The Hermès Scarf: History & Mystique - Hardcover

Coleno, Nadine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0500515182 ISBN 13: 9780500515181

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

The Hermes scarf is a style icon. Worn by royalty and celebrities, coveted and admired, and now avidly collected, this deceptively simple square of silk is much more than just a fashion accessory: it is the stuff of legend. Since the first scarf made its debut in 1937, the House of Hermes has produced more than two thousand different designs. This book explores this lavish history through a sumptuous selection of scarves chosen from seven decades of creative innovation. From the classic designs that embody the Hermes tradition to the wildly imaginative stylings of contemporary designers, the House is always forging new pathways and yet is never afraid to take a fresh and often witty approach to its own heritage. A scarf is never the work of a single individual; at ever stage of its creation, talent and craftsmanship combine to create a hand finished work of art. These qualities shine through in the sumptuous illustrations, by turns playful and poetic, which lead the reader...

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Review

An essential accessory to luxury lifestyles...has symbolized twentieth century beauty wealth and fantasy since its creation in 1937

A must-have for any fashionista's bookshelf...filled with page after page of gorgeous photographs

A must have for Hermes devotees, collectors, and those in pursuit of iconic fashion.

This glossy tome grants access to seven decades of Hermès styles...and the imaginative women who loved them

You can almost feel the cool, smooth squares of silk flowing through your fingers as you turn the pages of Nadine Coleno's chic coffee table tribute to Hermès. You can't help but pick your favorites

About the Author

Nadine Coleno is an author and editor whose books include works on fashion, jewelry, contemporary art and architecture.

Edition details

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0500515182
• ISBN 13: 9780500515181
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 304