Hermes 1980's Haut à Courroies Hac 55 Birkin Veau Courchevel Travel Duffle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Steamped Circle P ( 1986 ) - Brass Hardware - Comes With Lock & Key - Natural Tan Leather Exterior - Discontinued 55 Size - The bag holds it shape when empty Condition: ...
Hermes 1980's Haut à Courroies Hac 55 Birkin Veau Courchevel Travel Duffle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Steamped Circle P ( 1986 ) - Brass Hardware - Comes With Lock & Key - Natural Tan Leather Exterior - Discontinued 55 Size - The bag holds it shape when empty Condition: The...
Hermes 1980's Haut à Courroies Hac 50 Birkin Tan Brown Ligne Ulysse Toile Travel
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Tan Brown Toile Lingne Ulysse ( Special Order Exterior ) - Gold Hardware - Circa late 1980's ( Stamped Circle S ) - YOU WILL NEVER SEE THIS AGAIN Condition: The bag is in grea...
Hermes Birkin 25 Orange H 93 Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: GOOD CONDITION Moderate signs of use. Light scratches to the hardware and leather. The color was professionally touched up. DETAILS Brand: Hermes Birkin 25 Exterior Co...
Hermes Yellow and Red Clemente Leather 40cm Birkin
By Hermès
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage Hermes yellow and red clemente leather 40cm Birkin. This yellow is very unique and happy colour pairing with red strap, handle and key holder strap! This is a rare item fro...
Hermes Birkin 30 Black Epsom Leather Palladium Hardware 2012
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: GOOD CONDITION Overall moderate signs of use. Scratches on leather and hardware. Rubbing and scuffs on the corners, handles, wax on the edges. Leather creases. Cracks on ...
Hermes Birkin 30 Epsom Leather 37 Gold Gold Hardware 2009
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION Overall moderate signs of use. Scratches on leather and hardware. Rubbing and scuffs on the corners, handles, wax on the edges. Leather creases. C...
Hermès Birkin 35 Togo Leather 37 Gold Gold Hardware 2000
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: VERY GOOD Overall signs of use. Scratches on leather and hardware. Light stains on the inside. Rubbing on the corners, handles, wax on the edges. Leather creases. Scratch...
HERMES BIRKIN 55 Bag Vintage Hac Navy Fjord Brass Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic uber rare Vintage 55 Hermes Hac in rich Navy coveted Fjord leather. A striking combination with aged brass hardware. This beautiful bag is a true Hermes c...
Hermes Birkin 35 Clemence Leather 7W Bleu Izmir Palladium Hardware 2012
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: VERY GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION Overall light signs of use. Scratches on leather and hardware. Light stains on the inside. Rubbing on the corners, handles, wax on the edges....
Hermès Birkin 35 Togo Green Vert Anis 37 Palladium Hardware 2008
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: VERY GOOD Overall signs of use. Scratches on leather and hardware. Light stains on the inside. Rubbing on the corners, handles, wax on the edges. Leather creases. Scratch...
Hermès Birkin 35 Swift Leather P1 Rose Eglantine Palladium Hardware 2008
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: VERY GOOD Overall signs of use. Scratches on leather and hardware. Light stains on the inside. Rubbing on the corners, handles, wax on the edges. Leather creases. Scratch...
Hermès Birkin 35 Torillon Clemence Leather N5 Cassis Violet Palladium Hardware 2
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: EXCELLENT Overall signs of use. Scratches on leather and hardware. Light stains on the inside. Rubbing on the corners, handles, wax on the edges. Leather creases. Scratch...
1983 HERMES Haut à Courroies 50 cm cache natural leather Birkin travel bag
By Hermès
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and beautiful Haut à Courroies 50 cm vache natural leather Birkin travel bag from Hermès dating to 1983 . Dimensions of approximately 20" (50cm) wide , 18" (46cm) high and ...
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H 16 in D 10.25 in L 18 in
Hermes Haut A Courroies Travel Birkin Bag HAC 45cm Vache Natural Leather Vintage
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This iconic and extremely rare 45cm travel tote was made by Hermes Paris in 1985. Made from Vache Natural leather, Hermes saddle leathers are some of the most sought after due to t...
1980's Vintage Hermes Birkin 32 cm Sellier Gold Ostrich Bag
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès rare Kelly bag 32 cm sellier in gold ostrich leather and gold-plated hardware. Pre blind stamp, circa 1980. Comes with original dust bag, lock, 2 keys.
Eileen Kramer Black Alligator Birkin Bag
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Eileen Kramer black alligator birkin style tote back in excellent vintage condition. Black alligator leather trimmed with gold hardware. Top zipper closure opens to a black...
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H 16 in D 10.25 in L 18 in
Hermes Haut A Courroies Travel Birkin Bag HAC 45cm Vache Natural Leather Vintage
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This iconic and extremely rare 45cm travel tote was made by Hermes Paris in 1985. Made from Vache Natural leather, Hermes saddle leathers are some of the most sought after due to t...
