GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT!!! Hermes Taurillon Clemence Leather Also known as Veau Taurillon Clemence, or simply TC, Hermès Taurillon Clemence leather was first introduced in the 1990s. Today, it is generally referred to simply as Hermès Clemence leather. Clemence has a semi-matte smooth, pebbled-grained surface. Clemence and Togo are both natural leathers and quite similar, but Clemence is smoother to the touch and has slightly larger grains and no veining compared to Togo. This bag is stamped with a circle and a Z in the middle marking it a bag from 1996 I picked this bag up 2nd hand and had it authenticated via The Real Real and Poshmark will also authenticate it for free so rest assured it is authentic. :) There are some minor signs of use. The handles have a slight dent in one from being stored improperly. Some very faint surface scratches. Slight wear on the bottom hardware and the corners have very minor fading but no breaks in the leather. In the video I pointed outed the minor flaws If you're not looking for a casual Birkin, you might be more into Veau Taurillon Clemence leather. It is a more rigid leather that'll hold its shape. It's also both water and scratch resistant making it really easy to clean. This leather is one of the most durable and therefor also one of the most practical materials to go for if you plan to use your Birkin a loT