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.
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Hermes Birkin Ardennes Leather
Hermes Black 40 Birkin Bag in Ardennes Leather & Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black 40 Birkin. Vintage ardennes leather.
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
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Hermès Birkin 35 226582 Black Ardennes Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: Z in a circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 7.5" Height: 10" Handle drop: 4.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION (9/10 or A ) Includes...
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20th Century French Shoulder Bags
Hermes Black Ardennes Birkin 35 with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
The ultimate Hermes 35cm Birkin in black Ardennes leather with gold hardware.
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Birkin 35 Chocolat Brown Ardennes Leather GHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Brown / Chocolat (designer color) Material: Ardennes Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Good, few minor defects. Surface: Minor Scratches Corners: Obvious Scratches Edge...
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Rare & Collector Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Red Vache Ardennes leather, GHW
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Ardennes leather Black Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Ardennes leather. Gold hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Birkin 35 in Ardennes Leather Black
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Hermes Birkin 35 in Ardennes Leather Black is indeed an iconic and timeless piece that exudes luxury and sophistication.
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Birkin 35 GHW73h66s
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: B in a Square Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 7" Height: 10.5" Handle Drop: 4" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Box...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin HAC 32cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin HAC 32cm Retourne Brand- Hermès Model- Birkin HAC 32cm Product Type- Tote Serial Number- (Z) Age- Circa 1996 Accompanied By- Hermes Dust...
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1990s European Top Handle Bags
Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Vintage Black Ardennes Leather 90s
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Made from black Ardennes leather, which is one of the more durable and resilient hides and is no longer manufactured by Hermes.
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1990s French Tote Bags
HERMES Marine Bleu Ardennes Leather 32cm HAC Birkin Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Marine Bleu HAC Birkin Bag -32 CM Age: 1997 Material: Togo Leather Made In France Interior Has Zippered And Slip Pocket Stamped: 'HERMES" "PARIS" "MADE IN FRANCE" Blind ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
1994 Hermès Natural Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin 50cm HAC
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
HERMÈS Natural Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin 50cm HAC Xupes Reference: HB3261 Serial Number: (X) Age (Circa): 1994 Accompanied By: Lock, Key, Clochette Authenticity Details: Date ...
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1990s French Tote Bags
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin HAC 32cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Black Ardennes Leather Vintage Birkin HAC 32cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG122 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin HAC 32cm Type: Tote Serial Number: (Z) Age: 1996 Accomp...
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1990s European Top Handle Bags
Hermes '97 35cm Ardennes Leather Marine Blue Birkin Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
-Made in: France -Year of Production: 1997 -Materials: Blue ardennes leather with blue stitching -Hardware: Goldtone -Lining: Blue chevre leather -Date Stamp: A inside of a squa...
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Birkin 40 Black
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 40 Ardennes Leather. Gold hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Black Birkin 35
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Ardennes leather with gold hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Black Birkin 35 Bag. Ardennes leather. Interior clean.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags
Hermes Brown Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Brown Birkin Bag. Vintage Ardennes leather Birkin bag.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Top Handle Bags
Hermes Natural Birkin 35 Bag
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Natural Birkin 35 Bag. Ardennes leather. Vintage from 2002.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Birkin 35 Black Ardennes Leather
By Hermès
Located in Dublin, IE
Hermès Birkin 35cm in black Ardennes leather with handles (10cm), cadenas and keys in clochette, gold tone hardware.
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1990s French Shoulder Bags
Hermès Natural Ardennes Leather 45 cm HAC Birkin
By Hermès
Located in Malibu, CA
Hermès 45 cm Haut a Courroies, Natural Ardennes Leather- excellent condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Red Ardennes Leather Birkin 35cm Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Irvine, CA
Red Ardennes leather Hermès Birkin 35 with gold-plated hardware, dual rolled top handles, sangle expansions at sides, foil stamped logo at flap underside, tonal leather lining, dual ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermès Red Ardennes Leather Birkin 35cm Bag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Irvine, CA
Red Ardennes leather Hermès Birkin 35 with gold-plated hardware, dual rolled top handles, sangle expansions at sides, foil stamped logo at flap underside, tonal leather lining, dual ...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Saffon Yellow Ardennes Leather Birkin 40cm Handbag GHW
By Hermès
Located in Irvine, CA
Saffon Yellow Ardennes leather Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag with gold-tone hardware, front clasp stamped with HERMES-PARIS, an engraved turn-lock, four protective feet on the base, dou...
