The Hermès Neo Garden 23 is a small rectangular tote with two short handles and a Clou de Selle snap closure. Buy it if you want to carry a phone, wallet, keys and a small pouch by hand. Its handles and lack of a shoulder strap make it a poor choice if you need your hands free.
The broad opening makes it easy to find your things, while the side snaps draw the top inward when you carry less. At 23 cm wide and 16 cm high, it fits a small handbag load; the Garden Party 30 gives you another 7 cm of width and height for a larger pouch or notebook. For the other sizes and materials, see the complete Garden Party guide.
When Did the Neo Garden 23 Come Out?
The Neo Garden 23 came out in 2024. Hermès took the casual tote shape of the Garden Party and shrank it into a smaller hand bag with a front snap and side snaps.
Why it gets compared with the Garden Party
Both have two handles, a broad opening and snap closures. The Neo Garden 23 is shorter and lower, so it carries less and sits closer to your hand. Garden Party 30 leaves more space above a wallet and pouch for things you add during the day.
The Neo Garden 23 works as a small handbag on a trip, but carrying it occupies a hand unless it sits on your forearm. Voyage 41 has longer handles for shoulder carry and much more space for a travel load.
Design & Construction
The Neo Garden 23 is made in France. Its flat base supports a rectangular body, and the curved handles and exposed snaps give it a casual look. Closing the center and side snaps narrows the opening, but leaves gaps at the top; it does not seal like a zipped bag.
Key Design Elements
- Shape & Silhouette
- A rectangular body measuring 23 x 16 x 10 cm, with a flat base and a broad top opening.
- Handles & Straps
- Two short top handles. They work for hand carry or the crook of the arm. There is no shoulder strap and no crossbody option.
- Clou de Selle Closure
- One front Clou de Selle snap and side snaps. Open the sides when packing, snap them in when you want the mouth of the bag to sit tighter.
- Interior
- The Togo 23 has herringbone canvas lining and a zipped pocket, visible in the top view above. Officier canvas and Bredies versions have Togo leather linings.
- Palladium Hardware
- The examples shown here have palladium-plated hardware.
Materials
The 23 comes in Togo or Negonda leather, and in Officier or H Viking canvas with Negonda trim. Togo has a rounded, irregular grain and softens with use. The canvas versions contrast a pale or colored fabric body with leather handles, corners and trim. Bredies adds Swift leather braids to a Togo body.
Canvas versions cost $3,000 in the US examples recorded in September 2026, compared with $4,475 for plain leather. Bredies was $7,400 in the January US listing: you pay more for the braided leather detailing and Togo lining, without gaining interior space.
Models & Sizes
The 23-size versions share the same exterior dimensions. Voyage 41 is substantially wider and deeper, with longer handles for shoulder carry.
- Materials
- Officier or H Viking canvas + Negonda
- Dimensions (W × H × D)
- 23 x 16 x 10 cm
- Carry
- Hand or forearm
- Materials
- Togo or Negonda calfskin
- Dimensions (W × H × D)
- 23 x 16 x 10 cm
- Carry
- Hand or forearm
- Materials
- Togo + Swift calfskin
- Dimensions (W × H × D)
- 23 x 16 x 10 cm
- Carry
- Hand or forearm
- Materials
- Canvas + Negonda; Bredies also available
- Dimensions (W × H × D)
- About 41 x 30 x 23 cm
- Carry
- Hand or shoulder
The Bredies Difference
Bredies keeps the plain 23’s dimensions and adds multicolored leather braids around the handles and a Togo lining. It costs $2,925 more than the plain leather 23 at the recorded 2026 US prices, so choose it for the detailing rather than extra capacity.
Voyage 41: The Larger Option
Voyage 41 is about 41 x 30 x 23 cm, with a handle height of roughly 20.5 cm. The standard canvas versions have an unlined interior and a zipped pocket. Its 23 cm depth gives you room for a larger pouch and travel items that would fill the smaller bag quickly.
