Hermes Rodeo Pegase PM Charm Milo Lambskin and Swift Calfskin Gold H083010CABI

Gold, the warm tan that could have come straight off a saddle maker’s bench, is the version of the Pegase I pack first. The whole charm sits in one honey colour, so the wing only reveals itself when the light catches its edge. It looks like a small leather figurine, in the nicest way.

The wing is cut in Swift calfskin, smooth and firm enough to hold its line; the rest is Milo lambskin, which has the soft, slightly matte finish of fine glove leather. Its one-centimetre profile means it never fights the bag for attention, or for space. Nothing about it asks for special treatment beyond an occasional wipe. Sand brushes off; salt dries away.

I took mine on a two-week trip last summer: hanging off the handle of a woven basket bag by day, clipped to my carry-on at night so it would not vanish into a hotel room. It took sun, sand and handling without complaint; a soft cloth brought the grain back. The wing stayed crisp through every packing and unpacking, which is more than my shirts managed.

Fair warning if you dislike change: tan lambskin develops depth where you touch it, and the mane tips will darken a shade over the years. Some of us buy charms for exactly that. It also makes a generous gift, since gold suits every hardware tone you might pair it with. If you want one charm for holidays and nothing else, this would be the one I hand you. The least complicated colourway in the whole Pegase family.