With a long and storied history, the Bolide was designed for the wife of Emile-Maurice Hermes in the early 20s and named for the first era of fast cars. It was also the first bag to incorporate the use of a zipper. The zip fastener, brought back from America by Émile Hermès at the end of the 1910s. Handcrafted from Chevre Mysore leather, you can carry it by the handles or use its removable shoulder strap to go for a relaxed look.