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Hermes Mini Lindy Limoncello Clemence Palladium Hardware
$ 11,500.00
Hermes Mini Lindy Limoncello Clemence Palladium Hardware
This Mini Lindy is in Limoncello clemence leather with palladium hardware, has tonal stitching, double zipper pulls, front Hermès twist lock, single pocket on each side, two rolled top handles linked by a flat shoulder strap.The interior is lined with Limoncello leather and has...
$ 11,500.00
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Hermes Constance 18 Limoncello Chevre Mysore Palladium Hardware
$ 15,000.00
Hermes Constance 18 Limoncello Chevre Mysore Palladium Hardware
This Constance 1-18 is in Limoncello chevre mysore leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, a metal "H" snap lock closure and adjustable shoulder strap.The interior is lined with Limoncello lambskin and has an open pocket on the back...
$ 15,000.00
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Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 Limoncello Chevre Palladium Hardware
$ 34,500.00
Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 Limoncello Chevre Palladium Hardware
This Kelly, in the Sellier style, is in Limoncello Chevre leather with Palladium hardware, has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, a single rolled handle, and a removable shoulder strap.The interior is lined with Limoncello lambskin leather and has one open...
$ 34,500.00
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Hermes Kelly Cut Jaune Poussin Epsom Palladium Hardware
$ 16,500.00
Hermes Kelly Cut Jaune Poussin Epsom Palladium Hardware
This Kelly Cut is in Jaune Poussin epsom leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure and a top flat handle.The interior is lined with Jaune Poussin chevre and has an open wall pocket.Collection:...
$ 16,500.00
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Pre-owned Hermes Special Order (HSS) Birkin 35 Jaune Poussin and Bleu Paradise Togo Brushed Gold Hardware
$ 20,500.00
Pre-owned Hermes Special Order (HSS) Birkin 35 Jaune Poussin and Bleu Paradise Togo Brushed Gold Hardware
This special order Birkin is in Jaune Poussin and Bleu Paradise togo leather with brushed gold hardware, has tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with Bleu Paradise chevre and has...
$ 20,500.00
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Pre-owned Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 Soufre Epsom Gold Hardware
$ 17,500.00
Pre-owned Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 Soufre Epsom Gold Hardware
This Kelly, in the Sellier style, is of Soufre epsom leather with gold hardware, features tonal stitching, a front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys and a single rolled handle.The interior is lined with Soufre chevre and features one...
$ 17,500.00
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Pre-owned Hermes Birkin 35 Soufre Epsom Palladium Hardware
$ 14,500.00
Pre-owned Hermes Birkin 35 Soufre Epsom Palladium Hardware
This Birkin is in Soufre epsom leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with Soufre chevre and has...
$ 14,500.00
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Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Lime Evercolor Palladium Hardware
$ 3,800.00
Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Lime Evercolor Palladium Hardware
This Constance Slim Wallet is in Lime evercolor leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, rear belt loop, front flap and removable coin pouch.The interior is lined with lime leather and features one slip pocket on the rear wall and one on...
$ 3,800.00
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Hermes Kelly Wallet To Go Lime Chevre Palladium Hardware
$ 7,750.00
Hermes Kelly Wallet To Go Lime Chevre Palladium Hardware
This Kelly Wallet To Go is in Lime chevre leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure and removable crossbody strap.The interior is lined with Lime chevre leather and two main compartments with four credit card...
$ 7,750.00
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Hermes Kelly Wallet To Go Lime Chevre Mysore Gold Hardware
$ 7,750.00
Hermes Kelly Wallet To Go Lime Chevre Mysore Gold Hardware
This Kelly Wallet To Go is in Lime chevre mysore leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure and removable crossbody strap.The interior is lined with Lime chevre mysore leather and two main compartments with...
