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Hermes Shadow Kelly Cut New White Swift
$ 17,500.00
Hermes Shadow Kelly Cut New White Swift
This Kelly Cut Shadow is in New White swift leather and has tonal stitching, embossed straps with embossed front toggle closure.The interior is lined with New White chevre and has an open wall pocket. Collection: BOrigin: FranceCondition: New and never wornAccompanied by: Hermes box, Hermes dustbag, feltMeasurements: 12.25" width...
$ 17,500.00
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Hermes Evelyne TPM New White Clemence Gold Hardware
$ 4,250.00
Hermes Evelyne TPM New White Clemence Gold Hardware
This Evelyne TPM is in New White clemence leather with gold hardware and features tonal stitching, a large perforated H in circle (front), a pull tab snap closure and a removable New White wooly/canvas shoulder/crossbody strap. The Interior is lined in...
$ 4,250.00
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Hermes Mini Lindy White Swift Palladium Hardware
$ 9,950.00
Hermes Mini Lindy White Swift Palladium Hardware
This Mini Lindy is in white swift leather with palladium hardware and 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 white leather...
$ 9,950.00
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Hermes Kelly Pochette White Swift Palladium Hardware
$ 24,500.00
Hermes Kelly Pochette White Swift Palladium Hardware
This Kelly Pochette is in White swift leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure and a top flat handle.The interior is lined with White lambskin and has an open wall pocket.Collection:...
$ 24,500.00
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Hermes Kelly Retourne 25 New White Swift Palladium Hardware
$ 28,500.00
Hermes Kelly Retourne 25 New White Swift Palladium Hardware
This Kelly, in the Retourne style, is in New White swift leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, single rolled handle and removable shoulder strap.The interior is lined...
$ 28,500.00
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Vintage Hermes Kelly Retourne 28 White Clemence Palladium Hardware
$ 14,500.00
Vintage Hermes Kelly Retourne 28 White Clemence Palladium Hardware
This Kelly, in the Retourne style, is in White clemence leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, single rolled handle and removable shoulder strap. The...
$ 14,500.00
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Pre-owned Hermes Birkin 25 White Epsom Gold Hardware
$ 23,500.00
Pre-owned Hermes Birkin 25 White Epsom Gold Hardware
This Birkin is in White epsom with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, front flap with two straps, front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with White chevre and has one...
$ 23,500.00
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Hermes Special Order (HSS) Birkin 25 White and Gris Tourterelle Clemence Gold Hardware
$ 37,500.00
Hermes Special Order (HSS) Birkin 25 White and Gris Tourterelle Clemence Gold Hardware
This Birkin is in White and Gris Tourterelle clemence 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 Gris Tourterelle chevre and...
$ 37,500.00
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Pre-owned Hermes Birkin 30 White Clemence Palladium Hardware
$ 19,500.00
Pre-owned Hermes Birkin 30 White Clemence Palladium Hardware
This Birkin is in White clemence leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, a front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with White chevre and has one zip pocket...
$ 19,500.00
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Hermes Special Order (HSS) Birkin 30 White and Black Clemence Brushed Palladium Hardware
$ 36,500.00
Hermes Special Order (HSS) Birkin 30 White and Black Clemence Brushed Palladium Hardware
This Special Order Birkin is in White and Black clemence leather with brushed palladium hardware, features contrast stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with...
$ 36,500.00
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Pre-owned Hermes Birkin 35 White Clemence Palladium Hardware
$ 19,500.00
Pre-owned Hermes Birkin 35 White Clemence Palladium Hardware
This Birkin is in White clemence 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 White chevre and has one zip pocket with an Hermes engraved...
$ 19,500.00
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Pre-owned Hermes Birkin 35 White Clemence Gold Hardware
$ 20,500.00
Pre-owned Hermes Birkin 35 White Clemence Gold Hardware
This Birkin is in White clemence leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, a front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with White chevre and has one zip pocket with an Hermes engraved zipper...
$ 20,500.00
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Hermes Constance 1-24 Himalaya Matte Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
$ 145,000.00
Hermes Constance 1-24 Himalaya Matte Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
This rare Constance is of Himalaya Matte Niloticus Crocodile leather with palladium hardware and features tonal stitching, a "H" snap lock closure, exterior pocket, and an adjustable shoulder strap.The interior is lined with Gris Tourterelle lambskin and has two open...
