The Hermès Budy Charm in Cornaline, Rose Texas, and Ecru is a whimsical, tactile accessory that captures the house’s playful spirit through its “Fox Terrier” dog silhouette. Introduced in 2021, the Budy charm quickly became a collector’s favorite due to its unique combination of premium leather and soft, curly shearling.
Core Design & Material Construction
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Body Material (Milo Lambskin): The main “leather” portions of the dog, including the ears and eyes, are crafted from Agneau Milo, a high-grade lambskin originally used for Hermès’ world-class gloves. It is prized for being exceptionally smooth and supple.
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Texture (Shearling/Merino Wool): The dog’s “fur” is made from Ecru Merino wool (mouton), providing a soft, cozy, and highly tactile finish that contrasts with the smooth leather.
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Color Composition:
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Cornaline: The rich, reddish-orange leather used for the dog’s ears and attachment loop.
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Rose Texas: A vibrant, warm pink leather used for the body detailing and the dog’s eyes.
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Ecru: The creamy white shade of the merino wool/shearling “fur”.
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Hardware: This accessory is intentionally crafted with no metal hardware. It attaches to bag handles using a single looped leather lanyard in Cornaline Milo lambskin.
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Branding: The “Hermès Paris Made in France” hallmark is discreetly heat-stamped on the leather portion of the charm.
Specifications & Utility
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Dimensions: Approximately 15 cm L x 6 cm H x 4.5 cm D (roughly 5.9″ x 2.4″ x 1.8″).
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Carry Style: Designed as a decorative bag charm, it secures via a soft leather loop (approx. 18 cm drop) using a simple slip-knot technique on the handles of bags like the Birkin, Kelly, or Constance.
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Origin: Expertly made in France.