$ 7,750.00
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Hermes Bearn Mini Wallet Lime Chevre Mysore Palladium Hardware
$ 2,250.00
Hermes Bearn Mini Wallet Lime Chevre Mysore Palladium Hardware
This Bearn Compact Wallet is in lime chevre leather with palladium hardware, tonal stitching, and a loop closure that tucks into a palladium H.The interior is lined with lime leather with two credit card slots and a change purse with snap closure.Collection: YOrigin: FranceCondition: New and never wornAccompanied by: Hermes...
$ 2,250.00
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Hermes Evelyne TPM Lime Clemence Palladium Hardware
$ 3,750.00
Hermes Evelyne TPM Lime Clemence Palladium Hardware
This Evelyne TPM is in Lime clemence leather with palladium hardware and features tonal stitching stitching, pull tab top closure and a quadrille removable canvas and leather shoulder/crossbody strap.The interior is lined with natural leather.Collection: ZOrigin: FranceCondition: New and never worn Accompanied by: Hermes box, Hermes dustbag,...
$ 3,750.00
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Hermes Picotin Lock 18 Lime Clemence Palladium Hardware
$ 4,750.00
Hermes Picotin Lock 18 Lime Clemence Palladium Hardware
This Picotin Lock is in Lime clemence leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching with two top handles.The interior is lined with Lime natural leather, no interior pockets and has a pull through closure secured by padlock.Collection: UOrigin: FranceCondition: New and...
$ 4,750.00
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Hermes 1923 Bolide 25 Tricolor Lime, Mauve Sylvestre, and Nata Epsom Palladium Hardware
$ 8,500.00
Hermes 1923 Bolide 25 Tricolor Lime, Mauve Sylvestre, and Nata Epsom Palladium Hardware
  This 25cm 1923 Bolide is in Lime and Mauve Sylvestre epsom leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, a Nata top zipper closure, double rolled handles and removable shoulder strap.   The interior is lined in Lime lambskin leather and...
$ 8,500.00
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Hermes Kelly Pochette Lime Swift Gold Hardware
$ 21,500.00
Hermes Kelly Pochette Lime Swift Gold Hardware
This Kelly Pochette is in Lime swift leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure and a top flat handle.The interior is lined with Lime lambskin and has an open wall pocket.Collection:...
$ 21,500.00
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Hermes Kelly Pochette Lime Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware
$ 64,500.00
Hermes Kelly Pochette Lime Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware
This Kelly Pochette Lime Matte Alligator Mississippiensis leather with palladium hardware, tonal stitching, front flap with two straps, toggle closure and single flat handle.The interior is lined in Lime lambskin leather and has one open slit pocket on the back...
$ 64,500.00
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Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 Lime Epsom Palladium Hardware
$ 24,500.00
Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 Lime Epsom Palladium Hardware
This Kelly Sellier is of Lime epsom leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, a front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys, a single rolled handle and an optional shoulder strap.The interior is lined with Lime chevre leather and...
$ 24,500.00
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Hermes Birkin 25 Lime Swift Palladium Hardware
$ 24,500.00
Hermes Birkin 25 Lime Swift Palladium Hardware
This Birkin is in Lime swift leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with Lime chevre and has a...
$ 24,500.00
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Hermes Special Order (HSS) Birkin 25 Lime Verso Clemence Rose Gold Hardware
$ 32,500.00
Hermes Special Order (HSS) Birkin 25 Lime Verso Clemence Rose Gold Hardware
This Special Order Birkin is in Lime Clemence leather with rose gold hardware and has tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with Gold chevre and has one zip...
$ 32,500.00
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Hermes Birkin 25 Lime Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware
$ 79,500.00
Hermes Birkin 25 Lime Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware
This Birkin is in Lime Mississippiensis Matte Alligator leather with palladium hardware, has tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with Lime chevre and...
