Hermès Bucket Bags

Are you looking for a stylish and versatile bag to complete any casual outfit? A Hermès bucket bag is the perfect fit. With the carefree flair of a Hermès tote, a bucket bag offers more polish while maintaining the same easygoing vibe. The style features a flat bottom, round or oval in shape, and a rather narrow silhouette. While bucket bags are unstructured, allowing for greater storage, they typically feature side reinforcements or other details that enable the bag to stand upright.

Perhaps the most famous Hermès bucket bag is the Picotin. This charmer pays homage to the atelier’s equestrian roots and is modeled after a horse’s feed bag. Can you see how the bag would fit over the horse’s nose, with the straps fitting over his ears? A leather strap closes the bag, fastened by the iconic “H” padlock. The look is fun and casually elegant.

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Another Hermès bag in a chic bucket style is the In-the-Loop tote. It features two Chaine d'Ancre handles and closes with a metal clasp in the same signature shape. Intriguingly, when it is closed, this Hermès bucket inverts Picotin’s beloved V-shape to form an upside down V. 

Whichever Hermès bucket bag captures your heart, where will it take you? This versatile designer bucket bag is ideal for elevating jeans and a tee or completing a chic suit for the office — and everything in between. Pair a bright yellow Picotin with stonewashed jeans, a pinstriped button-down shirt and a black blazer. Or with a green floral sundress for a garden party. Of course, a black Hermès bucket bag is chic with everything in your wardrobe, from a slinky red dress to a sharp caramel-colored suit for the office.

FAQs About Hermès Bucket Bags

What can you fit into a Hermès bucket bag?

A Hermès bucket bag affords ample storage. The smaller Picotin or In-The-Loop 18 can easily hold your phone, sunglasses, compact wallet, and small cosmetics pouch. Larger sizes like the Picotin 22 can accommodate a book or tablet. A chic Hermès bucket bag is spacious enough for daily use.

What size Hermès bucket bag is best for everyday essentials?

A Hermès bucket bag carries your daily essentials in style. The ideal size depends on your lifestyle, but many find the Picotin 18 to be the perfect balance of form and function. It comfortably fits your belongings while maintaining a clean, compact profile. If you carry a tablet or larger accessories, a 22cm bucket Hermès bag offers extra room without losing its elegant shape.

What materials are used in Hermès bucket bags?

Most Hermès bucket bags, including the popular In-the-Loop and Picotin, are crafted from supple, fine-grained leathers like Clemence, Swift, or Togo — prized for their softness and durability. You’ll also find Hermès bucket bags that incorporate toile or felt accented with premium leathers for contrast. The coveted Cargo Picotin is a mix of canvas and Swift leather.

How do you keep a Hermès bucket bag in top condition?

To maintain your Hermès bucket bag in beautiful condition, avoid overloading the bag, which can distort its shape. When it’s not in use, empty the bag’s contents and stuff the interior with acid-free tissue paper to support its natural shape. Store your Hermès bucket upright in its original dust bag, avoiding direct light and moisture. For leather care, gently buff with a soft cloth and avoid oils or lotions.

What is the Hermès bucket bag called?

The most popular of the Hermès bucket bags is the Picotin Lock. It is named for the French term for a unit of horse feed. The bag’s shape mimics a horse’s feed bag, which fits over the mouth and nose and has two straps that fit over the horse’s ears. The Picotin is another chic homage to Hermès’ equestrian roots.