Eperon D'Or, Henri d'Origny, 1974 Original Issue

My least favorite Hermes scarf…

I know... How can I possibly even say such a thing! Please let me explain.  "It" was a gift, a very generous gift, but not my first choice as far as the colors were concerned.  A vintage original issue Hermes Eperon d'Or, I should have been thrilled! But I could not get passed the, what …

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One of my favorite Hermes scarves, the Etriers, by Francoise de la Perriere

About a year ago, I came across a very unusual Hermès scarf.  As the Etriers is one of my favorites, to purchase this unusual "edition" was an easy and quick decision. What I had purchased was an unfinished Etriers with possibly 6 print layers missing as well as the roulotté non-existent. A dear friend, who …

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Philippe Ledoux – The Other Hermes Legend

Like Hugo Grygkar, Philippe Ledoux, can be argued, has left a huge impact on the Maison Hermès, in particular, the Hermès Carré. Some of the most collected Hermes carrés, such as the Napoléon, La Comédie Italienne and Cosmos for example, are among his creations.  Other highly popular Ledoux scarves are Springs, Groenland, Harnais de Cour …

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The Stunning Hermès Opera Scarf or Écharpe

According to Maison Hermès these special shawls were produced mainly in the 1970s See our Collection of Fabulous Vintage Hermès Opera Scarves/Écharpes at http://www.flickr.com/photos/carredeparis/ and this particular Couronnes is available at our online store