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Hermes Drag De Voyage Travel Bag Tan Brown Leather Carry On Luggage Top Handle
Hermes Drag De Voyage Travel Bag Tan Brown Leather Carry On Luggage Top Handle

Hermes Drag De Voyage Travel Bag Tan Brown Leather Carry On Luggage Top Handle

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

- Brown leather exterior - Silver colored hardware - No dustbag Condition: The bag is in overall great condition, has some minor discoloration on the piping throughout t...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

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Hermès 'Drag' bag 2003
Hermès 'Drag' bag 2003

Hermès 'Drag' bag 2003

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

HERMÈS - (Made in France) Black box leather "Drag" bag.

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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

Hermes Drag Bag 32 Vintage Rouge Vif Red Gold Hardware Rare
Hermes Drag Bag 32 Vintage Rouge Vif Red Gold Hardware Rare

Hermes Drag Bag 32 Vintage Rouge Vif Red Gold Hardware Rare

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

This Rouge Vif beauty is the original production of the Hermes Drag Bag. This coveted red is not being produced and is loved with her pink top stitch.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Drag Red Courchevel Leather Handbag, 2003
Hermès Drag Red Courchevel Leather Handbag, 2003

Hermès Drag Red Courchevel Leather Handbag, 2003

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H 8.67 in D 3.94 in L 19.69 in

Hermès Drag Red Courchevel Leather Handbag, 2003

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès - (Made in France) Red Courchevel Leather handbag with golden metal elements. Sold with a certificate of conformity. 2003 Collection. Additional information: Condition: Very ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage HERMES 'Drag' Flap Bag in Night Blue Box Leather
Vintage HERMES 'Drag' Flap Bag in Night Blue Box Leather

Vintage HERMES 'Drag' Flap Bag in Night Blue Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage! Hermes flap bag 'Drag' in night blue box leather.

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Late 20th Century Top Handle Bags

Hermes Drag 26 Bag Blue Electric Gold Hardware Uber Rare nwt
Hermes Drag 26 Bag Blue Electric Gold Hardware Uber Rare nwt

Hermes Drag 26 Bag Blue Electric Gold Hardware Uber Rare nwt

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

One of the most elegant bags HERMES ever produced! Just brought out of retirement in a limited quantity. Electric Blue niloticus crocodile with gold hardware - Uber Rare! Simply ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

HERMES Drag bag 26 cm Porosus Crocodile Black Palladium hardware Rare

HERMES Drag bag 26 cm Porosus Crocodile Black Palladium hardware Rare

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

One of the most elegant bags HERMES ever produced! The ultimate statement bag to stand apart. Just brought out of retirement in a limited quantity, this black beauty is the origina...

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Late 20th Century French Handbags and Purses

HERMES Blue Marine Box leather & Toile H DRAG 30 Bag VINTAGE
HERMES Blue Marine Box leather & Toile H DRAG 30 Bag VINTAGE

HERMES Blue Marine Box leather & Toile H DRAG 30 Bag VINTAGE

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermès 'Drag 30' handbag in Bleu Marin (navy blue) Veau Box leathe and Toile.

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Train Stick Toy Wind Drag Kit 240697
Hermès Train Stick Toy Wind Drag Kit 240697

Hermès Train Stick Toy Wind Drag Kit 240697

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: 4" Height: 9" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Accessories: Box Signs of Wear: Exterior: Excellent Edges: Excellent

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20th Century Miscellaneous

Hermes Vintage 1981 Black Box Leather 27cm Drag Bag
Hermes Vintage 1981 Black Box Leather 27cm Drag Bag

Hermes Vintage 1981 Black Box Leather 27cm Drag Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

27cm Drag bag style with two rolled leather handles Black smooth Box leather Goldtone hardware Front flap secures with two "H" snaps Four protective feet at base Black Chevre le...

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1980s French Handbags and Purses

HERMES Blue Marine Box leather DRAG 26 Bag VINTAGE
HERMES Blue Marine Box leather DRAG 26 Bag VINTAGE

HERMES Blue Marine Box leather DRAG 26 Bag VINTAGE

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H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in

HERMES Blue Marine Box leather DRAG 26 Bag VINTAGE

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès '26cm Drag' handbag in Bleu Marin (navy blue) Veau Box leather.

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

Black Leather Hermes Drag Bag
Black Leather Hermes Drag Bag

Black Leather Hermes Drag Bag

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H 12.21 in W 11.82 in D 4.34 in

Black Leather Hermes Drag Bag

By Hermès

Located in Saint-ouen, FR

This Hermes Drag bag features black calfskin leather with its two golden plated H-closure buckles .Its double leather handles offer both comfort and style .It rests on 4 little brass...

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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

2000 Hermes Drag Bag Box Calf Rouge Rubis Top Handle Bag
2000 Hermes Drag Bag Box Calf Rouge Rubis Top Handle Bag

2000 Hermes Drag Bag Box Calf Rouge Rubis Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Hermès shoulder bag, Drag model, Rouge Rubis colour, made in Box Calf leather, smooth to the touch, with gold-tone hardware.

