Hermès Khaki Green Swift Cityslide Waistbag PM — 2017
A quietly exceptional piece from one of Hermès's most beloved and short-lived silhouettes — the Cityslide Waistbag PM in Khaki Green Swift leather from 2017 represents the Cityslide in its purest, most refined form. Sleek, structured, and deeply functional, this is the bag that defined Hermès's approach to modern menswear accessories in the late 2010s — and one that has become significantly harder to find since its discontinuation.
The Cityslide — A Discontinued Classic
First introduced in 2017 and quietly retired in 2021–2022, the Hermès Cityslide was the house's most directional response to the crossbody waistbag movement that swept through luxury menswear. Where other houses produced nylon or canvas versions, Hermès produced theirs in fine leather — with hardware, construction, and finish held to the same standard as their most classic bag families. Since discontinuation, demand on the secondary market has grown consistently, and examples in original condition are becoming increasingly difficult to source.
PM Format — The Cleaner Silhouette
The PM (petit modèle) is the more streamlined of the two Cityslide sizes — lower profile, closer to the body, and ideal for those who prioritise a clean, minimal silhouette. It carries the essentials with ease: phone, wallet, keys, and cards, without the bulk of the GM. In Swift leather the PM reads as particularly sharp and architectural — a bag that disappears into an outfit while elevating it.
Khaki Green Swift Leather — A Standout Combination
Swift leather is one of Hermès's finest smooth calfskins — known for its fine grain, supple hand feel, and ability to take colour with exceptional saturation and depth. In Khaki Green, the Swift finish creates a tone that is simultaneously military and refined: deeply versatile, seasonless, and distinctly masculine without being heavy. The colour reads differently across lighting conditions — more olive in warm light, more grey-green in cooler tones — giving the bag a dynamic quality that photographs beautifully and wears even better.
Hardware & Closure
The bag features gunmetal (dark silver-tone) hardware throughout — zip pulls, strap buckle, and front pocket zipper — complementing the khaki green leather with a functional, understated precision.
