Hermes Magnificent "Limited Edition" "Couvertures et Tenues Silk Jacquard Scarf
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes magnificent and elegant "Limited Edition" "Couvertures et Tenues" silk jacquard scarf designed by Jacques Eudel features poised horses wearing fine riding gears with a rich Co...
Hermès “Couvertures et Tenues de Jour” Velvet Textile by Jacques Eudel, 1974
By Hermès
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hermès Couvertures et Tenues de Jour, designed by Jacques Eudel in 1974.
Cotton, Velvet
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Hermes Couvertures et Tenues de Jour Equestrian Cotton Velvet Throw Blanket
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Orange, brown and multicolor Hermès velveteen throw blanket with Couvertures et Tenues de Jour motif at front and brand label at reverse.
Hermes Scarf Eperons d'Or et Couvertures et Tenues de Jour - CS90 - Limited ED
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Eperons d'Or et Couvertures et Tenues de Jour - CS90 - Gris Fonce Claire - Ornementation - NWST - 2607011301 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Scarf 90 Cashmere Silk Name Design: Éperons d'...
Hermes pleated foulard 'Couvertures et tenues du jour' by Jacques Eudel 2020
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - "Couvertures et tenues de jour" theme designed by Jacques Eudel.
HERMES silk COUVERTURES ET TENUES DE JOUR Twilly Scarf Vermillon Beige Blanc
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Couvertures et Tenues de Jour silk twilly in orange, beige and white.
HERMES silk COUVERTURES ET TENUES DE JOUR Twilly Scarf Marine Beige Blanc
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Couvertures et Tenues de Jour silk twilly in navy blue, beige and white.
Hermès Couvertures et Tenues Maxi Twilly Slim Silk Horses Texas
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: “Couvertures et Tenues de Jour" bandana Designed by Jacques Eudel in 1974, this « Maxi Twilly Slim » version is a recent reissue Made in Fra...
Hermès 2025 Carré 140 Couvertures et Tenues Cashmere Scarf Shawl Carre Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès square scarf, 140 cm, shawl in cashmere twill (70%) and silk, "Couvertures et Tenues de jour" (Coverages and Daywear) print by Jacques Eudel, originally published in 1974 and ...
Hermès Silk Scarf "Couvertures et Tenues De Jour" 2000
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This beautiful scarf was designed in 1962 by Jacques Eudes and then reissued in 2000 due to it’s popularity. The design on this scarf represents perfectly the brand adoration towards...
$8,850Sale Price|25% Off
Hermès Couvertures et Tunues de Jour Velvet Trompe L'Oeil Throw Blanket, France
By Hermès
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Signed on bottom left Jacques Eudel. "Couvertures et Tenues de Jour". Marked bottom right Hermes.
Velvet
Hermes Multicolor Horse Mini Porcelain Ashtray Organizer
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès Multicolor Mini horse porcelain de Limoges organizer from Hermes Pre-Owned featuring a rectangular shape, a striped horse riding blanket inspired by « Couvertures et tenues de...
Hermes Blue Mini Porcelain Ashtray Organizer
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès Blue Mini porcelain de Limoges organizer from Hermes Pre-Owned featuring a rectangular shape, a blue horse riding blanket inspired by « Couvertures et tenues de jour » scarf b...
Hermès Cashmere Silk Scarf Encadre Blason 90cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Warm and soft Authentic Hermès Scarf "ENCADRE BLASON" Pattern: Couvertures et Tenues de Jour Made in France Made of 70% Cashmere and 30% Silk Colorway 07: Naturel / Chocolat / ...
Hermès Tenues et Couvertures Extra Wide Enamel Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermès Tenues et Couvertures Extra Wide Enamel Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 159097 Listing Title: Hermès Tenues et Couvertures Extra Wide Enamel Bracelet Condition Description: Fou...
