Vintage Hermes Kermit Oliver
Hermès Collectible Kermit Oliver Le Canada Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk twill 35" square "Le Canada" blue and gold scarf. Kermit Oliver rare design. Hand
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HERMES Vintage Pani Lashar Pawnee Silk Shirt by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
KERMIT OLIVER.
Label reads HERMES Paris Exclusif Made in France.
Size label reads : 40.
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Hermes Vintage Iconic Silk Carre Scarf Kachinas by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage iconic silk carre scarf Kachinas designed by native Texan KERMIT OLIVER.
This scarf
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Hermès iconic Les Cheyennes silk scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
more than 2,000 designs have been created.
Interestingly, 80 year old Kermit Oliver, one of the most
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Vintage Hermes Texas Ed. Multicolor Reversible Kermit Oliver Print Jacket Sz M
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Kermit Oliver on other side. Each side has two front flat pockets near the waist. Long Sleeves
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Famous Hermès silk scarf”'Pani La Shar” designed by artist Kermit Oliver, c 93
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
more than 2,000 designs have been created.
Interestingly, 78 year old Kermit Oliver, one of the most
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Rare HERMES Scarf LES CHEYENNES by Kermit Oliver, Perfect Condition With Box
By Oliver, Hermès
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Ultra Rare HERMES Silk Scarf, entitled "Cheyennes". Very sought after Design by Kermit Oliver and
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Hermes Kachinas Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver with Box
By Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
A wonderful example of Kermit Oliver's work, a Kachina is a spirit being in Western Pueblo
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Hermes Scarf BRAND NEW w Hermes Box "Kachinas" by Kermit Oliver 1992
By Hermès
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Ultra Rare Hermes Silk Scarf KACHINAS by KERMIT OLIVER, Pristine Condition with Hermes box ! Blue
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HERMES Silk Scarf Les Cheyennes by Kermit Oliver with box
By Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
Kermit Oliver designed Hermes scarves are highly collectible. There is no one better in depicting
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Rare Hermes Silk Scarf 35" Les Cheyennes by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Very Rare Hermès Scarf Les Cheyennes by Kermit Oliver.
Cheyennes was the first Title of this very
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Framed Vintage "The Pony Express" Hermès Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original "The Pony Express" Hermès silk scarf by the American artist Kermit Oliver. The
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Vintage Hermès Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver, "Les Danses Des Indiens, " 1999
By Hermès
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
artist Kermit Oliver in 1999.
This elaborate silk scarf shows the dances of Native American peoples, as
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Hermès "Les Mythologies Des Hommes Rouges" 90cm Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hermès "Les Mythologies Des Hommes Rouges" 90cm Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver, 1999. This incredibly
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1990s French Vintage Hermes Kermit Oliver
Hermès Silk Scarf, "Les Ameriques" by Kermit Oliver, 1992
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a vintage Hermes scarf entitled "Les Ameriques" by American designer Kermit Oliver. The
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Hermès Silk Scarf, "Pani La Shar Pawnee" by Kermit Oliver in Orange
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original "Pani La Shar Pawnee" Hermes silk scarf by American artist Kermit Oliver
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Hermès Silk Pocket Square, "Pani La Shar Pawnee" by Kermit Oliver in Red
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original "Pani La Shar Pawnee" Hermes silk pocket square by American artist Kermit
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Hermès Silk Scarf, "Faune Et Flore Du Texas" by Kermit Oliver in Red
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This vintage Hermes scarf was produced by American designer Kermit Oliver. The 100% silk scarf is
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Hermes Kermit Oliver Pawnee Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes Kermit Oliver Pawnee Scarf new in the original scarf. Very collectible piece and rare to
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Hermes Scarf 90 cm Kachinas by Kermit Oliver, Perfect Condition with Box
By Oliver, Hermès
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Rare Hermes Scarf L'Arbre du Vent, Perfect Condition with Hermes Box.
L’Arbre du vent is a tribute
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Hermes Silk Kachinas Ascot by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
legends.
Kermit Oliver born in Texas designed many scarves for Hermes, most being of Native American
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Hermès Navy Texas Wildlife Scarf, Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Collectible navy Hermès Texas Wildlife 35" scarf by designer Kermit Oliver. Blue and black color
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Hermes Silk Shirt Designed By Oliver Kermit
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Oliver Kermit, produced in 1987, reproducted in 1990 and 2011. Size 44FR.
