Hermès Kelly 32 Retournè Black togo leather
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Hermès Kelly 32 cm sellier is in black togo leather with tonal stitching and gold tone hardware.
Hermès Kelly 32 Retournè Black togo leather
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Hermès Kelly 32 cm sellier is in black togo leather with tonal stitching and gold tone hardware.
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Box Calf Black Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier in Noir features a single rolled top handle, detachable shoulder strap, signature straps, twist-lock closure, and a clochette with a lock and keys. Palladium ...
Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 Black Epsom Leather With Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
Details: Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Sellier Size: 32 Color: Black Material: Epsom Leather Hardware: Palladium Hardware Stamp: G Purchased Year: 2026 Country of Manufacture: France...
Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 Noir/Black Niloticus Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 in noir and niloticus crocodile leather with gold hardware. The bag has been worn but still in very good condition: small scratches on the hardware, small spo...
$15,829Sale Price|20% Off
Hermès Vintage Black 32 Kelly Bag 1990s with Gold Tone Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Hermès black 32 Kelly gold tone hardware shoulder strap inside
Hermès 1960s Sac Kelly 32 Bandouliere Black Box Leather Hand Bag strap Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly bag, size 32, in black box leather and gold-tone hardware.
Hermès Women's Kelly 32 Vert Anglaise Alligator Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Hermès Kelly 32 in Vert Anglaise Alligator Mississippiensis with gold hardware. This exquisite exotic Kelly showcases beautifully matched scales and a deep jewel-toned green tha...
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Black Box Leather Gold Hardware with Strap
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: GOOD condition Overall moderate signs of use. Cracks and paint on handle (medium) Outside edge scraped (small) Outside scuffs and dirt (medium) Dark stains (medium...
Hermes Kelly 32 shiny Porosus Crocodile Vert Fonce bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly 32 shiny Porosus Crocodile Vert Fonce bag. X vintage stamp. Bag is vintage- comes with dust bag, keys,Clochette and locker. No strap. Bag is in very good condition.Gol...
Hermès 2020s Sac Kelly II Sellier 32 Unique 2 tones Canvas Kelly Bag NIB Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly II Sellier model bag, size 32, in black grained leather and natural-colored Hermès canvas (on the flap) or black (body of the bag) and silver metal (palladium), interior...
Hermès Kelly 32 Vert Cypres Taurillon Clemence Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly 32 in vert cypres and taurillon clemence leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt. Stamp U (2022)
Hermes Kelly Bag 32 Box calf leather shoulder hand bag
By Hermès
Located in 10707, DE
Hermes Kelly Bag 32 in black leather with gold hardware.
HERMES Marron Fonce SHINY CROC KELLY 32 SELLIER Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Bag in Marron is exquisitely crafted from shiny porosus crocodile leather, showcasing a rich, deep brown hue with a luminous finish. Const...
1992 Hermès Bordeau 32 cm box Leather Retourne Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1992 bordeau box leather retourne Kelly bag with shoulder strap, lock and clochette. Nicely aged patina with typical signs of use on the surface of the gold plated hardware...
Box 32 vintage black G square
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Vintage Box Black Kelly 32 Bag. Highly desired box leather.
Hermes Kelly 32 Black Crocodile Porosus
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 Black Crocodile Black shiny crocodile skin with gold hardware Sellier model The bag is lined with chevre leather.
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Brand New Hermes Kelly 32 Black Epsom PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Kelly Size 32 epsom Leather Colour black Silver (palladium) Hardware store fresh, comes with receipt and full set (dust bag, box...)
Unavailable
H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 5 in
Hermes Kelly 32 Black Boxcalf Leather Gold Hardware Vintage Purse
By Hermès
Located in Singapore, SG
Lowest price in the market! This piece is in excellent vintage condition and comes complete with Hermes dustbag, clochette and 2 keys. Minor creases/scratches on surface. Handle is ...
Hermes Kelly 32 Bicolor Black Brown Ardennes Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Singapore, SG
Rarely available in bicolour. It is constructed from ardennes leather which has been discontinued by Hermes. This piece comes complete with original Hermes box, dustbags, shoulder st...
