Hermès Herbag vs Garden Party: which to buy pre-loved?
Both are Hermès' casual, hard-wearing bags. The Herbag is a canvas bag with a leather top (flap, handle and Kelly-style clasp) that detaches, so owners can swap the canvas body underneath. The Garden Party is an open tote, in canvas with leather trim or in all-leather. Choose the Herbag for a Kelly-inspired look, the Garden Party for a roomy everyday tote.
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| Hermès Herbag | Hermès Garden Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Saddle-inspired bag with a flap | Open tote |
| Materials | Canvas body with a detachable leather top (flap, handle and clasp) | Toile canvas with leather trim, or all-leather |
| Closure | Kelly-style turn-lock on the flap | Snap closure |
| Sizes | 31 and 39 (older PM and GM) | Neo 23, 30, 36, 49 (older bags also TPM) |
| Best for | A Kelly look at a lighter weight | Carrying a lot, travel |
| Median asking price | £2,722 (276 listings) | £3,203 (141 listings) |
Asking prices across live listings from the partner retailers we index, updated 11 Oct 2026. Asking prices, not sold prices.
Choose the Hermès Herbag if…
- •You want a Kelly-style silhouette in canvas
- •You like swapping the canvas body for another colour
- •You want a light bag with a shoulder strap
Choose the Hermès Garden Party if…
- •You want an open tote that fits a laptop
- •You want an all-leather option
- •You prefer a very understated Hermès
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Pre-loved Hermès Herbag listings
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Authentic HERMES Herbag Zip Mini crossbody Bag£2,352.70 askingvia eBayShips from the UK · no import charges
Hermes Herbag 31 Berline - ardoise/ecru/black - Excellent Condition - With Box£3,321.70 askingvia eBayShips from the UK · no import charges
Hermès Herbag Zip 31 bag, vert De gris/noir.£2,759.68 askingvia eBayShips from the UK · no import charges
Hermes Herbag 31£3,066.70 askingvia eBayShips from the UK · no import charges
Pre-loved Hermès Garden Party listings
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Hermes Garden Party 30 Etoupe Colour£3,564.46 askingvia eBayShips from the UK · no import charges
HERMÈS Garden Party 30 - Gris Pantin Canvas / Palladium Hardware£3,015.70 askingvia eBayShips from the UK · no import charges
Hermès Ecru, Jaune Citron Twill H Canvas & Gold Negonda Verso Garden Party£3,289.00 askingvia eBayShips from the UK · no import charges
Hermes garden party TPM Jaune Borgeon And White Canvas And Leather Bag£2,500.00 askingvia eBayShips from the UK · no import charges
Hermès Herbag vs Garden Party: questions
What can you swap on a Herbag?
The leather top (flap, handle and clasp) detaches from the canvas body, so owners can swap in a different-coloured canvas body. Check whether a pre-loved one comes with extra bodies.
Does the Garden Party close?
It has a snap at the top, so it isn't fully secure; many owners add a pouch inside.
Are these good first Hermès bags?
They're popular first Hermès pieces because they're casual and durable. Condition of the canvas corners and base is the main thing to check.
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