Help me choose: Birkin in Etoupe Togo or Etoupe Clemence - both 40

[femme*fatale]

Hi

I would really appreciate some advice.

Last year I ordered a 40 Birkin in Etoupe Clemence with PHW. They've just rung to say that it's in, but the bag they have is a 40 Etoupe Togo with PHW, not Clemence.

I originally ordered the Clemence because it's so hardwearing, and in the 40 size I thought the larger grain would be more appropriate than the finer grain of the Togo.

Which leather do you think it works best in? I don't know whether to go along and have a look at the Togo (but am worried I'll get sucked into a sale as ALL Birkins look good in the shop!), or whether to hold out for the Clemence. I can't remember from the swatch book which grain makes the colour look darker.

Any advice would be very much appreciated.

Thanks so much and Happy New Year!

 

[purseinsanity]

I personally liked the shade of etoupe in togo better, so that's what I bought.

 

[castorny]

Togo and Clemence can be difficult to even tell apart. I would definitely go see it in person and decide. Togo can be stiffer than Clemence but not always.

 

[BlueParrot]

I love etoupe in togo. Also, in a 40 size, a very slouchy bag might be a little sloppy and the Clemence will be slouchier than the togo.

 

[hermeshunter]

I personally like etoupe in Clemence -- it has a warmer tone -- brings out the brown undertone. But you definitely should look at the bag before making a decision as you may not notice, or care about, any difference when you see it IRL.

Hi

I would really appreciate some advice.

Last year I ordered a 40 Birkin in Etoupe Clemence with PHW. They've just rung to say that it's in, but the bag they have is a 40 Etoupe Togo with PHW, not Clemence.

I originally ordered the Clemence because it's so hardwearing, and in the 40 size I thought the larger grain would be more appropriate than the finer grain of the Togo.

Which leather do you think it works best in? I don't know whether to go along and have a look at the Togo (but am worried I'll get sucked into a sale as ALL Birkins look good in the shop!), or whether to hold out for the Clemence. I can't remember from the swatch book which grain makes the colour look darker.

Any advice would be very much appreciated.

Thanks so much and Happy New Year!

 

[pyrexia]

Etoupe is clemence is a tad shade darker than in togo. I must add though - it is not really discernible unless you are under extremely strong lighting and have the other next to it to compare. At a glance they really look like the same shade.

I would suspect that clemence might be heavier than togo, especially in a 40. Clemence will also probably slouch a lot more than togo.

If that's not an issue for you, then I would suggest going into the store to look at the grains and see if you like how the smaller togo grains compare to clemence.

 

[Sinatra]

I personally like etoupe in Clemence it is just a wee bit warmer in the clemence. Etoupe is just lovely.

 

[TankerToad]

Togo in a 40 may be a bit more manageable. Can't you risk just a quick look?
Each bag is unique~maybe you will fall in love.

 

[2manybags]

I like etoupe in togo, but in general I prefer togo over clemence. I agree with others that it's worth a look.

 

[tulemar]

I just got my Etoupe 35 phd in clemence...It is pretty slouchy on the sides. It is my first birkin , but, I had carried a friends gold 35 in togo for a few weeks to make sure I liked the birkin as a handbag(struggled with no shoulder strap). I do think they are very similar but the togo may be a tad stiffer...