Hermès Constance

Introduced in the 1950s, the Hermès Constance remains a firm favourite amongst connoisseurs of the Parisian label. Like all of the most iconic handbags, the Constance Hermès bag has a charming backstory. Designer Catherine Chaillet dreamt up the Hermès Constance, a compact flap bag sporting the brand’s prominent H insignia, while she was pregnant and promptly named the bag after her new daughter, Constance. Chaillet was the first woman to design a Hermès bag and her creation was praised for its sleek simplicity and sporty attitude.

The vintage Hermès Constance bag is one of the most sought-after retro styles in luxury, alongside the Hermès Birkin and Kelly. Thanks to the style’s timeless silhouette and emblematic accents, the bag fits seamlessly into any wardrobe, serving as a reminder of the maison’s lasting popularity. Owing to its classic design, the price has increased exponentially. Fresh Hermès Constance colours and exotic leather variations are added each season and new sizes like the Hermès mini Constance bag as well as belt bag iterations offer a coveted update on the classic style.