Hermes HAC Birkin 55 (1980)
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hermès HAC Birkin "55cm" Bag Made in France Produced in 1980 Vintage Black Clemence Leather Brass tone hardware Top handles Five brass "feet" on base of bag Comes with lock a...
Hermes Tan Leather HAC 50 Gold Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
OMG ! What an amazing vintage bag Haut à Courroies 50 called HAC 50, from Hermes. This is a must to have to travel. Smooth Gold calfskin leather. Stamp S in a circle, year 1989. Got ...
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. Bag for men and women. Included : Padlocks, keys, zipper and bell. A small point in the...
Hermès 40cm Chocolate Togo Leather Gold H/W Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
The most fabulous of all vintage bags can be yours today! Luxuriously rich coloured with tonal top stitching. This Birkin is in excellent condition - very minor scratching to the h...
Hermes 35cm Rouge Garance Togo Leather Birkin Bag with Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Designed for Jane Birkin in the 1980's, the Birkin has maintained its elegance and allure.
Hermes HAC 50cm Travel Birkin in Toile
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage luggage piece by Hermes from 1982 (Circle L stamp). It has a tobacco leather trim and gold hardware. 19" x 10.5" 15.75" 5" handle drop
LOUIS VUITTON x MURAKAMI white Monogram Multicolore 2025 SPEEDY 25 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton x Takeshi Murakami Speedy Bandoulière 25 is crafted in white Monogram Multicolore canvas with natural cowhide leather trims. Accented with gold-tone...
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Rene Ruiz Couture Black and Nude Strapless Silk Net Overlay Bustier Corset Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and sexy new RENE RUIZ black and nude strapless silk ruched bustier / corset! Features a nude silk backdrop, with a black net ruched overlay. Hidden zipper up the side with ...
$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 Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
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"...
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Tiffany Limited Ediiton Yellow Gold Watch 5150J
By Patek Philippe
Located in Aventura, FL
Patek Philippe introduced the reference 5150 or “T150” in 2001 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the relationship between Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. This model was offered ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Black Velvet Trim Evening Gown
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Fall Winter 1999 Thierry Mugler black floor length evening gown with a beautifully sculpted silhouette and dramatic sweetheart neckline. Soft black velvet trim outlines the bodice wh...
Prada Galleria Medium Bag
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Orange crocodile leather exterior Gold-tone hardware Double-rolled top handles Detachable and adjustable crocodile leather shoulder strap Zip closure at top Leather-lined interior wi...
$17,647
H 7.75 in W 16.5 in D 7.75 in
Hermes Birkin Shoulder 42 Blue Sapphire Clemence Leather PHW - Preowned
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
Hermes Birkin Shoulder 42 Blue Sapphire Clemence Leather Palladium Hardware - Preowned An extraordinary celebration of architectural silhouette and deep color, this rare Shoulder Bi...
$4,319Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.5 in W 3.5 in L 13.5 in
Limited Edition Chanel Maxi Grey Rain Jacket Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel limited edition grey lambskin quilted maxi flap with silver tone hardware. Special edition with retractable rain jacket. Measurements: 13"L x 3"W x 7"H, shoulder drop, 10"/17"...
Christian Dior by John Galliano FW2010 Violet Silk Slip Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare Christian Dior slip dress from the Fall/Winter 2010 collection by John Galliano, representing the final chapter of one of fashion’s most celebrated creative partnerships. Eleg...
HERMES Sesame Swift leather & Toile Viking canvas 24/24-35 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès 24/24-35 bag in ecru-beige Toile H Viking with Sesame (beige) Veau Swift leather trims. Features an open pocket on the outside back. Closes with a gold-plated t...
$10,358Sale Price|20% Off
Hermès 1990s Kelly 32 Black Box Leather Unisex Top Handle Handbag
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
The Hermes Kelly 32 in black Box leather captivates with its structured lines and iconic look. Its Box leather, emblematic of the House of Hermes, offers a smooth feel and a refined ...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2002 Safari Collection Leopard Silk Top F 38
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Leopard Silk Top Blouse Fr. size - 38 S/S 2002 Collection 100% Sheer Silk, Leopard Print, Front Zip Closure Attached Ruffled Tie, Long Raglan Sleeves....
1990s Yohji Yamamoto Y's Unisex Army Green Hooded Vintage 90s Cargo Jacket
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early 1990s Y's by YOHJI YAMAMOTO unisex army creek hooded cargo jacket! Heavy duty cotton, with signature Yamamoto style. Cargo pockets at each side of the waist. Interior draw...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1998 Bodycon Cutout Back White Knit Midi Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1998 Bodycon G Buckle Straps Cutout Back White Knit Midi Dress Size: IT 42 Condition: Excellent
Balenciaga Rodeo Large Black Calfskin Leather Two Way Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Balenciaga Rodeo Large Black Calfskin Leather Two Way Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. CONDITION: EXCELLENT Light rubbing around the opening an...
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.
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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.