$ 79,500.00
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Pre-owned Hermes Birkin 30 Lime Epsom Gold Hardware
$ 16,500.00
Pre-owned Hermes Birkin 30 Lime Epsom Gold Hardware
This Birkin is in Lime epsom leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with Lime chevre and has one zip pocket with...
$ 16,500.00
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Pre-owned Hermes Birkin 35 Lime Candy Epsom Palladium Hardware
$ 16,500.00
Pre-owned Hermes Birkin 35 Lime Candy Epsom Palladium Hardware
This Candy Birkin 35 is in Lime epsom leather with palladium hardware and has contrast stitching, front flap with two straps, front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, double rolled handles.The interior is lined in Gris Perle chevre...
$ 16,500.00
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Hermes Birkin 25 Lime Swift Palladium Hardware
$ 24,500.00
Hermes Birkin 25 Lime Swift Palladium Hardware
This Birkin is in Lime swift leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with Lime chevre and has a...
$ 24,500.00
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Hermes Birkin 30 Lime Epsom Gold Hardware
$ 27,500.00
Hermes Birkin 30 Lime Epsom Gold Hardware
This Birkin is in Lime epsom leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with Lime chevre and has one zip pocket with...
$ 27,500.00
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Hermes Kelly To Go Wallet Jaune Citron Ostrich Palladium Hardware
$ 13,500.00
Hermes Kelly To Go Wallet Jaune Citron Ostrich Palladium Hardware
This Kelly Wallet To Go Wallet is in Jaune Citron ostrich leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure and removable crossbody strap.The interior is lined with Jaune Citron chevre leather and two main...
$ 13,500.00
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Hermes Medium Kelly Depliant Wallet Jaune Citron Ostrich Palladium Hardware
$ 5,000.00
Hermes Medium Kelly Depliant Wallet Jaune Citron Ostrich Palladium Hardware
This Kelly Medium Depliant Wallet is in Jaune Citron ostrich with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, front flap and two straps with front toggle closure.The interior is lined with Jaune Citron chevre and has five credit card slots, one open slot, a zipper pocket...
$ 5,000.00
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Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 Jaune Citron Chevre Palladium Hardware
$ 30,500.00
Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 Jaune Citron Chevre Palladium Hardware
This Kelly is in Jaune Citron chevre mysore leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, single rolled handle and removable shoulder strap.The interior is lined with Jaune Citron lambskin leather and has one open pocket on the back...
$ 30,500.00
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Hermes Picotin Lock 18 Jaune de Naples Clemence Palladium Hardware
$ 4,650.00
Hermes Picotin Lock 18 Jaune de Naples Clemence Palladium Hardware
This Picotin Lock is in Jaune de Naples clemence leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching with two top handles.The interior is lined with Jaune de Naples natural leather, no interior pockets and has a pull through closure secured by padlock.Collection:...
$ 4,650.00
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Hermes Kelly Elan Jaune De Naples Doblis Palladium Hardware
$ 24,500.00
Hermes Kelly Elan Jaune De Naples Doblis Palladium Hardware
This Hermes Kelly Elan is in Jaune De Naples doblis leather with palladium hardware, two pull straps that attach to a toggle, and an interior that has snaps for shoulder strap, and a removable shoulder strap.The interior is lined with...
$ 24,500.00
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Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 Jaune de Naples Verso Chèvre Palladium Hardware
$ 29,500.00
Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 Jaune de Naples Verso Chèvre Palladium Hardware
This Kelly, in the Sellier style, is in Jaune de Naples chevre leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, single rolled handle and removable shoulder strap. The interior is lined with Beton lambskin leather and has one open...
$ 29,500.00
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Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 Jaune de Naples Verso Chèvre Palladium Hardware
$ 30,500.00
Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 Jaune de Naples Verso Chèvre Palladium Hardware
This Kelly, in the Sellier style, is in Jaune de Naples chevre leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, single rolled handle and removable shoulder strap. The interior is lined with Beton lambskin leather and has one open...
$ 30,500.00
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Hermes Birkin 25 Jaune de Naples Swift Palladium Hardware
$ 25,000.00
Hermes Birkin 25 Jaune de Naples Swift Palladium Hardware
This Birkin is in Jaune de Naples swift leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with Jaune de Naples chevre...
$ 25,000.00
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Hermes Birkin 25 Jaune de Naples Togo Gold Hardware
$ 28,500.00
Hermes Birkin 25 Jaune de Naples Togo Gold Hardware
This Birkin is in Jaune de Naples togo leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with Jaune de Naples chevre and...
$ 28,500.00
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Hermes Birkin 30 Jaune de Naples Novillo Gold Hardware
$ 26,500.00
Hermes Birkin 30 Jaune de Naples Novillo Gold Hardware
This Birkin is in Jaune de Naples taurillon novillo leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with Jaune de...
$ 26,500.00
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Hermes Birkin 30 Jaune de Naples Taurillon Novillo Rose Gold Hardware
$ 24,500.00
Hermes Birkin 30 Jaune de Naples Taurillon Novillo Rose Gold Hardware
This Birkin is in Jaune De Naples Taurillon Novillo leather with rose gold hardware and has tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with...
$ 24,500.00
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Pre-owned Hermes Shoulder Birkin 42 JPG Soleil Clemence Gold Hardware
$ 10,000.00
Pre-owned Hermes Shoulder Birkin 42 JPG Soleil Clemence Gold Hardware
This Special Edition Shoulder Birkin, designed by Jean-Paul Gaultier, is in Soleil clemence leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys and double rolled handles.The interior is lined...
$ 10,000.00
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Hermes Kelly Cut Mimosa Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware
$ 30,500.00
Hermes Kelly Cut Mimosa Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware
This Kelly Cut is in Mimosa matte alligator Mississppiensis with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure and a top flat handle.The interior is lined with Mimosa chevre and has an open wall pocket.Collection: COrigin: FranceCondition: Never worn...
$ 30,500.00
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Hermes Birkin 25 Mimosa Matte Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
$ 76,500.00
Hermes Birkin 25 Mimosa Matte Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
This Hermes Birkin is in Mimosa Matte Niloticus Crocodile leather with palladium hardware, tonal stitching, front flap with two straps, front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles.The interior is lined in Mimosa chevre leather...
$ 76,500.00
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Hermes Birkin 35 Mimosa Matte Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware
$ 62,500.00
Hermes Birkin 35 Mimosa Matte Porosus Crocodile Gold Hardware
This Birkin is of Mimosa Matte Crocodile Porosus leather with gold hardware and features tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles. The interior is lined with Mimosa chevre and...
$ 62,500.00
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Hermes Garden Party 30 Paille Toile Militaire Canvas and Ebene Negonda Palladium Hardware
$ 4,500.00
Hermes Garden Party 30 Paille Toile Militaire Canvas and Ebene Negonda Palladium Hardware
This Garden Party is in Paille Toile Militaire canvas and Ebene Negonda leather with palladium hardware, and features tonal stitching, one engraved palladium front snap closure with two snap closures on side to adjust bag width. This bag features two...
$ 4,500.00
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Pre-owned Hermes Birkin 30 Curry Togo Palladium Hardware
$ 18,500.00
Pre-owned Hermes Birkin 30 Curry Togo Palladium Hardware
This Birkin is in Curry togo leather with palladium hardware and has contrast stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with Curry chevre and has one zip...
$ 18,500.00
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Hermes Picotin Lock 18 Sun Clemence Palladium Hardware
$ 4,750.00
Hermes Picotin Lock 18 Sun Clemence Palladium Hardware
