Very excited about this gem of a scarf, the Special Issue Ginza from 2001.
Designed by Japanese artist Hajine Katagiri Hermès issued the Ginza in 2001 to mark the opening of their headquarters in Japan.
Hermès headquarters are housed in a 12 story tower, which is located in the busy center of the Japanese capital in the commercial district of Ginza.
Inspired by a Japanese lantern, architect, Renzo Piano, enveloped the entire tower in glass block. At night the entire building is aglow from within, creating a spectacular sight indeed!
The tower houses a design workshop, museum, offices a rooftop garden; the Hermès boutique alone takes up all of six floors.
In 2006, I believe, a second tower was added perfectly mirroring the original structure.
A second, Limited Edition Hermès carré, the 24 Faubourg Seconde Ginza 5-4-1, was issued to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Hermès Glass Tower in Tokyo. Further details can be found in this post here.
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