Figuring out what all the names mean how those leathers differ and which one might be the best for you can be a daunting task for even those moderately well versed in the ways of hermès.
Hermes epsom leather scratch.
Unlike other leather the pattern is pressed into the leather giving the bag a laminated appearance that is rigid and structured.
Meaning that the grain is pressed into the leather.
Along with being durable the embossed surface allows it to be waterproof and far less likely to show scratches.
Hermes veau grain lisse.
Epsom is still being used by hermes today.
Compared to hermès other leathers epsom clemence and maurice are the best at withstanding damage.
Epsom is one of the most popular materials in the hermès leathers roster.
The hermes evelyne is generally available in three types of leather.
Extremely popular this processed male calf leather is employed in many hermès products.
Epsom clemence and maurice.
This compressed type of leather holds true to its shape in all instances and is completely resilient to scratches.
It s just harder to repair spa because it s an embossed leather if it s a deep scratch they can t use leather filler to get rid of the scratch since the crossgrain line s can t be camouflaged with the leather filler.
An epsom leather bag holds its shape over time.
After having a few bags in epsom its not my preference of choice.
Anti scratch like togo clemence was first used by hermès in the mid 1980s.
Clemence for those looking for a relaxed and less rigid look with their hermes bag clemence may be the way to go.
Introduced in 2003 epsom features a pressed pattern that is embossed onto the leather.
However be careful in wet weather as water will mark the leather and scratches are easier to come by.
Grain giving the bag a laminated appearance that is rigid and structured.
I would pass on epsom.
35cm hermes kelly so black box calf leather example.
The bag is not soft but it is very durable lightweight and easily cared for.
Hermès is known for among other things its use of fine leathers and it offers more varieties than any other major bag brand on the planet.
Scratches don t show as much.
The leather is embossed into a natural looking pattern giving the surface a laminated appearance.
Hermes epsom leather unlike other leather epsom leather is an embossed leather which simply means that the pattern pressed into the leather is not the actual.
With a stiff quality that keeps the bag rigid epsom is easy to clean.
Unlike most other hermès bags the epsom is embossed.
Epsom replaced courchevel in 2003.
The adjustable strap is made out of a durable canvas material.
This gives it a more rigid and structured appearance than other leather types.