Barenia (Novonappa) — buttery calf prized by Hermès for the way it wears in, not out.
Tannery: Tanneries Haas
Origin: France
Species: Calf
Tannage: Combination
Togo, a naturally shrunken calf that resists scratches and keeps its deep grain through daily knocks.
Tannery: Perlinger
Origin: Germany
Species: Shrunken Calf
Tannage: Chrome
Its pressed grain shrugs off scuffs and holds a crisp silhouette for years.
Tannery: Tannerie d’Annonay
Origin: France
Species: Calf
Tannage: Chrome
A marbled depth that develops a gallery‑worthy patina with wear.
Tannery: Ilcea Conceria
Origin: Italy
Species: Calf
Tannage: Chrome
Lightweight yet resilient, mellowing into a lustrous sheen throughout its journey.
Tannery: Alran
Origin: France
Species: Goat
Tannage: Combination
Six months to tan, decades to wear; expect a mirror‑like finish that resists creasing.
Tannery: Rocado
Origin: Italy
Species: Horse
Tannage: Vegetable
Tuscan veg‑tan prized for rich colours that deepen, never fade.
Tannery: Conceria Walpier
Origin: Italy
Species: Cow
Tannage: Vegetable