The Loveliest Bags from the Sotheby's Summer Auction

Lovely. We simply can’t think of a better word to describe the bags in the Sotheby’s Handbags and Accessories Sale. Birkins, Kellys, exotics—they’re all there, in striking hues comprising all the colors of the rainbow and then some. (Don’t fear, neutral lovers, there’s plenty for you!)

We’re thrilled to partner with Sotheby’s for the first time for their Online Sale, which runs from now to August 27th. Hermès reigns supreme, making up the majority of the 91 lots up for auction, but there are some Chanel and Louis Vuitton gems in the mix as well. We’ve selected our favorites below, narrowing them down based on color and “vibe.” (That’s right, there’s even a section on Quirky Takes on Classics!) Have a browse and see if any of these charming leather companions catch your eye.

Photo courtesy: Sotheby’s

Candy-Colored Birkins

Have you ever looked at rows of Birkins, all lined up neatly next to one another, and thought, This looks like an old-fashioned candy shop? There’s something so fun about Hermès’ vast range of color—it really embodies the fashion house’s commitment to playfulness. Don’t you think these beautiful Bs evoke Gopstoppers, Conversation Hearts, Jelly Beans?

Hermès Bleu Electric Birkin 30cm of Epsom Leather with Gold Hardware

Hermès Rose Tyrien Birkin 35cm of Epsom Leather with Gold Hardware

Hermès Malachite Birkin 35cm of Togo Leather with Gold Hardware

Hermès Soufre Birkin 35cm of Epsom Leather with Palladium Hardware

Hermès Feu Birkin 35cm of Epsom Leather with Palladium Hardware

Hermès Bi-color Kiwi and Lichen “Candy” Birkin 35cm of Epsom Leather with Palladium Hardware

Crush-Worthy Clutches

The perfect date bag? A clutch, no questions asked. No bag is more feminine than a clutch, carried in the hand or tucked under the arm. Romance and whimsy come together in these classic Hermès clutches, which you’ll certainly want to take with you on your next rendezvous!

Hermès Rose Pourpre Mini Kelly Pochette of Swift Leather with Palladium Hardware

Hermès Black Kelly Cut Clutch of Swift Leather with Palladium Hardware

Hermès Mini Kelly Pochette of Bleu Indigo Matte Mississippiensis Alligator with Palladium Hardware

Hermès Rose Shocking Jige Elan 29cm of Chevre Mysore Leather

Lipstick Ladies

Forget pairing your bag with your shoes—it’s time to match things up with your lipstick! From peachy nudes to electric florals, these lipstick-hued H bags are sure to complete your look. (In all seriousness, lipstick or not, all you have to do is be a lover of pink to fall head-over-heels for these beauties.)

Hermès Rose Tyrien Sellier Kelly 28cm of Ostrich with Palladium Hardware

Hermès Magnolia Retourne Kelly 25cm of Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware

Hermès Rose Azalee Constance 24cm of Evercolor Leather with Palladium Hardware

Hermès Rose Jaipur Retourne Kelly 32cm of Clemence Leather with Gold Hardware

Quirky Takes on Classics

Boy Bags, Birkins, Bolides: tried-and-true classics. With these bags, we think we know exactly what we’re getting. But that isn’t the case with the iterations below, which are fun and inventive takes on some of the most iconic handbags in the fashion world. Ready to change things up a bit? (…PurseBop has a huge soft spot for the pale blue Boy Bag!)

Chanel Blue Métiers d’Art Mosaic Embroidered Small Boy Bag of Lambskin Leather with Antiqued Gold Tone Hardware

Hermès Horseshoe Stamped (HSS) Tri-Color Orange H, Rose Jaipur and Ebene Birkin 35cm of Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware

Hermès Horseshoe Stamp (HSS) Birkin 30cm of Jaune D’Or and Bleu Hydra Chevre Mysore Leather with Gold Hardware

Hermès Baseball Bolide 45cm in Bleu de Malte Evercolor Leather with Palladium Hardware

Ocean Breeze

Blue is everyone’s favorite color. Well, not everyone, but it is the color of choice for most people. Hermès has taken note, with stunning hues that call to mind anything from sea-turquoise to peaceful cornflower. These are some—though not all—of the Sotheby’s offerings in the blue department.

Hermès Bleu Zellige Sellier Kelly 25cm of Epsom Leather with Palladium Hardware

Hermès Bleu Izmir Constance 24cm of Epsom Leather with Palladium Hardware

Hermès Bleu Du Nord Birkin 30cm of Epsom Leather with Palladium Hardware

Hermès Bleu Encre Birkin 35cm of Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware

Bona Fide Staples: Neutral Bs & Ks

If you’re seeking versatility, look no further. These Birkins and Kellys make for the perfect everyday bag, if dark neutrals are your style. Chic and polished, with these you’re in good hands—erm, handles.