Hermes Birkin 40 Bag Blue de Prusse Palladium Hardware Togo Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin 40 bag featured in Bleu de Prusse. Hermes leather in soft Togo is supple and scratch resistant.
Hermès Birkin 40 Gold Togo PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Brown - Gold - Palladium hardware - Two rolled top handles - Front flap closure with twist-lock fastening - Comes with lock, clochette and keys - Stamp J square. Year 2006 - Condit...
Hermes Birkin 40 Cobalt leather Bag
Located in Carnate, IT
Hermes Birkin bag. Year 2005/2006. In cobalt Togo leather and silver hardware. The hardware has some marks as shown in the photo. Code J*122.E 28cm high 40cm wide 20cm deep Inside it...
Hermes Birkin 40 Black Ardennes Leather With Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Ardennes Birkin 40 in Black. This classic Birkin tote is crafted of beautifully textured calfskin leather in black.
Hermès Black Togo Birkin 40 PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Black Togo Birkin 40 PHW SKU: Z156364 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Founded in Paris in 1837 as a harness workshop, Hermès has grown into one of ...
Hermes Black 40 Birkin Bag in Ardennes Leather & Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black 40 Birkin. Vintage ardennes leather.
Hermès Birkin HAC 40 Gold Veau Evercolor Toile Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin HAC 40 in gold and veau evercolor and toile de camp with palladium hardware.
Hermes HAC 40 Flag Limited Edition Haut a Courroies Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare limited edition Hermes HAC 40 Flag bag featured in H Toile and Black.
Hermes HAC Birkin 40 Bag Black Toile and Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers The Hermès HAC 40 in Black with crisp Black and Ecru Toile represents timeless sophistication grounded in heritage design.
Hermès Birkin 40cm Togo Blue Jean w/ Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The signature turn-lock closure, sangles, and hardware details stand out with crisp precision against the softened blue tone, balancing utility with polished refinement. Altogether, ...
Unavailable
H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Stunning Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in Green Bamboo Togo leather, PHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful and very sought after Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in Green Bamboo Togo leather , palladium silver metal trim, double handle in gree...
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H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Classy Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in Black Togo Calf Leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in black Togo leather, with gold metal hardware, double black leather handles for hand carry Flap closure ...
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H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Amazing Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in Graphite Grey Togo leather, PHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in Graphite Grey Togo leather, with palladium silver metal trim, double grey leather handles for hand car...
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H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Classy Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in Black Togo calf leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Stunning Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in black Togo leather, gold-plated hardware, double black leather handles for hand carry Flap closure Black...
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H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Special Order (HSS) Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in Black and Blue Togo leather, PHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional and Rare Hermes Birkin 40 Special Order (HSS) handbag in black and blue electric Togo leather and blue stitching, palladium silv...
Hermes Birkin 40 Chocolat Taurillon Clemence Leather GHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Chocolate Brown / Chocolat (designer color) Material: Taurillon Clemence Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Good Corners: Minor Scratches Edg...
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Hermes Birkin Bag 40 Togo - black
By Hermès
Located in Baarn, NL
Another beautiful Hermès bag in store and this one is big!! It is the Hermès Birkin 40 Bag in deep black Togo leather.
Hermes Birkin Natural Ardennes 40 Bag Silver Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hermes Birkin Natural Ardennes 40 Bag Silver Hardware *Marked K in square *Made it France *Comes with dustbag, key, lock, clochette and raincoat *Silver hardware – Approximately 12...
Hermes Birkin Handbag Grey Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Keys, Clochette, Lock Measurements: Height 12", Width 16", Depth 8" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Grey Clemence with Palladium Hardware 40 Exterior Material: Le...
Hermes HAC Birkin Bag Rubis Togo with Palladium Hardware 40
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 12", Width 16", Depth 8" Designer: Hermes Model: HAC Birkin Bag Rubis Togo with Palladium Hardware 40 Exterior Materi...
Hermes Birkin Handbag Rouge Vif Buffalo with Gold Hardware 40
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Keys, Dust Bag, Lock, Clochette Measurements: Handle Drop 5.5", Height 12", Width 15.5", Depth 8" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Rouge Vif Buffalo with Gold Hard...
