Lovely- do show us what you get.Thank you very much for the opinions. I decided to buy Togo leather because I travel a lot and I need a handbag that can withstand all of this, haha.
That would be a business decision taken by Hermès. What are the clients requesting and do they even care that much about the exact leather as the people on here? Colors appear different in togo and epsom, that might be more important. Perhaps the texture and appearance of epsom is more popular in the key markets for this bag, which may not be represented on this board. Are the people who might be set on another leather willing to pay for SO? Then there are production costs as well of which some are dependent on the leather. I just want to add that epsom is still a durable leather, and that's coming from someone who really doesn't like epsom.In response to the OP's question on leather between epsom or Togo for a travel/workhorse bag - the response was overwhelmingly for Togo...While not a Birkin, I understand the re release of the Kelly Sac à Dépêchés briefcase will be in Epsom.
If correct, why would that leather be chosen for such a workhorse type bag? I'm deciding between both styles for exactly same use as OP!
Thanks to all who have contributed and OP for starting.
That would be a business decision taken by Hermès. What are the clients requesting and do they even care that much about the exact leather as the people on here? Colors appear different in togo and epsom, that might be more important. Perhaps the texture and appearance of epsom is more popular in the key markets for this bag, which may not be represented on this board. Are the people who might be set on another leather willing to pay for SO? Then there are production costs as well of which some are dependent on the leather. I just want to add that epsom is still a durable leather, and that's coming from someone who really doesn't like epsom.
I'm worried about Epsom skin wear. I've read a lot about Epsom skin that it's more vulnerable and harder to repair. I decided to buy a Togo leather handbag but still thinking about Epsom. Epsom skin has one big plus - water resistance.
In response to the OP's question on leather between epsom or Togo for a travel/workhorse bag - the response was overwhelmingly for Togo...While not a Birkin, I understand the re release of the Kelly Sac à Dépêchés briefcase will be in Epsom.
If correct, why would that leather be chosen for such a workhorse type bag? I'm deciding between both styles for exactly same use as OP!
Thanks to all who have contributed and OP for starting.
Lovely- do show us what you get.
I think it’s worth summarising that Epsom is super light, holds its shape better, takes colour well and is water - resistant. Togo is a far more tactile leather, (and I think it looks better bashed up, ) but a little heavier. Not sure how it deals with water.
It’s becoming de rigueur to dislike Epsom, yet a better option for many people.