Summer dressing comes with its own set of priorities. Clothes need room to move, bags should work across different plans, and accessories have the power to change an outfit without requiring an entirely new wardrobe. At Hermès, the Spring/Summer 2027 collection explores The Shape of Air, with a focus on lightness, movement and adaptable silhouettes. The accessories balance practical design with the house’s longstanding connection to leather craftsmanship, equestrian details and silk.
From a bucket bag that converts into a sling to jewellery that draws on saddle-making techniques, the collection offers plenty to consider when putting together a summer accessories wardrobe. Some pieces make a statement through their construction, while others bring colour, texture or a useful change of shape to everyday dressing.
Bags That Do More
The Hermès handbag line-up offers several interpretations of what a summer bag can be. The Mangeoire Chaîne Torsade brings a sculptural element to the category, with a short metal handle made from individually hand-polished links. Perforated leather forms the body, which is lined with a removable silk pouch secured by a drawstring. The combination of polished metal, openwork leather and silk gives the bag a distinctive mix of textures, making it an interesting option for outfits built around simpler separates.
For something with a more utilitarian character, the Cord’H backpack takes its cues from equestrian equipment. Its netted exterior references ceremonial horse coverings, while hand-braided cotton cords and waxed-cord shoulder straps add to the design. A hoof-shaped base in Butler calfskin provides a leather contrast. Designed to be carried either on the shoulder or on the back, it offers two ways to wear the same piece, with the craftsmanship doing much of the talking.
The Nouveau Sac de Jour takes a different approach, focusing on shape and everyday function. A zip runs across the full length of its top, following the bag’s curved outline, while the handles draw inspiration from the stirrup strap. Topstitched lines guide the handles, and a central buckle allows their length to be adjusted. Inside, H canvas lining and wide gussets provide structure and generous storage. The design has the makings of a dependable everyday bag, particularly for those who need their accessories to accommodate a full day’s schedule.
The Kelly Hobo 26 brings the familiar Kelly name into a softer bag silhouette. Meanwhile, the Petit Bel-II adds another option to the season’s handbag selection. Both offer alternatives to more structured shapes, giving the collection room for different preferences in proportion and carry style.
The Sac Seau R.M.S.— a bucket bag that borrows functional details from the house’s travel-bag line. Made in H canvas and leather, it has an adjustable shoulder strap secured with a clou de selle fastening. Its folding base allows it to fit into a suitcase, and the bag can transform into a sling in a single movement. For summer travel, when packing space and versatility matter, this is a useful feature to have.
The Garden Party Voyage brings colour into the mix in Orange Sunset, with H canvas and tonal leather trim. The vivid shade offers an easy way to introduce colour to neutral summer outfits, from white cotton separates to relaxed tailoring. For those who prefer a more pared-back bag, the collection also includes the Rênes Bag, whose boxy shape, spacious interior and magnetic top closure are complemented by a zipper detail running along the side. Available in different sizes and colours, including black, white, brown and red, it takes a straightforward approach to everyday carrying.
Jewellery With an Equestrian Connection
At Hermès, equestrian references extend well beyond the handbags. The season’s jewellery selection continues that connection through leatherwork, metal and familiar house codes.
The Bangle Sellier, presented alongside the Twist Bangle in Barenia calfskin, draws on the maison’s saddle-stitching heritage. The Twist Bangle uses twisted leather construction, with the material itself taking centre stage. Worn singly, it can add a tactile detail to an outfit; stacked with other bangles, it creates a more layered combination. The styling possibilities make it an appealing choice for those who enjoy building a jewellery look around a few carefully selected pieces.
The Lariat necklaces, crafted in Swift calfskin and palladium-finish metal, offer another meeting of leather and jewellery. Their material combination creates an alternative to conventional all-metal necklaces, with a longer, more relaxed accessory that can work with open collars, simple tops and summer dresses.
The Chaîne d’ancre enchaînée brings the house’s chain-link vocabulary into the jewellery selection. The Chaîne d’ancre motif has a longstanding association with Hermès, making it a recognisable reference within the collection. Together, these pieces demonstrate how the maison’s equestrian heritage can translate into accessories suited to a contemporary wardrobe, from leather bangles to metal jewellery.
A Case for Silk
Silk remains one of Hermès’ most recognisable categories, and the Spring/Summer 2027 collection gives the material a place within the wider conversation around movement and lightness. Printed silk appears in the Brise de Charme design, used for a column skirt that can be unzipped to create sculptural draping. The motif also connects with the collection’s exploration of adaptable dressing, where a change in construction can alter the way a garment is worn.
The Brides de gala tout cuir print appears on the silk-twill sleeves of an off-white cotton-drill bomber jacket. The contrast between the jacket’s structured cotton body and printed silk sleeves offers a reminder that silk can work beyond traditional scarves and evening accessories. It can introduce pattern and a change in texture to an otherwise straightforward piece.
For a summer wardrobe, silk prints offer plenty of styling possibilities. They can bring colour to a neutral outfit, complement the warmer shades of the season or introduce a graphic element to simple separates. Hermès’ use of silk across both accessories and clothing gives the material a broader role in the collection, connecting its familiar printed language with the season’s emphasis on movement.
The Finishing Touch
The accessories in Hermès’ Spring/Summer 2027 collection cover a range of needs, from bags designed to accommodate travel and everyday essentials to jewellery that draws on the maison’s leatherworking traditions. Colour, texture and adaptable construction connect the different categories, giving each piece a place within the larger wardrobe.
The most useful accessories tend to earn their place through the ways they can be worn and combined. A sculptural handle, a convertible bag, a leather bangle or a printed silk detail can change the character of an outfit without requiring a complete rethink. At Hermès, these details bring the season’s exploration of lightness into focus, offering a wardrobe in which craftsmanship and function have equal billing.
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