The Grande Tenue, In Full Dress, as it were, does not refer to a stylish blazer and a pleaded skirt, but rather the broadcloth covers or stable blankets, here neatly held together by leather straps and decorated with emblems and monograms identifying the owners and their stables. Thanks to Émile Hermès, the Parisian Fashion House, boasts quite a large collection of these emblems. Several of which are represented on this iconic Hermès design from 1985 by Henri d’Origny (re-issued due to its popularity numerous times).

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In the upper right corner of the Grande Tenue, we find a somewhat majestic depiction of Napoleon III, symbolized by a lion emerging from a crown. Other prominent emblems include a Romanian prince, a maharaja, and a viscount, the latter represented by a more graphic design in the upper left corner of the broadcloth.

At the center of course the monogram of the curator and collector himself, Émile Hermès, whose passion for collecting has inspired numerous scarf designs, among them for example, the Ecuries, Presentation de Chevaux and the Carrick a Pompe (links are provided for further reading).

While not necessarily a rare find, the Grande Tenue scarf has achieved iconic status through its enduring popularity. Available in a diverse spectrum of colorways, ranging from bold and vibrant to classic and elegant, it has become one of the most beloved and instantly recognizable designs in the Hermès repertoire.

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