“what's your name? Which one William Shakespeare's quote 'We call the roses' means that a name is just a name. However, names can have different meanings and have some form of power. Some of the most infamous luxury goods have memorable names recognized by fashionistas around the world. It comes in time Hermes, where you can find both bags and riding gear named after celebrities. In this blog we will take a closer look at the names of the most popular Hermes bags and their origins.
Birkin
One of the most popular names in luxury handbags, the Birkin bag is one of the most coveted purses in all of existence. Popular since the late 1980s, this A-lister approved bag was named after “it-girl” and actress Jane Birkin told the CEO of Hermes that they needed to create more functional bags. This memorable wallet's limited availability makes it a great investment in the world of luxury, and it comes in four sizes.
Kelly
Originally named Sac-a-Depeches, the Kelly dates back to 1892, when its design was inspired by saddlebags. The name Kelly came from her late wife, Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco, when she used her bag to hide her own pregnancy from the public. Known as Birkin's older sister, this bag is available in two styles, Seller and Retourne, and in four sizes.
Constance
Designed by designer Catherine Chaillet in 1967, Constance was created as a small bag for everyday use and was named after her daughter. A French word meaning ‘constancy’, the style of this bag is pure definition of Hermès’ continuing legacy. Featuring the infamous ‘H’ clasp and rectangular shape, this bag is available in four sizes depending on your options. Coincidentally, Constance was known to be one of Jackie Kennedy's favorite purses.
picotene
Derived from the French word picotin, it is actually a measure of the feed given to horses, usually a bag worn over the horse's nose when eating. The equestrian style bag is inspired by this bag, offering a spacious interior for all your essentials and a belt and closure for that special Hermes touch.
Evelyn
Another equestrian-inspired piece, Evelyne is designed after a bag for carrying horse grooming equipment. The perforated H was designed as a way to dry brushes and other equipment, and was originally meant to be worn facing the body, but now fashionistas wear the H outward as a luxury bag. This bag is available in 4 generations and 4 sizes.
Learn more about Hermes' logo and other designers on our blog. The artistry behind the logo.
gypsy
Created by Jean-Paul Gaultier for his 2008 collection, the Jypsiere looks like a messenger bag that is a streamlined mix of a Birkin bag and a Kelly bag. The messenger bag style is a style that combines the most popular Hermes bag style with a hunting bag. This bag is available in four sizes.
Baekbaek
Herbag, also known as Kelly's sister, looks very similar to Herbag, with the difference being the ingredients used. While Kellys are typically made of leather, Herbags are typically made of canvas and leather pieces, allowing you to switch between bags in a mix-and-match style. The Heobaek, which was discontinued in the mid-2000s, was reborn as the Heobaek Zipper in 2009 and is available in a total of 5 sizes.
Other Hermes bags to watch out for:
racing car
Colorado
aegean sea
garden party
good news
Lose it
Lindy
medor
So Kelly
Vespa
Victoria
And more…
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