Make sure you look after the corners of your grained-leather bag, as they can be prone to wearing. These skins are scratch resistant, with varying grades of sturdiness, meaning they will stand up on their own, and many don’t need to be stuffed to retain their shape in storage. If you want your Hermès bag to look ‘like new’ for years to come (and retain its value on the secondary market), a grained leather could be your way forward. (1&2) A Hermès Kelly 32 in Barenia, aged gracefully (3&4) The newer Birkin 30 in Barenia Faubourg comes with white contrasted saddle-stitching and grained leatherĪ newer smooth leather to look out for is the Veau Jonathan, a calf leather reminiscent of both Swift and Barenia, but in a contemporary matte finish and with a stiffer structure. If you prefer a matte finish, look out for Chamonix – a less shiny equivalent to Box Calf and Swift which is scratch resistant, but similarly should not be carried outside on rainy days. Because of this, you’ll find that Swift leather bags can be a little lower in price than more practical grained leathers. To note, both Box and Swift leathers can be easy to scratch because of their silky smoothness, and are not water resistant. It’s rare to see this material in Hermès boutiques nowadays, as it has been replaced by the Swift leather (once called Gulliver ). Often found on vintage Kellys, it is beautifully glossy, holds its shape well and absorbs colour vibrantly. ![]() ![]() As a general rule of thumb, these skins can be delicate and susceptible to scratches and watermarks, so think carefully about how you’ll be using your bag.īox Calf leather is the original skin in the Hermès leather library. Smooth, supple leathers, often with a glossy sheen, are prized by Hermès collectors for their fine-grained beauty and vintage personality.
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