Hermes bags worth tens of thousands of dollars are made from which animal skin?

North American crocodile leather

Hermes bags made from North American crocodile leather come in both glossy and matte versions. Some of Hermes' typical products made from this material include the Blue Saint Cyr Matte Alligator Birkin 25 cm ($88,000), Orange Poppy Shiny Alligator Mini Constance 18 cm ($37,400), and Ficelle Shiny Alligator Kelly Pochette ($32,750).

Niloticus and Porosus crocodile skin

Hermes bags made from Niloticus and Porosus crocodile skin also come in both shiny and matte versions. Niloticus bags have a slightly larger pattern than Porosus and are usually marked with a colon symbol next to the logo. Meanwhile, Porosus crocodile skin is marked with a caret symbol "^". Some typical bags made from these two materials include the Fuchsia Shiny Porosus Crocodile Birkin 30cm ($74,000 - VND 1.6 billion), Pelouse Green Crocodile Lindy 30cm ($50,000 - VND 1.1 billion), Niloticus Himalayan Crocodile Birkin 30cm ($120,000 - VND 2.7 billion).

Ostrich leather

This leather has characteristic small pores, its color becomes darker when in contact with the skin of the hand but brighter when exposed to natural light. This leather is durable and water-resistant. If properly cared for, it can last for many years. Some typical bags include Tangerine Ostrich Birkin 30cm ($40,000 - VND 899 million), Beige Ostrich Birkin 30cm ($37,000 - VND 831 million) or Indigo Blue Ostrich Birkin 30cm ($41,000 - VND 921 million).

Lizard skin

Bags made from lizard skin often have a "-" or "=" sign next to the logo. However, this is not an easy material to use. If not carefully preserved in the right temperature, the leather can easily dry out and deteriorate. Some notable products include the Black Lizard Medor Clutch ($13,995 or 314 million VND), Vintage Black Lizard Kelly 20 cm ($22,500 - 505 million VND)

Calfskin

This is one of the oldest materials used to make Hermes bags. This type of leather is soft, has a certain shine and maintains its shape firmly. However, calfskin is easily damaged when exposed to water, so be careful when carrying it in the rain. In addition, this type of leather will also become unsightly if there are large scratches. If your bag has an "accident" of scratches, take it to a Hermes service store to handle the damaged areas. Some famous Hermes calfskin bags include Raisin Box Kelly 32 cm ($10,500 - VND 236 million), Black Box Calf Kelly 32 cm ($4,850 - VND 109 million) or Navy Blue Box Hermes Constance 23 cm ($9,000 - VND 202 million).

Clemence Calfskin

This is a soft calfskin with raised veins. Thanks to these veins, the bag will not show scratches or scuffs if bumped. This is a light material, so when carrying too many things, the bag can be deformed, difficult to keep its shape like harder leathers. Some typical Hermes Clemence bag models are Hermès Blue Paradise Clemence Birkin or Orange Poppy Clemence Birkin 30 cm ($21,500 - VND 483 million), Capucine Clemence Etribelt ($4,600 - VND 103 million).

Togo Calfskin

Togo, also known as grained calfskin, is one of the most common leathers used in Hermès bags. Its grain is more beautiful than Clemence. This material is less prone to scratches and can be recycled to almost new condition if needed. Togo leather is heavier than Celemence and has the characteristic of not deforming much when carrying heavy objects. Some typical bags are Blue de Galice Togo Birkin 35cm ($18,350), Rouge Pivoine Togo Birkin 40cm ($20,500).

Suede

This material is made directly from raw calfskin and covered with an additional layer of velvet on the outside. Some typical bag models are Grizzly Suede Thalassa blue Birkin 35 cm ($18,000 - VND 404 million), Fauve Veau Doblis Suede Grizzly ($24,500 - VND 550 million)

Fjord cowhide

This is a durable leather, similar to Clemence or Togo. It is highly scratch-resistant and water-resistant. Fjord is generally heavier than other leathers, has very clear vertical stripes and a fairly smooth surface. This type of leather is most commonly used for travel bags. Some typical models include Bois de Rose Fjord Leather Birkin 35 cm ($20,500 - VND 460 million), Gris Perle Fjord Leather Birkin 35 cm ($24,250 - VND 545 million).

Buff

This material is special in the center of the grain, the raised veins are always the place that absorbs the most dark color. Buffalo leather is soft and water-resistant. Notable products include Hermes Birkin Rouge Vif Buffalo 35cm ($8,000 or 180 million VND).

Peau Porc leather

Hermes bags made from pig leather are very light and usually caramel in color, gradually turning green over time. This bag used to be one of the classic models of Hermes but was discontinued due to some controversy that arose about the use of pig leather in the product. Typical products are Herme Peau Porc Leather Kelly 32 cm ($6,300 or 141 million VND).

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