Unavailable
H 0.07 in D 34.52 in L 34.52 in
Vintage Jacques Eudel Equine Hermes Scarf Titled Couvertures et Tenues de Jour
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a vintage horse motif silk hermes scarf titled "Couvertures et Tenues de Jour". This scarf was originally designed in 1962 By Jacques Eudel and has bee...
auth HERMES red COUVERTURES ET TENUES DE JOUR 90 silk twill Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermès 'Couvertures Et Tenues De Jour 90' scarf in pale rust, pale burgundy, green, mustard brown and orange silk twill (100%).
Hermes grey COUVERTURES ET TENUES DE JOUR BANDANA 140 Scarf Shawl Taupe Noir
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Couvertures Et Tenues De Jour Bandana 140 shawl in grey and off-white cashmere (70%) and silk (30%) with details in black.
Hermes Couvertures et Tenues de Jour Unisex Cashmere Silk Shawl Classic
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Couvertures et Tenues de Jour Unisex Cashmere Silk Shawl Classic Brand New in Box.
Hermes Couvertures et Tenues de Jour Unisex Cashmere Silk Shawl Classic Grail
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Couvertures et Tenues de Jour Unisex Cashmere Silk Shawl Classic Store fresh.
Sold
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in
Hermès Bo, Vert, Rose & Blanc Silk Couvertures Et Tenues De Jour Double Face 90
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Bo, Vert, Rose & Blanc Silk Couvertures Et Tenues De Jour Double Face 90 This item is in unworn condition.
Sold
H 35.44 in L 35.44 in
Auth. Hermes Scarf Couvertures et Tenues de Jour Creme Rouge Bleu New Store Tag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Couvertures et Tenues de Jour - Creme Rouge Bleu - NWST - 2601291059 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Scarf 90 Silk Twill Name Design: Couvertures et Tenues de Jour, Blankets and Day Wear.
Hermès foulard 'Blankets and clothes of today'
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - (Made in France) Silk and cashmere foulard entitled "Couvertures et tenues du jour" ('blankets and clothes of today') designed by Jacques Eudel and produced in 1974.
Hermes Carre en Carres Cashmere Silk Shawl Scarf Pink Purple GM Gorgeous
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Bali Barret Famous 2009 Issue Carre en Carres combines 5 famous Hermes designs in one: Brides de Gala, Tigre Royal,H Cinetique, Couvertures et Tenues de Jour and Pani...
Rare Hermes Amazone Kelly Bag Barenia Horse Print Toile PHW 32 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
"KELLY" Made in France Stamp N in a square (2010) Made of Barenia Leather, Canvas (toile) and Palladium Plated Hardware (Silver-tone) Shoulder strap is made of Leather ...
Hermès "Couvertures et tenues de jour" scarf
By Hermès
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Amazing Hermès scarf "Couvertures et tenues de jour" Silk Horses theme Kaki tones Cm 88 x 84 (34.6 x 33 inches) Comes with box Worldwide express shipping included in the price !
Hermes Red Couvertures Et Tenues De Jour Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Red Couvertures Et Tenues De Jour Silk Scarf Made In: France Color: Red, patterned Materials: 100% silk Overall Condition: Very good pre-owned condition with exception of so...
Hermes Green/Yellow Couvertures Et Tenues De Jour 90cm Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Green/Yellow Couvertures Et Tenues De Jour 90cm Silk Scarf Made In: France Color: Green/yellow, multi-color Materials: 100% silk (no composition tag) Overall Condition: Good...
Large Hermes Cashmere Shawl “Couvertures et Tenues de Jour” Design Jacques Eudel
By Hermès
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Hermes Cashmere Shawl “Couvertures et Tenues de Jour” Design Jacques Eudel Very Large, Light and Warm Cashmere and Silk Shawl Ecru Shawl showing the Blankets for Horses the ...
Hermes Silk and Cashmere Pastel Couvertures Et Tenues De Jour 140cm Shawl Scarf
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Pastel Couvertures Et Tenues De Jour 140cm Scarf Features different horses printed throughout Made In: France Color: Pastel yellow, green, blue, red and ivory Compositio...
