Leathers · Hermès
Swift
Also called Veau Swift
Hermès's soft, nearly smooth calfskin that takes colour well.
Swift replaced Gulliver (the name nods to Jonathan Swift). PurseBlog describes it as a soft, matte leather with a very light grain that looks almost smooth; it is light and takes colour very well but scratches easily and slouches over time, though scratches can be refurbished. PurseBlog dates its introduction to 2004; Sotheby's says 2005.
- Hide
- Calf
- Grain
- Very light, almost smooth
- Finish
- Matte to soft sheen
- Structure
- Slouches over time
- Scratches
- Scratches easily; refurbishable
- Introduced
- 2004 (PurseBlog) or 2005 (Sotheby's)