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Hermès Dispatch Bag in Navy Blue Box Calfskin

Hermès Dispatch Bag in Navy Blue Box Calfskin

1.290,00 €
1.290,00 €
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In a deep blue that is as understated as it is captivating, this Hermès briefcase brilliantly embodies the functional elegance cherished by the House. Crafted from smooth box leather, selected for its natural shine and tight grain, it offers a firm and sensual touch, nobly aged over time. This rare model, likely designed in the 1990s, showcases Hermès' impeccable craftsmanship in the realm of professional leather goods.

Its balanced architecture, both rigid and subtly curved, revolves around a double interior gusset, designed to accommodate documents, a laptop, or personal effects with discreet refinement. The flap, finely topstitched, is highlighted by a buttonhole tab and a gold metal push lock, engraved “HERMÈS PARIS,” whose brilliance underscores the luxurious rigor of the whole. The handle, securely anchored, ensures a safe and distinguished hand carry.

This briefcase appeals to the aesthete as much as to the businessman or the discerning collector, sensitive to objects that carry history, style, and soul.

Features:

    • Brand: Hermès Paris
    • Model: Rigid briefcase with double gusset
    • Circa: 1990s
    • Origin: Made in France
    • Material: Smooth navy blue box leather
    • Closure: Flap with tab, gold metal push lock engraved Hermès
    • Interior: Two gusset compartments + 1 flat pocket
    • Carry: Rigid top handle, no shoulder strap
    • Dimensions: Height 30 cm x Width 40 cm x Depth approx. 10 cm
    • Condition: Very good vintage condition – slight patina and visible but uniform signs of use, shiny gold hardware
    • Authentication: Certified by the auction house and by Ecoluxury. Hermès Paris Made in France stamp + square hallmark (estimated year of manufacture: early 1990s)

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An emblem of Hermès

The messenger bag and the art of the office in motion

Since the beginning of the 20th century, Hermès has continually reinvented the uses of masculine elegance. The dispatch bag, initially designed to transport official letters, quickly established itself in the 1950s-70s as a symbol of quiet power in economic and diplomatic spheres. Hermès enhances its form by dressing it in its iconic box leather, inherited from saddlery, giving it an architectural line and a discreetly luxurious appearance. Through this specific model, the house is part of a tradition of prestigious leather goods, where every detail – from the gusset to the stitching – meets an absolute requirement for functionality, without ever renouncing elegance.

The Hermès vision

Artisanal rigor and utilitarian aesthetics

Under the artistic direction of leather architects such as Jean-Louis Dumas, Hermès reaffirms in the 1980s-1990s a philosophy of durable, well-made objects designed to last. This messenger bag perfectly reflects this approach: pure lines, exact proportions, absence of superfluous ornaments. The double gusset construction emphasizes a desire for intelligent internal structuring, while the box leather reveals a beauty that continues to enhance over time. Every stitch, every edge bevel is executed by hand, according to centuries-old gestures that make Hermès not just a brand, but a school of perfection. This bag, in itself, summarizes a certain idea of luxury: silent, demanding, undeniable.