Hermès Madame leather
A fine-grained calfskin that collectors compare with Epsom.
Veau Madame, called "veau Grain Madame" in the house's documents, is a recent calfskin with a fine grain and a wide range of colors. Hermès presented it as a firmer, "contemporary metropolitan" option when it launched it alongside the supple Chéri and Jonathan leathers.
A few things worth knowing
Madame at a glance
- Family
- Calf and cowhide leathers
- Since
- 2018 or 2019
- Grain
- Fine embossed grain
- Boutique price versus Togo
- Not published
- Resale versus Togo
- 1.13 times Togo
- Share of listings
- under 1%
Our ratings
- Scratch resistance
- Not rated: too few reliable reports
- Holds its shape
- 8/10
- Lightness
- Not rated: too few reliable reports
- Rain and water
- Not rated: too few reliable reports
- Easy care
- 7/10
- Color depth
- 7/10
- Patina
- Not rated: too few reliable reports
- Visible natural grain: no
- Embossed grain: yes
- Structured look: yes
- Made for daily use: yes
- CITES paperwork to travel: no
Our take. These ratings are MyQuotaBag's editorial view, built from the sources listed below and from collectors' experience. They are not measurements. Resale versus Togo and share of listings are measured from public listings.
On this page
Origin and history
The 2018 report says veau Grain Madame entered the leather goods collections that year; the 2019 report presents it as one of three new leathers launched in 2019. The first may describe its arrival at the tannery, the second its arrival in leather goods.
Look and feel
Fine, regular, lightly lustrous grain. Structured, yet softer than Epsom.
How it wears
Few owners have written about it so far. The one detailed report found compares it with a softer Epsom that is slightly less resistant to scratches and water. Resellers describe it as light and low-maintenance. No weight or patina reports exist yet.
Care
As for Epsom: a damp cloth, no greasy or perfumed products.
Who it suits
Structured bags for owners who find Epsom too stiff.
Where the sources disagree
- Introduction. 2018 or 2019, in Hermès's own documents.
- Wear. Too few reports to form a consensus.
Madame resale prices
Median asking prices, October 19, 2026. US dollars, from public resale listings, not confirmed sale prices.
On the resale market, a Madame bag is listed at about 1.13 times the price of the same bag in Togo, same model, size and condition. This is the median over 5 comparable groups.
| Bag | Condition | Median asking | Same bag in Togo | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkin 25 | Pristine | US$30,500 | US$30,900 | fewer than 20 |
| Birkin 30 | Pre-owned | US$30,500 | US$23,000 | fewer than 20 |
| Kelly 20 | Pre-owned | US$32,000 | – | fewer than 20 |
| Kelly 25 | Pristine | US$32,300 | US$28,500 | fewer than 20 |
| Kelly 25 | Pre-owned | US$27,600 | US$25,300 | fewer than 20 |
| Kelly 28 | Pre-owned | US$23,300 | US$20,000 | fewer than 20 |
Think of these figures as a snapshot of the market rather than a valuation of any particular bag. Explore resale prices by bag, size and year.
Frequently asked questions
Is Madame leather like Epsom?
Collectors describe both as embossed calfskins; Hermès describes Madame's fine grain and firmer hold without saying how the grain is made.
When did Hermès introduce Madame leather?
Hermès's reports mention it in 2018 and again as new in 2019.
References
- Hermès International, Document de référence 2018 and Universal Registration Document 2019.
- Hermès, product descriptions of Madame calfskin (Kelly Pocket wallet, Bearn wallet).
- PurseForum, owner discussion on Madame.
About this guide
MyQuotaBag brings together what is known about each Hermès leather, from brand material, tanneries, regulators, the press and collectors. It also says where the sources disagree. Ratings are our own view. Resale figures are public asking prices, not confirmed sales or valuations.
MyQuotaBag is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hermès.
How to cite: MyQuotaBag, « Hermès Madame leather », Hermès Leathers, resale snapshot of 2026-10-19. https://myquotabag.com/leathers/madame/