Hermès Birkin & Kelly Sizes
Choosing the right Hermès bag size isn’t just about style, it’s about practicality, comfort, and how you live your life. Both the Birkin and Kelly come in a range of sizes, each offering different strengths depending on your needs.
The Original Icon
Birkin 35
Dimensions: 35cm W x 25cm H x 18cm D
The size that started it all. Designed in 1984 for Jane Birkin, the original Birkin 35 was made with real-life function in mind.
Best for:
- A large everyday bag
- A stylish work bag (fits iPad, wallet, phone, makeup)
- Baby essentials or mum-on-the-go
- Travel companion (fits under aircraft seat, just!)
Travel in Style
Birkin 40
Dimensions: 40cm W x 30cm H x 21cm D
The next evolution of the Birkin, this size offers serious space but comes with serious weight too.
Best for:
- Travel by car, business class or private jet
- Large gym bag or overnight bag
- Work bag for laptop and bulkier items
- Chic baby bag for all the essentials
Note: This size is popular with men and best reserved for travel rather than everyday wear.
Versatile & Practical
Birkin 30
Dimensions: 30cm W x 22cm H x 16cm D
Light enough to carry comfortably yet large enough to be useful, this size remains a favourite.
Best for:
- Day-to-day use or office
- Lunches and shopping in town
- Holding phone, wallet, makeup, hairbrush, small iPad
Tip: This is the go-to size for many collectors and fashion insiders.
Petite Chic
Birkin 25
Dimensions: 25cm W x 20cm H x 13cm D
Once thought of as too small, the Birkin 25 has become a beloved accessory in the era of mini bags.
Best for:
- Lunches, shopping, and evenings out
- Phone, small wallet, and a few beauty essentials
Watch out: The handles are quite tight, larger hands may struggle. Avoid overstuffing to protect the leather's shape.
The Commanding Classic
Kelly 35
Dimensions: 35cm W x 25cm H x 12cm D
Spacious and commanding, the Kelly 35 is comparable to the Birkin 35 but with a slimmer profile.
Best for:
- Everyday sophistication with extra room
- Business meetings or travel
- iPad, wallet, phone, cosmetics
Timeless Balance
Kelly 32
Dimensions: 32cm W x 23cm H x 10.5cm D
A timeless mid-size option that suits most needs while still maintaining elegance.
Best for:
- Day-to-day use
- Brunch or business
- Phone, wallet, small tablet, essentials
Effortless Elegance
Kelly 28
Dimensions: 28cm W x 22cm H x 10cm D
Compact and charming, yet surprisingly functional.
Best for:
- Day to evening transitions
- Weddings, events, or casual dinners
- Essentials and small accessories
The Mini Statement
Kelly 25
Dimensions: 25cm W x 19cm H x 9cm D
Petite and polished, the Kelly 25 is a perfect statement mini.
Best for:
- Formal events, evenings out
- Phone, cardholder, lipstick
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