The Hermés Evelyne 29 bag was created by the head of the Hermès riding department, Evelyne Bertrand, in 1978. It was initially created as a convenient carryall for horse groomers. The defining perforated H logo was originally designed to face inward, towards the body, as a ventilation system to aerate the contents of the bag and keep brushes and sponges dry. The Hermès Evelyne was used exclusively by the riding department until the early 2000s when the bag was officially transferred to the leather goods department and began production for Hermès bag lovers to add to their collections. The Sotheby’s team would describe this bag as casual and durable. The HERMES Evelyne bag is one of Hermès’ most versatile handbags with a simple and understated design that keeps your hands free.