Veau Volupto - new leather?
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It does look like swift. And the fact the SA say its hardier is a plus. She looks lovely! Thanks for sharing picture of the leather details with us.
Very lovely and thanks for sharing. Please do update us in a few months on how it wears.
This Volupto leather is now showing up on Hermes Bolide 1923 Mini bags:
https://www.hermes.com/us/en/product/bolide-1923-mini-bag-H073694CK2V/
Bolide 1923 mini bag
$6,000
Bag in Volupto calfskin with shoulder strap and handles and palladium plated hardware
Measures 7.3" long, 5.7" high and 2.9" deep
https://www.hermes.com/us/en/product/bolide-1923-mini-bag-H073694CK2V/
Bolide 1923 mini bag
$6,000
Bag in Volupto calfskin with shoulder strap and handles and palladium plated hardware
Measures 7.3" long, 5.7" high and 2.9" deep
For reference Licol 17 - veau voluptu in Rouge Duchesse
I also am interested in how this leather holds up and ages, now that folks have had bags in this leather for a few years, because I just noticed on the Hermes website that they mention that this leather patinas and darkens.
This is how the Hermes website describes Volupto:
A transparent, very sensual, delicately satiny heritage leather similar to the leather used for clothing. Its extreme suppleness and minuscule, barely visible grain are the result of a long drumming procedure.
First appeared in the collections: 2013
Appearance: Quite smooth; satiny; mottled; clearly visible natural characteristics; subtly contrasting wrinkles
Feel: Silky and slightly waxy
Hand: Very supple; no roundness; richly sensual; full
Change over time: Softens; acquires a patina; darkens; becomes shinier in areas most handled. Gains resistance as patina develops
Have Volupto owners noticed a patina forming? Does the patina develop evenly, or is there an ugly duckling period as it ages? Is the leather sensitive to oil stains? Any insight would be greatly appreciated because I keep eyeing a Trim 24 in Miel Volupto on the website... thanks!
This is how the Hermes website describes Volupto:
A transparent, very sensual, delicately satiny heritage leather similar to the leather used for clothing. Its extreme suppleness and minuscule, barely visible grain are the result of a long drumming procedure.
First appeared in the collections: 2013
Appearance: Quite smooth; satiny; mottled; clearly visible natural characteristics; subtly contrasting wrinkles
Feel: Silky and slightly waxy
Hand: Very supple; no roundness; richly sensual; full
Change over time: Softens; acquires a patina; darkens; becomes shinier in areas most handled. Gains resistance as patina develops
Have Volupto owners noticed a patina forming? Does the patina develop evenly, or is there an ugly duckling period as it ages? Is the leather sensitive to oil stains? Any insight would be greatly appreciated because I keep eyeing a Trim 24 in Miel Volupto on the website... thanks!
I've heard of this leather being described as "evercolor + butler" (the latter of which is probably why Hermes describes it as a 'heritage' leather). I would imagine its patina would be similar to the way butler behaves?
When it was introduced in the Lindy (original post) in 2017, it was a push offer bag. Prior to bags, it was used in clothes, before they found the way to make bags with it. It is developed to be the ultimate satin leather. It should be softer, shinier, and smoother than swift. It does scratch. It is perhaps on the more water resistant side of the spectrum (but honestly nothing is truly water proof). I think it looks amazing and is very special but I wouldn't call it the most durable of Hermes leathers.
When it was introduced in the Lindy (original post) in 2017, it was a push offer bag. Prior to bags, it was used in clothes, before they found the way to make bags with it. It is developed to be the ultimate satin leather. It should be softer, shinier, and smoother than swift. It does scratch. It is perhaps on the more water resistant side of the spectrum (but honestly nothing is truly water proof). I think it looks amazing and is very special but I wouldn't call it the most durable of Hermes leathers.
I recently purchased a 24 duo Trim in Veau Volupto at a heritage leather event. It’s been my most used errand purse since I brought it home. I love how smooth and soft this leather is; even softer than swift. And minor scratches seem to rub out nicely. But last weekend when we had rain, I wasn’t sure if it’s safe to take it out. Owners who have had this weather for awhile, have you ever gotten it wet accidentally? How does it fair?
I was offered a mini bolide in 2021 in Volupto in black. I never see the detailed description like yours, thank you actually. it does feel silky and soft. It's still young to see patina developed and I need to use more often.
Just recently got a Mini 24/24 in Volupto in black too! Was kind of worried when I first saw it but it does feel luxurious and delicate.
My SA said it's easy to repair if there are scratches. I wonder if water resistant though.
Some info I found online: (Hope this helps)
I love smooth leather bags and have a few of them in my collection - in veau volupto, swift, box, and veau jonathan. Each has different hand/feel with veau volupto feeling very satiny to touch. No issue with water, my L26 (in veau volupto) has been in the rain a few times - just a quick wipe and she's as good as new!