Hermès Date Stamp Guide
Established in 1837 by Thierry Hermès as a harness shop, Hermès was born to fit the needs of the equestrian world. It was from these roots in making saddles, bridles and other leather horse riding gear that Hermès honed its incredible craftsmanship. Over time, Hermès widened its selection of products, expanding into leather bags “Haut à Courroies” for saddles in 1900 and then accessories and clothing in the 1920’s.
The fashion house of Hermès has designed many iconic pieces, most of which come with a great history. When buying a vintage Hermès bag, you can easily find out how old it is using the date stamp. The brand that is known for being one of the most secretive of luxury houses is actually the most transparent when it comes to the production of its products.
Birkin bag sizes
Birkin bags have been crafted in sizes 25cm, 30cm, 35cm, 40cm, 45cm, 50cm and 55cm.
25cm: 10" L x 5" W x 8"H
30cm: 12" L x 6.25" W x 9" H
35cm: 14" L x 7.5" W x 10.75" H
40cm: 16" L x 8" W x 11.25" H
45cm: Travel Brikin 17” L x 7” W x 11” H
50cm: Travel Birkin 19.5”L x 9.5” W x 15” H
55cm: Travel Birkin 21” L x 10” W x 17” H
Kelly bag sizes
Kelly bags have been crafted in sizes 20cm, 25cm, 28cm, 32cm, 35cm, 40cm, and 50cm.
20cm: 8" L x 3.5" W x 6"H
25cm: 10”L x 3.5”W x 7.5” H
28cm: 11" L x 4.5" W x 8" H
32cm: 12.5" L x 5" W x 9.5" H
35cm: 13.75" L x 5" W x 10.25" H
40cm: 14.75” L x 6” W x 10” H
50cm: Travel Kelly 20” L x 8.5” W x 14.5” H
Hermès color list
Neutrals:
Alezan,
Argile,
Biscuit,
Cannelle,
Craie, Étoupe,
Fauve,
Gold,
Kraft,
Natural,
Noisette,
Parchement,
Poussière,
Sabel, Tabac Camel
Greys: Ardoise, Etain, Fusain, Graphite, Gris Agathe, Gris Paris, Gris Perle, Gris Souris, Gris Tourterelle, Plomb
Browns: Brûlé, Cacao, Café, Caramel, Chocolat, Cognac, Ébène, Ecorce, Havane, Marron d'lnde, Marron Fonce, Miel, Moka, Ocre, Rouille, Sienne, Terre
Oranges: Capucine, Crevette, Feu, Mangue, Orange, Potiron, Sanguine
Reds: Bordeaux, Bougainvillea, Braise, Brique, Geranium, Rouge Casaque, Rouge Garance, Rouge H, Rouge Impérial, Rouge Indien, Rouge Moyen, Rouge Piment, Rouge Pivoine, Rouge Venitien, Rouge Vif, Rubis, Vermillon
Pinks: Bois de Rose, Cassis, Flamingo, Fuchsia, Pêche, Pink, Rose Confetti, Rose des Sables, Rose Dragée, Rose Jaipur, Rose Lipstick, Rose Sheherazade, Rose Shocking, Rose Tea, Rose Tyrien, Rosy, Rubis, Tosca
Purples: Amethyst, Anémone, Cassis, Crocus, Cyclamen, Iris, Mauve, Parme, Prune, Raisin, Ultraviolet, Violet
Blues: Bleu Atoll, Bleu Abysse, Bleu Aztèque, Bleu Brighton, Bleu de Galice, Bleu de Malte, Bleu de Prusse, Bleu Électrique, Bleu France, Bleu Hydra, Bleu Indigo, Bleu Izmir, Bleu Jean, Bleu Lin, Bleu Obscur, Bleu Océan, Bleu Orage, Bleu Pale, Bleu Paon, Bleu Paradis, Bleu Saphir, Bleu Tempête, Bleu Thalassa, Céleste, Ciel, Cobalt, Colvert, Lagon, Marine, Mykonos, Turquoise
Greens: Bamboo, Canopée, Chartreuse, Eucalyptus, Granny, Kiwi, Lichen, Malachite, Menthe, Pelouse, Pistache, Toundra, Vert Anglais, Vert Anis, Vert Bengale, Vert Bronze, Vert Caucase, Vert de Gris, Vert Emeraude, Vert Fonce, Vert Olive, Vert Veronese
Yellows: Cumin, Curry, Jaune, Jaune d'Or, Jaune Poussin, Lime, Mimosa, Moutarde, Soleil, Soufre
Every Hermès piece is handmade and therefore has its own intricacies based on the craftsman and leather.
Greys: Ardoise, Etain, Fusain, Graphite, Gris Agathe, Gris Paris, Gris Perle, Gris Souris, Gris Tourterelle, Plomb
Browns: Brûlé, Cacao, Café, Caramel, Chocolat, Cognac, Ébène, Ecorce, Havane, Marron d'lnde, Marron Fonce, Miel, Moka, Ocre, Rouille, Sienne, Terre
Oranges: Capucine, Crevette, Feu, Mangue, Orange, Potiron, Sanguine
Reds: Bordeaux, Bougainvillea, Braise, Brique, Geranium, Rouge Casaque, Rouge Garance, Rouge H, Rouge Impérial, Rouge Indien, Rouge Moyen, Rouge Piment, Rouge Pivoine, Rouge Venitien, Rouge Vif, Rubis, Vermillon
Pinks: Bois de Rose, Cassis, Flamingo, Fuchsia, Pêche, Pink, Rose Confetti, Rose des Sables, Rose Dragée, Rose Jaipur, Rose Lipstick, Rose Sheherazade, Rose Shocking, Rose Tea, Rose Tyrien, Rosy, Rubis, Tosca
Purples: Amethyst, Anémone, Cassis, Crocus, Cyclamen, Iris, Mauve, Parme, Prune, Raisin, Ultraviolet, Violet
Blues: Bleu Atoll, Bleu Abysse, Bleu Aztèque, Bleu Brighton, Bleu de Galice, Bleu de Malte, Bleu de Prusse, Bleu Électrique, Bleu France, Bleu Hydra, Bleu Indigo, Bleu Izmir, Bleu Jean, Bleu Lin, Bleu Obscur, Bleu Océan, Bleu Orage, Bleu Pale, Bleu Paon, Bleu Paradis, Bleu Saphir, Bleu Tempête, Bleu Thalassa, Céleste, Ciel, Cobalt, Colvert, Lagon, Marine, Mykonos, Turquoise
Greens: Bamboo, Canopée, Chartreuse, Eucalyptus, Granny, Kiwi, Lichen, Malachite, Menthe, Pelouse, Pistache, Toundra, Vert Anglais, Vert Anis, Vert Bengale, Vert Bronze, Vert Caucase, Vert de Gris, Vert Emeraude, Vert Fonce, Vert Olive, Vert Veronese
Yellows: Cumin, Curry, Jaune, Jaune d'Or, Jaune Poussin, Lime, Mimosa, Moutarde, Soleil, Soufre
Every Hermès piece is handmade and therefore has its own intricacies based on the craftsman and leather.
