Leathers · Hermès
Togo
Also called Veau Togo
Hermès's grained calfskin, the female counterpart of Clemence.
PurseBlog calls Togo probably the most popular leather for Hermès bags. It is made from calf (the female counterpart of Clemence), produced by drumming, and has a small, flat grain that sometimes shows veining. It is scratch resistant, easily refurbished and comparatively light, and may soften and slouch a little over time, especially on larger bags. It was introduced in 1997, Hermès's Year of Africa, and is named after the country. Sotheby's calls it the most widely used Hermès leather.
- Hide
- Calf (female)
- Grain
- Small, flat, sometimes veined
- Finish
- Semi-matte
- Structure
- Softens and may slouch a little
- Scratches
- Resistant; refurbishable
- Introduced
- 1997
Compared in: Togo vs Epsom (and Clemence), Togo vs Clemence
Care: how to care for it
Related: Clemence, Drumming, Epsom, Togo vs Epsom (and Clemence)
House: Hermès