Hermes Birkin Handbag Bleu Indigo Fjord with Palladium Hardware 40
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Keys, Clochette, Lock Measurements: Height 12", Width 16", Depth 8" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Bleu Indigo Fjord with Palladium Hardware 40 Exterior Material...
Hermes Birkin Handbag Rouge Vif Fjord with Palladium Hardware 40
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Keys, Clochette, Lock Measurements: Height 12", Width 16", Depth 8" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Rouge Vif Fjord with Palladium Hardware 40 Exterior Material: ...
Hermes HAC Birkin Bag Noir Togo with Palladium Hardware 40
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Clochette, Keys, Lock Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 12", Width 15", Depth 8" Designer: Hermes Model: HAC Birkin Bag Noir Togo with Palladium Hardware 40...
Hermes Birkin Handbag Deep Blue Togo with Palladium Hardware 40
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Clochette, Keys, Lock Measurements: Height 12", Width 16", Depth 8" Designer: Hermes Model: Birkin Handbag Deep Blue Togo with Palladium Hardware 40 Exterior Material: L...
Hermes HAC Birkin Bag Alezan Togo with Palladium Hardware 40
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Clochette, Lock, Keys Measurements: Height 15", Width 16", Depth 8.5" Designer: Hermes Model: HAC Birkin Bag Alezan Togo with Palladium Hardware 40 Exterior Material: Le...
HERMES Black Ardennes Birkin 40 cm w GHW Handbag Shopper Classic
By Hermès
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Black Ardennes Birkin 40 cm w GHW Handbag Shopper Classic Bag.
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H 13 in W 8 in L 15.5 in
Hermes Cassis Purple Grained Togo Leather "Birkin 40" Satchel Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Supple Togo leather construction. Silver-tone hardware. Top rolled handles. Flat studded feet. Sangle straps pull through sides with front pontet hardware. Plaque at front of straps ...
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H 10.63 in W 15.36 in D 7.49 in
Hermès Paris Birkin Bag 40 in Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware, 2008
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
The ultimate status symbol by Hermes, the 40 Birkin bag in black Togo leather with Palladium Hardware, 2008.
Leather
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H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Stunning Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Rose Tea Togo leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Amazing Hermes Birkin handbag 40 cm in Rose Tea togo leather, gold plated metal hardware, double black leather handle for a hand carry Flap closure Black leather lining, one zippered...
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H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Rare & Collector Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Red Vache Ardennes leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Hermès Birkin Handbag 40 in Red Vache Ardennes leather, gold plated metal hardware, double handle in red leather allowing a hand carry Flap closure Red leather lining, one...
Hermes Birkin 40 Black
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Hermes Birkin 40 Black silver tone hardware totally made in france measurements: 40 x 28 x 21 cm
Hermes Birkin 40 Black
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Hermes Birkin 40 Black silver tone hardware totally made in france measurements: 40 x 28 x 21 cm
Hermes Birkin 40 Orange
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Birkin 40 Orange Togo with gold hardware. Like new condition.
Hermes Birkin 40 Orange
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Birkin 40 Orange Togo with gold hardware. Like new condition.
Hermes Birkin 40 Green
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Birkin 40 Green with gold hardware. Epsom leather.
Hermes Birkin 40 courchevel gold
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Hermes birkin 40 cm with gold tone hardware Measurements: 40 cm * 28 cm * 21 cm still with dust bag
Hermès Birkin 40 Bordeaux burgundy bag
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Hermès Birkin 40 Bordeaux bag Measurements Width: 40 cm Height: 30 cm Depth: 20 cm
Hermes Birkin 40 Bouganvillea Pink
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Birkin 40 in Bouganvillea Pink with palladium hardware.
Hermes Birkin 40 Blue Mykonos Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Birkin 40 Blue Mykonos Bag. Gorgeous blue exterior bag with white interior and bottom of bag.
Hermes Birkin 40 Feu Orange Togo
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Birkin 40 Feu Orange. Togo leather. Palladium hardware.
HERMES Birkin 40 Bag in Orange Togo Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès 'Birkin 40' bag in orange togo leather. Gold hardware.
2010 Hermès Birkin 40 orange Togo
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Iconic large HERMES Birkin 40 orange bag delivered in its original Hermès dustbag and box.
