Hermès Comic Twilly
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Height: 1.9 in (4.83 cm)Length: 33.9 in (86.11 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Seller Location:West Hollywood, CA
- Reference Number:
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: Faenza, Italy
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Hermès BN Trophy Ribbon Twilly W/ TwillyBy HermèsLocated in West Hollywood, CANew Hermès Trophy Ribbon Twilly. The scarf is made out of silk and comes in the color pink. The print shows different geometrical forms and trophy ribbons. The pieces comes with a sc...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bandeaus
- Hermès Purple Stirrup Twilly With RingBy HermèsLocated in West Hollywood, CANew Hermès Trophy Ribbon Twilly. The scarf is made out of silk and the main color is pink. The print shows saddle stirrups. The pieces comes with a scarf r...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bandeaus
- Hermès Astrologie Red Silk Twilly BNIBBy HermèsLocated in West Hollywood, CANew Hermès Sun Twilly. The scarf is made out of silk and the main color is red. The print shows a sun in grey. The piece comes with a scarf ring. It is pack...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bandeaus
- Hermès BN Geometric Twilly With MedorBy HermèsLocated in West Hollywood, CANew Hermès Geometric Twilly. The scarf is made out of silk and is multicolored. The print shows different geometrical figures and forms. The pieces comes with a scarf ring, the origi...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bandeaus
- Hermès BN Architecture Twilly With MedorBy HermèsLocated in West Hollywood, CANew Hermès Architecture Twilly. The scarf is made out of silk and is multicolor. The print shows different forms and architectural lines. The pieces comes with a scarf ring, the orig...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bandeaus
- Hermès La Danse Des Amazones TwillyBy HermèsLocated in West Hollywood, CANew Hermès La Danse Des Amazones Twilly. The scarf is made out of silk and the main color is beige and coral. The print shows animals like an owl...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Bandeaus
- Missoni Multi-Color Knit Knotted HeadbandBy MissoniLocated in Scottsdale, AZThis MISSONI multi-color knotted headband is made in the signature chevron-pattern giving the chic and trendy Missoni signature. This designer accessory is the perfect summer accessory to add to your wardrobe. This headband is crafted in a lightweight knit fabric in a series of geometric motifs in multiple shades and a twist detail. Pair this headband with your favourite Gucci pool slides...Category
2010s Italian Bandeaus
- Rare Maison Gripoix Poured Glass Pearl Nacre Leaf Head Band, Gripoix ArchiveBy Maison GripoixLocated in New York, NYEarly Rare Maison Gripoix Poured Glass Pearl Nacre Leaf Head Band from the 1930's from the Gripoix Archive. Hand made silvered bronze with pate de verre petals in mother of pearl lac...Category
1930s French Bandeaus
- MISSONI red pink wool lend ZIG ZAG Headband One SizeBy MissoniLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Missoni zig zag headband in pink, salmon, red, lilac and white wool (50%) and acrylic (50%). Elastic band on the back. Has never been worn and is in virtually new cond...Category
2010s French Bandeaus
- MISSONI multicolor RAINBOW STRIPPED TIE Headscarf Headband One SizeBy MissoniLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Missoni Mare knitted striped multicolor headscarf with elastic insert at the back. Missing content tag. Brand new. All our listings include only the listed item unle...Category
2010s French Bandeaus
- A Pink Rafia and Celluloid Braid Bibi Hat - France Circa 1940-1945Located in Toulon, FRCirca 1940-1945 France Amazing lady's bibi made of cylindrical ribbon braids in Rafia and pink-parma Celluloid. Work done during the material shortage and made from recycled and re...Category
1940s French Hats
- VINTAGE 1950s LEOPARD PRINT HEADBAND HATLocated in New York, NYThis 1950s bandeau headband hat/fascinator is rendered in a lush leopard print faux-fur. Crafted by hand and likely one-of-a-kind, its façade is angled backward and grows in height t...Category
1950s Bandeaus
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.