HERMES X COMME des GARCONS White & Grey Silk COUVERTURES ET TENUES DE JOUR Scarf
By Hermès, Comme des Garçons
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rei Kawakubo x Hermès S/S13 collection scarf comes in white silk with classic gray monochromatic "Couvertures et Tenues de Jour" horses print with black and red "Live free with stron...
1970's Hermes Silk Blouse "Couvertures Et Tenues De Jour" by Jacques Eudel
By Hermès
Located in Studio City, CA
This deep green silk blouse is an Hermes classic - made from the iconic pattern called "Couvertures Et Tenues De Jour" by the artist Jacques Eudel.
Hermes Couvertures et Tenues de Jour Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
BEAUTIFUL Hermes couvetures et tenues de jour silk scarf in brown, tan, gray and orange. excellent condition no stains smells or fabric pulls. Original silk screen design c1974 by J...
Sold
W 35.44 in L 35.44 in
Hermès Cotton Silk Scarf Carré Men Imprimeur Fou Couvertures Ex Libris 90cm RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and beautiful authentic Hermès scarf "Imprimeur Fou Couvertures d'Ex-Libris" Men Collection Pattern: mix of Famous "Couvertures et Tenues de Jour" (by Jacques Eudel in 1974) a...
Authentic Hermes Cotton Silk Scarf Imprimeur Fou RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
BEAUTIFUL AUTHENTIC HERMES SCARF Called "IMPRIMEUR FOU" as it is a mix of 2 patterns: "EX LIBRIS" and "COUVERTURES ET TENUES DE JOUR" Made in FRANCE Made of cotton (58%) and...
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Umbrella Sunshade Horses Hippodrome Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare Authentic Hermès Umbrella Pattern: "Couvertures et Tenues de Jour" (Horses) Vintage Item This is not an umbrella for the rain, but for the sun.
Hermes Couvertures et Tenues de Jour Shawl in Cashmere/Silk
By Hermès
Located in US
Hermes Couvertures et Tenues de Jour Shawl, composed of 65% cashmere and 35% silk, made in France.
Hermès Navy Silk Couvertures et Tenues de Jour 90 cm Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Malibu, CA
Hermès Blue Couvertures et Tenues de Jour 90 cm Silk Scarf is in pristine condition.
Hermes Yellow Silk Couvertures et Tenues de Jour 90 cm Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Malibu, CA
Hermès Yellow Silk Couvertures et Tenues de Jour 90 cm Scarf- PRISTINE; Never Worn Designed by Jacques Eudel, the equestrian theme depicts horses in their finest blankets and gear.
Hermes Couvertures et Tenues de Jour Scarf
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jacques Eudel, 1974
Hermès Couvertures et Tenues de jour Pour Scarf
By Hermès
Located in US
Hermes silk and cotton blend "Covers and Daywear for the stable, waiting and presentation" Scarf, Made in France. 58% Cotton, 42% silk. Measurements: 90cm x 90cm
1970s Hermes 'Couvertures et tenues de Jour' Equestrian Themed Purple Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in London, Chelsea
This rare scarf is signed by Jacques Endel and it reads “Couvertures et tenues de Jour, l'écurie, l' attente et la présentation, éditées par, Hermés-Paris” in the centre.
Large HERMES Cashmere and Silk Scarf with Horse Motif
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
HERMES PARIS 'COUVERTURES ET TENUES DE JOUR' SILK AND CASHMERE SHAWL.
Sold
HERMES 1974
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A stunning vintage Hermès 'Couvertures et tenues de jour' silk scarf. The scarf was originally designed by Jacques Eudel in 1962, and was reissued in 1974.
"Couvertures et Tenues de Jour" Jacques Eudel Hermes Scarf
Located in Rockwood, ON
Stunning Couvertures et Tenues de Jour designed by Jacques Eudel.
Hermes "Couvertures et Tenues de Jour" Print Silk and Wool Sweater
Located in Houston, TX
Classic sweater with the beloved Jaques Eudel scarf print designed in 1974 as its front. Silk collar, neck dips into a v back and sleeves made of wool. We beleive the scarf print ...
