Hermès Black Shearling Cityslide Waistbag GM — Fall/Winter 2017 Menswear Runway
Among the most elusive pieces in the entire Hermès Cityslide family — this Black Shearling Cityslide Waistbag in the GM (grand modèle) format was featured on the Hermès Menswear Fall/Winter 2017 Runway and represents one of the rarest intersections of Hermès craftsmanship and high fashion editorial vision. The Cityslide was discontinued in 2021–2022, making every surviving example — particularly runway versions in exotic materials — increasingly impossible to source.
The Cityslide — A Discontinued Icon
Introduced in 2017 and quietly retired just a few years later, the Hermès Cityslide was the house's definitive answer to the crossbody waistbag silhouette. Designed for the modern man who demands both function and luxury, it features a dual zip-compartment structure worn across the body or at the waist, secured with an adjustable strap with a buckle closure. Since its discontinuation, demand on the secondary market has risen sharply — and the GM format, produced in smaller quantities than the PM, is the more sought-after of the two sizes.
The Shearling — Runway Exclusive
While the standard Cityslide was produced in leather, the black shearling version was conceived exclusively for the runway — making this not simply a rare bag, but a genuine piece of Hermès fashion history. The dense, voluminous shearling body is trimmed with polished gunmetal hardware including the signature zipper pulls and strap hardware, creating a contrast between the tactile softness of the shearling and the precision of the metal detailing. The result is a bag that is simultaneously luxurious, functional, and unmistakably directional.
GM vs PM — Why Size Matters
The GM (grand modèle) offers meaningfully more capacity than the PM, comfortably accommodating a phone, wallet, keys, and travel essentials. On the runway it was styled with an oversized silhouette that has since become one of the most referenced looks from the FW17 Hermès menswear presentation. Finding the GM in shearling specifically is an event — not a routine occurrence.
