Is the Garden Party PM good for everyday use?

Yes. It is light, structured and open-topped, which suits daily errands, work and travel. The canvas body is less hard-wearing than leather.

How does it compare with a Birkin or Kelly?

It is lighter, less formal and has an open top instead of a flap and lock. It carries more than a Birkin or Kelly of similar size.

No. The Garden Party PM has an open top with no zip or flap.

The Garden Party comes in several sizes, from small to large travel sizes. The PM is the small size.

The body is canvas with leather trim and handles. Some versions use leather or coated canvas for the body.

The bag comes with its handles and leather trim as shown. Hermès does not include a dust bag with every purchase, so check the listing.

13 stores we checked sell it, including Bags by Her, eBay, Dokodemo, Brand Street Tokyo, TrueFacet.

At Bags by Her, for $1,780.00, as of our latest check.

$1,780.00at Bags by HerChecked Nov 11

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