moon Golf Polo ShirtBy Jean Charle De CastelbajacLocated in Boston, MABring your golf clubs on "the 1st voyage to the moon"! Y2K but so timely for the space travelers! Designed and drawn by French whimsical fashion trea...Category
Early 2000s French Chemises
- Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Paris 'Teasure Whisky' Denim Patch ShirtBy Jean Charle De CastelbajacLocated in Boston, MAVery cool Castelbajac Sport. hand-drawn "treasure whisky" shirt by the rare French talent J-C de Castelbajac then turned into 3-D applique and embroidery. Design of a guy peeking out of a whisky barrel...Category
Early 2000s French Chemises
- Missoni Multi-Striped 6 Button Jersey CardiganBy MissoniLocated in New York, NYMissoni multi-colored multi-striped 6 button front cardigan measures 15" across the shoulder. The underarm circumference is 42", length is 22", neck-to-shoulder is 5", sleeve ...Category
1980s Italian Cardigans
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
The Hermès Passe-Guide Bag Might Not Be as Well Known as the Birkin or Kelly, But It’s Every Bit as Chic
Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
How to Spot a Fake Hermès Birkin Bag
The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.