Hermès products: reviews and comparisons

Every Hermès piece we checked

Hermès Sac à Dépêches 38 (briefcases and messenger bags, $11,000–$14,500): consider. Hand-stitched calfskin briefcase with a lock.

Hermès Sac à Dépêches 41 (briefcases and messenger bags, $12,000–$16,000): consider. Larger briefcase.

Hermès Kelly Cut Pre-Owned (clutches and evening bags, $9,000–$14,000): consider. Kelly Cut.

Hermès Mini Evelyne TPM Pre-Owned (crossbody bags, $3,000–$4,200): buy. Perforated H in Clemence leather, small crossbody.

Hermès Roulis 19 Pre-Owned (crossbody bags, $7,500–$11,000): consider. Crossbody with chaine d’ancre clasp.

Hermès Oran Sandal (designer sandals, $760–$860): buy. H-cutout leather slide.

Hermès Chypre Sandal (designer sandals, $850–$1,000): buy. Velcro sport sandal.

Hermès Kelly Sandal (designer sandals, $1,100–$1,300): buy. Kelly lock sandal.

Hermès Arceau (dress watches, $3,800–$4,800): buy. Stirrup-shaped lugs.

Hermès H08 (dress watches, $6,000–$7,500): buy. Cushion sport watch.

Hermès Slim d’Hermès (dress watches, $8,000–$12,000): buy. Slim.

Hermès Clic H Bracelet (fine jewelry bracelets, $750–$900): buy. Enamel H bangle.

Hermès Kelly Bracelet Gold (fine jewelry bracelets, $9,000–$14,000): buy. Gold bangle with Kelly turn lock.

Hermès Herbag Zip Backpack Pre-Owned (luxury backpacks, $2,800–$4,200): consider. Canvas and leather backpack.

Hermès Sherpa Backpack Pre-Owned (luxury backpacks, $4,000–$6,000): consider. Sherpa.

Hermès H Belt Reversible 32 mm (luxury belts, $900–$1,300): buy. Reversible leather strap with H buckle.

Hermès Etriviere Belt (luxury belts, $800–$1,100): buy. Equestrian belt.

Hermès Kelly Belt (luxury belts, $900–$1,200): buy. Kelly lock belt.

Hermès Constance Belt 24 mm (luxury belts, $1,000–$1,300): buy. H buckle belt for women.

Hermès H Belt Gold Buckle 38 mm (luxury belts, $1,500–$2,200): consider. Gold-plated H.

Hermès Leather Gloves (hats and leather gloves, $700–$1,000): consider. Lambskin gloves.

Hermès Cashmere Beanie (hats and leather gloves, $700–$900): consider. Cashmere beanie.

Hermès R.M.S. Trolley (luxury luggage, $12,000–$16,000): consider. Leather and canvas trolley.

Hermès Cashmere Sweater (men’s cashmere knitwear, $1,500–$2,000): consider. Cashmere crew.

Hermès Chaine d’Ancre Bracelet (men’s bracelets and cufflinks, $1,000–$1,600): buy. Silver anchor chain bracelet.

Hermès Kelly Cufflinks (men’s bracelets and cufflinks, $800–$1,200): buy. Silver cufflinks.

Hermès Chaine d’Ancre Gold Bracelet (men’s bracelets and cufflinks, $9,000–$16,000): consider. Gold chaine d'ancre.

Hermès Leather Blouson (men’s leather jackets, $8,000–$11,000): consider. Lambskin blouson.

Hermès Paris Loafer (men’s loafers, $1,100–$1,300): buy. Loafer with subtle H buckle.

Hermès Terre d’Hermès (luxury cologne for men, $120–$170): buy. Orange and vetiver.

Hermès H24 EDP (luxury cologne for men, $120–$170): buy. Herbal and clary sage.

Hermès Bouncing Sneaker (men’s luxury sneakers, $1,100–$1,300): consider. Bouncing sneaker.

Hermès MC2 Copernic Wallet (men’s wallets and card holders, $1,400–$1,800): buy. Slim leather bifold.