HERMES Black Porosus Crocodile 32 cm Kelly Bag Authentic
By Hermès
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Black Porosus Crocodile 32 cm Kelly Bag Authentic.
Hermes Kelly 32 Bag black leather with gold Hardware Tote/Crossbody
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Iconic and timeless Hermes Kelly 32 in black leather with gold hardware.
Unavailable
H 9.25 in W 12.75 in D 4.75 in
Hermes Vintage "Kelly" Black Box Calf Leather 32 cm Flap Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
The timeless "Kelly" is as sophisticated as its namesake. Supple box calf leather construction. Gold-tone hardware. Top rolled handle. Removable flat strap. Flat studded feet. Front ...
Customized Hermès Kelly 32 handbag strap in black Box calf with black Croc, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier handbag strap in black box calf leather customized with black Crocodile porosus top flap, removable black box leathe...
HERMES Black Box Kelly 32 cm Veau Bag GHW Handbag Purse
By Hermès
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic HERMES Black Box Kelly 32 cm Veau Bag GHW Handbag Purse.
Stunning Hermès Kelly 32 sellier handbag strap in Black Box Calf leather, PHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Stunning Hermes Kelly 32 sellier handbag strap in black box calfskin leather , palladium silver metal trim, black leather handle, removable ...
Hermes Kelly 32 Noir Black Box Calf Leather GHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black / Noir (designer color) Material: Box Calf Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects. Surface: Minor Scratches & Stains Corners: Minor Scratch...
New Hermès Kelly Limited Edition 32 Noir (Black)/Bleu Saphir Berline , PHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Exquisite Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier stitching Berline limited edition handbag strap in black and Blue Saphir leather and H beige officer canva...
Hermes Kelly 32 Raisin Courchevel Leather SHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Purple / Raisin (designer color) Material: Courchevel Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, minor defects Surface:Minor Scratches Corners:Minor Scratches Edges:Minor Scrat...
Hermes Kelly 32 Bag Tri Color HSS Bamboo Blue Electric Jaune Poussin Gold
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Kelly 32 cm Special Order for VIP client Tri color One of a Kind Blue electric, Bamboo, and Jaune Poussin Epsom Leather Brush Gold Hardware Heads will turn One of a Kin...
Hermes Kelly 32 Bleu Indigo Nave Box Calf Leather GHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Navy Blue / Bleu Indigo (designer color) Material: Box Calf Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Obvious Scratches Corners: Obvious Scratche...
Customized Kelly 32 bag by the french artist David David
By Hermès
Located in Castries, FR
Hermès bag brown box leather, size 32cm , soft leather. Customized by the sculptor and stenstilist. Accumulation of its famous "FOR YOU". Unique creation Delivered with a numbered...
Hermes Kelly 32 Black Leather
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Hermes Kelly 32 Black Leather Gold tone hardware Made in France Please note that as a vintage item it has some signs of use
HERMES Kelly 32 Black Box Calfskin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
We no longer describe Hermès bags. This one is in perfect condition despite its age. It is in black box calfskin. It has its padlock, its keys, the zipper and the bell. The jewelry i...
Vintage HERMES 'Kelly' 32 Black Crocodile Porosus Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage! Hermes 'Kelly' size 32 bag in black crocodile porosus leather.
New in Box Hermes Kelly 32 Black Evercalf Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes brand new in box Kelly 32 retourne in black ever calf skin with palladium hardware.
Hermes 'Kelly 32' Black Box Leather Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès 'Kelly 32' saddler with a shoulder strap in black box leather bag.
Hermès black Kelly 32
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Hermès black Kelly 32 gold hardware Shows just few scartches on the feet and wherever the film has been removed Stamp: T measurements: wdht 32 cm height 23 cm depth 12 cm
Hermes Black Kelly 32 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Kelly 32 Bag. Vintage Hermes Sellier Bag.
Hermes Black Kelly 32 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Kelly 32 Bag. Good condition. Kelly 32 size most wanted.
