"HERMES" 2014 collection Kelly design leather bangle

Starting as a saddlery workshop near the Madeleine Church in Paris, the company has been promoting the "tradition of craftsmanship" and "the joy of travel."

We will introduce you to the finest masterpieces from HERMES, which is based on this concept.

This masterpiece features a lustrous gold-tone plate beautifully woven with jet-black calfskin, exuding an architectural presence that embodies Kelly's "sangle (belt)" cord on the wrist.

The mirror-polished plate has four slits through which a slender leather strap fastens, creating an eye-catching design. The functional beauty of Hermès bag making is transferred directly to jewelry, and the metal fittings function rationally yet elegantly, creating a dignified appearance while letting a soft glow follow the curve of the wrist.

The tan colour of the interior highlights the layers of leather, creating a graphic of thickness when viewed from the side, and is an added value in that it remains quietly iconic.

I'd also like to touch on the context of 2014, as this year marked the final stage of the Christophe Lemaire era, and saw a strong emphasis on a return to the Maison's saddle-making roots and restrained luxury, with the overall tone of the collection being "beauty that reveals structure" rather than excessive decoration. Symbolizing this philosophy, the straight lines and curves reminiscent of the Kelly belt are assembled with a minimum of parts, so that it goes beyond mere signature use and gives the feeling of "wearing the Hermès style itself," which can be said to be the added value unique to this masterpiece.

The smooth calf has just the right amount of tension and feels smooth against the skin, and the wide cuff beautifully follows the contours of the body, tightening the center of gravity of a look with just one piece. The position of the strap that passes through the slit can be adjusted to fit snugly against the skin or layered over a shirt cuff, and the luster of the metal fittings and the leather will develop over time, allowing you to enjoy the changes that occur over time. The fact that the piece embodies a "code" that allows those in the know to instantly read Kelly's language also enhances its persuasiveness as high-end jewelry.

In terms of styling, placing the plate along the cuff of a white silk shirt and showing it from the front creates a striking contrast of light and shadow, while letting just half of it peek out from the cuff of a tailored jacket creates a sense of fashionable tension. Also, wearing a minimalist dress watch on the other wrist brings the elegance of the materials into dialogue. This is a masterpiece that embodies the spirit of 2014, perfect for those who want to express "goodness" with quiet strength.

Please take this opportunity.