Hermès Citizen Twill Wallet (men’s wallets and card holders, $1,300–$1,700): buy. Citizen twill.

Hermès Picotin Lock 18 Pre-Owned (pre-owned designer bags, $3,500–$5,200): buy. Bucket tote with a padlock.

Hermès Birkin 35 Pre-Owned (pre-owned designer bags, $18,000–$32,000): buy. Classic 35 travel size.

Hermès Kelly 32 Retourné Pre-Owned (pre-owned designer bags, $15,000–$25,000): buy. Retourné large Kelly.

Hermès Picotin Lock 22 Pre-Owned (pre-owned designer bags, $4,500–$6,500): buy. Picotin 22.

Hermès Evelyne GM Pre-Owned (pre-owned designer bags, $3,000–$4,500): buy. Large crossbody.

Hermès Birkin 30 Pre-Owned (pre-owned designer bags, $22,000–$40,000): consider. Hand-stitched Birkin in Togo leather, authenticated by the reseller.

Hermès Constance 24 Pre-Owned (pre-owned designer bags, $12,000–$24,000): consider. Flap bag with large H clasp.

Hermès Bolide 31 Pre-Owned (pre-owned designer bags, $6,000–$9,000): consider. Zip dome bag.

Hermès Birkin 25 Pre-Owned (pre-owned designer bags, $25,000–$45,000): consider. The most sought-after Birkin size.

Hermès Kelly 25 Sellier Pre-Owned (pre-owned designer bags, $25,000–$40,000): consider. Sellier stitched Kelly.

Hermès Mini Kelly 20 Pre-Owned (pre-owned designer bags, $30,000–$50,000): consider. Mini Kelly II.

Hermès Constance 18 Pre-Owned (pre-owned designer bags, $14,000–$22,000): consider. Mini Constance.

Hermès Lindy 30 Pre-Owned (pre-owned designer bags, $8,000–$12,000): consider. Lindy 30.

Hermès Evelyne III PM Pre-Owned (shoulder bags, $3,200–$4,800): buy. Perforated H crossbody in Clemence leather, from authenticating resellers.

Hermès Jige Elan 29 Pre-Owned (shoulder bags, $3,000–$4,500): buy. Jige clutch.

Hermès Della Cavalleria Pre-Owned (shoulder bags, $3,500–$5,500): consider. Flap shoulder bag with buckle.

Hermès Carré 90 Silk Scarf (silk scarves and shawls, $595–$695): buy. Hand-rolled silk twill square, printed in Lyon.

Hermès Twilly (silk scarves and shawls, $230–$270): buy. Narrow silk twilly for neck, hair or bag.

Hermès Losange Scarf (silk scarves and shawls, $450–$550): buy. Diamond-shaped silk.

Hermès Carré 140 Cashmere Shawl (silk scarves and shawls, $1,500–$1,800): buy. Cashmere and silk shawl.

Hermès Maxi Twilly (silk scarves and shawls, $350–$450): buy. Maxi twilly.

Hermès Carré 90 Brides de Gala (silk scarves and shawls, $595–$695): buy. Brides de Gala print.

Hermès Printed Silk Tie (silk ties and pocket squares, $230–$280): buy. Printed silk twill tie.

Hermès Heavy Twill Tie (silk ties and pocket squares, $250–$300): buy. Heavy silk twill.

Hermès Kelly 28 Pre-Owned (top-handle bags, $18,000–$32,000): consider. The handbag that defines luxury, from a reseller that authenticates each piece.

Hermès Lindy 26 Pre-Owned (top-handle bags, $7,000–$11,000): consider. Two-handle slouchy bag.

Hermès Kelly Pochette Pre-Owned (top-handle bags, $15,000–$25,000): consider. Kelly clutch.

Hermès Kelly 28 Boutique (top-handle bags, $12,000–$14,500): consider. Boutique-price Kelly 28.

Hermès Birkin 30 Boutique (top-handle bags, $12,500–$15,500): consider. Boutique-price Birkin.

