Philippe Ledoux, a legend among the Hermes artists, has created some of the most beautiful and highly collected vintage Hermes carres; among them Promenades de Paris.
As an illustrator, he brought not only an impeccable attention to detail, but also an incredible gift to transform ordinary scenes and objects into something extraordinary.
In his Promenades de Paris, Ledoux takes us along on a stroll down four of the most famous promenades in Paris, the Tuileries, the Les Invalides, the Le Palais Royal and of course the Champs-Elysees.
Even today, Les Tuileries, is a favorite spot not just among tourists, but Parisians as well.
On my visits to Paris, I make sure I come here, whether it is to just relax and take in the beauty or to people watch, I know, I will not be disappointed.
On the other bank of the Seine, Ledoux takes us to the Les Invalides, a huge complex, originally built as a retirement home and hospital for veterans. Today it is made up of monuments and museums dedicated to France’s military history. Part of the complex is a church, its copula seen in the background, the burial site of Napoleon Bonaparte.
The Palais Royal is right across the Louvre and opens with a grand entrance onto rue Saint-Honoré. The Hermes flagship store on 24 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré is an easy fifteen minute walk away.
After you have admired Leila Menchari’s famous windows and with both hands full of orange shopping bags, you stride down Rue Boissy d’Anglas until you run straight into Champs-Elysees, perhaps the most famous promenade of them all.
As always, merci Monsieur Ledoux for a fantastic stroll through your City, the City of Lights (and Hermes carres)
Ludovicus Magnus, Francoise de la Perriere, 1963 – Rare Ascot
Louis XIV – Ludovicus Magnus was designed by popular Hermes artist, Francoise de la Perriere and first issued in 1963. Inspired by the Sun King himself, this ascot scarf pays tribute to one of France’s most famous kings, Louis XIV.
Stunning details have made this a very popular scarf for the past 50 years and this fabulous design makes this a very flattering and versatile scarf to wear. A stunning periwinkle blue against brilliant white accented by warm golds – perfect to pair with your summer wardrobe
– excellent vintage condition
– care tag
– signed
– copyright
– vibrant colors
– fabulous vintage soft silk
– some color transfer not noticeable when worn
– hand rolled hem
– made in France
– 100 % pure silk
– guaranteed authentic
– gift wrapped
– layaway plans tailored to Your specific needs
– subject to prior sale
Authentic Hermes Silk Scarf, Wedgwood, was designed by Philippe Ledoux and first issued in 1974.
Since the eighteenth century, Wedgwood’s neo-classical ornamentation on jasper has become a style icon.
In Wedgwood’s style, Monsieur Ledoux depicts a number of scenes, in the form of framed plaques and true to Hermes’ origins as a sellier house, each scene has an equine element with the central motif depicting a horse drawn carriage – this a clever reference to the Hermès logo.
This scarf was issued in a number of colorways, here are a couple of examples – enjoy!
Authentic Hermes Silk Scarf, Wedgwood, was designed by Philippe Ledoux and first issued in 1974.
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