$ 145,000.00
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Hermes Kelly Retourne 25 Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
$ 225,000.00
Hermes Kelly Retourne 25 Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
This Retourne style, Kelly is in Himalaya Matte Niloticus Crocodile 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 strap.The interior is...
$ 225,000.00
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Hermes Birkin 25 Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
$ 225,000.00
Hermes Birkin 25 Himalaya Niloticus Crocodile Palladium Hardware
This Himalaya Birkin is in Niloticus crocodile leather with palladium hardware and has contrast stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with Gris Tourterelle chevre...
$ 225,000.00
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Vintage Hermes Birkin 30 White Dalmatian Buffalo Gold Hardware
$ 42,500.00
Vintage Hermes Birkin 30 White Dalmatian Buffalo Gold Hardware
This rare Vintage Birkin is in White dalmatian buffalo leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, a front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with black leather and has one zip pocket...
$ 42,500.00
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Hermes Birkin Shadow 25 Mushroom Swift Palladium Hardware
$ 40,500.00
Hermes Birkin Shadow 25 Mushroom Swift Palladium Hardware
This Shadow Birkin is in Mushroom swift leather with tonal stitching, open top, embossed details and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with Mushroom chevre and is one zip pocket with an Hermes engraved pull and an open pocket on...
$ 40,500.00
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Hermes Birkin 25 Mushroom Togo Gold Hardware
$ 28,500.00
Hermes Birkin 25 Mushroom Togo Gold Hardware
This Birkin is of Mushroom togo 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 Mushroom chevre leather and...
$ 28,500.00
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Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Craie Epsom Gold Hardware
$ 3,750.00
Hermes Constance Slim Wallet Craie Epsom Gold Hardware
This Constance Slim Wallet is in Craie epsom leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, rear belt loop, front flap and removable coin pouch.The interior is lined with Craie leather and features one slip pocket on the rear wall...
$ 3,750.00
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Hermes Constance 1-24 Craie Epsom Gold Hardware
$ 18,500.00
Hermes Constance 1-24 Craie Epsom Gold Hardware
This Constance is in Craie epsom leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, a metal "H" snap lock closure and adjustable shoulder strap.The interior is lined with Craie lambskin leather and has a zip pocket with an Hermes engraved...
$ 18,500.00
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Hermes Constance 1-24 Craie Epsom Brushed Gold Hardware
$ 18,500.00
Hermes Constance 1-24 Craie Epsom Brushed Gold Hardware
This Constance is in Craie epsom leather with brushed gold hardware and has tonal stitching, a metal "H" snap lock closure and adjustable shoulder strap.The interior is lined with Craie lambskin leather and has a zip pocket with an Hermes...
$ 18,500.00
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Pre-owned Hermes Kelly Sellier en Desordre 20 Craie Epsom Gold Hardware
$ 32,500.00
Pre-owned Hermes Kelly Sellier en Desordre 20 Craie Epsom Gold Hardware
This limited edition Kelly Sellier en Desordre is in Craie epsom leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, distorted flaps with turnlock closures, one exterior flap pocket and single shoulder strap.The interior is lined with Craie leather and has...
$ 32,500.00
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Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 Craie Epsom Permabrass Hardware
$ 35,000.00
Hermes Kelly Sellier 20 Craie Epsom Permabrass Hardware
This Kelly, in the Sellier style, Craie Epsom leather with Permabrass hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, single rolled handle and a removable shoulder strap.The interior is lined with Craie lambskin leather and has one...
$ 35,000.00
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Hermes Special Order (HSS) Kelly Sellier 20 Craie and Mauve Pale Epsom Permabrass Hardware
$ 32,500.00
Hermes Special Order (HSS) Kelly Sellier 20 Craie and Mauve Pale Epsom Permabrass Hardware
This Horseshoe Stamp Kelly, in the Sellier style, is in Craie and Mauve Pale epsom leather with permabrass hardware, has contrast stitching, two front straps with front toggle closure, single rolled handle and removable shoulder strap.The interior is lined with...
$ 32,500.00
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Hermes Special Order (HSS) Kelly Sellier 20 Craie/Bleu Saphir Epsom Permabrass Hardware
$ 31,250.00
Hermes Special Order (HSS) Kelly Sellier 20 Craie/Bleu Saphir Epsom Permabrass Hardware
This Special Order Kelly, in the Sellier style, is in Craie and Bleu Saphir epsom leather with permabrass hardware, has contrast Bleu Saphir stitching, two front straps with front toggle closure, single rolled handle and removable shoulder strap.The interior is lined with...
