Hermès Picotin Lock: Sizes, Prices & 18 vs 22

Picotin 18 vs 22: size and capacity

The 22 adds 4 cm in width and depth and 2 cm in height for $300 more. That gives a bottle or bulky sunglasses case more room without making the bag dramatically taller. Choose from your actual load: a taller shopper may still prefer the 18, and a shorter shopper may need the 22.

Bring your phone, wallet and pouches when trying the bag. A long wallet can dominate the 18’s small base, while a rigid organizer reduces the space left for other items. A capacity list cannot guarantee that everything fits together or that the opening closes comfortably.

These dimensions follow Hermès’s current Clémence 18 listing and 22 listing. Some earlier or special-version listings show 13.5 cm depth for the 18. Match the exact version and allow for small handmade variations.

The full Picotin 18 versus 22 comparison goes further into the choice. For one size alone, see the 18 guide or 22 guide.

Micro and Picotin 26

The Micro is a separate small format that appears in special materials, including ostrich. The larger Clémence 26 measures 26 × 26 × 22 cm in Hermès’s listing. Neither should be treated as a scaled copy of the 18’s price or availability. Check a Micro’s exact measurements and what it can hold rather than buying from the size nickname alone.

Picotin prices in 2026

The table gives the latest matching US prices in our official Hermès listing records, checked September 18. Dates differ by version, so an older observation is labeled rather than presented as a fresh quote. Prices exclude US sales tax and do not establish current stock.

The standard Clémence 18 and 22 are the cleanest comparison. A Pocket 18 costs more than a standard 22 because it is a different construction. The two ostrich Micro rows are also distinct references, not a price rise measured on the same bag. For local currencies and photographs, see Picotin 18 prices and colors.

What a resale price tells you

Compare a resale offer with the same size, leather and edition at retail, then inspect wear, included accessories and return terms. A seller’s asking price does not show what the bag will sell for or what an owner would receive after commission. Condition can outweigh the appeal of a familiar color.

For an 18, check the base corners, handle edges and opening, plus the padlock and keys. Ask whether the leather has been recolored or repaired. Decide what the exact bag is worth to you; a classic color does not guarantee you will recover the purchase price. Compare preowned Picotin listings.

Handles, padlock and interior

The standard leather Picotin has a soft unlined body, short handles and four metal feet. The leather tie and padlock draw the opening together but leave gaps. Keep small valuables in a zipped pouch if you need them contained; this is not a fully sealed bag.

Its plain interior has no separate compartments in the standard Clémence version. That makes it easy to place a larger item inside but harder to find small things at the bottom. A pouch or soft insert adds organization. A stiff insert can also change the slouch, so check its fit instead of forcing the bag around it.

Hermès lists the standard Picotin for hand carry. It has no supplied shoulder strap or dedicated strap rings. Aftermarket handle attachments change the load on the bag; if hands-free carry is essential, compare a bag designed with a strap.

We have not found a current official weight for these Clémence sizes. Material, size, hardware and any insert affect the weight you carry. Try the bag loaded rather than relying on an unverified empty-weight estimate.

Clémence, Pocket and other materials

Clémence is a soft grained leather that becomes more supple with use. It gives the Picotin its relaxed shape; do not expect crisp sides that stay upright when empty. The grain changes how light falls on the surface, so compare color photographs taken under similar lighting.

The Pocket version combines Goéland canvas with Swift leather. Hermès describes two exterior pockets divided into four compartments on the official Pocket listing. Choose it if those outside compartments are useful to you, and compare its textile condition separately from an all-leather bag.

Éclat combines Clémence and Swift, while Barénia Faubourg, ostrich and Boréale ostrich have their own references and prices. Compare the texture, construction and price of the exact version rather than treating all Picotins as the same leather.

For color names and actual photographs, browse the Picotin 18 color archive, use the Hermès Color Explorer, or compare colors side by side. A past color listing is not a promise that Hermès is offering it now.

How to buy a Picotin

The Picotin is generally sold outside the boutique Birkin and Kelly quota system. That does not create a promise that every boutique will have one or sell your requested color on a visit. Online orders do not require a boutique relationship, but stock and country-specific purchase limits still apply. See the quota and purchase-limit guide.

Ask a boutique about the size, leather and a short list of colors you would buy. On hermes.com, use a country site that can ship to your address. A bag appearing in another market does not make it deliverable to you, and a product page can remain visible after stock has gone.

For online listings, our Picotin buying guide explains the process. You can also set up Picotin alerts. An alert reports an observed listing; it does not reserve the bag or guarantee checkout.

Resale gives you another way to compare particular colors and older versions, but check the actual availability, condition report and return terms. It is not always more expensive or always cheaper than retail. The first Hermès bag guide compares the Picotin with other shapes and carrying options.

Picotin, Evelyne, Garden Party or Lindy?

The Evelyne is the closer comparison when you need a shoulder or crossbody strap. Its perforated H and flatter shape look different from the Picotin’s bucket body. Compare a specific Evelyne size rather than treating the whole line as one price.

The Garden Party gives papers and wider items a rectangular base. The standard US canvas 30 and 36 are $3,300 and $3,600 in our current records; all-Negonda versions are $4,775 and $5,150. Choose the tote if its capacity is useful, then test the handles over your coat.

The Lindy adds a strap and a different closure at a substantially higher price. Decide whether those features solve your daily needs before spending more. A zip or a strap can matter on a commute, but neither automatically makes the more expensive bag the right purchase.

Why it is called Picotin

Hermès describes the shape as inspired by horse feeders and the name as an old French measure of oats. The short handles, bucket body and simple opening make that connection visible without needing a large exterior logo. The Lock version adds the small padlock to its leather tie.

Wear and care

Clémence can soften and slouch with use. Support the bag lightly with tissue when stored, keep it in its dust cover away from heat and direct sunlight, and avoid overloading it. Do not expect an insert to prevent all creasing or wear.

Blot water promptly with a soft lint-free cloth and keep pale leather away from dark textiles that can transfer dye. For stains or damaged handles, ask Hermès about an assessment. Its leather-care instructions advise against commercial care products.