Kelly bags are not only available in leathers, but also in exotics. Each year, Hermes changes the leather and exotic skins and you may select your favorite depending on availability. Veau means calf in French, the word after it usually means the way the calf skin being treated.
For example, veau swift is a soft and sturdy calf skin, veau box is coated a beautiful patina, veau epsom is a stiff calf skin having a smoother grain.
The widly used calf skin is veau togo which is also adored by lots of Hermes fans. Togo is from female calf skin, after being tumbled and printed, it becomes buttery soft with rich texture.
Another two popular leathers are chevre and taurillon clemence. Chevre is a supple goat skin while taurillon clemence is soft and durable bull leather. Many people prefer the two being crafted into Birkin bags.
A serious Hermes bag collector does not merely buy Birkins; the dedicated fans are well-informed about everything Hermes and collect tens of delectable items.