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Each Hermès bag comes with a story, a waiting list, or both. The house makes far more than the two icons everyone knows. This guide covers the different Hermès bag names, what each style is for, roughly what they cost, and which ones you can actually walk in and buy. Already know which model you are after? Skip straight to it below. New to the brand? Read top to bottom — the styles are ordered by how difficult they are to obtain. Quota Bags Explained: Birkin and Kelly Each year, Hermès restricts how many of its two flagship bags any client can purchase. Collectors call these the quota bags. Ordering one outright is not possible. Boutiques reserve them for established clients, so secondary-market prices for both run well past retail. Hermès Birkin Bag No handbag in the world is more famous than the Birkin. The design is a structured top-handle tote: two straps, a turn-lock closure, no shoulder strap. Common sizes are the Birkin 25, 30, and 35. Hermès Birkin bag prices start around $11,000–$12,000 retail for a Togo leather 25, and climb steeply with exotic skins. On the secondary market, expect $20,000 and up for popular sizes and colors. The most expensive Hermès bags on record are diamond-set crocodile Birkins, which have hit six figures at auction. Hermès Kelly Bag The Hermès Kelly bag is the elder, dressier sibling: one top handle, a sculpted flap, and a removable shoulder strap. Two constructions exist: Sellier, which is rigid with sharp edges, and Retourne, which is softer and relaxed. The bag shot to fame with Grace Kelly in 1956, and the house eventually named it after her. Kelly prices sit close to Birkin territory: roughly $10,000–$11,500 retail depending on size and leather. Right now the mini Kelly bag (Kelly 20) is the hardest Hermès bag to source, and resale prices frequently double retail. The Kelly vs Birkin question in one line: the Kelly is the dressy, fully-closing option; the Birkin is the casual, roomy, easy-access one. Non-Quota Icons You Can Actually Order Busy boutiques may test your patience, but these styles carry no yearly cap. Many buyers consider this the smartest place to spend. Hermès Constance Bag A structured shoulder bag built around the bold “H” clasp, and the nearest thing to a logo bag Hermès makes. The Constance works day to night and holds its value almost as well as the quota bags. Retail starts around $8,500 for the Constance 18. Hermès Evelyne Bag The Evelyne is the maison's laid-back crossbody bag. The design includes a perforated “H” on the front, an open top secured by a tab, and a wide canvas strap. Originally built to carry horse-grooming gear — hence the ventilation holes. At roughly $3,500–$4,000, it is one of the most attainable everyday Hermès bags. Hermès Lindy Bag A slouchy double-zip design, the Lindy works both handheld and over the shoulder. Its relaxed shape makes it a favorite for travel. In recent years the Mini Lindy has turned into the line's trend piece. Hermès Picotin Bag The Picotin takes its shape from a horse's feed bag — a small, open bucket design. It skips lining and hardware complications in favor of a simple lock-through closure. When people search for a Hermès bucket bag, this is the one they mean. Starting near $3,000, it is often cited as the cheapest Hermès bag in leather. Hermès Garden Party Bag This is the practical canvas-and-leather tote for everyday errands. As the workhorse of the range, the Garden Party is also among the easiest styles to find in store. Expect to pay more for all-leather editions; the canvas blend keeps the entry price accessible. More Hermès Bag Names You Should Know There is real depth to the catalog. You will see these styles constantly in boutiques and on resale platforms: Bolide — a rounded zip-top bag with a claim to being among the first zippered handbags ever made. Roulis — a compact shoulder bag with a signature metal clasp — a subtler take on the Constance. Herbag — canvas body with a leather Kelly-style flap; interchangeable bags on one frame. reddit — a small curved Swift-leather crossbody introduced in 2022 and still hard to find. Victoria — a soft, unstructured travel and everyday tote. Della Cavalleria — the house's saddle bag silhouette, with a clasp drawn from equestrian hardware. In-the-Loop — a modern bucket silhouette whose 18 size does brisk business on the pre-owned market. 24/24, Halzan, Jypsière, Kelly Danse — flexible shoulder and crossbody styles built to convert between carries. On the men's side, the Haut à Courroies (the Birkin's ancestor), the Steve messenger bag, and the Cityback line anchor the Hermès men's bag range. How Much Does a Hermès Bag Cost? The short answer: anywhere from roughly $3,000 to well over $100,000. A realistic pricing ladder runs like this: Entry level (canvas and small leather): Herbag, Garden Party canvas, Picotin — about $3,000–$4,500 Everyday leather styles: Evelyne, Lindy, Bolide — about $3,500–$9,000 Structured icons: Constance, Kelly, Birkin — around $8,500–$13,000+ at retail Exotics and rarities: crocodile, ostrich, and limited editions — $30,000 up to six figures Retail prices climb most years, and quota bags typically resell at 1.5–2x retail. How to Actually Get a Hermès Bag Larger boutiques often carry walk-in stock of the Evelyne, Picotin, Garden Party, and similar styles. For reddit or Kelly, the realistic paths are building a purchase history with a sales associate, or buying pre-owned from a reputable reseller. Going pre-owned? Authentication is everything. Know how to tell if a Hermès bag is real before parting with money: examine the heat stamp, the hand-sewn saddle stitch (slightly angled), the hardware engravings, and the blind stamp. A fake Hermès bag typically reveals itself through machine-perfect stitching and flimsy hardware. Unsure? A professional authentication service costs a fraction of what the bag does. There is a separate reward in vintage Hermès bags. An older Kelly or Bolide often undercuts new non-quota styles on price and carries patina no new bag can replicate. Which Hermès Bag Makes the Best First Buy? One answer, three lifestyles: Evelyne for casual daily wear, Constance for dressing up, Picotin for the lowest-cost entry into Hermès leather. Pursue the Birkin or Kelly after you know the house, or go authenticated pre-owned and skip the waitlist altogether. More on this topic: our Hermès leather guide and Birkin vs Kelly deep dive.