Hermès Kelly Danse Pre-Owned (top-handle bags, $10,000–$15,000): consider. Kelly Danse.

Hermès Birkin 30 Crocodile Pre-Owned (top-handle bags, $60,000–$120,000): consider. Crocodile Birkin.

Hermès Kelly 25 Boutique (top-handle bags, $11,000–$13,000): consider. Boutique-price Kelly 25.

Hermès Birkin 25 Boutique (top-handle bags, $12,000–$14,500): consider. Boutique-price Birkin 25.

Hermès Garden Party 36 (luxury tote bags, $3,600–$4,600): buy. Canvas and leather tote with a press-stud closure.

Hermès Herbag Zip 31 (luxury tote bags, $3,800–$5,000): buy. Canvas Herbag.

Hermès Cabag Pre-Owned (luxury tote bags, $2,500–$3,500): buy. Canvas Cabag.

Hermès Toolbox 26 Pre-Owned (luxury tote bags, $5,000–$8,000): consider. Toolbox.

Hermès Herbag 50 (weekender bags, $3,500–$5,000): buy. Canvas weekender.

Hermès Haut à Courroies 50 Pre-Owned (weekender bags, $12,000–$22,000): consider. The original 1890s travel bag.

Hermès Haut à Courroies 40 Pre-Owned (weekender bags, $10,000–$18,000): consider. HAC 40.

Hermès Cashmere Knit (women’s cashmere knitwear, $2,000–$3,000): consider. Cashmere knit.

Hermès Double-Face Cashmere Coat (women’s luxury coats, $8,500–$11,000): consider. Double-face cashmere coat.

Hermès Cashmere Trench (women’s luxury coats, $9,000–$12,000): consider. Cashmere trench.

Hermès Jumping Boot (women’s designer boots, $2,200–$2,600): buy. Riding-style ankle boot.

Hermès Oz Mule (women’s flats and loafers, $950–$1,150): buy. Slip-on mule with a small H buckle.

Hermès Royal Loafer (women’s flats and loafers, $1,100–$1,300): buy. Royal loafer.

Hermès Leather Jacket (women’s leather jackets, $9,000–$12,000): consider. Lambskin jacket.

Hermès Shearling Jacket (women’s leather jackets, $12,000–$16,000): consider. Shearling jacket.

Hermès Twilly d’Hermès (luxury perfume for women, $130–$170): buy. Ginger and tuberose.

Hermès Bouncing Sneaker Women (women’s luxury sneakers, $1,100–$1,300): consider. Suede sneaker.

Hermès Cape Cod (women’s luxury watches, $3,300–$4,300): buy. Double-tour strap watch.

Hermès Heure H (women’s luxury watches, $3,500–$5,500): buy. H-shaped case.

Hermès Calvi Card Holder (women’s wallets and card holders, $400–$500): buy. Epsom card holder.

Hermès Béarn Wallet (women’s wallets and card holders, $3,000–$3,800): buy. Béarn long wallet with H clasp.

Hermès Constance Long Wallet (women’s wallets and card holders, $4,000–$5,500): consider. Long wallet with H.

Hermès Kelly Wallet To Go (women’s wallets and card holders, $4,000–$6,500): consider. Wallet on strap.

Hermès or another house?

Buy the piece, not the logo. Compare Hermès top-handle bags with the alternatives in our best top-handle bags list before you decide.

Authenticity, warranty and service

Buy from the fashion house, an authorized retailer or a reseller that authenticates and guarantees every piece, and keep the receipt, the dust bag, the box and any warranty card: they matter for repairs and for resale. Swiss watches carry a 2- to 5-year international warranty when bought from an authorized dealer, and buyers in the EU and UK also have a legal guarantee of at least two years on new goods.

How we make the call: we read the house’s own product details and care guides, compare materials and construction, follow owners’ long-term experience and track the usual retail and resale prices. A piece gets “Buy” only if we would tell a friend to spend that money on it. No fashion house can pay for a verdict.