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Early 2000s Hobo Bags

Hermes Vintage Drag Bag Brown Box Leather
Hermes Vintage Drag Bag Brown Box Leather

Hermes Vintage Drag Bag Brown Box Leather

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H 8.08 in W 4.14 in L 10.24 in

Hermes Vintage Drag Bag Brown Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Roosendaal, NL

From the collection of Savineti we offer this Hermes Vintage Drag bag: - Brand: Hermès - Model: Drag - Year: 1970 - Condition: Good - Materials: Box Leather, Gold-Toned Hardware -...

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1970s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Black Box Calf Drag Tote Bag
Hermes Black Box Calf Drag Tote Bag

Hermes Black Box Calf Drag Tote Bag

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H 7.49 in W 3.94 in L 10.63 in

Hermes Black Box Calf Drag Tote Bag

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès black box calf leather Drag tote bag featuring a foldover top with push-lock closure, two top handles ( 16,54in. (42cm) total length), plated gold-tone hardware and an intern...

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1970s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Stunning Hermes Drag "Cacao" Handbag 1980
Stunning Hermes Drag "Cacao" Handbag 1980

Stunning Hermes Drag "Cacao" Handbag 1980

By Hermès

Located in Verviers, BE

Exceptional Hermès Drag handbag, fabulous design, so chic! "Cacao" brown porosus crocodile leather handbag.

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1980s Top Handle Bags

Stunning Hermès Drag Croco Handbag 1970
Stunning Hermès Drag Croco Handbag 1970

Stunning Hermès Drag Croco Handbag 1970

Located in Verviers, BE

Gorgeous Hermès Drag Handbag in fabulous black crocodile leather.

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1970s French Tote Bags

Hermes Drag 1 Handbag Box Calf 27
Hermes Drag 1 Handbag Box Calf 27

Hermes Drag 1 Handbag Box Calf 27

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H 7 in W 10 in D 3.5 in

Hermes Drag 1 Handbag Box Calf 27

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This Hermes Drag 1 Handbag Box Calf 27, crafted in Noir black Box Calf leather, features dual rolled leather handles, protective base studs and gold-tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Drag 1 Handbag Box Calf 30
Hermes Drag 1 Handbag Box Calf 30

Hermes Drag 1 Handbag Box Calf 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Drag 1 Handbag Box Calf 30 is an exquisite and stylish bag perfect for the sophisticated fashionista.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Drag 1 Handbag Box Calf 30
Hermes Drag 1 Handbag Box Calf 30

Hermes Drag 1 Handbag Box Calf 30

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H 7.5 in W 11.5 in D 4.5 in

Hermes Drag 1 Handbag Box Calf 30

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Hermes Drag 1 Handbag Box Calf 30 is an exquisite and stylish bag perfect for the sophisticated fashionista.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Hermes Drag 2 Bag Evercolor 22
Hermes Drag 2 Bag Evercolor 22

Hermes Drag 2 Bag Evercolor 22

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H 6 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in

Hermes Drag 2 Bag Evercolor 22

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Clochette, Keys, Dust Bag, Lock, Box, With Strap Measurements: Height 6", Width 8.5", Depth 3.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Drag 2 Bag Evercolor 22 Exterior Material: Leath...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Drag 1 Handbag Box Calf 32
Hermes Drag 1 Handbag Box Calf 32

Hermes Drag 1 Handbag Box Calf 32

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 9", Width 12.5", Depth 4.5" Designer: Hermes Model: Drag 1 Handbag Box Calf 32 Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

1960s Hermès Navy Croco Handbag
1960s Hermès Navy Croco Handbag

1960s Hermès Navy Croco Handbag

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès 60'S Drag Navy Croco Handbag Stunning and hard to find Hermès Drag bag in navy croco leather.

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1960s French Top Handle Bags

Hermes Vermillion RED Goat Skin Drag Bag 27 cm
Hermes Vermillion RED Goat Skin Drag Bag 27 cm

Hermes Vermillion RED Goat Skin Drag Bag 27 cm

By Hermès

Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY

In excellent condition, this Hermès Vermillion Chevre 27 cm Drag Bag is a rare find.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Amazing Hermes Drag porosus crocodile handbag 1981
Amazing Hermes Drag porosus crocodile handbag 1981

Amazing Hermes Drag porosus crocodile handbag 1981

By Hermès

Located in Verviers, BE

Just divine color for this Hermès Drag handbag of 1981. Made of beige/sand porosus crocodile leather and gold hardware finishing.

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Black Epsom Leather 32 Drag Bag, 2003
Hermès Black Epsom Leather 32 Drag Bag, 2003

Hermès Black Epsom Leather 32 Drag Bag, 2003

By Hermès

Located in Bethesda, MD

Gorgeous Hermès 32 Drag Bag in black epsom leather from 2003 (stamp square G).

