Hermès Ardoise Box Sellier Kelly 32 GHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Ardoise Box Sellier Kelly 32 GHW SKU: Z150256 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Officially renamed in 1977, the Hermès Kelly was originally called th...
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.
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 Retourne 1976 Gold Box Leather Gold Hardware These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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...
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. The bag was made in 1993. It is in excellent condition except for the corners, which can be repaired by a handbag stylist upo...
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 Sellier Dark Chocolate Brown Box Leather Gold Hardware 1988
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Dark Chocolate Brown Box Leather Gold Hardware 1988 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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.
Box 32 vintage black G square
By Hermès
Located in Athens, GA
Hermes Vintage Box Black Kelly 32 Bag. Highly desired box leather.
Hermès 2017 Kelly Ii Sellier 32 Cm Box Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermès 2017 Kelly Ii Sellier 32 Cm Box Leather Bag. Pink.
Hermes Kelly Handbag Noir Box Calf with Gold Hardware 32
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Keys, Dust Bag, Lock, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 9", Width 13", Depth 4", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Noir Box...
Hermes Kelly Handbag Orange H Box Calf with Palladium Hardware 32
By Hermès
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Keys, Dust Bag, Lock, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Height 9", Width 13", Depth 4" Designer: Hermes Model: Kelly Handbag Orange H Box Calf with Palladium Hardware ...
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. It is done in gorgeous 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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 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...
HERMÈS Vintage Kelly 32 Box Calf Sellier Leather Gold Hardware Cognac Iconic Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
HERMÈS Vintage Kelly 32 Box Calf Sellier Leather Gold Hardware Cognac Iconic Bag C.1970 W/Box A stunning collectable iconic ultra rare vintage 1970 Kelly 32 Cognac colour handbag.
2008 Hermès Kelly 32 Box Calf Leather Rouge H Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Bag signed Hermès, model Kelly, size 32, made in Box Calf leather, very smooth and rigid, in the Rouge H colorway with gold hardware.
Kermes Kelly 32 Black Box
By Hermès
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Hermes designer bag, size 32, made of black box leather with golden hardware. Equipped with a flap with interlocking closure, internally lined in smooth black leather, very roomy. Eq...
Hermès Kelly 32 Vintage 1994 Box GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
* Hermès Kelly 32 * Vintage piece from 1994, with "X" stamp * Gold hardware * Box Leather * Very Good Vintage Condition: Minor wear on corners and minor hairline scratches.
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...
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 Kelly 32 Bag in Brown Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 bag in brown box leather. Gilded hardware.
Hermes 32 cm Toile and Box Calf Kelly
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Toile and Box Calf 32cm Kelly- EXCELLENT Elegant and refined, the streamlined Kelly is crafted by hand and always in high demand. Beige canvas toile body with classic Gold box...
Hermès Vintage Kelly 32 Retourne Brown Box GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Brown - Box leather - Gold plated hardware - Vintage - Stamp: Z (1970s) - Comes with clochette, lock and keys - Condition: Fair The bag shows visible signs of wear and tear on the ...
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 Vintage Kelly 32 bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes vintage Kelly 32 bag in black box leather. Gilded metal hardware.
Vintage Hermes Rouge Box Calf 32 cm Kelly Handbag
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Hermes Rouge Box Calf 32 cm Kelly Handbag - GHW - Circa 1981.
HERMES Vintage 'Kelly 32' Bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes vintage 'Kelly 32' bag in black box leather. Gilded metal hardware.
HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes vintage 32 Kelly bag in black box leather. Gold metal hardware.
Hermes Kelly 32 Handbag in Black Box "Retourné" Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 handbag in black box 'retourné' leather.
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' 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.
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.
HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès vintage Kelly 32 bag in black box leather. Stamp Z (year 1970).
HERMES Vintage Kelly 32 Bag in Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes vintage Kelly 32 bag, in black box leather. Marking "HERMES PARIS" The corners are slightly worn and at the angle of the slight tear flap.
1960s Hermes Bordeaux Box Leather Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Bordeaux Box Leather Kelly Retourne 32 Handbag featuring gold plated hardware with iconic front lock closure, set lock, keys, clochette and tirette, leather lining with inner ...
HERMES beige Natural Box leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermes Kelly I 32 Retourne in Natural Box leather with gold-tone hardware.
Brown Vintage Kelly 32
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Condition : good, small scratches, especially on the top of the bag (see on photos) Made in France Collection : Kelly 32 Material : Box leather (smooth) Interior : brown smooth leath...
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987 These are professional photos of the actual bag.
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1987 These are professional photos of the actual bag.
HERMES Kelly 32 Vintage Bag in Black Box Retourné Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Kelly 32 bag in black box retourné leather. Gold plated Hardware.
HERMES Kelly 32 Vintage Bag in Navy Blue Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Kelly 32 vintage bag in navy blue box leather. Gilt metal hardware.
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.
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1978
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
DETAILS Brand: Hermès Kelly 32 Stamp: H Circle Year of manufacture: 1978 Exterior Color: Red Exterior Material: Box Leather Hardware Color: Gold Dimensions: Width 32cm, Height 23cm...
Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier Burgundy Box Leather Gold HW 1978
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
DETAILS Brand: Hermès Kelly 32 Stamp: H Circle Year of manufacture: 1978 Exterior Color: Red Exterior Material: Box Leather Hardware Color: Gold Dimensions: Width 32cm, Height 23cm...
HERMES Marron Fonce brown Box KELLY II 32 SELLIER Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes '32 Kelly Sellier' bag in Marron Fonce (dark brown) Veau Box leather (smooth).