2026 Price Guide
Current US Neo Garden 23 Prices
The plain canvas and leather prices stayed at $3,000 and $4,475 in the US listings recorded in August–September 2026. Bredies has a separate price, with the most recent US example below dating to January. US prices exclude sales tax.
- US retail
- $3,000
- Listing recorded
- September 11, 2026
- US retail
- $3,000
- Listing recorded
- September 9, 2026
- US retail
- $4,475
- Listing recorded
- August 27, 2026
- US retail
- $4,475
- Listing recorded
- August 5, 2026
- US retail
- $7,400
- Listing recorded
- January 6, 2026
- US retail
- $5,450–$5,750
- Listing recorded
- June–August 2026
- US retail
- $9,900
- Listing recorded
- September 9, 2026
You can also open the live BagUSeek product pages for the canvas 23, Togo 23, Bredies 23, and Voyage 41.
Standard Voyage 41 examples were $5,450 in August and $5,750 for the Denim Moyen/Noir version recorded June 8. The $9,900 Voyage 41 Bredies adds braided detailing and several calfskin types; it is a different version, not a price increase on the standard tote.
2026 Resale Snapshot
On September 18, 2026, 26 available Neo Garden 23 listings added since June 18 at Fashionphile, The RealReal, Rebag and Sotheby’s had asking prices of $4,555–$8,500, with a $5,990 median. The sample mixes canvas and leather versions and different conditions; these are asking prices, and do not show what buyers paid.
What Fits Inside
Neo Garden 23 (Small)
The Neo Garden 23 holds the usual essentials. A phone, slim wallet, keys and earbuds leave room for a small pouch, but a bulky sunglasses case uses much of the 10 cm depth. Keep the load below the snaps if you want the top to close without strain.
Fits Comfortably
- • Slim wallet or card case
- • Large smartphone
- • Keys and AirPods
- • Sunglasses in a slim sleeve
- • Lipstick or hand sanitizer
- • A few small cosmetics
Too Large or Bulky for Comfortable Carry
- • Large notebooks or tablets
- • Laptops of any size
- • Bulky cosmetic pouches
- • Large water bottles
- • A4 documents or large books
Neo Garden Voyage 41 (Large)
Voyage 41 has room for a larger wallet, pouch, book, small tablet and charger. The longer handles let you put it on your shoulder when your hands are occupied with a ticket or suitcase.
Neo Garden vs Garden Party and Other Small Hermès Bags
Neo Garden 23 vs Garden Party 30 (TPM)
Garden Party 30 is 7 cm wider and 7 cm taller, with the same 10 cm depth. That extra width and height makes it the better everyday choice if you carry a notebook or a larger pouch; the Neo Garden stays compact when you carry only the basics.
- Neo Garden 23
- 23×16×10 cm
- Garden Party 30
- 30×23×10 cm
- Neo Garden 23
- Clou de Selle snap + side snaps
- Garden Party 30
- Clou de Selle snap + side snaps
- Neo Garden 23
- Hand or forearm; no strap
- Garden Party 30
- Hand or forearm; shoulder fit varies
- Neo Garden 23
- 10 cm
- Garden Party 30
- 10 cm
- Neo Garden 23
- Phone, wallet, keys and a small pouch
- Garden Party 30
- A larger everyday handbag load
The verdict: Choose the Neo Garden if you want a compact hand bag for the basics. Choose the Garden Party 30 if you want more room. Both close with snaps and leave gaps around the opening. For the larger tote too, see the Garden Party 30 vs 36 vs Neo Garden 23 comparison.
Neo Garden 23 vs Picotin 18
The Picotin 18 is narrower but much deeper at 18 x 18 x 18 cm. Its soft bucket shape makes room for bulkier small items, while the rectangular Neo Garden keeps flat belongings easier to arrange.
