✨ 1. Check the Stitch Angle — Slanted, Not Straight This is the most obvious indicator. The Hermès saddle stitch uses two needles and a single thread — both needles pass through the same hole from opposite sides. On an authentic Hermès bag, every stitch sits at an 18-degree angle. And here’s the key: the stitch direction on the … Continue reading How to Tell If Your Hermès Bag Is Hand-Stitched: 4 Key Checks