The Hermes Evelyne TPM

This is a bag that has been on my list for a while. Actually it’s been on my want list longer than the mini Bolide, but arrived in the store after, which is my paltry way of explaining how I ended up with two mini black bags with gold hardware in a short period of time. When I got the message from the boutique I thought about saying no, but it was so painful that I decided that I could not…I should at least visit it. And of course, once I did, I brought the bag immediately home.

In short, my conclusions: why didn’t I get this bag earlier?? I love it! My biggest concern with the TPM was always the length of the strap – since I’m short (5’1), some bags are just way too long for me to do crossbody with, like the Chanel WOC. For some reason, I thought this was going to be the case with the TPM. I think maybe I had seen some photos? But anyway, it is fine!

In a perfect world, maybe I’d want the strap an inch shorter. I think because the bag is black, it doesn’t bug me as much that the strap is a tiny bit long – not as jarring of an effect that it’d be with a super bright color (but that wouldn’t stop me from getting one in the future, anyway). If you’re 5’4-5’6, I think this bag would be the perfect length for crossbody.

The canvas strap is so comfortable. It’s the perfect width, no hardware to make it heavy (my chief beef with the Evelyne 3 PM) and very light. And, I have to admit that one thought I had after I bought the TPM was that I could use the strap on the mini Bolide when I wanted another option! And apparently, according to the store manager, I’m far from the first woman who has had this thought! Given that extra straps at Hermes are over $1K now and the Evelyne TPM is $1800….well.

And, the bag fits quite a bit for its size – everything above, plus keys (I am going through a lip balm addiction). It’s the perfect “mommy running around and stick in a large diaper bag/backpack” option, and with black, I don’t worry about stains. Plus my TPM is clemence, which I would recommend whole heartedly – it’s such a lovely feel and also the leather is more flexible, so you can stuff more in it. The other day, I had everything above and managed to stuff a large chocolate chip cookie (in its paper bag) inside, too!

I’ve been using this as a total kick around and so far it’s rested in a sandbox, on a park bench, tossed about my backpack nd shoved into an overhead bin and is in perfect condition. I don’t beat up my stuff by any means but I don’t treat them with kid gloves either. A fantastic bag from Hermes, one of the better priced items from the brand, that I’d recommend whole heartedly to anybody looking for a mini bag.