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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By John Galliano, Christian Dior

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By Hermès

Located in London, GB

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2010s European Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Kelly Cut Gris Elephant Porosus Crocodile Clutch Bag Gold Hardware

Hermes Kelly Cut Gris Elephant Porosus Crocodile Clutch Bag Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermès Kelly Cut Gris Elephant Porosus Crocodile with Gold Hardware This Hermès Kelly Cut is crafted in Gris Elephant Porosus crocodile, offering...

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By Chanel

Located in London, GB

- From the Fall 2009 Metiers d'Art Collection. - Moscow Red Square Kremlin design - Black - Quilted lambskin leather - Silver-tone hardware - Tectured CC medallion - Dual chain-link ...

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2010s European Shoulder Bags

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Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Quilted Distressed Large Blck Calfskin Leather Tote

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Large size Chanel distressed calfskin black tote with interwoven braided straps and flap 2006 {VINTAGE 16 Years} Silver hardware Chanel name stamp Double strap Interior graffiti lin...

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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Hermes Limited Edition HAC 40cm Cosmos Epsom w/Palladium Hardware
Hermes Limited Edition HAC 40cm Cosmos Epsom w/Palladium Hardware

Hermes Limited Edition HAC 40cm Cosmos Epsom w/Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The Hermès Limited Edition HAC 40cm Cosmos in Epsom leather with palladium hardware is a rare collector’s interpretation of the house’s original travel silhouette, merging the comman...

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20th Century French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

HERMES black crocodile BEARN COMPACT Wallet Phw
HERMES black crocodile BEARN COMPACT Wallet Phw

HERMES black crocodile BEARN COMPACT Wallet Phw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Bearn Compact wallet in black shiny alligator leather is a timeless accessory of refined craftsmanship. Featuring a structured silhouette, it closes with a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermès Bleu Marine Shiny Alligator Mississippiensis Sellier Kelly 25 PHW
Hermès Bleu Marine Shiny Alligator Mississippiensis Sellier Kelly 25 PHW

Hermès Bleu Marine Shiny Alligator Mississippiensis Sellier Kelly 25 PHW

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Hermès Bleu Marine Shiny Alligator Mississippiensis Sellier Kelly 25 PHW SKU: Z155925 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Founded in Paris in 1837 as a harnes...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Chanel Classic Flap Limited Edition 2005 Black & White Grey Tweed Rabbit Fur Bag
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By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Black fur Chanel multi color tweed flap with CC logo clasp Fall/Winter 2005 Silver hardware Interior flap black lambskin lining Soft black graffiti interior lining Classic center z...

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Hermes Birkin 30cm Bleu Izmir Croc w/Palladium Hardware
Hermes Birkin 30cm Bleu Izmir Croc w/Palladium Hardware

Hermes Birkin 30cm Bleu Izmir Croc w/Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The Hermès Birkin 30cm in Bleu Izmir Crocodile with palladium hardware is a striking expression of exotic craftsmanship, pairing one of Hermès’ most coveted blue tones with the extra...

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20th Century Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Fauve Barenia Leather & Beechwood Perspective Cavalière Kelly Wood 22cm
Hermès Fauve Barenia Leather & Beechwood Perspective Cavalière Kelly Wood 22cm

Hermès Fauve Barenia Leather & Beechwood Perspective Cavalière Kelly Wood 22cm

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès Fauve Barenia Leather & Beechwood Perspective Cavalière Kelly Wood 22cm Product Details Xupes Ref: MML041 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly Wood 22cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Goyard Blue Goyardine Canvas Croisière Boston 50

Goyard Blue Goyardine Canvas Croisière Boston 50

By Goyard

Located in New York, NY

Listing Title: Goyard Blue Goyardine Canvas Croisière 50 SKU: 153598 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Goyard’s signature Goyardine pattern has quietly taken over the luxu...

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By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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Hermès Birkin 25 Cognac Ostrich Leather Gold Hardware G Stamp 2026
Hermès Birkin 25 Cognac Ostrich Leather Gold Hardware G Stamp 2026

Hermès Birkin 25 Cognac Ostrich Leather Gold Hardware G Stamp 2026

By Hermès

Located in Forest Park, GA

Hermès Birkin 25 Cognac Ostrich Leather Gold Hardware G Stamp 2026 A timeless expression of understated luxury, this Hermès Birkin 25 arrives in rich Cognac Ostrich leather paired w...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Birkin 35 Rose Scheherazade Crocodile Palladium Hardware Top Handle Bag

Hermes Birkin 35 Rose Scheherazade Crocodile Palladium Hardware Top Handle Bag

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Absolutely Stunning Most Coveted Hermes Birkin 35 Rose Scheherazade Shinny Porosus Crocodile Leather complimented by Palladium Hardware. Collectors Dream! Excellent Condition, Plasti...

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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Hermes Drag For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary hermes drag you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Purple and more. If you’re looking for a hermes drag from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. 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 Drag?

The price for a hermes drag starts at $1,345 and tops out at $59,775, and on average, selling for $2,972.

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 Handbags And Purses for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.