Hermes Black Kelly 32 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Kelly 32 Bag. Vintage Hermes Sellier Bag.
Hermes Black Kelly 32 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Kelly 32 Bag. Sellier epsom leather with gold hardware.
Hermes Black Epsom Kelly 32 PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Light scuffing to interior leather. Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly Origin Country: France Handbag Silhouette: Shoulder Bag;Top Handle Occasions: Everyday;Fall/Winter;Spring/Summer;Work S...
Hermes Kelly Lakis 32
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Kelly Lakis 32 Limited edition very hard to find.
New Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Black Togo
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Kelly retourne 32cm in black togo leather and gold tone hardware. Handle drop, 3.5"L. Strap, 35"L. Letter Y for 2020. Brand new in box. Comes with strap, clochette, tirette, l...
Hermès Black Box Calf 32 cm Kelly Bag
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Black Box Calf 32 cm Kelly is in truly mint condition.
HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès vintage Kelly 32 in black box leather. Gilded metal trim (micro scratches).
Hermes Purple Kelly 32 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Purple Kelly 32 Bag. Good condition. Light wear throughout. Unique dark purple color. Paladium silver hardware. Interior clean. Plastic is still on hardware. Great deal for a ...
Hermes Kelly 32 Dark Blue
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Kelly Dark Navy Blue size 32. Palladium hardware. Mint condition. Interior clean and no odors. Looks like brand new. Includes clochette, lock, keys and dustcover. Guaranteed a...
'60s Vintage Hermès kelly 32
By Hermès
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Super iconic and beautiful Hermès bag Kelly 32 Vintage from '60 Leather Dark brown color Single handle Golden hardware Comes with original locker and keys Very good conditions (very ...
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Bag Black Crocodile Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier bag featured in Black Crocodile.
Hermes Kelly 32 Cavalcadour Kelly Bag Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Limited Edition Kelly Sellier Bag 32cm The Cavalcadour Plastic on the hardware New unworn This Kelly has tonal stitching, a front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and t...
HERMES Vintage 'Kelly 32' Bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes vintage 'Kelly 32' bag in black box leather.
Hermès Vintage Black Varnished Crocodile Porosus Kelly 32 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes vintage Kelly 32 bag in black varnished crocodile porosus.
HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes vintage Kelly 32 bag in black box leather.
Hermes Kelly 1993 Black Ardennes Leather 32 Cm
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the timeless elegance of the Hermes Kelly 1993 Black Ardennes Leather 32 cm handbag.
HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes vintage 32 Kelly bag in black box leather.
Vintage HERMES Kelly 32 Handbag In Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 Handbag in black box leather. Hardware in gilded metal.
1994 Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès "Kelly 32 » sellier with her shoulder strap in black box leather and gilt metal.
Hermes Kelly 32 Handbag in Black Box "Retourné" Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 handbag in black box 'retourné' leather.
HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès vintage Kelly 32 bag in black box leather.
HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes vintage Kelly 32 bag, in black box leather.
Hermes Navy Blue Kelly 32 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Navy Kelly 32 Bag. Most wanted smaller size Kelly 32. Gorgeous dark blue color with gold hardware. Clemence leather. Excellent like new condition. Add to your collection. Incl...
HERMES KELLY Bag 32 Coveted Black Togo Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Coveted jet black with rare gold hardware. A chic and timeless treasure. NEW or NEVER WORN. Comes with signature HERMES box, raincoat, shoulder strap, sleepers, lock, keys and cloche...
Hermès Black Crocodile 32 cm Sellier Kelly with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Hermès Black Crocodile 32 cm Sellier Kelly is in beautiful condition.
Hermes Kelly 32 Bag Limited Edition So Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare limited edition Hermes Kelly 32 So Black bag is featured in Heritage Box leather.
HERMES 'Kelly 32' in black Ardennes Cowhide with Stitching Saddler
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes 'Kelly 32' in black Ardennes cowhide with stitching saddlery.
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne Bag Black Gold Hardware Togo Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Kelly Retourne 32 Black bag. Rich and lush with Gold hardware.
