Learn More About the Most Popular Hermès Wallets
Hermes Wallets

Learn More About the Most Popular Hermès Wallets

Discover the most popular Hermès wallets, the Hermès Kelly wallet and the Hermès Constance wallet.
Discover the most popular Hermès wallets, the Hermès Kelly wallet and the Hermès Constance wallet.

The Most Popular Hermès Wallets

As bags continue to shrink into mini and even micro versions of our favorite models, the line between bag and wallet continues to blur in terms of functionality and size. Additionally many phone cases now come with straps allowing for always on access to our screens and reducing the capacity needs for our bags. The minimum interior capacity of a bag used to be a phone, but as more and more users carry the phone separately (with or without a strap) an Hermès wallet can easily replace a bag, especially if it has a strap.

Not surprisingly the most popular Hermès wallets are variations of the most popular Hermès bags, the Kelly and Constance. The Hermès Kelly wallet and Hermès Constance wallet are the most popular for their unique designs that mirror the popular bags. These mini versions of the bags also have models with adjustable straps, making them more versatile and an alternative to carrying a bag. The small size also makes them perfect to to use as an evening clutch, especially in an exotic material. Additionally the greater availability of Hermès wallets (at retail and the secondary market) and the more accessible price means you can justify having both styles in multiple colors and materials.

Learn more about the most popular Hermès wallets to find your perfect on the go Hermès bag alternative.

Hermes Kelly Wallet

Hermès Kelly Wallet

The Hermès Kelly Wallet is a collector favorite since it features the famous closure; two plaques that hook over a turn-lock spindle. The distinct flap and closure mirror the iconic Kelly bag. Produced in a number of sizes, the most common are the Kelly Long Wallet, the Kelly Depliant, and the Kelly Compact wallets. It is no secret that the Hermès Kelly is the Maison’s most iconic bag along with the Birkin. The Kelly’s origins can be traced back to 1852 with the release of the Haut à Courroies bag, which was used to hold saddles for equestrians. Reinterpreted into the Sac à Dépêches in the 1930s, actress Grace Kelly famously used it to hide her pregnancy from paparazzi. Now deemed “the Kelly”, this Hermès bag has inspired countless reinterpretations of the original, including several wallet variations. Kelly wallet are commonly found in Epsom, Chevre, Tadelaket and Evercolor leathers with gold or palladium hardware. Hermès Kelly wallets are also available in exotic materials including ostrich, lizard and alligator.

In 2020, Hermès released a version with a detachable shoulder strap called the Kelly To Go, which has become the most sought-after due to the versatility of the removable adjustable strap. The handbag’s classic touret lock closure opens to a zippered coin purse, four credit card slots, and two pockets. Measuring 20 cm, the Hermès Kelly To Go wallet is the same wide as the Hermès Mini Kelly. The Kelly To Go wallet is the perfect size for every day and also can be used as an elegant clutch without the strap. A shiny alligator Kelly To Go wallet is the perfect evening accessory. The discrete size, greater availability and lower price compared to Hermès Kelly bag makes the Kelly To Go wallet even more collectible.

Hermes Constance Wallet

Hermès Constance Wallet

The Constance was first released in 1967 as an elegant shoulder bag, secured with the simple and functional “H” clasp. The bag’s designer, Catherine Chaillet, was pregnant while designing the bag, eventually naming her labor of love after her daughter, Constance. There are a number of Constance wallet variations including the Long, Elan, Compact, Slim and To Go. All Hermès Constance wallets have an H clasp like the Constance bag. The Constance Slim wallet has a removable pouch and recent date stamps also have a loop in the back so it can be attached to a belt. The newest Constance To Go wallet was released in 2020 and has a removable adjustable strap. Hermès Constance wallets are available in Evercolor, Epsom, or Barenia leather. The Hermès Constance wallet is also available in exotic materials including ostrich, lizard and alligator. The smallest Constance Compact wallet is 11 to 13 cm the Long and To Go Constance wallets are 20 cm and the largest is the Constance Elan wallet is 23 cm.

Hermès Kelly To Go Wallet Alligator

Comparison of the Most Popular To Go Hermès Wallets

The Hermès To Go wallets introduced in 2020 are similar to the very popular Chanel Wallet on Chain (WOC) introduced in 1997. While the Chanel WOC strap is attached, the Hermès To Go wallets in both the Kelly and Constance versions both have adjustable removable straps. These popular Hermès wallets can serve multiple functions including wallet, bag and clutch. Both are also much easier to purchase then an Hermès Kelly bag or Hermès Constance since they don't qualify as quota bags. Given the Kelly wallet has a turn lock, many consider the Hermès Kelly wallet more formal and better as an evening clutch while the Hermès Constance wallet is considered more casual with its H clasp. The Kelly to Go wallet in Epsom is $5,500 at Hermès boutiques and sells for around $6,500 to $7,500 on the secondary market in pristine condition. The most popular Hermès pastel colors are generally more expensive than less popular colors and neutrals. While the Constance To Go wallet in Epsom is also $5,500 at Hermès boutiques it sells for higher prices on the secondary market. In 2022, the Constance To Go wallet was priced higher at retail than the Kelly To Go but in 2023 both To Go wallets were priced the same. The Constance To Go wallet in Epsom sells for between $8,000 to $9,500 on the secondary market in pristine condition.

Hermes Constance Wallet Lizard

Buying and Selling Hermès Wallets at Sotheby's

Sotheby's can assist with buying or selling your next Hermès wallet. Sotheby's handbag auctions feature a curated selection of Hermès wallets that are often priced at no reserve. We also have a larger selection of Hermès wallets in pristine and excellent condition, available for immediate shipping and perfect to gift. Expect to find the most popular Hermès Kelly wallet and Hermès Constance wallet in leather and exotic materials, new colors with 2024 date stamps and classic neutrals. We accept pristine Hermès wallets for consignment at auction and marketplace. Prices for pristine leather Hermès wallets start at about $4,000 for a leather Constance Slim wallet and $6,500 for a Kelly To Go wallet.

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