Mini Evelyne 16 Amazone taur Hermes bag

While many of Hermès’ modern-day designs take inspiration from the house’s equestrian roots (Hermès was originally founded as a harness workshop in 1837), the Evelyne was created specifically with horseriding in mind. Named after Évelyne Bertrand, who was head of Hermès’ riding department, the bag was designed for carrying grooming equipment – indeed, the 63 perforations that form the ‘H’ were added so that brushes and sponges could easily dry inside (technically, this is the side you are meant to wear next to your body, but nowadays many understandably prefer the H to be visible!). 

Completely unlined with no internal pockets, the Evelyne has an air of chic simplicity which lends itself well to casual outfits. In contrast to other classic Hermès bags, it has an open top with just a small leather tab and press-stud fastening to secure it. The Evelyne’s wide, detachable canvas strap makes for a comfortable cross-body experience, and is a design nod to a horse’s girth (the strap which helps secure its saddle). Thanks to its clean, utilitarian aesthetic, many consider the Evelyne to be a unisex bag – the perfect partner to everyday life, whatever your gender.

Condition: excellent.

Dustbag: yes.

Hardware: silver-tone.

Dimensions: 18cm x 18cm x 5cm aprox.