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The Herm\u00e8s Neo Madere bag belongs firmly in that category. It\u2019s a refined design that\u2019s been inspired by heritage and intended for collectors who are looking for something beyond the regular Birkin and Kelly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t get us wrong, we love the duo, but maybe, just maybe, it\u2019s time for a change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019ve been contemplating whether or not to add this piece to your collection, you, my friend, have stumbled upon the right guide. We\u2019re going to let you in on all the secrets: Neo Madere’s design, pricing, and availability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Herm\u00e8s Neo Madere bag launched as part of the Fall\/Winter 2022 collection and drew inspiration from a single decidedly \u2018unglamourousungalmourous\u2019 source. It was none other than the 1960s Madere laundry bag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of this heritage, the Neo Madere features an elongated, low-slung, minimalist design. Don\u2019t be fooled, this bag is most definitely not engineered for maximum visibility. It\u2019s refined, understated luxury at its best. It\u2019s the kind of luxury Herm\u00e8s does incredibly well, even when they\u2019re not exactly creating recognisable icons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, according to Herm\u00e8s official descriptions, the Neo Madere is an \u2018atypical and visionary\u2019 interpretation of vintage travel bags. It\u2019s crazy to think about how Herm\u00e8s took a completely forgotten and sidelined functional design and redefined it through Herm\u00e8s’s lens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What we got is a bag that feels both familiar and fresh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Herm\u00e8s Neo Madere bag comes out to be 44 cm x 19 cm x 19 cm, which is 17.3 inches x 7.5 inches x 7.5 inches for you ladies in the States. These proportions create an elongated and rather horizontal silhouette that\u2019s almost reminiscentalmost a reminiscent of a carryall than a traditional handbag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Since the Neo Madere features a low, horizontal structure, it recalls vintage travel cases from the past that used to be elongated, softly structure and intentionally understated. Some collectors even note similarities between the Neo Madere and the shoulder Birkin\u2019s profile, while others argue it reminds them of Jean Louis Dumas\u2019s era 1984 experimental designs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n SinceSine the bag features a horizontal profile, it\u2019s better suited to either hand carry or tucked underneath the arm instead of your regular shoulder wear. It\u2019s worth notingboting that there\u2019s no detachable strap, so you\u2019re not going to be able to wear it across the body. This is an intentionally hand-carried piece. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Neo Madere\u2019s arguably most distinctive feature are its thick, rigid hand-shaped handles that have been made from none other than Hunter cowhide leather, directly inspired by Herm\u00e8s traveling trunks. Since Hunter cowhide leather is highly durable, it ages beautifully over time and is also scratch-resistant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dare we remind you ladies, these handles are totally NOT soft or flexible. That\u2019s precisely the intention. They\u2019re structured and are built to withstand long, across the ocean sort of voyages (hello Moana!<\/em>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Neo Madere features a full zip closure at the top, which is made from entirely leather. The leather zip pulls threads through a metal loop and can be secured with a cadena padlock, similarthat\u2019s similar to the oh-so iconic Herm\u00e8s Bolide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The hardware on this comes in palladium plating, whichthat looks both cool and restrained. There\u2019s also a Hunter cowhide clochette, a key charm, that completes the look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With the Neo Madere you get one interior pocket that keeps all your essentials organised. Be warned, this bag isn\u2019t built for maximum organisation, it prefers clean lines over an internal structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The bag body uses Togo calfskin, one of Herm\u00e8s’s most loved grain leather that develops natural slouch over time with wear. Togo’s slightly pebbled texture also provides impeccable durability whilst maintaining softness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The handles and clochette use contrasting Hunter cowhide, adding texture and the palladium-plated hardware throughout keeps the overall aesthetic cool and modern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every Neo Madere is hand-stitched using Herm\u00e8s’s signature saddle stitch technique, the same method used on Birkin and Kelly bags, so rest assured you\u2019re getting the same structural integrity and longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Herm\u00e8s](\"https:\/\/loveluxury.com\/topics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Gemini_Generated_Image_habpmjhabpmjhabp-1024x420.jpg\")
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Design and Features of the Herm\u00e8s Neo Madere Bag<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Handles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Closure and Hardware<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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