Hermes Constance 18 backstory
This is the way overdue story of my Hermes Constance 18.
The very first Holy Grail bag I got from Hermes was the Birkin 30 in Rose Extreme. Ever since i had a taste of using such an exquisitely beautiful bag, it fuelled an Hermes addiction, and several other items joined the collection: a Picotin 22 in Gold, the Long Bearn Ostrich wallet in Mykonos blue, and had even acquired another holy grail bag: the Kelly 28 in Gold.
Birkin 30 in Rose Extreme (left) and Constance 18 in Rose Confetti (right)
And one day, I was invited to drop by the VIP room.
view from the VIP room
And then, this happened
Those few moments became a blur. All I remember from the aftermath was my SA telling me to stop saying ‘Thank you’ that day.
Ended up picking a contrasting twilly as well, which my SA lovingly tied around the straps.
And the pretty pink baby came home with me.
With Three Graces Twilly in Bleu Vert, Gold, and Marron
With Three Graces Twilly in Noir, Gold, and Taupe
Hermes Springs Springs twilly in Rose, Vert, and Multicolore
For a casual date
Pink in Rose Confetti
Although Rose Confetti is pink, it isn’t a glaring or hot crazy pink. It is after all, ‘confetti’ coloured – cute, elegant, and with a slight touch of fun.
Hermes Constance 18 in Rose Confetti and Palladium Hardware
Upright
Back view – straps all tied up during storage
I only tie it when the bag’s not in use, just because it LOOKS neater and more elegant.
With the straps released
The folds on the bag’s sides sit naturally and do not feel constrained or awkward.
Side-ish view
Bottom view
Internal structure
Divider in the middle, pocket in the back and front
What fits in the Hermes Constance 18
The Hermes Constance 18 is a mini bag that carries one’s daily essentials.
In my case, I typically carry: x1 small wallet, x1 key holder, x2 card holders, x1 lipstick, and x1 eyeshadow compact.
What fits in the Hermes Constance 18
One cardholder in the back pocket
Fits just right
Another cardholder in the front pocket
With two cardholders
Chanel classic small square wallet
A good fit
Such as this – Who else loves Hermes lipstick?
Added a lipstick (next to the wallet)
Followed by an eyeshadow palette
Added in the Louis Vuitton key holder – view at an angle
Direct top view
Hermes Constance 18 Mod Shots
For reference, I am 154cm tall, or a little over 5 feet.
The Hermes Constance 18 looks so modern and stylish, especially when the Rose Confetti is contrasted against darker colours.
Crossbody – sits right where the hip is
As a shoulder bag
Hanging on the crook of the arm
straps doubled up on the shoulder
Side view
Crossbody
Overall thoughts
Perhaps I’m biased – I super LOVE this bag, but if I had to attempt to objectively summarize some pros and cons, this would be it.
Pros of the Hermes Constance 18
- Style + Efficiency. What’s not to love? It is such a wonderful accessory: The Hermes Constance 18 elevates casual outfits, adds sophistication to minimalist ones, and gives fun to formal wear.
- Versatile. Blends in well across a wide range of occasions. I’ve used this bag for running quick errands AND I’ve brought it to formal events.
- The bag is super easy to get in and out off. Don’t be fooled by the sturdy-looking letter ‘H’ closure. The bar on the H is extremely well-designed and opens and closes easily.
- It is an iconic, classic bag from the house of Hermes. Need I say more?
- Great resale value. In the resale market, the Constance (in both size 18 and 24) retail above store prices.
Great for those Cafe days too
- Can be extremely difficult to buy. Without a good relationship with a Hermes SA, the chances of getting one are low.
- The straps may be a deal breaker for some. When the bag isn’t in use – the straps can go all over the place. If in a restaurant or cafe, if you sit the bag down on the table, the straps don’t rest neatly in one place. Oddly, I actually kind of like this slight defiance of the bag’s character, but it can be annoying to others.
- Price. Hermes’ iconic bags carry a steep price tag. At the time of writing (late 2022), the price is speculated to rise even further in early 2023.
Hopefully this review helps anyone thinking of getting the bag. Thank you for reading and for sharing my joy.
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