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Behind every Hermès bag there is a story, a waitlist, or both. The maison produces far more than the two famous icons. In this guide you will find the different Hermès bag names, what each style does best, approximate prices, and which models you can realistically buy in store. If a specific model brought you here, jump to its section below. If you are starting from zero, read in order — the styles are grouped by how hard they are to get. The Quota Bags: Birkin and Kelly Hermès caps the number of its two flagship bags a client may buy per year. Among collectors, these are known as the quota bags. You cannot just walk in and order one. Boutiques offer them to established clients, which is why the resale market for both runs well above retail. Hermès Birkin Bag The Birkin is the most famous handbag in the world. It is a structured top-handle tote with two straps, a turn-lock closure, and no shoulder strap. Common sizes are the Birkin 25, 30, and 35. Retail Hermès Birkin bag prices begin near $11,000–$12,000 for a Togo leather 25 and rise sharply for exotic skins. Pre-owned, popular sizes and colors command $20,000 and up. Diamond-encrusted crocodile Birkins hold the record as the most expensive Hermès bags, with auction prices in the hundreds of thousands. Hermès Kelly Bag The Hermès Kelly bag is the elder, dressier sibling: one top handle, a sculpted flap, and a removable shoulder strap. It comes in two constructions: Sellier (rigid, sharp edges) and Retourne (softer, relaxed). Grace Kelly made it famous in 1956, and the house renamed the bag after her. Kelly prices sit close to Birkin territory: roughly $10,000–$11,500 retail depending on size and leather. The mini Kelly bag (the Kelly 20) is currently the hardest of all to get, and resale prices often double retail. Kelly vs Birkin, summed up: the Kelly is the dressy, fully-closing option; the Birkin is the casual, roomy, easy-access one. Non-Quota Styles You Can Realistically Buy Busy boutiques may test your patience, but these styles carry no yearly cap. For plenty of buyers, this is where the smart money lands. 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 moves from day to evening easily and keeps its value almost on par with the quota bags. Retail starts around $8,500 for the Constance 18. Hermès Evelyne Bag Hermès positions the Evelyne as its casual 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. Priced near $3,500–$4,000, it is one of the easiest everyday Hermès bags to actually own. Hermès Lindy Bag The Lindy is a relaxed double-zip bag that carries by hand or on the shoulder. Its relaxed shape makes it a favorite for travel. The Mini Lindy has become the trend piece of the line in recent years. Hermès Picotin Bag Inspired by a horse's feed bag, the Picotin is a small open bucket style. No lining, no hardware fuss — just a lock-through closure. When reddit 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 A practical canvas-and-leather tote for daily errands. The Garden Party is the workhorse of the range and one of the easiest styles to find in a boutique. All-leather versions carry higher prices, while the canvas mix keeps entry costs down. Other Hermès Bag Names Worth Knowing There is real depth to the catalog. These names surface again and again in boutiques and across the resale market: Bolide — a rounded zip-top bag, one of the first handbags ever made with a zipper. Roulis — a compact shoulder bag with a distinctive metal clasp; a quieter alternative to the Constance. Herbag — canvas body with a leather Kelly-style flap; interchangeable bags on one frame. Geta — a small curved crossbody in Swift leather, launched in 2022 and still in demand. Victoria — an unstructured, soft tote suited to travel and everyday carry. Della Cavalleria — the house's saddle bag silhouette, with a clasp drawn from equestrian hardware. In-the-Loop — a modern bucket-shaped style, popular in the 18 size on the pre-owned market. 24/24, Halzan, Jypsière, Kelly Danse — versatile shoulder and crossbody styles that 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 Is a Hermès Bag? Short answer: from about $3,000 to well past $100,000. A realistic ladder looks like this: Entry (canvas and small leather): Herbag, Garden Party canvas, Picotin — about $3,000–$4,500 Daily leather: Evelyne, Lindy, Bolide — around $3,500–$9,000 Structured icon tier: Constance, Kelly, Birkin — about $8,500–$13,000 and up retail Exotic skins and rarities: crocodile, ostrich, and limited pieces — $30,000 into six figures Prices rise most years, and secondary-market prices for quota bags typically sit 1.5–2x retail. Getting a Hermès Bag: What Actually Works You can find the Evelyne, Picotin, Garden Party, and comparable styles as walk-in stock, particularly at bigger boutiques. A Birkin or Kelly realistically comes one of two ways: a purchase history built with a sales associate, or a reputable pre-owned reseller. Going pre-owned? Authentication is everything. Before spending a cent, learn how to tell if a Hermès bag is real — inspect the heat stamp, the slightly angled hand-sewn saddle stitching, the hardware engravings, and the craftsman blind stamp. Machine-perfect stitching and lightweight hardware usually give a fake Hermès bag away. If in doubt, pay for professional authentication — the fee is nothing compared with the bag's price. Vintage Hermès bags reward buyers in their own way. Older Kellys and Bolides frequently cost less than new non-quota styles, with patina no new bag can imitate. Which Hermès Bag Should You Buy First? If you want one answer: the Evelyne for casual daily use, the Constance if you dress up more often, and the Picotin if you want 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. Related reading: our Hermès leather guide plus Birkin vs Kelly deep dive.