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LEATHER CATALOGUE

Ever since its establishment, products created by the collaboration of numerous distinguished designs proposed by Hermes, top quality leathers, and excellent skill put to use at the highest level has become the benchmark of this world renowned brands. From Birkin Bags to Kelly Bags which have become identities of Hermes, to casual bags such as Garden Party and Evelyne, to high-end wallets such as the Bearn and Dogon, the will to constantly achieve high quality in every element is representative of the French “La grande maison”. There are no other brand than Hermes that is able to develop products with such high quality leathers and colors in boutiques extended in major cities worldwide such as Paris, New York, Tokyo・Ginza.

Ever since the time of introduction, the design of bags symbolic of the brand such as the Birkin and Kelly has never changed, while the color and leather variation has extended with every collection introduced. Hermes is a world renowned luxury brand at the highest peak where the classical and contemporary co-exists.

Out of the best leathers carefully selected and obtained by Hermes from all over the world, leathers actually utilized in product development are of a very few of the highest quality. There is a wide variety of colors making it difficult to choose where there is a slight differentiation in color formulations due to the material used.

The attraction to Hermes may also be in the leather and color selection it provides. As a color and leather catalog, introduced here are representative leathers and colors of bags and wallets developed by Hermes.

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MATERIAL VARIATION MATERIAL VARIATION

【Cowhide】CUIR Hermes utilizes a variety of all cowhide leathers, mainly using the cowhide at its natural form and the process of pressing the cowhide surface. 【Cowhide】CUIR Hermes utilizes a variety of all cowhide leathers, mainly using the cowhide at its natural form and the process of pressing the cowhide surface.
Natural Grained Skin
Processed Grained Skin
Smooth Skin

Vache leather

▽Vache leather
Since the surface of this tanned leather is not processed this male cowhide is very delicate. This leather is known for its maturing color with use and time.
Black Gold Developed in Natural and Black only.

Vache Hunter leather

▽Vache Hunter leather
A heifer leather with moderate softness and smooth texture. It is characterized by a beautifully delicate matte finish and smoothness.
smaller items and accessories Mainly used in small accessories and casual bags.

Derma leather

▽Derma leather
Introduced in 2004, this male calf leather is known for its thinness as well as its soft and smooth texture.
caravan Developed in caravan only.

Other Skin
廃盤・または現行コレクションでは製造されていない素材

Ardennes leather

▽Ardennes leather
Leather of male calf from the Adrenne region spreading from Northern France to Southern Belgium. It is known for its pressed processing. Since this leather is discontinued, the Vache Liegee is its successor.

Gulliver leather

▽Gulliver leather
One of the leathers originally called the Mu. Male calf leather known for its softness and smooth texture. Since this leather is discontinued, the Veau Swift is its successor.

Graine leather

▽Graine leather
Processed male calf leather known for its thin press and matte texture. Since this leather is discontinued, the Veau Epsom is its successor.
White Gold Developed only in White and Natural.

Graine Couchevel leather

▽Graine Couchevel leather
Male calf leather that have been glass processed and press processed and is known for its thin press with luster. Since this leather is discontinued, the Veau Epsom is its successor.

Graine Lisse leather

▽Graine Lisse leather
Male calf leather that has been glass processed and press processed and is known for its thin press luster. It was developed to become the successor of the Couchevel and Veau Graine. Since this leather is discontinued, the Veau Epsom is its successor.

HERMES CONCIERGE VOL.1 In French, there is a different term for male and female calf. VEAU = Male calf under a year old. VACHE = Male cow(vachette is the feminine term) HERMES CONCIERGE VOL.1 In French, there is a different term for male and female calf. VEAU = Male calf under a year old. VACHE = Male cow(vachette is the feminine term)
【Goat】VHEVRE Goat leather consists of very fine and detailed synthetic fibers and is known for its beautiful pores. It is generally known to be harder and stronger than cowhide and is popular for its admirable texture. 【Goat】VHEVRE Goat leather consists of very fine and detailed synthetic fibers and is known for its beautiful pores. It is generally known to be harder and stronger than cowhide and is popular for its admirable texture.
Natural Grained Skin
Discontinued or material not produced for current collection.

Vibrato

▽Vibrato
Very delicate and sensitive leather utilizing the vertical pattern of dyed mountain goat skin folded in numerous layers and cut. It was developed in a wide color variation but is currently discontinued.

