How to Tell Real vs Fake: Hermes Evelyne III - Mommy Micah - Luxury Bags Trusted Seller Philippines

When one hears the luxury brand “Hermes,” you might be immediately thinking about the most famous (and arguably, the most luxurious and expensive) Hermes bag styles such as the Birkin and Kelly. However, the casualness of the Evelyne bag has captured a lot of bagaholics as well. With its thick shoulder strap perfect for crossbody wear and a range of colors and fabrics available, the Hermes Evelyne can be worn by both women and men alike.

Unfortunately, due to its popularity, there are many people who are actually selling fake Hermes Evelyne bags. In fact, one of my clients who took her bag at my consignment store was one of the victims of these scams. She paid about ₱120,000 ($2,355) for it and upon authentication through Entrupy, I found out that her bag is actually a counterfeit.

That’s why I asked her permission if it’s alright to share the details of her replica bag in order to inform other luxury buyers out there and minimize the chances of being scammed. So here is an article about the basic facts to know about Hermes Evelyne, as well as some points to help you identify a fake from an authentic Hermes Evelyne III.

Hermes Evelyne Overview:

The Hermes Evelyne may not be as popular as Birkin, but it has also become a favorite of Hermes lovers. It features a simple and casual design that makes it a popular choice for those who want an entry-level Hermes bag.

There are already four versions of the Hermes Evelyne bag:

Evelyne I – this is the original version and doesn\’t include an external pocket yet.
Evelyne II – this Hermes bag already features an external pocket except for the smallest version of the Evelyne II.
Evelyne III – the current version or the 3rd generation of the Hermes Evelyne. Aside from the external pocket, it already features an adjustable canvas strap.
Evelyne Sellier – the newer style for the Evelyne, it features an embossed, diamond-shaped “H” logo instead of the perforated \”H\” design. The Sellier also doesn\’t have an external pocket.

The Hermes Evelyne Design

Originally designed as an equestrian bag, this crossbody bag has a simple messenger-like silhouette, a small leather belt closure, and a removable/adjustable shoulder strap. The perforated “H” design found on the back serves as its defining feature. It also works as an aeration for the items that it will carry.

Did you know?

The Hermes Evelyne is supposed to be carried with the “H” facing the body.

The Hermes Evelyne Leather

There are two main types of leather used in the Hermes Evelyne: Clemence and Epsom.

Clemance – matte, flat-grained, and scratch-proof
Epsom – lightweight, embossed calfskin leather

These are the two main types of leather used in the Hermes Evelyne bag. However, there are other types of Hermes leather used for the manufacture of the Evelyne bag such as Maurice (used as an alternative to Clemence) and Hunter (a soft and smooth cowhide leather).

The Hermes Evelyne Sizes

The Hermes Evelyne bag is available in four sizes: 16 (TPM), 29 (PM), 33 (GM), and 40 (TGM).

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Evelyne 16 (TPM) – the smallest Hermes Evelyne bag. It measures 16 centimeters in length and 18 centimeters in height.

The 29 (Hermes Evelyne PM) – a good-sized Hermes Evelyne bag, it measures 29 centimeters in length and 30 centimeters in height.

The 33 (Hermes Evelyne GM) – provides a little bit more space than the Evelyne PM, the Evelyne GM measures 33 centimeters in length and 31 centimeters in height.

The 40 (Hermes Evelyne TGM) – offers huge space for all your essentials. The Evelyne 40 measures 40 centimeters in length and 44 centimeters in height.

Please refer to the chart below to see the summary of Hermes Evelyne bag dimensions.

Hermes Evelyne Bag Sizes	Dimensions in Inches	Dimensions in Centimeters
Evelyne 16 TPM	6.3” x 7.1” x 1.97”	16 x 18 x 5
Evelyne 29 PM	11.4” x 11.8” x 3.1”	29 x 30 x 8
Evelyne 33 GM	13” x 12.2” x 3.1”	33 x 31 x 8
Evelyne 40 TGM	15.7” x 17.3” x 3.9”	40 x 44 x 10

Most Hermes lovers look into the basic features of the Hermes Evelyne bag to check its authenticity. However, as better duplication techniques are now available to create replicas of the original, you may need a thorough inspection of the bag. Below are the tips on how you can identify fake from authentic Hermes Evelyne III bags.

5 Things to Look Out for in a Fake Hermes Evelyne III

1. Hermes Front Logo

The Hermes Evelyne III bag has the iconic perforated ‘H’ logo in the front part of the bag. This is one of the first things you should look out for when buying a secondhand Hermes whether in a physical store or online. Fortunately, when you look at these bags side-by-side, the difference of their front logo is very visible and obvious.

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The fake Hermes Evelyne has bigger holes compared to the authentic bag. Just simply examine the holes making up the ‘H’ that are lined up in a vertical position and review the horizontal holes. You’d definitely see a difference in their sizes, resulting in an unaligned and uneven ‘H’ logo on the replica bag.

On the real Hermes Evelyne, the way the holes are perforated is done perfectly, leading to evenly-sized holes at the front logo.

2. Front Clasp

This part of the bag is also fairly easy to check when buying a Hermes Evelyne bag.

First, turn the clasp on the opposite side (backwards) then look underneath it. Next, check if it has an engraved “YMPR” on the hardware. If your bag has this specific detail, then you’re actually looking at a real Hermes Evelyne.

The fake Evelyne’s front clasp doesn’t have these engraved letters on its hardware and overall feels cheap and flimsy in comparison to the clasp of the authentic. I also noticed that the real one has a gold hint on the silver-colored front clasp while the counterfeit is pure silver, almost matte grey.

3. Hermes Paris Imprint

Another thing you need to look out for is the Hermes Paris Imprint. Despite all their efforts, most super high-end fake bags couldn’t perfectly replicate the real Hermes stamp on their bags.

On the counterfeit bag, the font used for the iconic imprint is visibly bigger and faded. As for the original Hermes Evelyne, the stamping is usually clean and perfect and uses a smaller but thicker font.

Overall, if you see that the imprint is faded and uses a bigger yet thin font, it’s a dead giveaway that your bag is fake.

4. Shoulder Strap Leather

Other fake Hermes Evelyne can’t actually duplicate the original bag that well. In fact, most of them don’t have the logo imprinted at the shoulder strap leather, making it easier for you to spot a replica from the real deal. However, there are still some (mostly high-end counterfeits) that has this logo.

Like the Hermes Paris imprint on the front part of the bag, you should also look for the same indicators that your bag is fake. Again, this includes a bigger font size but thin letter strokes and an overall faded appearance.

Aside from this, another sign is the location where the logo is imprinted on the leather part of the shoulder strap. The real one has the stamp at the center while the fake Hermes Evelyne has it at the upper portion of the leader.

5. Dust Bag

At first, I wasn’t gonna recommend checking the dust bag that comes with the Hermes Evelyne. This is because I know a lot of sellers are actually buying original dust bags from Hermes to include in their high-end fake bags. Having said that, I did notice a difference in the dust bag my client has.

Look at the Hermes logo found on the front part of the Evelyne’s dust bag. If you see a reddish undertone, that’s a fake one. Note that the authentic uses pure deep brown color. You should also check out the canvas material. The fake one has an almost white color while the real has a brownish tint.

With Hermes producing one of the most expensive luxury handbags, there are many fake Hermes bags circulating the market. So for all the buyers out there, be cautious and inform yourself with these 5 tips especially when buying the Hermes Evelyne.

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