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20th Century Shoulder Bags
Hermes Birkin Black Ardenne Gold Hardware 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Houston, TX
Authentic 35cm Vintage Hermes Birkin in Black Ardenne Leather with Gold Hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Birkin Gold Ardenne Gold Hardware 35cm
By Hermès
Located in Houston, TX
Authentic 35cm Vintage Hermes Birkin in Gold Ardenne Leather with Gold Hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Top Handle Bags
HERMES 40CM BIRKIN BAG BLACK WITH GOLD HARDWARE ARDENNE LEATHER
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
FOREVER.. HERMES 40CM BIRKIN BAG BLACK WITH GOLD HARDWARE ARDENNE LEATHER As always, another one of my fab finds, Hermes 40cm BIRKIN BAG in beautiful BLACK WITH GOLD hardware SUPE...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
HERMES 35CM BIRKIN BAG BLACK WITH GOLD HARDWARE ARDENNE LEATHER
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
SUPERFIND HERMES 35CM BIRKIN BAG BLACK WITH GOLD HARDWARE ARDENNE LEATHER As always, another one of my fab finds, Hermes 35cm BIRKIN BAG in beautiful BLACK WITH GOLD hardware SUPE...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermes Gold Ardennes 32cm HAC Birkin GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Hermès Gold 32cm HAC Birkin in ardennes leather with gold hardware, matching strap, clochette, lock (2 keys).
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20th Century French Top Handle Bags
Hermes 35 Birkin Black Ardenne Leather Gold Hardware Pre-Loved
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
Now discontinued, Ardenne leather is large grain, flat, structured leather (it doesn't slouch or flop). It is scratch resistant and has a touch of a sheen but is not shiny. The leath...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Noir (black) Ardennes Birkin 35cm Palladium HW
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Hermes noir (black) ardennes leather Birkin in 35cm with signature palladium hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
COLLECTIBLE Vintage Hermes 35 Birkin Bag Fauve Ardennes Leather Gold Hw
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H 9.45 in D 6.7 in L 13.78 in
COLLECTIBLE Vintage Hermes 35 Birkin Bag Fauve Ardennes Leather Gold Hw
By Hermès
Located in VERGT, FR
WONDERFULL Hermès Birkin bag 35 cm RARE LEATHER / SOLD OUT IN SHOP Ardennes leather in FAUVE color VERY NICE Stamp : E in square / Year 2001 Good condition Please look at the man...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Amazing Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in Gold Vache Ardennes leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Splendid and very Rare Birkin 35 handbag in Gold Vache Ardennes leather (one of the most beautiful and sought after leathers of the house Hermès) , gold plated metal hardware, double...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
FOREVER.. HERMES 40cm BIRKIN BAG RED WITH GOLD HARDWARE ARDENNE LEATHER
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
SUPER RARE ARDENNE LEATHER with SO HARD TO FIND GOLD HARDWARE!
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Amazing Hermès Birkin 35 handbag in Gold Vache Ardennes leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Splendid and very Rare Birkin 35 handbag in Gold Vache Ardennes leather (one of the most beautiful and sought after leathers of the house Hermès) , gold plated metal hardware, double...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Birkin 35 Noir Black Ardenne Leather GHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black / Noir (designer color) Material: Ardenne Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Fair. Few defects Surface: Minor Scratches & Stains Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Minor S...
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1990s Unknown Top Handle Bags
Hermes Birkin 35 Noir Black Ardennes Leather GHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Black / Noir (designer color) Material: Ardennes Leather Condition: Rank B Overall: Good, minor defects Surface: Minor Scratches & Stains Corners: Obvious Scratches Ed...
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Hermes Birkin 35 Brown Terre Ardennes Leather GHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Brown / Terre (designer color) Material: Ardennes Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Minor Scratches & Stains Corners: Minor Scratches Ed...
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Early 2000s Top Handle Bags
Hermes Birkin 35 Ocre Brown Ardennes Leather SHW Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Brown / Ocre (designer color) Material: Ardennes Leather Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Minor Scratches & Stains Corners: Minor Scratches &...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Hermès Birkin Haut à Courroies 32 226275 Black Ardennes Leather Satchel
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H 10.23 in W 6.69 in L 12.59 in
Hermès Birkin Haut à Courroies 32 226275 Black Ardennes Leather Satchel
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: A (A in a Square) Measurements: 12.5" L x 6.5" W x 10.5" H Size: (W) 32CM x (D) 17CM x (H) 26CM Exterior Pockets: None Interior Pockets: One zipped and one ...
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20th Century Unknown Top Handle Bags
Classy Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Black Vache Ardennes Calf leather, GHW
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H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Classy Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Black Vache Ardennes Calf leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 40 cm handbag in black Vache Ardennes leather, gold-plated metal hardware, double black leather handle for a hand carr...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Rare Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Gold & black Vache Ardenne leather, GHW
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H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Rare Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Gold & black Vache Ardenne leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Very Rare Hermes Birkin 40 cm two-tone Gold & Black Vache Ardenne (calfskin) leather handbag (handles, piping, tirette, clochette in black Vache Ardenne leather ), gold-plated metal ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Stunning Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Gold Vache d'Ardenne leather, GHW
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H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Stunning Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Gold Vache d'Ardenne leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Hermes Birkin 40 cm handbag in Gold Vache d'Ardenne leather, gold plated metal hardware, double handle in gold leather allowing a handheld Flap closure Lining in gold leather, one zi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Hermès Birkin Ghw 226245 Brown X Gold Ardennes Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: X in a circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15.5" Width: 8" Height: 10.25" Handle drop: 4" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8.5/10 or A- ) Inclu...