Hermes Horses Unfinished Crepe Silk Scarf crepe
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès unfinished "horses" on a crepe silk scarf featuring a yellow border, a Hermès signature. Please note it is an unfinished silk test on a crepe silk large square, no edges or r...
Hermès Scarf "Les Coupés" 1970
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Hermès scarf Les Coupés, designed by Françoise de la Perrière and first issued in 1970, is a distinguished piece. Les Coupés, translating to "The Coupés", features a series of in...
Hermes Magnificent "Limited Edition" "Tsitsika" Silk Jacquard Scarf
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes magnificently detailed "Limited Edition" "Tsitsika" silk jacquard scarf designed and signed by Kermit Oliver, is accented with the words "Time When Nothing Is Real" al...
HERMÈS scarf Soleil de soie
By Hermès
Located in Rubiera, RE
Hermès twill silk scarf Soleil de soie Designed by Cathy Latham 1995 100% silk Copyright Hand rolled hem Tag care Made in France Green blu ivory yellow Measures approx. cm. 90 x 90 ...
Hermès Paris Scarf Ciels Byzantins by Julie Abadie
By Hermès
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Hermès scarf Ciels Byzantins by Julie Abadie - Collectors item We offer more Hermes and exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore Details: Color; yelow/blue Vintage Very sough...
Hermès Qu' Importe Le Flaçon Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk twill Qu' Importe Le Flacon scarf. Hand rolled edges. Minor wear and staining. Does not include box.
Hermes Magnificently Bold "Pierres d'Orient et d'Occident" Silk Jacquard Scarf
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Magnificently bold and vivid arrangement of colors in this "Pierres d'Orient et d'Occident" Silk Jacquard scarf is simply quite elegant! The scarf measures 34 1/2 inches by 34...
Hermès Tresors Retrouves Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermés red Tresors Retrouves silk twill scarf by artist Annie Faivre. 35" square with hand rolled edges. Comes with box. Dry-clean only.
Hermes Petit Carre 40 Silk Scarf Dies Et Hore
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this incredible mini Hermes silk scarf in the most gorgeous astrology print! Gorgeous shades of red, white, blue and yellow come together to create this stunning si...
Hermes NEW Craie/ Juane Soleil Le Sacre Des Saisons 90cm Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes NEW Craie/ Juane Soleil Le Sacre Des Saisons 90cm Silk Scarf designed by Pierre Marie Made In: France Color: Craie/ Juane Soleil Materials: 100% Silk Overall Condition: Excel...
Hermes foulard/scarf 'Della Cavalleria' by Virginie Jamin 2020
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - "Della Cavalleria" theme designed by Virginie Jamin. 2020 Edition. Dual-sided silk twill foulard topstitched by hand. Made in France. Condition: Very good condition Dime...
Hermes Grand Apparat by Jacques Eudel Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf "Grand Apparat" by Jacques Eudel featuring a navy border and a Hermès signature. Circa:1986 1962 (First edition) In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in...
$450Sale Price|40% Off
Size: One Size
Vintage Hermès “Jumping” Silk Scarf Philippe Ledoux Equestrian 35” Vintage 1970s
By Hermès
Located in San Diego, CA
Add an iconic equestrian touch to your collection with this authentic vintage Hermès “Jumping” silk scarf, designed by renowned artist Philippe Ledoux and first released in 1971. Cra...
Hermès 'Les Rubans du Cheval' Silk Carré Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
HERMÈS 'Les Rubans du Cheval' silk square scarf Period: Vintage, 1989 design Materials: Silk Color: White, garnet red, multicolored Dimensions: Approx. 90 x 90 cm Condition: Excelle...
Hermès 'Martell Grand National' Silk Carré Scarf Special Edition
By Hermès
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
HERMÈS 'Martell Grand National' silk square scarf, special edition Period: Vintage, 1993 Materials: Silk Color: Blue, red, green, multicolored Dimensions: Approx. 90 x 90 cm Conditi...
1990's Hermès Silk and Cashmere Chasse En Inde Shawl
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1990's Hermès silk and cashmere Chasse En Inde scarf/shawl. Designed by Michel Duchêne, depicting a scene of hunting in India. Warm browns, golds and reds with an intricate overall p...
