–SPECIAL– "HERMES" 00’s Leather-trimmed viscose evening shirt

Starting from a harness workshop, Hermès has elevated leather craftsmanship and meticulous artisanship into clothing. Here, we introduce a superb piece where the tension of different materials creates a beautiful contrast.

Set against a backdrop of supple black viscose, the finely layered real leather on the collar and cuffs transforms the quiet luster of evening wear into modern fashion, resulting in this exquisite piece.

First and foremost, the sharply designed leather collar, conceived as a pointed accent color, boasts a beauty reminiscent of satin switching, while the density and weight unique to leather clearly define the neckline and refine the wearer's presence. The body is made of 100% viscose, characterized by a drape that absorbs light, creating a balance that emphasizes subtlety through vertical shadows rather than a tight fit. This structure harmonizes the rigidity of leather with the overall design.

The cuffs are similarly made of leather, creating a double-cuff appearance with a fold-back design. The interior features a Cartier button engraved with "HERMÈS PARIS," which, like jewelry, catches the light in a small circle, quietly standing out within the black. Furthermore, regular shell buttons are also used inside, maintaining a minimal look while thoughtfully designing for ease of wear and fit, reflecting the maison's attitude.

Regarding the era, the main label is a T-shaped "T label" made of woven black-on-white fabric, and the care label clearly states 100% viscose and size 36. The absence of multilingual long text and current elements like RFID suggests it is a product from the early to mid-2000s. Additionally, the idea of integrating leather into flowing black viscose jersey aligns with Jean-Paul Gaultier's context of connecting Hermès's leather techniques to the sensuality of clothing, overlapping with the early MOOD after 2004.

What makes this piece special as part of MOOD's exclusive collection is that Hermès's renowned leather craftsmanship is concentrated not on accessories but on the most impression-defining areas around the face and hands, effectively redefining the very concept of material. It is not merely a lightness that can be encompassed by the word "shirt," but rather a design that contours to the body like a second skin, adding dignity through leather outlines. Without excessive decoration, it embodies a coexistence of fetishism and elegance, symbolizing Hermès in this era.

In terms of styling, simply pairing a neat pair of slacks with a minimal jacket allows the leather collar to naturally become the focal point, imparting a quiet strength regardless of gender. Adding a long coat or high-quality leather accessories further elevates the maison's craftsmanship and Gaultier's black aesthetic. Deliberately avoiding unnecessary embellishments, the ensemble's refined tailoring and clean outerwear make it a truly outstanding piece.

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