A look at... Hermès Scarves

Whilst browsing around Vintage Modes, we spotted a row of pretty scarves in Arabella Bianco's stand. It turned out they were  Hermès silk scarves, a favourite amongst countless sophisticated fashion icons such as Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Onassis, Grace Kelly and Catherine Deneuve.

Hermès silk scarves at Arabella Bianco

Hermès was founded in 1837 as a horse harness and bridle shop in Paris. It took another hundred years before the company would design a scarf, using the same silk that lined its riding jackets. The first print, called “Jeu des Omnibus et Dames blanches,” debuted in 1937.

The first Hermès scarf print “Jeu des Omnibus et Dames blanches"

The 90cm x 90cm silk scarves were soon a mainstay of the luxury goods company, as different artists were commissioned to create their own designs with elaborate detailing and bright color combinations. An individual scarf typically incorporates 20 to 30 different hues, each printed from a unique silkscreen in a process that can take hundreds of hours to complete. All Hermès scarves have hand rolled edges and include a print of the Hermès Paris stamp, name of the designer and the design.

We took a closer look at the Hermès scarves on offer at Arabella Bianco...

Daimyo Princes du Soleil Levant by Francoise Heron, 1990

 

La Ronde des Heures by Loïc Dubigeon, 1986

La Ronde des Heures by Loïc Dubigeon, 1986

La Ronde des Heures by Loïc Dubigeon, 1986

Mors et Filets by Francoise Heron, 1966

Persepolis by Sophie Koechlin, 2000

 

Pierres d'Orient et d'Occident by Zoe Pauwels, 1988

Thalassa by Pierre Peron, 1973

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Just In - Hermès Scarves

 

This week we had an arrival of a rainbow of vintage Hermès scarves.  Hermès is a French luxury goods manufacturer that was established in 1837.  They are famous for their handbags which are highly sought after and also for their scarves.

 

Hermès introduced silk scarves in 1937. Each was meticulously designed and individually hand screen printed in Lyon, France.  The hems are also hand-stitched.

 

 

Now Hermès produces two collections of silk scarves per year and occassionally brings out limited editions or reprints old designs.  They are works of art in their own right and there are about 25,000 unique designs to choose from and collect.

 

 

Here at Vintage Modes we have a superb vintage scarf collection including Hermès scarves plus a lot more.   Why not visit us in Grays Mews and see for yourselves!