Additional information
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Collectible Hermes Les Cheyennes Silk Scarf, Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Collectible Hermes Les Cheyennes silk ornate Kermit Oliver designed scarf. Hand rolled edges
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Hermes Royal Blue Kachinas Print Scarf, Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes collectible Kermit Oliver designed classic Kachinas scarf. Hand rolled edges and includes
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Hermes `Kachinas` Silk Scarf by Artist Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes silk twill square scarf by US artist Kermit Oliver. 1990's issue date. Hand rolled edges
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HERMES Kachinas tourquoise Leggings by Kermit Oliver 1992
By Hermès
Located in Bilbao, ES
HERMES Indian Kachinas leggings by Kermit Oliver 1992
*Orders welcome all goods are insured and
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Kachinas Hermes carré scarf by Kermit Oliver 1992
By Hermès
Located in Bilbao, ES
Kachinas Hermes scarf by Kermit Oliver 1992 Paris, Made In France
According to Pueblo Indian
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Hermes Reversible Bomber Jacket Kachinas by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage rare reversible bomber jacket KACHINAS designed by native Texan KERMIT OLIVER.
The
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Hermès Celeste Texas Wildlife Silk Scarf Collectible Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès mint condition Texas Wildlife 35" scarf by designer Kermit Oliver. Celeste, cream and red
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Hermès Celeste Texas Wildlife Silk Scarf Collectible Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès mint condition Texas Wildlife 35" scarf by designer Kermit Oliver. Celeste, cream and red
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Hermès Silk Scarf Les Cheyennes Kermit Oliver 90 cm
By Hermès
Located in FR
American Indians, one of the most well-known Plains tribes
Designed by Kermit Oliver in 1993
Made in
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Hermes Vintage Native American Indian Shirt by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage rare Native American Indian print shirt designed by Texan artist KERMIT OLIVER
This
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HERMES jacket Scarf print reversible signed Kermit Oliver 6
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
renowned KACHINAS by Kermit Oliver which depicts the exotic Indians in lavish costumes.
Depicted in sea
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Hermes Vintage Iconic Silk Carre Scarf Kachinas by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage iconic silk carre scarf Kachinas designed by native Texan KERMIT OLIVER.
This scarf
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Vintage Hermes Kachinas Silk Scarf in Blue by Kermit Oliver c1990s
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
c1992 by Kermit Oliver features various mutlicolor native american chiefs and people in traditional
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Vintage Hermes Kachinas Silk Scarf in Coral by Kermit Oliver c1990s
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by Kermit Oliver features various multicolor native american chiefs and people in traditional dress
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Hermes Silk Carre Scarf "Pani La Shar Pawnee" by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES rare silk carre scarf "PANI LA SHAR PAWNEE" designed by native Texan KERMIT OLIVER.
Hand
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Hermes Vintage Silk Carre Scarf Concours d'Elegance by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
KERMIT OLIVER.
This scarf features :
- Hand rolled borders.
- Plump hems.
- 100 % silk.
- Composition
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Hermes Silk Carre Scarf Les Danses des Indiens by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
NATIVE AMERICAN INDIANS) designed by native Texan KERMIT OLIVER.
This scarf design depicts Native
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Hermes Vintage Rare Iconic Silk Carre Scarf Kachinas by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage rare iconic silk carre scarf Kachinas designed by native Texan KERMIT OLIVER in
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RARE Vintage Hermes Kachinas Silk Scarf in Pink by Kermit Oliver c1990s
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
RARE Hermes Vintage Kermit Oliver Kachinas Silk Scarf in excellent condition. Original silk screen
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RARE Vintage Hermes Kachinas Silk Scarf in Ivory by Kermit Oliver c1990s
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by Kermit Oliver features various multicolor native american chiefs and people in traditional dress
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RARE Vintage Hermes Kachinas Silk Scarf in Ivory by Kermit Oliver c1990s
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by Kermit Oliver features various multicolor native american chiefs and people in traditional dress
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Hermès Silk Scarf Faune et Flore du Texas Kermit Oliver 90 cm
By Hermès
Located in FR
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Animals and Flowers
Designed by Kermit Oliver in 1987
Made in France
Made of 100% Silk
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Hermes Silk Carre Scarf Faune et Flore du Texas by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
KERMIT OLIVER featuring a gorgeous autumnal colorway with khaki green borders.