HERMES CONCIERGE Vol.2 Mountain goat material is mainly used for the interior of Birkin bags. HERMES CONCIERGE Vol.2 Mountain goat material is mainly used for the interior of Birkin bags.
【Bufflo】Buffle Skin of Buffalo. Known for its water resistance. 【Bufflo】Buffle Skin of Buffalo. Known for its water resistance.
Natural Grained Skin

Buffalo leather

▽Buffalo leather
Leather of buffalo known for its fair softness and slightly rough grain size. Due to its splendid water resistance, it is also widely utilized in casual bags such as the Garden Party line.

Buffalo gala leather

▽Buffalo gala leather
Leather of water buffalo known for its fair softness and comparatively intricate grain size. Due to this leather’s characteristics, it is only developed in smaller items and accessories only.
smaller items and accessories Developed in smaller items and accessories only.

Buffalo Pondichery leather

▽Buffalo Pondichery leather
Introduced in 2009. Leather created from water buffalo originating from the region along the East Coast of Southern India. It is known for its fair softness and comparatively intricate grain size. Due to this leather’s characteristics, it is only developed in smaller items and accessories only.
smaller items and accessories Developed in smaller items and accessories only.

Discontinued or material not produced for current collection.

Dalmatien

▽Dalmatien
This unique leather is dyed twice to create the Dalmatian print, reminding its observers of Disney’s "101 Dalmatian1". It was developed in a wide color variation but is currently discontinued.

HERMES CONCIERGE Vol.3 [101] is the color white black white. [102] is black white Dalmatian. HERMES CONCIERGE Vol.3 [101] is the color white black white. [102] is black white Dalmatian.
【Crocodile】Crocodeli Crocodile skin. Highest quality material utilized Hermes. 【Crocodile】Crocodeli Crocodile skin. Highest quality material utilized Hermes.
【AUTRUCHE】 【AUTRUCHE】
【Lezard】 【Lezard】
HERMES CONCIERGE Vol.4 Due to the similarities in Crocodile material a mark representing each material is embossed on the stampd portion of the bag itself to prevent confusion. HERMES CONCIERGE Vol.4 Due to the similarities in Crocodile material a mark representing each material is embossed on the stampd portion of the bag itself to prevent confusion.
AUTRES MATIERES AUTRES MATIERES

Toile GM

▽Toile GM
A cotton canvas material which is woven more roughly than the Toile H. It was named the GM (Grand Modele) due to the canvas’ rough texture. Since it is woven, this material is known for its durability and strength against friction. Each texture is expressed by two different thread colors.

Toile H Berline

▽Toile H Berline
Toile H Berline is a special material that has the look and feel of leather. At the same time, it is with the lightness of canvas.

Toile So H

▽Toile So H
Canvas material of cotton and wool created by weaving 2 different colors of thread and is known for its design of the H logo woven throughout. The line handle twill is created by the knurling flowing from the top right to the bottom left and this material is very light with splendid durability.
Garden Party Developed in the Garden Party line only.

Toile Jean

▽Toile Jean
A cotton canvas material created by knurling together an indigo colored thread vertically and a thread that has not been dyed horizontally. It is also called a denim material. Due to right hand twill where the thread is knurled from the top right to the bottom left, it is known to be very extremely durable.

Toile Chevrons

▽Toile Chevrons
A cotton canvas material created by knurling together a thread that has been dyed in a certain color vertically and a thread that has not been dyed horizontally. By repeating the V shape called the Herring Bone, the beauty of the knurling line is heightened. This material is known for its flexibility

Twill H

▽Twill H
The weave is expressed with two different colored threads, making it durable and hide the stain very well.The usage of canvas is easy to unwind and fringable among cotton toile.

Feutre

▽Feutre
A wool material with superb cushioning and heat retention properties. It is known for its soft touch and warmth.

その他の素材

Lainage

▽Lainage
This material made its appearance in the 2006 Fall Winter Paris Collection exclusively. A wool material which made an impression with its plaid print also called the Karo. It is known for its lightness and durability and is currently discontinued.

Crinolin

▽Crinolin
A material with luster created by weaving together hemp and hair of a horse’s tail. It is known for its lightness and durability and is currently discontinued.

Note:The above only pertains to L'ecrin. Since all Hermes product are created by highlighting the natural characteristics of each leather batches obtained, the texture of each and every product may differ. We do our best to provide the most accurate and latest information on each material. However, we cannot be held liable for their accuracy and completeness.

Note:The above only pertains to L'ecrin.

Since all Hermes product are created by highlighting the natural characteristics of each leather batches obtained,
the texture of each and every product may differ.
We do our best to provide the most accurate and latest information on each material.However, we cannot be held liable for their accuracy and completeness.

Hermes Material Index

※By clicking on the below material and models, you will be able to view actual product images and product pages.

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