Togo v Clemence v Chevre

[Fairy]

Ok.. I'm fairly new to this .. so what are the differences ???

What's the best one for the first purchase ??
Any price differences ??

 

[rusticrouge]

i have a birkin in togo leather and was told that the togo is scratch resitant compared to the cherve. the togo leather is also a much heavier leather so you might want to keep that in mind. the reason i bought it in this leather is first, i have 2 young boys who are armed with crayons, pens or whatever they find so i have to have a good leather. second, i carry it with me everyday on the train to work so you can only imagine the abuse my bag goes through on a daily basis. i hope this helps.....

 

[Greentea]

Chevre will always run a few hundred dollars more than Togo or Clemence and is more lightweight. It's also quite durable. Between Togo and Clemence. Togo has a slightly stiffer feel and puffier grain, while Clemence is softer with a flatter grain and will sluch more over time. HTH!

 

[shoes319]

I just love and appreciate the knowlege on this forum!

 

[24, Faubourg]

Chevre is actually very scratch-resistant.

Another difference between Togo and Clemence is that Togo has a very distinctive, heavenly-sweet scent!

 

[jehaga]

Clemence is softer with a flatter grain and will sluch more over time. HTH!

ugh, I don't like slouch. I wonder if there's a way to keep my kelly from slouching short of just leaving it in the box. I definitely don't stuff it with junk when I'm using it.

 

[sarahcantiik]

Yep, clemence is very slouchy. I personally like mine to have more structure. I dont think I'll be buying clemence anymore in the near future.

Chevre is also quite worry free imo. I dont really baby my kelly and so far it's fine.

I think my most fav leathers are box and chevre. I so wanna try chamonix~!

I know box is not for everyone with the prone stratch and so, but I just the structure it brings to the bag and not to mention the beautiful sheen of the leather.

 

[Greentea]

I want something in Chamonix, too!!
Chevre is really wonderful - why else would H choose this leather as the durable lining for their 2 flagship bags, B and K?

And, yes, the Togo smell is amazing!!!

 

[24, Faubourg]

Chamonix is really lovely but I really prefer Box because of that unmistakable glow. Nothing is quite as alluring as black Box calf!

Anyone know why Togo has that sweet, intoxicating scent? I wish I knew exactly what Hermes does to produce all these leathers.

 

[Greentea]

I wonder, too. When I bought my Birkin, I had the bag across the room and could smell it! Ahhhh.....

 

[lovehermes]

I never smelled my togo trim. I'll have to smell it when my cold gets better.

 

[crochetbella]

I was wondering if any of the leathers were ok to take in the rain or should you never take any of them out in inclement weather? When I get my Kelly (DH said when he gets his year end bonus. So most likely around Christmas, I hope!) I am hoping to use it all the time but it rains here a lot. Any suggestions?

 

[addicted]

I read on Luxwear that Fjord is waterproof? Well, it's the most durable, but heavier.

 

[crochetbella]

Thanks Addicted, I just read your thread on Fjord. That is good to know!

 

[Greentea]

I've heard Chevre can take more water than others. Fjord is great, too for that.