1995 Hermes Black Kelly Sellier 32 Cm Box Calfskin Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
Timeless 1995 Hermes Kelly Sellier handbag in black box calfskin with gold-plated hardware.
HermèS Bordeaux Dark Red Burgundy Box Calf Kelly 32 S331h47
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
HermèS Bordeaux Dark Red Burgundy Box Calf Kelly 32 S331h47 Date Code/Serial Number: K in a Circle Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 4.5" Height: 9" Handle Drop: ...
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 2006 ROUGE BOX LEATHER RIGID 32 CM KELLY BAG
Located in New York, NY
This is a timeless classic HERMES RIGID KELLY bag in a beautiful rouge colorway. The bag is made in box leather with golden hardware. Top handle with front flap and twist lock clos...
HERMES Naturel Box leather & Gold KELLY I 32 RETOURNER Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Kelly I 32 Retourner' bag in Naturel (light tan) Veau Box leather with contrasting white stitching.
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 Kelly 32 Retourne Black Box Leather Gold HW 1987
By Hermès
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: good condition Cracks on handle (medium) Paint (large) Outside paint (medium) Deformed (small) Outside scuffs and dirt (medium) Cracks on belt (large) Scratches on metal ...
Hermes Kelly 32 Sellier Black Box Leather Gold HW 1993
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. The color was pr...
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...
HERMÈS Vintage Kelly Sellier 32 Box Calfskin Iconic 1970s Rouge H
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
HERMÈS Vintage Kelly Sellier 32 Box Calfskin Iconic 1970s Rouge H Vintage 1970s-1980s rare iconic Hermès Kelly 32 handbag handcrafted in rare rouge H, red sellier calf box leather wi...
HERMES black Veau Box leather & Gold KELLY 32 Sellier Bag VINTAGE
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Kelly I 32 Retourner" bag in black Veau Box (Calfskin leather) with gold-plated hardware.
Hermes Kelly Cavalcadour Sellier 32 Bag Sellier Limited Edition New/Box Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier Cavalcadour 32 bag. This striking Limited Edition Kelly bag is featured in washed Toile de Camp and and black swift leather.
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H 9.5 in W 12.75 in D 5 in
Hermès Kelly 32 Gold Box Calf Leather Palladium Hardware Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Houston, US
Brand: Hermès Gender: Ladies Measurements (W x H x D): 12.75" x 9.50" x 5.00" Weight: 1,300.00 grams Hermès Kelly 32 Gold Box Calf Leather Palladium Hardware Top Handle Bag.
Hermes 1991 sac Kelly 32 Navy Box Leather bag and strap Pristine
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly model bag, size 32, in smooth navy blue "box" leather and gold metal, coordinated leather interior with a pocket closed by a zip with a leather puller and a double patch...
Brand New in Box Hermes Kelly 32 cm Togo Black Gold Bag
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 A for 2017. Brand new in box. Comes with strap, clochette, tirette, l...
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...
HERMES pink leather BIRKIN 25 Bag Rose Azalee Swift Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 25 bag in Rose Azalee (pink) Veau Swift leather with palladium-plated hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with an open pocket against the front and a z...
Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Bag Framboise Veau Madame Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 bag featured in vibrant Framboise. Hermes Framboise is a rich, saturated raspberry pink which is gorgeous for year round wear. The Herme...
Chanel Vintage Small Classic Flap Exotic Lizard Leather 24K Gold CC Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Chanel 'Creme de la Creme'! Small classic flap crafted from lizard skin with exquisite 24 carat gold-plated hardware. Series 1, produced between 1989 and 1991. In light of Ch...
Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Exotic Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
The Hermès Birkin 25 is presented here in Rouge Exotique lizard, a softened red tone that balances vibrancy with restraint. The color offers presence while remaining versatile, makin...
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$56,845
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
Hermès 2011 Barenia Leather Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG068 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: He...
Christian Dior evening dress 2008
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Plum silk muslin evening dress with a cut in bias. A shoulder with drapery is ornamented with pearled leaves and black sequins. Size 36FR indicated. A 2008 Co...
Christian Dior Coral Silk Vintage Rose Petal Mini Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Christian Dior Coral Silk Vintage Rose Petal Mini Saddle Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1199 Brand: Christian Dior Model: Mini Saddle Bag Type: Top Handle Serial Number: 09BM-005...
Chanel Mint Blue Velvet Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel excellent condition blue velvet double flap, blue leather lining and black hardware. Shoulder drop 9”/19”. Comes with hologram, ID card and original dust cover. Collection 2...
$19,191
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Christian Dior by John Galliano red floor-length dress and fur snood, fw 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black and red floor-length dress and snood ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Vertical fringe stripes ▪ Rabbit-fur snood ▪ Figure-hugging ▪ Spaghetti straps ▪ Sold ...
Rare Dior by John Galliano limited edition 2005 Peccary leather Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Dior by John Galliano Limited edition 2005 collection (0008/1000 in the world) Peccary leather Saddle bag and sea green hardware. A true treasure, very good condition it comes w...
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...
White backless evening dress with braid belt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White backless evening dress with braid belt . No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip closure on the left side. Belt lenght = 3m SIZE 36/38 (Fr) 6/8 (US)
Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière Gold Hardware, 2017. The interior is lined in black leather. Includes authenticity card, and dust bag. This pre-owned Chanel® item has b...
$38,382
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Tie-Dye Print Leather and Lace Dress, FW 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Chèvre Velours (Goat Velvet), made from goatskin leather treated to have a soft, v...
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.