Buying Guides
Hermès Picotin 18 vs Picotin 22: Which Size Is Right for You?
Two icons, one decision — how the Picotin sizes compare in the hand, on the shoulder and in daily use.
Few bags earn a permanent place in a luxury rotation the way the Hermès Picotin does. Open-topped, feather-light and quietly recognisable, it is the house’s most effortless everyday bag — and the first question every buyer asks is the same: 18 or 22?
The sizes at a glance
| Picotin 18 | Picotin 22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 18 cm | 22 cm |
| Height | 19 cm | 23 cm |
| Depth | 13.5 cm | 18 cm |
| Fits | Essentials — phone, cardholder, keys, mini pouch | Essentials plus a small tablet, sunglasses case and water bottle |
| Wear | Hand or forearm | Hand, forearm or shoulder for most |
Choose the 18 if…
- You carry a phone, cardholder and keys — not your whole day.
- You prefer a daintier silhouette that works day to night.
- You are petite and want the bag to stay in proportion.
Choose the 22 if…
- You want one bag for work, errands and travel days.
- Shoulder carry matters — the 22’s handles fit most shoulders.
- You like the slightly slouchier, more relaxed look.
Colours and leathers
The Picotin is most often produced in Clemence — a soft, grained calfskin that shrugs off daily wear. Neutrals like Etoupe, Gold and Black are the most versatile; seasonal brights appear in limited quantities and move quickly. If you are chasing a specific colour, our Concierge can source it.
Is the Picotin 18 too small for every day?+
Not for most. It comfortably holds a large phone, cardholder, keys and a small pouch. If you routinely carry more, choose the 22.
Can the Picotin 22 be worn on the shoulder?+
Yes — for most people the 22’s handles allow shoulder carry, especially in softer leathers. The 18 is a hand or forearm bag.
Are Wear It’s Picotins new or pre-owned?+
Brand-new only. Wear It sources exclusively through its trusted international supplier network — never pre-owned or resale.
Shop Picotin & More
Hermès
Picotin 18 Black PHW
AED 18,900
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Picotin Cargo 18 Beige Marfa/Poussiere PHW
AED 22,900
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Picotin 18 Black GHW
AED 18,800
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Picotin 18 Craie GHW
AED 18,800
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Picotin Cargo 18 Ecru/Gold PHW
AED 21,350
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Picotin Cargo 18 Mousse/Bai Brun PHW
AED 22,500
Hermès
Picotin Cargo 18 Nata GHW
AED 19,200
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Picotin Cargo 18 Black GHW
AED 22,550
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