The Hermès Constance 24 does not come in Epi leather. Epi is Louis Vuitton cowhide. Hermès uses Epsom, Togo, Swift, Chevre and box calf on the Constance. A listing that says "Constance 24 Epi" often means Epsom, or the seller copied wording from a Louis Vuitton listing. Confirm the leather name before you pay.

Constance 24 dimensions and specs

  • Width: 24 cm (about 9.4 in)
  • Height: 18 cm (about 7 in)
  • Depth: 8 cm (about 3.1 in)
  • Closure: H clasp with plated hardware
  • Strap: one leather strap, shoulder or crossbody
  • Interior: two main compartments, one slip pocket, one zip pocket

Hermès puts the size after the model name. The number 24 is the width in centimeters. The Constance also ships in 14, 18 and 19 cm sizes.

Epsom vs Epi: what the keyword means

Epsom is embossed calfskin. It has a pressed grain, holds shape, and resists scratches. Hermès uses it on the Constance, Kelly and Birkin.

Epi is embossed cowhide from Louis Vuitton. That line started in 1926. The grains differ. Epi shows horizontal striations. Epsom shows a fine, even pebbled pattern. A Constance with Epi grain is a replica with a wrong leather label. It is not a rare variant.

Replica price tiers

Replica Constance 24 bags sell in three bands.

  1. Low tier: $80 to $200. PU or split leather. Plastic hardware. Fixed strap. Wrong stamp font.
  2. Mid tier: $250 to $600. Cowhide or low-grade Epsom. Plated alloy hardware. Machine stitching at 6 to 7 stitches per inch.
  3. High tier: $700 to $1,500. Full-grain or imported Epsom. Brass or steel core hardware. Hand-finished edges with wax. Stitching at 9 to 10 per inch.

Authentic Constance 24 bags sell from about $11,000 to $15,000 on the resale market, based on leather, hardware and year. That gap drives the replica market.

Checks before buying

  • Stitch count: authentic Constance bags run 9 to 10 saddle stitches per inch. Count over 1 inch (2.54 cm) on the front flap.
  • H clasp: the clasp sits flush. The pins move under light pressure. The hardware has weight.
  • Blind stamp: inside the back wall, in the format HERMÈS PARIS plus a year letter and artisan code.
  • Strap: attaches with two pivoting metal posts. Many replicas use fixed screws.
  • Size: measure the base. A 24 measures 24 cm across. Some replicas ship at 22 or 26 cm and still use the name 24.

Red flags in listings

  • "Epi leather Constance." Hermès does not use that leather.
  • Photos of one bag, stock images of another.
  • No blind stamp photo and no interior photo.
  • Price under $80 with a 1:1 claim.
  • "Genuine Epsom" with no tannery name.

Care

Epsom resists water. Wipe it with a dry cloth. Store the bag upright in the dust bag. Keep the strap off the front flap to stop darkening. Do not use saddle soap on embossed calfskin. It lifts the pressed grain.

Short answers

Is there a real Hermès Constance 24 in Epi leather? No. Hermès has never listed Epi as a Constance leather. How tall is the Constance 24? 18 cm. Does it fit a phone? Yes. A 6.7-inch phone sits in the front compartment with room for a card case.