This scarf features
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Hermes Rare Silk Carre Scarf "Pani La Shar Pawnee" by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES rare silk carre scarf "Pani La Shar Pawnee" designed by native Texan KERMIT
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1993 Hermes "The Pony Express" Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver w/box
By Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
Express features the postal system between Missouri and California, and Kermit Oliver, a painter, is well
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Hermes Commemorative Silk Scarf ”Faune et Florre du Texas" by Kermit Oliver 1987
By Hermès
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very Rare Hermes Commemorative Silk Scarf ”Faune et Florre du Texas" by Kermit Oliver, 1987
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Very Rare Hermes Silk Scarf ”Plumes de l’Ouest” by Kermit Oliver, 1993
By Hermès
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very Rare Hermes Silk Scarf ”Plumes de l’Ouest” by Kermit Oliver, 1993
Beautiful unworn Hermes
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Hermes "Pani La Shar Pawnee" Silk Scarf Carre by Kermit Oliver ca.1984
By Hermès
Located in Studio City, CA
designed by Kermit Oliver circa 1984. In mint condition - signed and has all authentic tags.
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Hermès Silk Kachinas Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Collectible Hermès 100% silk twill scarf by Texan artist Kermit Oliver in signature Kachinas print
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Hermes Rare Silk Carre Scarf "Faune et Flore du Texas " by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
native Texan KERMIT OLIVER in gorgeous colors on a blue background. Black borders.
This scarf features
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Hermes Vintage 1993 The Pony Express Silk Twill Carré Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
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Designed by American artist KERMIT OLIVER.
This scarf features :
- Hand rolled borders.
- Plump hems
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HERMES c.1986 Kermit Oliver "Faune Et Flore Du Texas" Wildlife Print Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Thiensville, WI
by Kermit Oliver. Black boarder. Steel gray background with wild turkey at center. Multicolor
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Hermes Vintage Rare Silk Carre Scarf "Pani La Sha Pawnee" by Kermit Oliver 1984
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage rare silk carre scarf "Pani La Sha Pawnee" designed by native Texan KERMIT OLIVER
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Hermès Navy Silk Kachinas Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Collectible Hermès 100% silk twill scarf by Texan artist Kermit Oliver in signature Kachinas print
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RARE Hermes Vintage Pink Kermit Oliver Kachinas Silk Scarf c1990s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
RARE Hermes Vintage Pink Kermit Oliver Kachinas Silk Scarf c1990s in excellent condition. Original
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RARE Vintage Hermes White Kachinas Silk Scarf Kermit Oliver c1990s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
RARE Hermes Vintage White Kermit Oliver Kachinas Silk Scarf c1990s in excellent condition. Original
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Legendary Hermes scarf Faune Et Flore Du Texas by Kermit Oliver 1990s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oliver.by Jason Sheeler 2012.
Hermes scarf Faune Et Flore Du Texas by Kermit Oliver 1990s unused in the
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Hermes Vintage 1993 "The Pony Express" Silk Twill Carré Scarf by Kermit Oliver
Located in Nice, FR
artist KERMIT OLIVER.
Opulent multicolored design with off-white borders.
‘The Pony Express
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1990's Vintage Hermès Madison Avenue Plissé Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Madison Avenue by Kermit Oliver plissé scarf with box. Rare. Pleated detail with hand-rolled
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Grail Hermes Kermit Oliver "Texas Wildlife" Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Fabulous Kermit Oliver "Texas Wildlife" 35" silk scarf in pristine condition.
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By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Signature Hermès silk twill Kachinas scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Very collectible series. Hand rolled edges in a 35" square.
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Hermès Teal Silk Kachinas Scarf, Kermit Oliver in Box
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Kachinas scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges. Box included. Excellent condition, collectible colorway.
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Hermès Lim. Ed. Pawnee Bandana Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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Hermès Mustard Kachinas Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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Hermès Le Canada Scarf By Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès brown silk Le Canada scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges. Highly collectible and rare. Pre-owned with box.
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Hermès Red Texas Wildlife Scarf, Oliver, Yellow
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Texas Wildlife 35" scarf by designer Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges. Mint condition, original box included.
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Hermès Kachinas Turquoise Silk Scarf Mint Condition
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès rare Kachinas silk turquoise scarf designed by artist Kermit Oliver. Signature print from this artist. Beautiful silk twill with hand rolled edges. Care tag attached .Dry clea...
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By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Signature Hermès silk twill Kachinas scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Very collectible series. Hand rolled edges in a 35" square. Comes with original box, composition and care label.
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Hermès Collectible Mythologies Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk Les Mythologies des Hommes Rouges scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Box included.
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By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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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.
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By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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By Hermès
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Vintage Hermes Kermit Oliver For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage hermes kermit oliver you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Pink and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage hermes kermit oliver among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Hermès are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding a vintage hermes kermit oliver for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men as well.
How Much is a Vintage Hermes Kermit Oliver?
The price for a vintage hermes kermit oliver starts at $544 and tops out at $5,300, and on average, selling for $891.
Hermès for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Questions About Hermès
- Why is Hermès so special?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.
Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later 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 jewelry to pillows and handbags.
Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.
On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.