Cavalcadour Hermès Carré By Henri d’Origny – Inspiration

The Cavalcadour Hermès carré is a gorgeous and intricate display of various horse paraphernalia. Skillfully conceived and executed by Henri d’Origny, the Cavalcadour was introduced in 1981. Reissued and reinvented, this classic and timeless design can be spotted as a Twilly, a Kelly and of course, a carre.

Cavalcadour Hermès carré was designed by Henri d'Origny in 1981
Cavalcadour Hermès carré was designed by Henri d’Origny in 1981

A Cavalcadour, a position typically held by a male, is in charge of caring for the horses and stables of a prince or a king. Cavalcadour’s duties will include preparing royal horses for any display of pageantry, making sure that harnesses, bridles, stirrups, reins, bits and such are ready at any given moment.

It is then no surprise that the Cavalcadour Hermès carré is a glorious display of such various horse tacks, all masterfully displayed and at the ready, worthy of a king (or a queen that is)…

Cavalcadour Hermès carré (1981)

Cavalcadour Hermès carré detail

Cavalcadour Hermès carré was designed by Henri d'Origny in 1981
Cavalcadour Hermès carré by Henri d’Origny (1981) – Personal Collection

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