Comparisons
Swift vs Epsom
Soft, almost-smooth Swift against rigid, embossed Epsom.
PurseBlog describes Swift as soft and matte with a very light grain that slouches over time and scratches easily, though it can be refurbished. Epsom is heat-embossed, rigid and scratch resistant, keeps its shape and wipes clean, but its stamped grain can wear at corners and cannot be refurbished. PurseBop says Swift is typically used on smaller bags such as the Kelly Pochette and Constance.
| Swift | Epsom | |
|---|---|---|
| Hide | Calf | Calf |
| Grain | Very light, almost smooth | Embossed (heat-pressed), small and even |
| Finish | Matte to soft sheen | Slight sheen |
| Structure | Slouches over time | Rigid; holds its shape |
| Scratches | Scratches easily; refurbishable | Resistant; worn corners not refurbishable |
| Introduced | 2004 (PurseBlog) or 2005 (Sotheby's) | 2004 (replacing Courchevel) |