- Neo Garden 23
- Rectangular tote
- Picotin 18
- Bucket/cube
- Neo Garden 23
- 23×16×10 cm
- Picotin 18
- 18×18×18 cm
- Neo Garden 23
- Snap closures
- Picotin 18
- Leather cord with padlock
- Neo Garden 23
- Rectangular body with a flat base
- Picotin 18
- Soft bucket shape
- Neo Garden 23
- Zipped pocket in the Togo example
- Picotin 18
- No interior pockets in the standard leather version
- Neo Garden 23
- Flat items and a small pouch
- Picotin 18
- Bulkier essentials in a soft bag
The verdict: The Neo Garden 23 feels neater and more structured. The Picotin 18 is softer, looser, and more casual.
Neo Garden 23 vs Chanel Deauville Mini
The Chanel Deauville Mini has prominent Chanel lettering and chain straps, while the Neo Garden 23 has small metal snaps and short leather handles. The Neo Garden is the simpler choice if you want little visible branding. For a Deauville, compare the exact style’s dimensions and strap length: resale sellers use “Mini” for more than one version.
Where to Buy the Neo Garden 23
Hermès sells the Neo Garden 23 online when stock is available, and you can ask a boutique about the material and color you want. The carousel above shows recent restocks across countries. Those bags may already have sold; open the product page to check its destination and availability.
Set up restock alerts for your country if you want to buy directly from Hermès. Decide whether you want canvas or leather and set a budget before stock appears, since the price difference is substantial. Adding a bag to your cart does not hold it for you; another shopper can finish checkout first.
On resale sites such as Fashionphile, The RealReal, Rebag and Sotheby’s, compare the exact material, condition and included accessories. Ask for clear photos of the corners, handles, lining and snaps. At the same resale asking price, a canvas bag costs $1,475 more above recorded retail than a plain leather one.
Care & Maintenance
Corners and handles receive the most contact in daily use. Keep the bag off rough floors, avoid overfilling it, and wipe moisture off promptly with a soft cloth. Hermès recommends protecting leather from water, heat and direct sunlight in its leather care instructions.
Care Tips
- LeatherKeep oils and moisture off the leather. Blot water with a soft cloth and let it dry naturally, away from heat. Avoid household cleaners and leather treatments that Hermès has not recommended.
- CanvasCanvas handles daily wear well, but spills and deep rubbing still show. Keep it away from standing water and long stretches of direct sun.
- HardwarePalladium hardware scratches if it keeps hitting hard surfaces. Put the bag down gently.
- StorageStore the bag upright with light stuffing inside, and keep it in the dust bag when it is not in use.
- Braided StrapsOn Bredies, do not crush the braids under other bags. Keep them sitting naturally.
Is the Neo Garden Right for You?
The Neo Garden works well if you...
- • Want a small rectangular tote
- • Carry only essentials most days
- • Like the cleaner look of a snapped opening
- • Want a casual bag with little visible branding
- • Prefer hand carry to shoulder carry
- • Find the Garden Party 30 larger than you need
Skip it if you need...
- • Laptop or document capacity
- • A shoulder strap or crossbody wear
- • A zipper or fully locked closure
- • One bag that can do office carry and weekend carry
- • Maximum tote space for the money
- • A very formal Hermès bag
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Takeaways
- Released in 2024: The Neo Garden 23 is the small-format version of the Neo Garden line.
- Recorded 2026 US prices: $3,000 for canvas and Negonda, $4,475 for plain leather, and $7,400 for Bredies. The Bredies figure dates to January; the standard versions were recorded in August–September.
- Short handles, no strap: The 23 is for hand or forearm carry. Voyage 41 has longer handles for shoulder carry.
- Neo Garden vs Garden Party: Neo Garden 23 is the smaller, neater bag. Garden Party 30 is the roomier tote.
- Resale asking prices: The 26-listing September sample ranged from $4,555 to $8,500, with a $5,990 median across materials and conditions.
- Best for: People who want a small tote shape and only carry the basics.