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Black Clemence Leather Gold Hardware 1995
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The color was professionally touched up around the corners and handle at non-Hermes spa. DETAILS Brand: Hermes Kelly 32 Stamp: Circle Y Year of manufacture: 1995 Exterior Color: Bl...
Hermes Kelly 32 So Black Bag Box Leather Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes So Black 32 bag. This limited edition box leather So Black series was produced for one season only and is a true collectors treasure. Black enamel hardwa...
HERMES black BOX leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag w Gold
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 32 Retoune bag in black Veau Box leather featuring gold-tone hardware.
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Black Box Leather Gold HW 1987
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: good condition Overall signs of use. Scratches on leather and hardware. Creases on the leather. Light stains on the inside. Cracks on the flap. NO STRAP DETAILS Brand: ...
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Black Box Leather Gold HW 1987
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: good condition Overall signs of use. Scratches on leather and hardware. Creases on the leather. Light stains on the inside. Cracks on the flap. NO STRAP DETAILS Brand: ...
Hermes Navy cotton Toto Medium Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes 1990s "Toto" Medium size Navy cotton Fourre Tout tote bag featuring bicolor handles ( navy and Bordeaux), striped strap, press-stud fastening, side press-stud fastening, slip ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...
$12,920
W 17 in D 4 in L 13 in
Chanel Timeless Vintage Cc Tote Towel Rare Piece Black Terry Cloth Beach Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage Beach Bag CC Tote Towel Rare Piece 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} White terry "CC" lettering stitched on one side Black leather lined interior Interior zippered and open poc...
Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne bag featured in sublime Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator. Timeless and chic, this gorgeous Kelly bag only grows more beautiful as it ages, sho...
Moschino Vintage Black Cut Out Bow Tie Mini Dress, 1990s
By Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage Moschino mini dress with a cut out bow tie detail. Sleeveless sleeves and mini length. Details: Unlined Rear Zip Closure Marked Size: Unmarked Estimated Size...
Jean Paul Gaultier New Silk Jacket Top 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular black silk jacket/blouse with a multitude of detail by Jean Paul Gaultier. It has a stand up collar, a V front and back yoke which along with the balloon sleeves' wide...
1920s Yellow Floral Print Day Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920s Silk Dress in orange, purple black eye susan sun flower print. Some flaws inside lining ( collar) see image attached Bust: 36 inches/ Waist: 32 inches/ Hip : 36 inches/ Dress l...
Chanel 1998 Dark Brown Crocodile Micro Kelly Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Micro Kelly Bag – 1998 Series 5 Dark brown crocodile with gold-tone CC turnlock. A structured mini silhouette in glossy crocodile, finished with a top handle and classic CC c...
$10,664
Size: FR 34 - UK 6 - IT 38 - US 0
Gucci by Tom Ford purple embroidered lace flared evening pants, fw 1999
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford purple embroidered lace and silk flared evening pants with leather ribbon bows on knees Fall-Winter 1999
Hermès Black Box Jige Clutch Bandana Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Hermès Black Box Jige Clutch Bandana Bag featues black box leather with white contrast bandana hand painted design with a signature H detail to the front of the bag. A flap clo...
Hermès 1999 Sac Reteint Noir Birkin 35 Dyed Black Epsom Leather Hand Bag Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Birkin bag, size 35, in beige Epsom leather re-dyed in black and gold metal, keys, padlock, zipper, bell, dust bag, year 1999. Width 35 cm x height 25 cm x depth 18 cm, handle...
Pierre Balmain White Bodycon Dress
By Pierre Balmain, 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...
Alaia Leopard Print Knit Pencil Skirt, Fall-Winter 1991-1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Timeless and endlessly versatile is the leopard print. Even more when this leopard print is iconic ! From one of the most recognizable and famous Alaïa collection, this Fall-Winter 1...
Christian Dior 2000 Blue Diorissimo Jacquard Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Dior Saddle Bag, designed by John Galliano in 2000, stands out with its unique saddle shape and iconic Dior monogram pattern. Inspired by equestrian style, this vintage piece has...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Design...
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.