For a less rigid appearance, Clemence leather is made from baby bull and gets slouchier with age, with a heavier skin and wide natural grain. Epsom also shows colour beautifully, if you have your eye on a brightly-hued Evelyne.
Epsom is a stamped-grain calfskin which is lightweight and structured, making it very easy to care for (it also fares well in the rain). The Evelyne is crafted in durable leather that will weather the ages: on the whole, you’ll be choosing between styles made from Epsom, Clemence or Maurice leather. Thanks to its clean, utilitarian aesthetic, many consider the Evelyne to be a unisex bag – the perfect partner to everyday life, whatever your gender. The Evelyne’s wide, detachable canvas strap makes for a comfortable cross-body experience, and is a design nod to a horse’s girth (the strap which helps secure its saddle). In contrast to other classic Hermès bags, it has an open top with just a small leather tab and press-stud fastening to secure it.
The DetailsĬompletely unlined with no internal pockets, the Evelyne has an air of chic simplicity which lends itself well to casual outfits. Now, you’ll find the Evelyne pride of place in boutiques as one of Hermès’ most popular styles. As Refinery 29’s Christine Barberich told the New York Times in a 2012 feature about the Evelyne, ‘in this economic climate, you don’t want to be all blinged out’. Fashion editors noticed that shoppers were leaning towards more low-key, affordable handbag styles to avoid looking ostentatious: the Evelyne, with its minimalist lines and fuss-free design, was just the ticket. Once only found in the equestrian section of Hermès boutiques, it was after the 2009 recession that the Evelyne gained new momentum.
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