Short answer
A fake Hermes Victoria 62 is a counterfeit copy of the Hermes Victoria travel tote in the 62 cm size. The genuine bag is made in France from Clemence, Togo, or Negonda leather. It has a zip top, two rolled handles, and palladium or gold hardware. Replica listings often cost $300 to $900. Genuine examples resell for $5,000 and up. Hermes does not license or supply any replica maker.
What the Victoria 62 is
Hermes sells the Victoria as a soft-sided tote. Reported sizes include 35 cm, 43 cm, and 62 cm. The 62 cm version is the travel size. Sources put it at about 62 cm wide, 35 cm tall, and 25 cm deep. Hermes does not publish a fixed spec sheet, so numbers differ by source and by year.
Materials and hardware
- Clemence, Togo, Fjord, Negonda, or Epsom leather
- Palladium-plated or gold-plated hardware
- Zip top with a leather pull
- Two rolled leather handles. Most sizes have no shoulder strap
- Blind stamp inside the bag
Checks people run on a replica
- Stitch angle and count. Hermes uses saddle stitching on key seams.
- Blind stamp. Letter shape, craftsperson code, and placement.
- Zipper teeth and pull. Generic hardware is a common sign.
- Leather grain and smell. Plastic or coated splits show up on low-tier copies.
- Weight. A 62 cm tote in Clemence leather is heavy. Thin copies are light.
- Price. A new Victoria 62 at a fraction of retail is not genuine.
Legal status in the United States
Trafficking in counterfeit goods is a federal crime under 18 U.S.C. 2320. Civil claims fall under the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. 1114. U.S. Customs and Border Protection can seize and destroy shipments. Federal penalties include prison terms and fines in the millions of dollars. Buying a counterfeit bag for personal use is not a federal crime in most cases. Selling, importing, or shipping one is.
What is unknown
Hermes does not publish a spec sheet for the Victoria 62. Leather lots, hardware finish, and dimensions change by production year. No public database lists serial numbers or blind stamps. No online checker can prove a bag is real. Authentication takes an in-person inspection by a trained person or a paid service.