Comparisons

Togo vs Clemence

Two drummed Hermès calfskins from the same animal, female and male.

PurseBlog says Togo and Clemence come from the same animal: Togo from the female calf, Clemence from the male. Togo has a smaller, flat grain that sometimes shows veining; Clemence has a larger, flatter grain and is matte, softer and heavier, possibly the slouchiest Hermès leather. Both are scratch resistant and can be refurbished.

TogoClemence
HideCalf (female)Bull calf (male)
GrainSmall, flat, sometimes veinedLarge, flatter than Togo
FinishSemi-matteMatte
StructureSoftens and may slouch a littleSoft, heavy, slouches over time
ScratchesResistant; refurbishableResistant; refurbishable
Introduced19971992