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  • Open orange Hermes box holding the tan Courchevel leather Rio clutch with a black H button and a brown Hermes ribbon
  • Cameron Steiner carrying the tan Hermes pochette at his side, the black and gold H button beside a silver and green stone bracelet
  • Overhead view of the 1988 Hermes Rio pochette nested in its orange box, the gold H on a black button and white saddle stitching along the flap
  • Inside the Hermes Rio clutch showing the gold HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE heat stamp and the brass press stud closure
  • Detail of the curved flap and side seam of the tan Hermes pochette, the cream topstitching running along the edge
  • Close view of the reverse of the Hermes leather clutch on pale travertine, the grain glowing warm in natural light
  • Back corner of the Hermes Rio clutch showing the fine textured leather and a clean stitched side seam by the table edge
  • Close up of the flap corner on the Hermes clutch showing the pebbled Courchevel grain and hand stitched edges on travertine
  • Cameron Steiner holding the Hermes Rio clutch by the top, a gold watch with a black strap and a gold ring on his hand
  • Lid of an orange Hermes box printed with the carriage logo and Hermes Faubourg Saint-Honore Paris, on travertine by a bobbin turned table edge
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Open orange Hermes box holding the tan Courchevel leather Rio clutch with a black H button and a brown Hermes ribbon
Cameron Steiner carrying the tan Hermes pochette at his side, the black and gold H button beside a silver and green stone bracelet
Overhead view of the 1988 Hermes Rio pochette nested in its orange box, the gold H on a black button and white saddle stitching along the flap
Inside the Hermes Rio clutch showing the gold HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE heat stamp and the brass press stud closure
Detail of the curved flap and side seam of the tan Hermes pochette, the cream topstitching running along the edge
Close view of the reverse of the Hermes leather clutch on pale travertine, the grain glowing warm in natural light
Back corner of the Hermes Rio clutch showing the fine textured leather and a clean stitched side seam by the table edge
Close up of the flap corner on the Hermes clutch showing the pebbled Courchevel grain and hand stitched edges on travertine
Cameron Steiner holding the Hermes Rio clutch by the top, a gold watch with a black strap and a gold ring on his hand
Lid of an orange Hermes box printed with the carriage logo and Hermes Faubourg Saint-Honore Paris, on travertine by a bobbin turned table edge

Hermes Courchevel Leather Rio Pochette Clutch, 1988

Found in Japan

This Hermes Rio pochette is worked in Courchevel leather, a grained calfskin the house used through the 1980s and 90s prized for its structure and slightly pebbled texture. The golden brown colorway shows the leather's grain clearly, and the clutch has held its shape well, a good sign of the quality of the original hide.

The envelope style flap closes with Hermes's H logo clasp in a dark tone that stands out cleanly against the golden brown leather, giving the piece a graphic focal point without any need for additional hardware or decoration. Inside, the pochette offers a simple, functional interior suited to carrying the essentials for an evening out.

This example carries an R stamp, which dates its production to 1988 within Hermes's internal dating system, giving it a firm point of origin nearly four decades ago. Courchevel leather from this period has become increasingly hard to find in good condition, since the material was eventually discontinued in favor of other calfskins.

Made in France and measuring 9 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches, it is a versatile size for an evening clutch or a slim daytime pochette, and a nice example of Hermes leather work from a specific, well documented moment in the house's history.

Collectors Notes

The R stamp here places this one firmly in 1988, which is a nice bit of documentation for anyone shopping our Vintage Hermes collection by era rather than just by style.

Courchevel leather in this condition doesn't come up often, so it's worth a look through our Leather Goods and Accessories collections even if the Rio shape isn't what you were searching for.
Condition

Most pieces in our collection are vintage or antique and have been previously loved and used. Gentle signs of age, wear, and patina are part of each item’s history and character. Please review all photos and if you are unsure about an item’s condition, and please reach out to info@cameronsteiner.com with any additional questions. We are always happy to help.
Dimensions

9 1/4 x 6 1/2"
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Open orange Hermes box holding the tan Courchevel leather Rio clutch with a black H button and a brown Hermes ribbon
Cameron Steiner carrying the tan Hermes pochette at his side, the black and gold H button beside a silver and green stone bracelet
Overhead view of the 1988 Hermes Rio pochette nested in its orange box, the gold H on a black button and white saddle stitching along the flap
Inside the Hermes Rio clutch showing the gold HERMES PARIS MADE IN FRANCE heat stamp and the brass press stud closure
Detail of the curved flap and side seam of the tan Hermes pochette, the cream topstitching running along the edge
Close view of the reverse of the Hermes leather clutch on pale travertine, the grain glowing warm in natural light
Back corner of the Hermes Rio clutch showing the fine textured leather and a clean stitched side seam by the table edge
Close up of the flap corner on the Hermes clutch showing the pebbled Courchevel grain and hand stitched edges on travertine
Cameron Steiner holding the Hermes Rio clutch by the top, a gold watch with a black strap and a gold ring on his hand
Lid of an orange Hermes box printed with the carriage logo and Hermes Faubourg Saint-Honore Paris, on travertine by a bobbin turned table edge
Collectors Gene | Cameron Ross Steiner

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