$ 31,250.00
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Hermes Special Order (HSS) Kelly Sellier 20 Craie and Black Epsom Palladium Hardware
$ 35,000.00
Hermes Special Order (HSS) Kelly Sellier 20 Craie and Black Epsom Palladium Hardware
This tiny Horseshoe Stamp Kelly, in the Sellier style, is in Craie and Black epsom leather with gold hardware and has contrast stitching, two front straps with front toggle closure, single rolled handle and removable shoulder strap.The interior is lined with Craie lambskin and has one...
$ 35,000.00
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Hermes Special Order (HSS) Kelly Sellier 20 Craie and Black Epsom Gold Hardware
$ 36,500.00
Hermes Special Order (HSS) Kelly Sellier 20 Craie and Black Epsom Gold Hardware
This Kelly Horseshoe Stamp, in the Sellier style, is in Craie and Black epsom leather with gold hardware, has contrast and tonal stitching, two front straps with front toggle closure, single rolled handle and removable shoulder strap.The interior is lined with craie...
$ 36,500.00
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Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Craie Epsom Gold Hardware
$ 34,500.00
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Craie Epsom Gold Hardware
This Kelly, in the Sellier style, is in Craie epsom leather with Gold hardware and has tonal 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 with Craie...
$ 34,500.00
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Hermes Kelly Retourne 25 Craie Togo Gold Hardware
$ 32,500.00
Hermes Kelly Retourne 25 Craie Togo Gold Hardware
This Kelly, in the Retourne style, is in Craie togo leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, single rolled handle and removable shoulder strap.The interior...
$ 32,500.00
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Hermes Special Order (HSS) Kelly Sellier 25 Craie and Bleu Glacier Epsom Brushed Gold Hardware
$ 35,000.00
Hermes Special Order (HSS) Kelly Sellier 25 Craie and Bleu Glacier Epsom Brushed Gold Hardware
This Special Order (HSS) Kelly, is in  Craie and Bleu Glacier Epsom leather with brushed gold hardware and has Rose Sakura contrast stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, single rolled handle and removable shoulder strap.The...
$ 35,000.00
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Hermes Special Order (HSS) Kelly Sellier 25 Craie and Gris Mouette Epsom Brushed Palladium Hardware
$ 30,500.00
Hermes Special Order (HSS) Kelly Sellier 25 Craie and Gris Mouette Epsom Brushed Palladium Hardware
This Special Order Kelly, in the Sellier style, is in Gris Mouette and Craie epsom leather with brushed palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, single rolled handle and removable shoulder strap.The interior is lined with Craie chevre...
$ 30,500.00
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Pre-owned Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 Craie Epsom Palladium Hardware
$ 20,500.00
Pre-owned Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 Craie Epsom Palladium Hardware
This Kelly, in the Sellier style, is in Craie epsom leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, single rolled handle and removable shoulder strap.The interior is lined...
$ 20,500.00
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Hermes Kelly Retourne 28 Craie Togo Gold Hardware
$ 27,500.00
Hermes Kelly Retourne 28 Craie Togo Gold Hardware
This Kelly, in the Retourne style, is in Craie togo leather with gold hardware and has tonal 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 Craie chevre...
$ 27,500.00
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Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 Craie Epsom Gold Hardware
$ 29,500.00
Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 Craie Epsom Gold Hardware
This Kelly, in the Sellier style, is in Craie epsom leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, single rolled handle and removable shoulder strap.The interior is lined with...
$ 29,500.00
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Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Craie Epsom Palladium Hardware
$ 23,500.00
Hermes Kelly Sellier 32 Craie Epsom Palladium Hardware
This Kelly, in the Sellier style, is in Craie epsom leather with Palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, single rolled handle, and removable shoulder strap.The interior is lined...
$ 23,500.00
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Pre-owned Hermes Kelly Retourne 32 Craie Au Gallop Togo Palladium Hardware
$ 19,000.00
Pre-owned Hermes Kelly Retourne 32 Craie Au Gallop Togo Palladium Hardware
This Limited Edition Kelly, in the Retourne style, is in Craie togo leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, single rolled Au Gallop handle and removable shoulder strap.The interior...