Hermes Birkin 40 Bag Rouge Casaque Togo Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Birkin 40 in classic Rouge Casaque and Togo leather.
HERMES Birkin 40 Bag in Beige Taurillon Clemence Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès Birkin 40 bag in beige taurillon clémence calf leather and palladium silver hardware.
Hermes Birkin 40 Bag Black Porosus Crocodile Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic rare Hermes Birkin 40 bag. Black with fresh palladium hardware.
Hermes Birkin 40 Black Togo Leather Gold Hardware 2001
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Original condition. DETAILS Brand: Hermes Birkin 40 Exterior Color: Black Leather: Togo Hardware Color: Gold Stamp: Box E Year of manufacture: 2001 Dimensions: Width 40.5cm, Heigh...
Hermes Birkin 40 Togo Leather Orange GHW bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Hermès Birkin 40 Orange Togo Gold Hardware. This Birkin is in Orange togo leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle clos...
Hermes Birkin 40 Bag Rouge Red Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Birkin 40 bag features rare coveted Matte red Porosus Crocodile.
Hermes Birkin 40 Bag Vert Fonce Matte Porosus Crocodile Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Phenomenal rich jewel toned green Hermes Birkin 40 bag Vert Fonce is chic and sophisticated in rare Matte Porosus crocodile.
Hermes Birkin 40 Gold TC Clemence Leather Gold Hardware 1994
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
DETAILS Brand: Hermes Birkin 40 Exterior Color: Gold TC Clemence leather Hardware: Gold Stamp: Square X Year of manufacture: 1994 Dimensions: Width 40.5cm, Height 31cm, Depth 20.5cm...
Hermes Birkin 40 Blue Jeans Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware 2007
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Color was professionally touched up around the corners, handles, edges and flap. DETAILS Brand: Hermes Birkin 40 Exterior Color: Blue Jeans Leather: Clemence Hardware Color: Palla...
HERMES 'Birkin' 40 Bag in Ecru Canvas and Gold Epsom Calf Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Birkin 40, in écru canvas and calf leather epsom gold white stitching.
Hermes Birkin 40 Blue Flag Toile / Barenia Leather Bag Permabrass Limited Ed
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightchic offers a rare limited edition Hermes Birkin 40 Flag bag. Criss Cross toile with Blue center stripe.
Hermes Birkin 40 Rare Fauve Matte Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Birkin 40 bag featured in Fauve matte Porosus Crocodile.
Hermes Birkin 40 Gold Togo Calfskin Leather Palladium Hardware Box M Stamp 2009
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The biggest sign of use is the scrape on the wax of the handle. DETAILS Brand: Hermes Birkin 40 Exterior Color: Gold Togo leather Hardware: Silver palladium Stamp: Box M Year of m...
Hermes Birkin 40 Gold Togo Calfskin Leather Palladium Hardware Box M Stamp 2009
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The biggest sign of use is the scrape on the wax of the handle. DETAILS Brand: Hermes Birkin 40 Exterior Color: Gold Togo leather Hardware: Silver palladium Stamp: Box M Year of m...
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H 12.21 in D 8.27 in L 15.75 in
HERMES Birkin 40 Grizzly Bag in Doblis Calf and Fawn Barénia Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Limited edition. Hermès Birkin 40 bag, model Grizzly in doblis calf (suede) and barénia fawn leather.
Hermes Birkin 40 Ghillies Blue de Prusse w/ Blue Toile Bag Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin 40 Ghillies bag featured in Blue de Prusse with Blue Criss Cross Toile.
HERMES Birkin 40 Epsom brown leather gold hardware leather tote bag
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Birkin 40 Epsom brown leather gold hardware leather tote bag Reference: LNKO/A02252 Brand: Hermes Model: Birkin 40 Epsom Material: Leather Color: Brown Pattern: Solid Lining: ...
HERMES Birkin 40 Epsom brown leather gold hardware leather tote bag
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Birkin 40 Epsom brown leather gold hardware leather tote bag Reference: LNKO/A02252 Brand: Hermes Model: Birkin 40 Epsom Material: Leather Color: Brown Pattern: Solid Lining: ...
Hermes Birkin 40 Black
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 40 Ardennes Leather. Gold hardware.
Hermes Birkin 40 Tan
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Birkin Tan Color with gold hardware. Rare size 40.