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20th Century French Shoulder Bags
Rare & Collector Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Gold Vache Ardennes leather, GHW
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H 12.21 in D 7.88 in L 15.75 in
Rare & Collector Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Gold Vache Ardennes leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Exquisite Hermès Birkin 40 handbag in Gold Vache Ardennes leather, gold plated metal hardware, double handle in gold leather allowing a hand carry Flap closure Inner lining in gol...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
HERMES BIRKIN 30CM BAG NATURAL GOLD w GOLD HARDWARE ARDENNE LEATHER JaneFinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
SUPER RARE ARDENNE leather is now discontinued. Ardenne leather is large grain, flat, structured leather (it doesn't slouch or flop).
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
HERMES Birkin 40 Black Ardennes Leather Gold Hardware Travel Top Handle Tote Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2003 Collection Vachette Grainee Des Ardennes Leather Gold Tone Hardware Leather Lining Measures 15.75" W x 10.5" H x 8.25" D Handle Drop 4.25" Inclu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Hermès Birkin 40CM Ardennes Leather with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in West Hartford, CT
The Hermès Birkin 40CM in Ardennes leather with gold hardware is the epitome of understated luxury and elegance.
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
Classy Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Black Vache Ardennes Calf leather, GHW
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Classy Hermes Birkin 40cm handbag in Black Vache Ardennes Calf leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 40 cm in black Vache Ardennes calf leather, gold plated metal hardware, double handle in black leather allowing a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Rare Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in Emerald Green Ardennes Calf leather, GHW
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Rare Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in Emerald Green Ardennes Calf leather, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Hermes Birkin 40 handbag in Emerald green Ardennes Calf leather , gold plated metal hardware, double handle in green leather for a hand carry Flap closure Inner lining in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
HERMES Birkin 35 Hand Bag Ardennes Leather Black Purse PRE LOVED - 2006 Year
By Europa Clocks, Hermès
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This is an authentic HERMES Ardennes Birkin 35 in NOIR. This stunning handbag is crafted of grained leather in BLACK.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
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By Hermès
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Gorgeous, authentic Hermes 50cm HAC Birkin. Dark brown leather with chrome finish hardware, dual-belt turnstile lock closure. Embossed above the closure is spelled in silver letterin...
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Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
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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...
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By Hermès
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Hermès Havane Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 50cm Retourne
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Hermès Havane Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 50cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Havane Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 50cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1486 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 50cm Type: Tote Serial Number: [P] Age: 2012 Accomp...
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Hermes Birkin Ardennes Leather For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of hermes birkin ardennes leather you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in orange and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in black and more. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Hermès are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Hermes Birkin Ardennes Leather?
On average, a piece of hermes birkin ardennes leather on 1stDibs sells for $14,955, while they’re typically $10,575 on the low end and $19,665 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Hermès for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Finding the Right Top-handle-bags for You
Usually characterized by simplicity and sporting a classic and beloved silhouette, vintage and designer top-handle bags can easily find a place among your wardrobe staples. From the Haut à courroies — Hermès’s original top-handle bag, created in 1892 — to the smaller and timeless Sac à dépêches that inspired both iconic accessories the Kelly bag in the 1950s and the Birkin in the 1980s, the discerning shopper has had no shortage of options to choose from.
Small and mini designer top-handle bags, including vintage top-handle box bags and micro clutches, offer an alternate dynamic and usually feature sleek lines and modest features to perfectly complement your evening look. Styling with jeans and a comfortable sweater works, too — a classic top-handle bag or other type of handbag designed by the likes of Prada, Celine or other widely loved fashion label is an ideal accessory to pair with casual attire. For a personal touch or pop of color, add a key chain, a patterned scarf or a handbag chain.
On 1stDibs, you can find vintage top-handle bags from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and more. The numerous styles of this cherished accessory that we have available also include the Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Alma GM handbag, Fendi Baguette purses and modern leather Longchamp handbags.
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A symbol of luxury and elegance, the design has a storied past and a legion of devoted collectors.
14 Iconic Luxury Handbags and the Stories behind Them
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.
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Birkin 35 Ardennes
Birkin 45
Birkin 45cm
Birkin Two Tone
Blue Marine Birkin
Chocolat Birkin
Emerald Green Birkin
Haut A Courroies 32
Hermes 45 Cm Birkin
Hermes 45 Cm
Hermes Birkin 35 Ardennes
Hermes Birkin 45
Hermes Birkin 45cm
Hermes Birkin Ardennes 40
Hermes Dust Bag Orange
Hermes Hac 45
Prada Sfumato
Prada Wicker