Hermès foulard 'At the palace doors'
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - (Made in France) Silk foulard entitled "Aux portes du palais" ('At the palace doors') designed by Christine Henry, produced in 2008. Never reproduced. Condition: Very good ...
$2,500
H 55.12 in L 55.12 in
Auth. Hermes Shawl - Sous le Charme d’Orphée - CS140 - Orange Vert Bleu New Tag
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Sous le Charme d’Orphée - CS140 - Orange Vert Bleu - NWST - 2606290838 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Shawl 140 Cashmere Silk Name Design: Sous le Charme d’Orphée, Under the Spell of Orp...
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
Hermès EVA by Dumas Waterproof Silk Scarf 90 cm Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Extremely RARE, this scarf is waterproof ! Hermès produced some but stopped their production as it turned out to be too expensive A true collectib...
Brand New Hermès "The Savana Dance" 140 Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in VALBONNE, FR
Rare Carré Géant Wash 140 Hermès "The Savana Dance" dessiné par Ardmore Artists en Soie Plume. Créé par le collectif sud-africain Ardmore Artists, Savana Dance est un carré spectac...
HERMÈS scarf PÉKINOIS Xavier De Poret 1965
By Hermès
Located in Rubiera, RE
Hermès twill silk scarf PÉKINOIS Very rare Designed by Xavier De Poret 1965 100% silk Hand rolled hem Made in France Pink, grey, ivory Measures approx. cm. 90 x 90 - 36" x 36" Ve...
Rare Hermès Vintage Silk Scarf Scotland Red Green Philippe Ledoux 35'
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Lovely Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "SCOTLAND" Pattern: emblems of Scotland Vintage scarf designed by Philippe Ledoux in 1963 Made of silk Colorways: Red, Green, Yellow golden ...
Hermès Kachinas Collectible Oliver Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès collectible silk twill 35" square Kachinas, scarf designed by US coveted designer Kermit Oliver. Issue date 1992. Hand-rolled edges.
$804
W 35.44 in L 35.44 in
Hermès Collections Imperiales Silk Scarf Catherine Baschet Rouge Bleu Jaune
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "COLLECTIONS IMPERIALES" Designed by Catherine Baschet in 2015 Made in France Made of 100% Silk Colorways: ROUGE / BLEU / JAUNE (red blue ...
Hermès Evelyne 16 Gold Clemence BNIB
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Evelyne 16 featuring amazone taurillon clemence leather. It comes with palladium silver hardware and has a shoulder strap made of fabric with a zick zack pattern. The bag is b...
Hermes Shawl La Danse des Amazones Cashmere Scarf 140 Vieux Rose Gris Blanc
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes La Danse des Amazones featured in Vieux Rose, Gris and Blanc. Cashmere and Silk scarf by Edourd Baribeaud. A tribute to Amazonian cultures. Featured in Vi...
Hermès Silk Scarf “Fleurs Et Papillons De Tissus” 2013
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermès Silk Scarf “Fleurs Et Papillons De Tissus” 2013. The "Fleurs et Papillons de Tissus" design, created by Christine Henry in 2013, draws inspiration from the collections of the ...
Hermès Collectible Niege D Antan Shawl
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès highly collectible “Niege d’Antan” silk and cashmere shawl. Grey and blue color way. Comes with original box.
HERMÈS HARNAIS de CÉRÉMONIE 1959 silk Scarf designed by Grygkar Hugo
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermès Ceremonial Harness Silk Scarf This scarf is a testament to the House of Hermès, both for its age (67 years) and its equestrian theme. The design is finely traced with arabesqu...
Hermes Jardins de Soie Rose Bonbon /Jaune Shawl 140 Scarf New w/Box
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Jardin de Soie shawl featured in Rose Bonbon and Jaune. Exquisitely detailed exotic beasts and foliage intertwine to create a stunning exotic Hermes scarf...
Hermès Mythologie Des Hommes Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk Les Mythologies des Hommes Rouges scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand rolled edges. Excellent condition.
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.