Hermes Lindy 26 Verso Swift Calfskin Rouge de Coeur/Rouge Piment PHW
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Period:
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3617219870162
Hermès
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: New York, NY
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Hermès Birkin 35 Togo Bambou GHWBy HermèsLocated in New York, NY- Bambou - Gold Hardware - Preowned 2014 - Stickers on Hardware - Full set: box (booklet, dust bag, lock) & ReceiptCategory
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
- Hermès Birkin 30 Blue Paon GHWBy HermèsLocated in New York, NY- Blue Paon - Gold Hardware - Like New - Full set: box (dust bag, lock) & Receipt - A StampCategory
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
- Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 (New 2023) Faubourg by Night Madame Alligator LeatherBy HermèsLocated in New York, NY- The front of the bag is designed to resemble the Hermès flagship boutique on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. - The Faubourg Birkin pays homage to this iconic address, capturing the a...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
- Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Bleu Electrique Epsom Gold HardwareBy HermèsLocated in New York, NYHermes Kelly 20 Mini Bleu Electrique Veau Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Condition: Pre-owned (like new) Material: Epsom Leather Measuremeants: 20cm x 16cm x 10cm Hardware: Gold *Com...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
- Hermes Kelly II Retourne 32 Togo Etoupe Palladium HardwareBy HermèsLocated in New York, NYHermes Kelly II Retourne 32 Togo Calfskin 18 Etoupe Palladium Hardware Condition & Year: Brand New 2022 Material: Togo Calfskin Leather Measurements: (L)32cm x (H)23cm x (W)10.5cm ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
- Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Epsom Rose Extreme Gold HardwareBy HermèsLocated in New York, NYHermes Kelly 20 Mini Rose Extreme Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Condition & Year: New 2019 Measurements: 7.5in. (w) x 4.5in. (h) x 2.2in. (d) Material: Epsom Leather Hardware: Go...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
- Hermès Orange Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 40cmBy HermèsLocated in Bishop's Stortford, HertfordshireHermès Orange Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 40cm Brand- Hermès Model- Birkin 40cm Product Type- Tote Serial Number- [J* Age- Circa 200 Accompanied By- Hermès Dust Bag, Padl...Category
Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
- Gianni Versace Vintage Burgundy Embossed Leather Handbag SatchelBy Gianni VersaceLocated in Rome, RomeBeautiful vintage Gianni Versace Handbag. Crafted in burgundy leather, it features embossed animalier pattern on the front flap and on the sides of the bag. Top carry handles. Flap w...Category
1980s Italian Top Handle Bags
- Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Epsom Leather Rose Extreme Pink Palladium Hardware NEWBy HermèsLocated in Miami, FLAbsolutely Stunning Rare As New Hermes Kelly 28 Sellier Rose Extreme Pink Epsom Leather complimented by Gold Hardware. As New with Plastic on all har...Category
2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
- HERMÈS POKER COMPACT WALLET BISCUIT Epsom LeatherBy HermèsLocated in London, GBHermès Poker Compact Wallet Epsom Leather 6 credit card slots and a palladium-plated bill clip Accompanied by: Hermès Box & Ribbon Dimensions: L 11.6 x H 8.9 x D 0.8 cm Made ...Category
2010s French Top Handle Bags
- Hermès 20cm Birkin Sellier Vanilla Matte Alligator Gold HardwareBy HermèsLocated in Santa Rosa Beach, FLBrand: Hermès Style: Birkin Sellier Size: 20cm Color: Vanilla (Vanille) Material: Matte Alligator Hardware: Gold Hardware (GHW) Dimensions: 8" W x 6" H x 4.3" D Handle Drop: 3"Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
- Hermès Etoupe Grey Black Tri Color Swift Leather 30 cm BirkinBy HermèsLocated in Palm Beach, FLThis authentic Hermès Tri Color Swift Leather 30 cm Birkin is in excellent condition. Long waitlists are commonplace for the intensely coveted classic leather Birkin bag. Each piece is hand crafted by skilled artisans and represents the epitome of fashion luxury. This totally unique Birkin combines neutral Etoupe, black and grey with brushed Palladium hardware. Swift is a smooth leather known to absorb color beautifully. White stitching contrasts beautifully with the leather on this piece. Double rolled handles are carried in hand or at the elbow. Coordinating chevre (goat skin) lining with one side zippered pocket. Q stamped...Category
2010s French Top Handle Bags
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
The Hermès Passe-Guide Bag Might Not Be as Well Known as the Birkin or Kelly, But It’s Every Bit as Chic
Find out why this under-the-radar piece is so exceptional.
How to Spot a Fake Hermès Birkin Bag
The iconic Birkin bag is much coveted — and often copied. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake. Of course, you don't have to worry about this on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.