{"id":17104,"date":"2025-02-10T14:14:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T14:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loveluxury.co.uk\/?p=17104"},"modified":"2025-07-21T11:48:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T11:48:00","slug":"lindy-vs-picotin-vs-evelyne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/topics\/lindy-vs-picotin-vs-evelyne\/","title":{"rendered":"Lindy vs Picotin vs Evelyne: Which Herm\u00e8s Bag Suits You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With so much emphasis and attention going directly to the most famous Herm\u00e8s bags, it\u2019s easy for other bag collections to fall by the wayside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Birkin and Kelly bags are undoubtedly the most iconic in the Herm\u00e8s range, attracting endless publicity from celebrity outings and designer collaborations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But they are not the only bags that Herm\u00e8s has designed \u2013 and nor are they the most versatile or even the most practical.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019re looking at <\/span>three alternative Herm\u00e8s bags that are often recognised for their everyday design<\/span><\/a> (not to mention more accessible price tag). For fashion lovers and bag enthusiasts who want to own their own piece of Herm\u00e8s history, buying one of these bags is a good first step into the world of luxury bags. <\/span>But which one is the best fit for you?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\"Lindy<\/p>\n

Introducing the Alternative Herm\u00e8s Bags<\/span><\/h2>\n

The three bags we\u2019re focussing on in this article are the Lindy, Picotin, and Evelyne bags.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lindy Bag<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Lindy bag was released in 2006, boasting some practical innovations that make this the ideal bag design for an everyday user. Recognising that standard handbags need to be held on an outstretched arm, leaving the user feeling a little uncomfortable, designer Frederic Vidal created the bag with handles at either end of the structure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This allows the wearer to thread their arm through the handles and horizontally across the top of the bag, with the main body of the bag close to them. A long shoulder strap connects the two shorter handles for hands-free use, or you can grip the two handles and bunch the main body of the bag for a more relaxed vibe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are four sizes of the <\/span>Lindy bag available<\/span><\/a>, with the underlying selling points for users being the relaxed style and the adaptation in handle placement, which makes the bag both more practical and more comfortable to carry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Picotin Bag<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Picotin bag is popular among true Herm\u00e8s brand enthusiasts, mainly because its design taps directly into the brand\u2019s history as an equestrian range.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To look at the shape and structure of the bag, you can immediately see the link between this and practical bags used to carry and transport horse feed. It is, essentially, a <\/span>bucket bag with two handles<\/span><\/a> at the top, and a belted stretch of fabric that holds the two sides of the bag closed for extra security.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In terms of everyday use and style, this bag is the epitome of function, and enables the user to carry lots of items around with them. Available in three different sizes and countless colour palettes and textures, the most difficult thing is choosing between the plethora of attractive finishes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Evelyne Bag<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Evelyne bag, first released in 1978, owes its name to designer Evelyne Bertrand, and its design once again to Herm\u00e8s\u2019 equestrian roots. Believe it or not, the motivation behind this bag\u2019s original release to market was entirely functional, providing a bag in which riders could carry their horse grooming equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Though it has now become a staple in the Herm\u00e8s collection for fashion lovers and collectors alike, it still retains the core features of an equestrian grooming bag. The perforated H isn\u2019t just a nod to the brand name and logo; it\u2019s also an important means of ventilating the inside of the bag.<\/span><\/p>\n

From a user\u2019s point of view, the <\/span>Evelyne bag<\/span><\/a> is easy to carry, owing to its long shoulder strap and more compact shape, with the variety of finishes and textures inviting buyers to match their own personal style with the perfect accessory. This bag comes in four different sizes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Comparing the Three Bags<\/span><\/h2>\n

All three alternative Herm\u00e8s bags boast many of the hallmarks of the brand, ensuring that owning and carrying the bag grants the owner the sense of prestige and status that comes with any premium luxury item.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Having said that, perhaps the biggest selling point of all three of these bags is their practical design and the features that render them well suited to regular use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for an everyday accessory that you can sling over your shoulder and use to carry all your important personal possessions, then look no further than the Evelyne. While the perforated H ensures that the Herm\u00e8s name is front and centre of its design, this is a bag built to be used and worn regularly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Picotin bag, meanwhile, is considered a luxury form of tote bag and is, as a result, highly practical for transporting multiple items. Despite being so spacious inside the bag, the luxury materials used keep this bag lightweight and effortlessly stylish \u2013 available in countless colours.<\/span><\/p>\n

And the Lindy bag boasts its own place on the market, with arguably the <\/span>biggest departure from the standard Herm\u00e8s look<\/span><\/a>. By changing the location and placement of the bag handles so drastically, the way this bag is carried is different \u2013 creating a more versatile solution for users, who either want to gather the two handles and fold the bag or connect the two handles with a long shoulder strap.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Which Bag Is Right for You?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Suffice to say, the Lindy, Picotin, and Evelyne bags all have their benefits. Despite falling firmly under the Herm\u00e8s brand, they are not as iconic or as well-known as bags like the Birkin, and so do not command the same price tags on the market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This makes them a great introduction to Herm\u00e8s for those new to the market, as well as for those who are keen to own something a little different. What\u2019s more, these bags speak to the history of the Herm\u00e8s brand, and all play a role in following the brand\u2019s equestrian roots and commitment to innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choosing the right bag for you ultimately comes down to personal style and what you are looking for in a luxury accessory. The benefit of all three of these bags is that you get a piece of Herm\u00e8s history, as well as a functional and incredibly versatile bag to call your own. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With so much emphasis and attention going directly to the most famous Herm\u00e8s bags, it\u2019s easy for other bag collections to fall by the wayside.\u00a0 The Birkin and Kelly bags are undoubtedly the most iconic in the Herm\u00e8s range, attracting endless publicity from celebrity outings and designer collaborations.\u00a0 But they are not the only bags…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17433,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17104","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-topics","category-26","description-off"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17104","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17104"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17104\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17434,"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17104\/revisions\/17434"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17433"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17104"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17104"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17104"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}