$ 19,000.00
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Pre-owned Hermes Kelly Retourne 32 Craie Togo Gold Hardware
$ 19,000.00
Pre-owned Hermes Kelly Retourne 32 Craie Togo Gold Hardware
This Kelly, in the Retourne style, is in Craie togo leather with gold hardware and  has tonal stitching, a front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys, a single rolled handle, and a removable shoulder strap.The interior is lined...
$ 19,000.00
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Hermes Kelly Retourne 32 Craie Togo Gold Hardware
$ 24,500.00
Hermes Kelly Retourne 32 Craie Togo Gold Hardware
This Kelly, in the Retourne style, is in Craie togo leather with gold hardware and  has tonal stitching, a front toggle closure, a clochette with lock and two keys, a single rolled handle, and a removable shoulder strap.The interior is lined...
$ 24,500.00
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Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Craie Epsom Gold Hardware
$ 36,500.00
Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Craie Epsom Gold Hardware
This Sellier Birkin is in Craie epsom 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 Craie chevre and has one zip pocket with...
$ 36,500.00
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Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Craie Epsom Palladium Hardware
$ 34,500.00
Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Craie Epsom Palladium Hardware
This Birkin is in Craie 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 Craie chevre and has one zip pocket...
$ 34,500.00
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Hermes Birkin 25 Craie Togo Gold Hardware
$ 36,500.00
Hermes Birkin 25 Craie Togo Gold Hardware
This Birkin is in Craie togo 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 Craie chevre and has one zip...
$ 36,500.00
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Hermes Birkin 25 Craie Togo Rose Gold Hardware
$ 34,500.00
Hermes Birkin 25 Craie Togo Rose Gold Hardware
This Birkin is in Craie togo leather with rose 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 Craie chevre and has one...
$ 34,500.00
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Hermes Special Order (HSS) Birkin 25 Craie and Black Togo Brushed Gold Hardware
$ 37,500.00
Hermes Special Order (HSS) Birkin 25 Craie and Black Togo Brushed Gold Hardware
This Special Order Birkin is in Craie and Black togo leather with brushed gold hardware and has contrast stitching, front flap, two straps with center toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys, and double rolled handles.The interior is lined with Black chevre and has...
$ 37,500.00
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Hermes Birkin 30 Craie Togo Gold Hardware
$ 32,500.00
Hermes Birkin 30 Craie Togo Gold Hardware
This Birkin is in Craie 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 Craie chevre and has one zip pocket with...
$ 32,500.00
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Hermes Special Order (HSS) Birkin 30 Craie and Gold Epsom Brushed Gold Hardware
$ 34,500.00
Hermes Special Order (HSS) Birkin 30 Craie and Gold Epsom Brushed Gold Hardware
This Special Order Birkin is in Gold and Craie epsom leather with brushed gold hardware, features contrast and 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 35 Craie Togo Palladium Hardware
$ 29,500.00
Hermes Birkin 35 Craie Togo Palladium Hardware
This Birkin is in Craie 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 Craie chevre and has one zip pocket with...
$ 29,500.00
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Hermes Birkin 35 Craie Togo Gold Hardware
$ 31,500.00
Hermes Birkin 35 Craie Togo Gold Hardware
This Birkin is in Craie 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 Craie chevre and has one zip...
$ 31,500.00
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Hermes Garden Party 30 Gris Meyer Negonda and Beton Military Canvas Palladium Hardware
$ 5,000.00
Hermes Garden Party 30 Gris Meyer Negonda and Beton Military Canvas Palladium Hardware
This Hermes Garden Party is in Gris Meyer Negonda leather and Beton military canvas 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...
$ 5,000.00
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Hermes Herbag Zip PM 31 Beton Toile H & Fauve Vache Hunter Palladium Hardware
$ 4,500.00
Hermes Herbag Zip PM 31 Beton Toile H & Fauve Vache Hunter Palladium Hardware
This Herbag Zip 31 is in Beton Toile H canvas and Fauve Vache Hunter leather with palladium hardware and has tonal stitching, clou de selle closure, top handle and shoulder strap in hunter leather, clochette, interior zip pouch and zip...
$ 4,500.00
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Hermes Constance Wallet To Go Beton Ostrich Palladium Hardware
$ 8,500.00
Hermes Constance Wallet To Go Beton Ostrich Palladium Hardware
This Hermes Constance To Go Wallet is in Beton ostrich with palladium hardware and has a metal "H" snap closure, tonal stitching and removable flat shoulder strap for multistyle wear. The interior is lined with Beton lambskin leather and has two...
$ 8,500.00
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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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