This Picotin Lock is in Sun clemence leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching with two top handles.The interior is lined with Sun natural leather, no interior pockets and has a pull through closure secured by padlock.Collection: WOrigin: FranceCondition:...
$ 4,750.00
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Hermes Mini 1923 Bolide Sun Chevre Mysore Palladium Hardware
$ 8,500.00
Hermes Mini 1923 Bolide Sun Chevre Mysore Palladium Hardware
This Mini Bolide is in Sun chevre mysore with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, a top zipper closure, double rolled handles and removable shoulder strap.The interior is lined in Sun swift leather and has one open pocket. Collection: WOrigin: FranceCondition:...
$ 8,500.00
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Hermes Birkin 25 Sun Swift Palladium Hardware
$ 24,500.00
Hermes Birkin 25 Sun Swift Palladium Hardware
This Birkin is in Sun swift leather with palladium hardware and features tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with Sun swift leather and...
$ 24,500.00
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Hermes Picotin Lock 18 Jaune Ambre Clemence Gold Hardware
$ 4,750.00
Hermes Picotin Lock 18 Jaune Ambre Clemence Gold Hardware
This Picotin 18 Lock is in Jaune Ambre clemence leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching with two top handles.The interior is lined with Jaune Ambre natural leather, no interior pockets and has a pull through closure secured by...
$ 4,750.00
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Hermes Special Order (HSS) Birkin 25 Jaune Ambre and Gold Togo Permabrass Hardware
$ 34,500.00
Hermes Special Order (HSS) Birkin 25 Jaune Ambre and Gold Togo Permabrass Hardware
This Special Order Birkin is in Jaune Ambre and Gold togo leather with permabrass hardware and has tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles. The interior is...
$ 34,500.00
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Hermes Birkin 30 Jaune Ambre Togo Palladium Hardware
$ 27,500.00
Hermes Birkin 30 Jaune Ambre Togo Palladium Hardware
This Birkin is in Jaune Ambre togo leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with Jaune Ambre chevre and...
$ 27,500.00
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Hermes Birkin 30 Jaune Ambre Shiny Niloticus Crocodile and Togo Touch Palladium Hardware
$ 42,500.00
Hermes Birkin 30 Jaune Ambre Shiny Niloticus Crocodile and Togo Touch Palladium Hardware
This Birkin "Touch" is in Jaune Ambre Niloticus crocodile and togo leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure,  clochette with lock and two keys and double rolled crocodile handles.The interior is lined with Jaune Ambre chevre and...
$ 42,500.00
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Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 Moutarde Chevre Palladium Hardware
$ 32,500.00
Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 Moutarde Chevre Palladium Hardware
This Kelly, is in Moutarde chevre leather with palladium hardware, has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, single rolled handle and removable shoulder strap.The interior is lined with Moutarde lambskin leather and has one open pocket on the back wall.Collection: BOrigin: FranceCondition: New...
$ 32,500.00
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Pre-Owned Hermes Kelly Retourne 28 Moutarde Clemence Palladium Hardware
$ 14,500.00
Pre-Owned Hermes Kelly Retourne 28 Moutarde Clemence Palladium Hardware
This Kelly, in the Retourne style, is in Moutarde clemence leather with palladium hardware and has contrast stitching,front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, single rolled handle and removable shoulder strap.The interior is lined in Moutarde...
$ 14,500.00
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To own an Hermès bag is to own a piece of history and functional art. Hermès of Paris was established in 1837, producing exceptional custom equestrian tack. The quality and style of the hand-tooled saddles, harnesses, and bridles remain evident in the exquisite details of Hermès purses and handbags today. Authentic harness detailing, gold and palladium hardware, and exacting hand craftsmanship set Hermès bags apart. Inspired by renowned beauties and fashion icons like Grace Kelly and Jane Birkin, Hermès bags have become the gold standard for luxury leather goods and investment-grade handbags.

