Hermes "Fouets et Badines" Gray Cashmere 140 GM Shawl Scarf

Hermes' incredibly popular and iconic shawls and scarves are renowned for their exceptional quality and artistic designs. Since 1937, the silk scarves of French fashion house, Hermès, has become an iconic fashion accessory that is recognized all over the world. Hermès scarves and shawls have been collected and adorned by celebrities and royals throughout history, from Audrey Hepburn to Grace Kelly and even Queen Elizabeth II. These art pieces have proved to be timeless collectable pieces of history. With a little creativity, the Hermes cashmere GM shawl can also be used as a top, dress, head wrap, or countless other fashionable accessories.

Hermes Fouets et Badines Shawl

Design History: Virginie Jamin often draws inspiration from the collection of Émile Hermès. An expert in cleverly arranged designs, each visit unearths inspirational objects as the motifs for her next carré design. Here, Virginie’s eye has fallen on a so-called colportage album of the early nineteenth century, presenting hunting and coachman’s whips, switches and other pieces from the collection. Her imagination completes the ensemble with plaited leather straps and carvings in wood and ivory. The strict diagonal of whip-handles embellished with carefully aligned globes and dogs’ or horses’ heads contrasts with the supple, sinewy network of forms in knotted and intertwined leather straps.