Hermès

Hermès began in 1837 as a harness workshop on the rue Basse-du-Rempart, making tack for carriage horses. Almost everything the house is now known for follows from that origin. The saddle stitch it still uses by hand was developed for harness that had to survive a horse falling; the leathers it favours were chosen for durability before they were chosen for looks; even the Kelly's shape descends from a saddle bag.

That history matters commercially because it explains the supply. Hermès has never industrialised the bags. A Birkin or a Kelly is made by one artisan from start to finish, and the house has repeatedly chosen not to expand output faster than it can train craftspeople. Demand has outrun supply for four decades, which is why a secondary market exists and why condition and specification, not just the name, determine what a bag is worth.

The variables that matter are consistent across the range. Size determines use. Leather determines character and how the bag ages — Togo grained and forgiving, Epsom pressed and rigid, Clémence soft and slouching, Swift smooth and saturated in colour, with Barenia, Box Calf and the exotics above them. Hardware is palladium, gold or rose gold. Condition runs from store fresh through to vintage pieces made before 2010.

Everything listed here is described specifically rather than by grade, with corner wear, handle patina, hardware condition and interior marks each noted, and year of production recorded wherever the blind stamp is legible.

Hermès bags in stock

We currently hold over 800 Hermès bags: 393 new and 413 pre-owned or vintage. The models in stock run across Birkin, Kelly Sellier, Constance, Kelly Pochette and Kelly Retourne. Sizes on hand: 14, 15, 18, 20, 20 Mini, 24, 25 and 26. The colours you will find most often are Black, Craie, Étoupe, Gold and Orange, in Togo, Epsom, Swift and Clémence. Production years range from 1996 to 2026.

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Common questions

How much is a Hermès bag?

The Hermès bags in our current stock are priced from about $2,750 to $27,500. Size, leather, condition and rarity set the price of each piece.

Are your Hermès bags authentic?

Yes. Every piece is authenticated in house before it is listed, and photographed as the exact unit that ships. See how we authenticate.

What sizes do you have?

Right now we hold 14, 15, 18, 20, 20 Mini, 24, 25 and 26. Each listing gives exact measurements. The Hermès leather guide helps with the choice.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes. Every order ships insured and tracked to any country. Import duty and VAT depend on your country; this guide explains how they are calculated.