Hermès Constance Bag: Where to Buy One and the Best Similar Styles

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Of all the Hermès bags, the Constance is the one readers ask me about most. The H clasp makes it instantly recognizable, the strap slides from shoulder to crossbody, and the structured little shape somehow works with everything from jeans to a long dress. It is the aspiration bag people search by name, and the question is always the same: where do you actually find one? The black leather Constance 24 below is where I would start.

The honest answer is that most of us will meet the Constance pre-loved. That is not a compromise. It is how these bags are usually bought and sold, and the right listing is a beautiful way in. Below are the Constance listings worth a look right now, then the bags that give the same polished, clasp-front look at every level.

The Hermès Constance bag to shop now

Start with the classic: a black leather Constance 24 in sturdy Epsom with gold hardware, in stock now from an established pre-loved specialist. Epsom is the lightly grained calfskin that keeps its shape, the H buckle sits on the front flap, and the long strap wears cross-body or doubled on the shoulder. Inside is a compact partitioned interior with a zipper and a flat pocket.

For something warmer, the brown box calf Constance 24 takes a smooth, polished finish with palladium hardware. And if color is the point, the blue Evercolor Constance 24 turns a plain outfit into the focus.

Black leather shoulder bag – Hermès Constance 24. Shop here
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Brown leather shoulder bag – Hermès Constance 24. Shop here
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Blue leather shoulder bag – Hermès Constance 24. Shop here
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Bags like the Hermès Constance

What makes the Constance is not only the letter on the clasp. It is the whole idea: a structured, rectangular flap bag with one beautiful piece of hardware, worn on the shoulder or across the body, polished enough for dinner and easy enough for every day. If you love the look and want it now, these are the bags with the same spirit, from quiet luxury to the mid-priced bestsellers our readers actually buy.

Black calfskin shoulder bag – Celine Triomphe Medium. Shop here
Photo credit: Celine

Green leather flap shoulder bag – Strathberry East/West. Shop here
Photo credit: Strathberry

Pink leather top-handle bag – Furla 1927 Mini. Shop here
Photo credit: Furla

Black leather satchel – Saint Laurent Solferino Small. Shop here
Photo credit: Saint Laurent

Brown leather chain shoulder bag – Mulberry Lily. Shop here
Photo credit: Mulberry

Black leather crossbody bag – Coccinelle C-Me. Shop here
Photo credit: Coccinelle

Brown leather flap shoulder bag – Sandro Le Mambo. Shop here
Photo credit: Sandro

Blue leather saddle crossbody bag – Aspinal Portobello. Shop here
Photo credit: Aspinal of London

Grey calfskin chain shoulder bag – Gucci Dionysus Mini. Shop here
Photo credit: Gucci

Black leather chain shoulder bag – PINKO Love Bag One. Shop here
Photo credit: PINKO

The closest in spirit is the black calfskin shoulder bag from Celine: the same idea of a smooth structured flap with one signature clasp, and this Triomphe is pre-loved in excellent condition. The grey chain-strap shoulder bag from Gucci is the mini take on the same idea, the tiger-head Dionysus clasp doing the work of the H, and this one is pre-loved in excellent condition. The black satchel with a single gold monogram from Saint Laurent has the same boxy shoulder line, also pre-loved. If you want the quietest version, the green leather flap shoulder bag from Strathberry keeps one clean bar across the front, and the deep bottle green is a subtle way to wear color. The pink top-handle bag from Furla adds a polished handle with a detachable strap, the one we would carry to a lunch.

The brown chain-strap shoulder bag from Mulberry softens the shape with a turnlock and chain, lovely with a wool coat. The black leather crossbody bag from Coccinelle is the easiest way into the look, with a curved clasp and a strap that wears cross-body all day. The brown turnlock shoulder bag from Sandro keeps the flap shape in a deep chocolate that works like black. The blue saddle crossbody bag from Aspinal of London rounds the silhouette while keeping the structured flap, and the dusky blue reads as a neutral. For something with a little more edge, the black chain-strap shoulder bag from PINKO has a ring clasp and a rockier feel.

Pre-loved Hermès listings to browse

Browse these additional pre-loved listings.

Browse the pre-loved Hermès Constance NM Tadelakt 24 bag in Noir. View the black Tadelakt Constance listing.

Browse the pre-loved Hermès Constance Epsom 24 bag in gray. View the gray Epsom Constance listing. Compare a separate pre-loved Hermès Constance 24 in Epsom.

Browse the pre-loved Hermès Kelly Moove Swift bag in green. View the green Kelly Moove listing.

Browse the pre-loved Hermès Kelly Dog lizard bracelet in black. View the black Kelly Dog bracelet listing.

Browse the pre-loved Hermès Black Epsom Birkin 30 bag. View the black Epsom Birkin listing. Compare a separate pre-loved Hermès Birkin 25 in black Togo.

Choosing a Pre-Loved Constance

Browse the Constance listings above for your favorite color and size.

Hermès Constance questions, answered

Is the Hermès Constance still made?

Yes. The Constance remains one of the house’s core bag styles, but buying new from a boutique is famously not a simple add-to-cart. That is why so many people shop for a Constance pre-loved, where you can see the exact bag, its condition and its price before you decide.

What size Constance should I choose?

The Constance 14 is the micro size, an evening bag for the smallest essentials. The Constance 18, often called the Mini, holds a phone, card case and keys. The Constance 24 is the classic day size and the one we would choose first. There is also the elongated Constance Elan, which sits a little more formally under the arm.

Constance vs Kelly vs Birkin: which Hermès bag is which?

The Constance is the shoulder-and-crossbody bag with the H clasp. The Kelly is a structured top-handle bag with a single flap and a detachable strap. The Birkin is the roomy, open holdall tote with rolled handles. If you want one Hermès bag to wear hands-free from lunch to evening, the Constance is the natural pick; we compare the Kelly and Birkin in our Hermès Kelly shopping guide and the Hermès Herbag guide.

Is a pre-loved Constance worth it?

When the condition is right, yes. Look for honest photos of the corners, clasp and strap, and clear condition notes. A well-kept Constance in a classic color is one of the most wearable designer bags you can buy, and the pre-loved route lets you choose the exact leather, hardware and size rather than waiting for whatever a boutique offers.

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