"HERMES" 90’s-00’s high-rise straight slacks

Originating from a harness workshop, Hermès has quietly elevated the sophistication of its attire through material and tailoring precision, and we introduce a piece where Martin Margiela’s philosophy resides in the most refined form.

This exquisite piece strips away excessive assertion, establishing its presence solely through the drape and beauty of the line.

The front features a minimal design close to no-tuck, making the waist look neat while ensuring a deep rise, which stabilizes the center of gravity immediately upon wearing and gives a sharp, refined look to upper body styling.

The silhouette is based on straight lines, maintaining a sense of volume that does not overly follow the body’s shape, flowing naturally to the hem, creating beautiful movement when walking, transforming everyday trousers into something with dignity.

A major added value of this item is the design of the marbelt placed on the back of the waist, with orange "HERMES PARIS" lettering and a carriage logo on brown satin fabric, clearly illustrating Hermes’ spirit of embedding luxury in places unseen from the outside.

Without placing the logo on the surface and with a structure that conceals richness when a belt is worn, this piece embodies the anonymity characteristic of the Margiela era, where only the wearer knows its true quality.

The brand tag features a small woven label with "HERMES PARIS" and a star embroidered next to the logo, physically indicating it was distributed as a sold-out item at the time, thus guaranteeing its authentic manufacturing background.

Furthermore, the management code starting with pt aligns with Hermès’ Margiela-era bottom management system, serving as an important element supporting its archival reliability.

Additionally, the presence of a star mark on the tag indicates it was distributed as a sold-out item, which, despite having the official background of the time, had limited market encounters, making its story as an archive particularly appealing.

Suggested to be from around 1998 to 2003, based on the old label design of Hermès Japan and the format of the phone number, which are common to products of that time, as well as the iconic detail of the logo-embellished marbelt, seen in Hermès trousers during Margiela’s tenure, and the management number starting with pt, which is unique to bottoms from that period, ensuring credibility.

Designed solely through pattern making without relying on decorations to create elegance, this piece resonates particularly with those who want to distance themselves from fleeting trends.

These exquisite pieces are especially recommended for those who want to create a calm tension in everyday attire, wish to speak through quality without flaunting brands, or are looking for bottoms that subtly support the beauty of coats and jackets, making them long-lasting staples in your wardrobe.

Styling-wise, pairing shirts or knits to neatly organize the upper body naturally highlights the deep rise and straight line, resulting in a genderless, elegant balance.

As another option, layering structured outerwear like tailored jackets or long coats brings out the duality of anonymity on the outside and luxury on the inside, creating a quiet richness characteristic of the Margiela-era Hermès.

Definitely take this opportunity.