Hermes Rodeo PM Charm Horse Charm Milo Lambskin Menthe – Vert Fizz – Etoupe H064929CAET

A mint-green body, paler green touches and a soft taupe tail — this is the freshest corner of the Rodeo family, the colourway I recommend to anyone who says they are tired of neutrals but not ready for neon. It is the colour of the first cold drink of the year.

Milo lambskin in three dyes, all matte, all supple enough that the horse stands up by itself on a desk. A shade under ten centimetres across, it is built to hang properly: the hook is proportioned so the charm sits level, nose down, instead of listing to one side as clumsier versions do. The eyes are stitched in the same thread as the muzzle, which keeps the little face gentle.

For two months it lived on the strap of a canvas bucket bag, and it was the detail my best friend asked about first — she assumed the greens were a set with the bag. They are not, which is a nicer story. In a grey office, it is the one mint thing in the room and it carries the season for me. It has been borrowed for exactly one wedding and returned the next morning, unmarked.

The honest caveat: mint can look odd beside autumn colours, gold jewellery and anything rust-toned. It belongs to spring, denim and white linen. And as with any pale lambskin, keep it clear of dark denim to avoid transfer. If your wardrobe is mostly grey, this is the light switch. Handmade in France.