If You Could Have Only One Hermes Bag, A Kelly or a Birkin . . .

[MillStream]

Which one of the bags I've listed in this poll would be your perfect Hermes bag, your dream bag, your one and only Hermes bag. When you've made your choice, please add a post explaining why, including the specifications of your "one and only." Although I haven't included the Mini Kelly or Constance or so many other Hermes bags, you can choose "Something Else" and add a post with your choice.

For example, it could be a Black Box Calf Sellier Kelly 28 with Palladium Hardware or a Rouge H Matte Porosus 25 Birkin with Gold Hardware.

 

[FaubourgTropical]

Kelly 32

• Can be a handheld, shoulder or crossbody bag (with appropriate strap)
• Not to big or too small or too wide (B35 can get wide)
• Classic shape and proportions with authority (hate small bags as they look like toys)
• Can be dressed up (no strap) or down (wide longer strap for crossbody.

Those were my considerations when choosing my first Hermes, with thinking that I would need only one.

ETA: I thought there’s a similar thread on the topic but couldn’t find it using the search button….

 

[Veritybelle]

I voted for K28. I think it is the best proportioned of the Kelly family whether it be sellier or retourné.

 

[Sferics]

Something else and always this one:

 

[Love Of My Life]

My vote is for a KELLY 35 in box leather preferably vintage.
For me it has & always will be classic, timeless & the size is just right for me...

 

[iseebearbears]

B25 touch in noir or some shade of dark gray (Gris Meyer, etain)

 

[tinkerbell68]

A B30 is the perfect H bag in my opinion...per Goldilocks, it's 'just right'! I have been carrying my K28 for the last three weeks in Europe (for the cross-body option) and missed my B30 terribly. Next time it'll come with me!

 

[lurketylurk]

I always go for a Kelly over a Birkin just because I need a shoulder strap. To me the K28 is a great size - not too big but still holds a good amount for everyday wear.

 

[880]

B25, I’m a B person bc I like everything open and I prefer handheld (better for RTW shoulders)

But, the mini K II is very nice as I don’t carry much. I don’t wear my K25 as much.

In terms of my build, my classic size is K28/ B30. Regardless of fashions or trends, that size always looks good on me.
But, I’m finding them more heavy as I get older lol.

ETA: Except for the mini K, I consider the other sizes daytime bags. Mainly bc I go casual at night and usually have to keep my bag in my chair.

 

[Tonimichelle]

B30 definitely!
I've owned a B35 - too heavy. A couple of K32s which were a faff to open and a bit restricted size wise. But a B30 is big enough to fit everything I could possibly need without the back / arm ache. Large enough handles to slide to the crook of my arm when I need both hands and can leave it open so just shove everything straight in / grab anything back out.. perfect

(It wouldn't be any good for a night out, but then I rarely leave the house if I don't have to in the evenings )

 

[benjinito]

Something else - MK II

With the caveat that I don’t carry much with me.

 

[r luvs h]

Kelly 35 for everyday wear; Kelly 40 for travel. I’m fond of larger bags because, as a guy (5’9/5’10), the proportions feel better for me. I also like having the option to stuff my bag with practically all of my worldly possessions without having to worry about not having ample space in my bag!

 

[umamanikam]

Birkin 30 anyday .Love that is open and don't feel it's that heavy .Dont like shoulder bags due to shoulder issue .

 

[addiCCted]

B25. Easy to use. Holds more than enough. More relaxed and casual

 

[FlairBear]

B25. My things are easily accessible, just like I like… no fuss access. Perfect size… not too big, not too small. I can carry everything I need and more. I feel it is a good versatile size for day to everyday nights. I don’t feel like I am carrying a work bag.