The Hermès Evelyne Bag: Casual Functional Crossbody
Learn more about the Hermès Evelyne, the perfect everyday Hermès bag since 1978.
A Brief History of the Hermés Evelyne Bag
The Hermés Evelyne bag was created by the head of the Hermès riding department, Evelyne Bertrand, in 1978. Its inception was as a functional and convenient carryall to hold the tools of horse groomers. The defining perforated H logo was originally designed to face inward, towards the body, as a ventilation system to aerate the contents of the bag and keep brushes and sponges dry. The Hermès Evelyne was used exclusively by the riding department until the early 2000s when the bag was officially transferred to the leather goods department and began production for Hermès bag lovers to add to their collections. The Evelyne bag is one of Hermès’ most versatile and casual bags with a simple and understated design that keeps your hands free.
Hermés Evelyne Size and Other Variations
The Hermés Evelyne sizes include : 16(TPM), 29(PM), 33(GM), and 40 (TGM). The most popular size is the Hermés Evelyne mini or Hermés Evelyne TPM. The Evelyne comes in wide range of colors including neutral classics like black and etoupe and the newest colors introduced every season. Most Hermés Evelyne have matching stitching but colors like Etoupe always have contrast stitching. Most Hermés Evelyne bags come with matching straps in the same color as the leather but there are some bags that have stripped straps. Toile Hermés Evelyne bags are almost always two color.
The Hermés Evelyne is made most commonly in Clemence and Epsom leathers. Clemence is one of Hermés’ most popular leathers; with a matte finish, flat-grained and resistant to scratches, soft and heavy. Epsom leather, an embossed-calfskin, though less soft and more light weight when compared to Clemence, is still highly durable and easily cared for. Additional leathers utilized for the production of the Evelyne bag include Maurice, a newer leather in the Hermès ecosystem, and Vache Hunter; a cowhide smooth and soft leather. While rare, the Evelyne can also be found in Dolis or suede. The interior of every Evelyne bag is unlined and the removable strap is made of durable canvas with leather accents.
Three Generations of the Hermés Evelyne Bag
The Hermés Evelyne features a leather belt style closure, one main interior compartment, and a removable strap; but was produced in three generations with identifiable differences. The first generation (Evelyne I) has no external pocket and does not include an adjustable strap. The second generation (Evelyne II) was also produced with an non-adjustable strap, however, with the exception of the smallest size, did come with an exterior pocket. Finally, an adjustable canvas strap was introduced to the third generation (Evelyne III). The smallest Evelyne TPM strap is not adjustable.
A New Era for the Hermés Evelyne
In Fall 2016 creative director, Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski, designed a fourth iteration of the bag: the Evelyne Sellier. This model's lack of exterior compartment is reminiscent of the Evelyne I. The key difference of this model features a non perforated, embossed, H logo encased in a diamond shape in place of the traditional perforated H design. Additionally, the traditional Sellier construction technique was implemented in which the edges are turned out for a structured finish. The Evelyne Sellier bag is offered in either Vache Hunter leather or Epsom and comes in two sizes: 29 (PM) and 33 (GM).
Hermés Evelyne Bag Price
The Hermés Evelyne Bag price at Hermés boutiuqes increased in 2025 to $2,300 from $2,200 for the most popular Clemence leather TPM size. The retail price for the Evelyne III 29 in Clemence leather also increased in 2025 to $4,025, up from $3,850 in 2024. Secondary market prices for the most popular Evelyne TPM in Clemence ranges from $3,300 to about $4,000 for bags in pristine condition and recent date codes and the most popular colors. The Evelyne 29 in Clemence leather and pristine condition sells between $4,800 to $5,000 on the secondary market. While the Evelyne isn't a quota bag at Hermés, it still isn't readily available in the boutique.
Buying and Selling an Hermès Evelyne at Sotheby's
Sotheby's always has a curated selection of popular Hermés Evelyne bags available for immediate purchase. Sotheby's also offers the Hermés Evelyne at auction and often at No Reserve. Expect to find the most popular Hermés Evelyne in Clemence leather in the most popular Hermès colors in pristine condition. Shop Evelyne bags in the newest Hermès colors with recent date stamps xxxxx.
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