Hermes is opening a new exhibition in London this month, entitled Leather Forever, featuring some of the historic label’s most famous designs. Celebrating Hermès’ 175th anniversary, the exhibition will also play host to some of the brand’s famed artisans, of which I have included some images below. The locale will be the sister space of the Royal Academy of Art, 6 Burlington Gardens, the exhibits will trace Hermès’ history  which began as  saddle and harness-maker, to one of the most famous handbag, leather and accessories brand.(...) Read More about Hermes “Forever Leather”, Celebrating 175 Year Anniversary (135 words)

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I could not resist sharing these brilliantly bubbly images for “World of Hermes” by Paul Graves. Graves put his still life genius to work as he creates interpretative animals from Hermes bags. The pink cow above (or pig as I see it) and the white swan below make me smile ear to ear.(...) Read More about Hermes Animal World by Paul Graves (0 words)

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The collection by Christophe Lemaire for Hermes continues with the equestrian style that has been constant in the Fall/Winter Paris shows. Lemaire however takes it further,to the idea of travel and effortless luxury. Movement and fluidity run through the clothes as their flowing forms allow for an ease of movement; while exotic textures of fox and compact knit give the collection a pure and classic look of luxury. Lemaire’s collection encompasses a particular and serene idea of travel that stems from the core of the label. The style was simple and effortless, from masculine lapeled blazers to kimono coats that reached the runway. The color palette took on rustic and natural hues, consisting of amber, ivory, okra, ginger, and vermillion.

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While surfing on the Hermès Facebook page, I discovered this very cool project they did to market their latest version of the the Kelly Bag: The Kelly Picnic. They used common picnic ingredients to recreate the iconic shape of the bag. A very cool concept, with unfortunately no credits for food stylist nor photographer. See them all below.
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ince 1977, Leila Menchari has been responsible for concocting the famous window displays for the Maison Hermès, 24 rue du Faubourg Saint Honore in Paris , as well as designing some of its most iconic scarves. She was born into a family of wealthy landowners by the sea near Hammamet in Tunisia…(...) Read More about Leïla Menchari-Behind Hermes Windows (260 words)

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A while ago we introduced you to the work of art director/set designer Sarah Illenberger. Inspired by worldwide Parade, her latest project for Hermes is entitled ‘Le Parade’. Illenberger’s created these beautiful window displays entirely made out of paper and Hermes boxes for Hermes Berlin store.

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A bastion of French luxury given a modern twist: Nick Knight‘s Autumn/Winter 2011 campaign for Hermès reinterprets the artisan tradition and hand-craft synonymous with Hermès for the twenty-first century. The vibrant fashion film takes on a painterly quality with beautiful movement from Alana Zimmer and Isaac Carew. The overlayed brush strokes mimicking the fall colors that appear in the luxury brand’s beautiful prints are a great touch the final aesthetic of the video.

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Not your Grandmother’s Silk Scarf
On May 2, 2011 Hermes introduced the world to their freshly renovated Madison Ave. flagship store by unveiling an entire new floor (designed by Parisian architectural firm RDAI), which adds 2,100 square feet to the shop. Filling the space will be the classic Hermes stand-bys, such as scarves and fragrances, but accompanying them will be something both new (...) Read More about Hermes Custom Scarf Counter at NY Flagship (100 words)

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What a pleasant and interesting surprise was it for me to discover that Hermes just debuted their Home section at Milan’s Furniture Fair. Hermès’ creative director Pierre-Alexis Dumas has called architects Shigeru Ban and Jean de Gastines, who also designed Centre Pompidou in Metz to design the Hermès Pavillion. The striking exhibition space made out of cardboard tubes woven with paper aimed at creating a set of

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