"HERMES" 90’s-00’s Margiela design minimal virgin wool slacks

Rooted in the practical beauty of a saddlery workshop and balancing the quiet dignity of a maison, Hermès has continually renewed its value through materials and cutting techniques for each era, and from Hermès, here is a superb piece featuring Margiela-like sharp subtraction design that stands out.

This superb piece embodies an aesthetic that establishes luxury not through added decoration but through the refinement of lines.

Made of 100% virgin wool, the material has a smooth surface with supple resilience, naturally conforming to the movement of the legs while maintaining a neat line below the knees, and the waist is designed without tucks to avoid unnecessary bulges, creating a clean silhouette when tucking in tops, with a balance that subtly conveys the high quality of the material without being overly prominent.

Moreover, the waist area is designed minimally to reduce visual distraction, ensuring a clean look when paired with a shirt, and when incorporated into a jacket style, the overall silhouette remains quietly sharp, embodying the elegant atmosphere characteristic of Hermès. The treatment of pockets and side seams is not meant to be conspicuous but is positioned as a function to beautifully outline the body, maintaining a high level of tailoring precision within a sense of purity.

Additionally, this item bears the agency notation of Hermès Japan Co., Ltd., and the presence of the representative number from that time, along with the absence of QR codes or complex multilingual structures often seen in current products, and the consistency of size notation and label design with the specifications of that era, all confirm that it is an item from around 1998 to 2003.

Furthermore, since this period overlaps with when Martin Margiela was involved in the women's direction, the value as an archive lies in how the attitude of eliminating excessive design while showcasing structure is carefully incorporated even into a single pair of slacks.

Especially recommended for those who want to elevate their style without overdoing it in daily life, whether in situations requiring formality like work or dinners, or on holidays when you want to maintain dignity, this is a piece that can serve as a most reliable foundation.

Styling-wise, layering a tailored jacket over a simple shirt highlights the minimalist design around the waist, creating an outfit that quietly speaks of quality, and pairing a lightweight top with a long coat to create a straight-lined layered look allows you to enjoy the pared-down tension of the Hermès from the Margiela era in a modern way.

This is a superb pair of slacks that allows you to experience the purest essence of the aesthetics of the Margiela era at Hermès. Please take this opportunity.