Hermès handbags — where old-world craftsmanship meets timeless style.

Hermès Handbags for Sale

For generations, the most fashionable women in the world have worn Hermès bags and passed them on to their daughters and granddaughters as cherished heirlooms.

Our collection of store-fresh Hermès handbags is curated to include the most popular and hardest to find pieces. We feature the most coveted Hermès styles, the Kelly and the Birkin, as well as other favorites like the Constance, Lindy and Evelyne, among others. Limited edition and à la carte (ALC) bags are also well represented.

Explore an array of beautiful colors and lavish leathers, including Togo, Epsom, Clemence, and exotics such as lizard, ostrich, alligator, and crocodile. All exotic Hermès bags are created in strict compliance with CITES. With models ranging from the mini to the travel size, we are happy to introduce you to the handbag that best fits your needs and style.  

Whether you’re seeking new/never been worn Hermès handbags, rare, preloved models, or you are intrigued by Hermès Special Order or Horseshoe Stamp (HSS) bags, our selection is sure to delight you. If there is a specific Hermès purse style you are unable to locate, our concierge service will be happy to do everything possible to assist you.

Hermès Bags FAQs

How can I buy a Hermès bag?

It has become difficult to walk into an Hermès boutique and buy one of its popular leather handbags without first building a profile. Bags that once were located on the boutique’s floor are now kept in its stockroom.  This is not only the brand’s holy grail bags – Birkins, Kellys and Constances – but also its popular small bags, such as Evelynes, Lindys and Picotins. Buying a popular Hermès bag can be done in one of two ways. One approach is to establish a Profile by spending thousands of dollars on other Hermès products as you develop a relationship with a specific SA at a specific store. As you build the Profile, more desired bags will be offered until you are offered a holy grail bag. This could take months or even years and when the time comes, you may not be offered the Birkin or Kelly that you have been dreaming about.  The alternative is shopping with a reputable Hermès dealer like Madison Avenue Couture.  While not affiliated with Hermès, these dealers are Hermès experts with extensive sourcing networks and authentication skills.  Madison Avenue Couture maintains an inventory of the most popular and hard-to-find bags, which you can find on its website or in person (by scheduling an appointment).  On its website: Madison Avenue Couture, you can order the bag of your dreams in the color, leather, and size of your choice, and it will be shipped within one to two business days.

What is an Hermès quota bag?

As part of the brand’s scarcity strategy, Hermès has implemented a strict quota system that severely limits the number of premium Hermès bags a customer can purchase each calendar year. Birkin and Kelly bag sales are strictly restricted to just two bags per year per customer. All Hermès boutiques and websites have now linked customer profiles to stop collectors from traveling to get around the Hermès quota bag limitations. The only way customers can purchase more than two quota bags in a year is to do business with a trusted Hermès dealer like Madison Avenue Couture

Why are Hermès bags more expensive on the secondary market?

Hermès bags are more expensive on the secondary market for several reasons. 

First, the rarity of these items. Hermès bags are notoriously difficult to obtain, as the company produces them in limited quantities, and they often sell out immediately. Shoppers must build up an extensive purchasing history – the Profile – with the brand in order to be offered the opportunity to purchase premium bags like the Birkin and the Kelly bag, but now even for a  Lindy or an Evelyne. These purchases include items such as Hermes jewelry, clothing, shoes, home goods, furniture and more products unrelated to the bags and need to accumulate over many months or even years. Professional shoppers and regular collectors factor in the costs of these items in setting the price they ask for these bags when reselling.  The aggregate cost of these additional items can often exceed the cost of a bag on the secondary market.

Second, the ability to choose the bag style, color, leather, and hardware of your choice is extremely valuable to many shoppers, and they cannot get this when purchasing directly from the brand. When you buy from an Hermès boutique, you accept what they have available, or you miss out.

Third, Hermès Birkin and Kelly bags tend to appreciate over time. Most other Hermès bags tend to depreciate far less than nearly any other fashion item. Most designer handbags and clothing depreciate as soon as they are worn, and the resale value is a substantially lower percentage of the original cost. Given the value proposition, an Hermès bag is an exceptional investment.  

Are Hermès handbags good investments?

Hermès bags are outstanding alternative investments. Hermès Birkins and Kellys are considered an asset class by capital management companies. Credit Suisse reported that in 2022, these handbags (along with Chanel classic flap bags) increased 16% from the prior period and 92% over the past decade. Time Magazine found that over the past 35 years, the average annual return on a Birkin was 14.2%, compared to the S&P average of 8.7% a year and gold’s -1.5%.  

What are Hermès bags made of?

Hermès bags are crafted from the finest quality leathers, including exotic skins like crocodile, ostrich, and lizard. The metal hardware on Hermès bags is plated with genuine gold or palladium. The atelier’s commitment to impeccable materials and exceptional artisanship is legendary.

How many types of Hermès bags are there?

