The French are truly masters of style and grace, they somehow make fashion seem so effortless. For over 73 years, Hermès – the world-renown craftsman of some of the world’s most timeless pieces – has produced scarves that have become a standard for good workmanship and discreet luxury. Containing 65 grams of silk from 250 cocoons, Hermès’ famous carré of 36 x 36 inches is a testament to its rich history and remains a steadfast expression of style and luxury.
Although the Printemps Eté 69 - Automne Hiver 70 Vintage Silk Twill Scarf is hand rolled and measures at 28” x 28” (and not the traditional 36” x 36”), it is still a beauty! Illustrated in various rich and vintage hues, the rustic red and famous Hermès orange are our favourites. This new Fall 2010 style elegantly showcases an ad of this majestic house’s S/S 1969 and F/W 1970 collections that ran in 1969/1970, but as folklore would tell, Hermès didn’t own the rights until recently. The geniuses that they are, when they procured them; they decided to turn this ad into the famous carré.
But the thing that has us sweating in beads of ecstasy is the knowledge that this scarf will stand the test of time. Upon laying our eyes on this iconic piece, we have already conjured up outfits that would compliment this treasure. Ah, que c’est beau!
