“HERMES” 90’s les tuileries silk twill carré scarf

Founded in Paris in 1837 as a harness workshop, Hermes has established itself as a top-tier maison by blending exceptional craftsmanship and artistry, and here we present an artistic piece paying homage to Paris’s historic gardens.

This exquisite piece features a scarf inspired by the elegant scenery of the Tuileries Garden in central Paris.

The fabric, with its clear diagonal twill weave characteristic of silk twill, has a supple stiffness and deep luster, creating soft shadows when light hits it and making the pattern lines stand out three-dimensionally, clearly conveying why Hermes scarves have been loved for many years.

The design title, LES TUILERIES, refers to the Tuileries Garden in Paris, and a figure riding Pegasus, a symbol of the garden entrance, is placed at the center, creating a magnificent scene that looks as if capturing the moment of passing through the historic garden gate.

Around it, intricate arabesque decorations reminiscent of French court culture are meticulously drawn, with garden iron fences, decorative fountains, and Baroque-style curved designs intertwining, vividly expressing the serene atmosphere of a garden and the decorative beauty of aristocratic culture simultaneously.

The color scheme is based on a soft pale green, with delicate gold and brown prints layered on top, creating a vibrant yet understated pattern that naturally brightens the face and adds an elegant tone, which is also very appealing.

What’s particularly noteworthy is the edging, which features the signature hand-stitched roulage of Hermes scarves, sewn so that the edge is rounded and wrapped around the front, creating a soft three-dimensional effect that cannot be reproduced by machines and exudes the warmth of handcrafted work.

This Rouleau is handcrafted by artisans, so slight individual differences in stitch spacing occur, and this irregularity is considered a mark of authenticity, making it a beautiful detail loved by collectors worldwide.

It is presumed to be from the 1990s, as the design of LES TUILERIES was announced by Joachim Mets in 1990, and the texture of the silk twill, known for its thickness and firmness unique to Hermes at the time, can be confirmed. Scarves from this era are highly valued as vintage items because they have a denser weave and a solid texture compared to current ones.

Joachim Mets, who designed it, is one of the leading designers of Hermes in the 1990s and is known for creating many masterpieces such as POSTE ET CAVALERIE, making this piece a work that strongly reflects his decorative and classical worldview.

More than just a fashion item, this scarf, which condenses the history and culture of Paris into a single piece of fabric, has a presence that adds subtle elegance to everyday outfits and is especially attractive to those who want to incorporate artistic storytelling into their attire.

Styling-wise, you can create a classic Hermes elegance by casually tying it around the collar of a neat jacket or long coat, or enjoy a modern look by draping it lightly around the neck or shoulders with simple shirts or dresses to highlight the pattern's beauty, or incorporate it as an accent by tying it to your bag, making it a highly versatile style that naturally blends in.

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