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H 12.75 in W 15.75 in D 8 in
Hermes Birkin 40 Blue Nuit Navy Togo Birkin Bag Z Stamp, 2021 ULTRA RARE
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 40 Blue Nuit Navy Togo Birkin Bag Z Stamp, 2021 ULTRA RARE Finally!
Hermes Birkin 40 Rubis Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Birkin Rubis 40 Bag. Size 40 hard to find size.
Hermès Birkin 40 Etoupe Clemence
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Birkin 40cm etoupe clemence leather and palladium hardware. Dated R for 2014. Includes clochette, tirette lock, keys, rain jacket, dust bag, box and gift bag.
Hermes Birkin 40 Brown Togo leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Birkin 40 Brown in very good condition. The bag has already been used so there are slight wear marks on the corners of the bag and micro scratches on the hardware. Zipper, clochette...
$2,250Sale Price|40% Off
New Gucci Nouveau Python Fringe Bamboo Runway Clutch Bag in Red $3750
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags $3750 A Rare Find New Hand Stitched Stunning Red Python Bamboo Python Accent Leather Lining & Dual Zippered Interior Pockets Magnetic Closure at Front I...
Moschino Photo Print Velvet Dress
By Moschino Cheap and Chic, Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous velvet dress by Moschino in an elaborate print of words and photos in beige, brown, and black. The print is amazingly detailed with photo prints of silent screen stars, w...
$5,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in L 18 in
Louis Vuitton LV x TM Murakami White Speedy Bandoulière 25 New 2025 Release
By Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami
Located in West Chester, PA
LOUIS VUITTON EXTREMELY LIMITED EDITION Remake of the original ICONIC Murakami White Multicolor Speedy Our pictures are of the actual bag you will receive Dimensions: 9.8" L x 7.5"...
Van Cleef & Arpels 20 Motif Turquoise Vintage Alhambra Necklace 18k White Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Aventura, FL
A rare and authentic Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise 'Alhambra' Necklace creation crafted in 18K White Gold. This special necklace accompanies a Letter of Authenticity from Van Clee...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
New Louis Vuitton Watercolor Keepall Bag 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition designed by Virgil Abloh, watercolor collection keepall 50. Detachable shoulder strap. Padlock, keys and luggage tag. Brand new with original dust bag a...
FENDI new pink sequins baguette 2024
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI New pink sequins baguette 2024 Iconic medium-sized Baguette bag, finely embroidered all-over with pink sequins in different shapes and sizes for a 3D effect and decorated with ...
Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Mini Tote in lurex linen with gold leather lining. Linen is metallic gold with over quilting with signature chain handles. Charming miniature shopping bag size with logo clasp...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Alexander McQueen Bat Wing Knit Top would be an exciting addition to any wardrobe, especially for someone who enjoys pieces that combine boldness, sophistication, and art...
Chanel Vintage Pink Crocodile Kelly Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage Alligator Top Handle Flap Bag Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition Material: Alligator Color: Salmon Pink Hardware: Gold-Tone Series: 5-Series (1997–1999) Dimen...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2000's Vintage Taupe Plissé Grecian Embellished Evening Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
This would make an amazing bride bridal wedding festivity dress Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2000's Dramatic and voluminous taupe plissé Huge front/side slit Super shiny clear crystals wi...
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Oblique Printed Chiffon Dress. F/W 2000-2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Incredible John Galliano for Christian Dior Oblique printed chiffon dress Fall/ Winter 2000 - 2001. Of an asymmetric bias cut with deep ruffles and flounces. Printed in burgundy on...
Iconic Roberto Cavalli FW 2006 Silk Evening Gown Showstopper
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
A Roberto Cavalli Masterpiece from 2006 Drenched in the opulence of gilded romance, this Roberto Cavalli silk evening gown is a red-carpet reverie. A symphony of delicate florals, li...
Pierre Balmain White Bodycon Dress
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous white body conscious bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It has long sleeves, a square cut neckline, and fabulous ribbed panels accentuating the waist and bust. It is unl...
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.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
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.
More than a fashion statement, this iconic style continually appreciates in value.
A symbol of luxury and elegance, the design has a storied past and a legion of devoted collectors.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.