There are over 80 types of Hermès handbags, totes, bucket bags, shoulder bags, and crossbody bags to meet various styles and circumstances. The Birkin bagKelly bag, and Constance shoulder bag are undeniably the most in demand.

How do I care for my Hermès bag once I purchased one?

Always treat your leather Hermès bags with care. Use a dry microfiber cloth to remove dirt and gently wipe the bag inside and out. A soft-bristled makeup brush can be used in hard-to-reach crevices. Do not use water, which might damage the leather. We do not recommend the use of leather cleaners because this may void the Hermès warranty. For more soiled bags, entrust them to the experts for a “spa treatment” that includes expert cleaning.

What does it mean to buy a bag in the “secondary market”?

We speak of the secondary market as anything that take place directly at the store. Therefore, if someone buys a bag at Hermes, that is considered the first sale; then if that person sells it to a reseller or even a friend that is a secondary sale. Secondary sales can be of items new direct from the boutique or after months or years of use. Items in the secondary market can be sold, and resold over and over. Hermes bags compared to other brand bags have the best resale value in the secondary market regardless of how many times it has been sold providing it is carefully cared for.

How can I be sure that a Birkin or Kelly purchased in the secondary market is authentic? 

To avoid counterfeits, it is best to do business with an established reseller, preferably one that specializes in Hermès bags, such as Madison Avenue Couture, which has been in business 14 years. They have the knowledge base and tools to determine authenticity. In addition to establishing and/or validating provenance, especially on new bags, they rely on in-house and third-party Hermès experts to authenticate every bag they sell. 

What is the importance of the date stamp on an Hermès bag?  

The date stamp indicates when the bag was produced by Hermès. Not all bags sold at the boutiques are made in the current year; many were made in the prior year and sometimes a store will stock a bag that was produced two or three years earlier. This is not uncommon with Himalaya bags and crocodile bags.  

While date stamps provide a key piece of information about the bag, it is not the only consideration when buying a bag. Condition, scarcity and color are factors that should be considered. This is especially true for limited edition and seasonal color bags that are produced for one or a few seasons and then “rested”, i.e., no longer produced.

How should I store my Hermès bag?

Your Hermès bag can look its best for a lifetime with the proper care. Before storing an Hermès handbag, empty the contents so you don’t risk a spill or an indentation in the leather. Buff the bag with a microfiber cloth, then stuff it with acid-free tissue paper. Remove the clochette, lock, and any removable straps. Protect them with their dust covers and put them in the bag. Place the felt that came with the bag (Birkins and Kelly bags) over the sangles, pontents, and plaques. Then, slip the bag into its dust cover. Set the bag upright, out of direct sunlight.   

What is the best Hermès bag to buy?

This question has nearly as many answers as the people asking it. The best Hermès bag for you depends upon your purpose. A Birkin or Kelly bag in a classic color is the best choice if you're looking for a luxury handbag as a collectible investment. However, if you’re looking for an everyday bag, consider a Picotin, Lindy, or Evelyne bag

These lesser-known Hermès purses feature the same extraordinary quality and iconic style as the Holy Grail bags but are easier to find, with a smaller price tag. Most avid Hermès collectors include several of these more casual styles in their collections in addition to the “holy grail” bags. It shows you know the brand beyond its most famous models and can appreciate each design's subtleties and unique attributes.

Should I get a Retourne or Sellier style bag?

Which should you choose? Your choice of Hermès bag should reflect your lifestyle. The classic Retourne Birkin, with its spacious design, double handle closure and relaxed structure, is well-suited for the woman on-the-go seeking to merge practicality with style. The Retourne Kelly offers the same everyday on-the-go look but with a single handle and a removable shoulder strap.  Most Retourne Hèrmes leather bags are made of Togo, Clemence, Swift and Evercolor

Hermes also makes the Birkin and the Kelly in the Sellier style. These are both more structured, and refined, but less roomy than the Retourne.  They are beautiful to wear in the day, but compared to Retourne bags, they are more elegant options for formal settings or special occasions.

Most Hermes lovers have all or most of these styles in their collections.

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