The Hermès Herbag is a two-handle bag. Hermès released the model in 1998. The body is canvas. The trim is leather. The closure is a top flap with a strap and metal loop. The bag ships with one canvas body. A second body can be swapped in. The shape copies the Kelly, but the construction differs. The Herbag has no turn-lock. It has no leather interior. It has no feet.

Herbag Sizes

  • Herbag 31 (PM): 31 cm wide, 25 cm high, 12 cm deep.
  • Herbag 39 (MM): 39 cm wide, 30 cm high, 15 cm deep.
  • Herbag 50 (GM): 50 cm wide, 38 cm high, 20 cm deep.

Materials

Genuine Herbag uses coated canvas (Toile H) and calfskin trim. Hardware is palladium-plated. Some versions use Berline canvas or Amazonia rubberized canvas. Colors include black, gold, etoupe, natural, and orange. The canvas weave is tight. The leather grain is visible. The hardware has a matte finish.

Replica Herbag Checks

  1. Canvas weight. Genuine Toile H has a tight weave. Replicas use lighter cotton or polyester.
  2. Leather trim. Genuine uses full-grain calfskin. Replicas use split leather or PU.
  3. Hardware. Genuine palladium has a matte finish. Replicas use chrome or painted metal.
  4. Blind stamp. Hermès stamps a blind mark inside the back panel. Replicas print or omit it.
  5. Stitching. Genuine uses saddle stitch at 8 to 9 stitches per inch. Replicas use machine lock stitch.
  6. Date code. Hermès uses a letter and shape code. Replicas use fake or repeated codes.
  7. Price. Genuine Herbag retail is $2,500 to $3,500. Replica prices run $150 to $600.

Market Facts

Hermès does not sell wholesale. No outside factory has genuine Herbag patterns. Replica sellers copy photos and measure a real bag. Replica quality varies by batch. Ask for factory photos. Ask for weight in grams. Ask for a video of the stamp. No seller can guarantee a 1:1 match. Leather grain, canvas dye, and hardware plating differ. US Customs and Border Protection seizes counterfeit handbags at ports. Buyers risk seizure and no refund. Resale prices for genuine Herbags range from $1,800 to $3,200 on Fashionphile and Rebag.