Hermès Scarf "Les Coupés" 1970
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Hermès scarf Les Coupés, designed by Françoise de la Perrière and first issued in 1970, is a distinguished piece.
Hermès Scarf "Les Coupés" 1970
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Hermès scarf Les Coupés, designed by Françoise de la Perrière and first issued in 1970, is a distinguished piece.
Hermès Cashmere Scarf "Cheval Turc" 1970
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Hermès scarf Cheval Turc (French for “Turkish Horse”) is a distinguished design by Christiane Vauzelles, was first introduced in 1969. The beautiful color way makes this scarf or...
Hermès Silk Scarf « Venise » 1970
By Hermès, Philippe Ledoux
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermès silk scarf « Venise » 1970. Please note this item is in good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use.
1970 Hermes Reprise by Ledoux Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf « Reprise » by Ledoux featuring ared border and a Hermès signature. Circa 1993 In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) X 35,4in. (90cm) We guara...
Hermès Scarf "Ferronnerie"
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Hermès "Ferronnerie" scarf is a timeless piece that showcases the brand's dedication to artistry and craftsmanship.
Hermès Scarf "Profilé" 1974
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Hermès scarf "Profilé", first issued in 1974, is a distinguished piece that reflects the brand's deep-rooted equestrian heritage. Designed by Manoëlle Guillemot, also known by th...
$1,080
Hermès Scarf "Siam" 1978
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Hermès scarf Siam, designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko in 1978, is a distinguished piece. The Siam scarf has intricate motifs inspired by Thai art and culture, featuring elaborate ...
Hermès Scarf "Alternateur" 1971
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Hermès scarf Alternateur, designed by Pierre Péron in 1971. The almost transparent silk is beautiful and iconic. Vintage editions of Alternateur are sought after by collectors. I...
Hermès 1970 Foulard Carre 90 Cheval Turc Pink Dyed Silk Twill Scarf Hermes
By Hermès, Christiane Vauzelles
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès square scarf, size 90, in silk twill, Turkish Horse motif by Christiane Vauzelles, first produced in 1970 and reissued in 1989, 1991, and 2002.
Hermès Silk Scarf "Fructidor" 1979
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermès Silk Scarf "Fructidor" 1979. Please note this item is in good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use. This beautiful scarf was designed by Henri de Linarés in 1...
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Hermes Exclusif 1970's Red Silk Damask Blouse with attached scarf-Size 36
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Exclusif Label 1970's Red Silk Damask Blouse with attached scarf-Size 36.
Cathy Latham, Tahiti Hermes Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
HERMES Scarf Silk Scarf 100% Paris, Made In France Beautiful Caty Latham's Tahiti is a lovely Hermes silk scarf here in a pretty colorway and from either the original or early iss...
Hermes Jumping by Philippe Ledoux Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes "Jumping" by Philippe Ledoux silk scarf featuring a yellow ochre border and a Hermès signature. Circa 1975 In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) X 35,4i...
Hermes Tahiti by Cathy Latham Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf Tahiti by Cathy Latham featuring a ivory border and a Hermès signature. Circa 1971 In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) X 35,4in. (90cm) We ...
Hermes Les Clefs by Cathy Latham Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès "Les Clefs" by Cathy Latham silk scarf featuring a bordeaux border, a Hermès signature.
Hermes Ochre Alternateur by P Peron Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf Alternateur designed Pierre Peron featuring an ochre border and a Hermes signature. Alternateur was created in 1971. In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,...
Hermes Oiseaux Migrateurs by C. Latham Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes «Oiseaux Migrateurs » by Cathy Latham silk scarf featuring a dark pink border, a Hermès signature. Circa 1970s In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) X 35...
Hermes Cavalerie Française by Philippe Ledoux Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès « Cavalerie Française” by Philippe Ledoux silk scarf featuring a yellow border, a Hermès signature. Circa 1970s In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) X 3...
Hermes L Hiver by Philippe Ledoux Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf « L’Hiver » by Philippe Ledoux featuring a deep red border and an Hermès signature. 100% silk.
Hermes Nefs d Or by Ledoux Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf Nefs d'Or by Ledoux featuring a red border and a Hermès signature. First issue in 1971 In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) X 35,4in. (90cm...
Hermes Caramel L Hiver by Philippe Ledoux Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf « L’Hiver » by Philippe Ledoux featuring a caramel border and an Hermès signature. 100% silk.
Hermes Vintage Camails Silk Scarf in Maroon c1974
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hermes Vintage Camails Silk Scarf in Maroon c1974 in excellent condition. Original silk screen design c1974 by Françoise De La Perriere features an array of horse hoods in maroon wit...
1979 Hermes Clic Clac by J Abadie Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
1979 Hermes silk scarf "Clic Clac" by Julia Abadie featuring an ivory ground, a Hermès signature. In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) X 35,4in. (90cm) We guar...
Hermes Armes de Chasse by P Ledoux Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf "Armes de chasse" by Philippe Ledoux featuring a black border and a Hermès signature. Created in 1976 In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) X ...
Hermes blue ART DES STEPPES 90 Scarf silk
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès 'Art des Steppes 90' scarf by Annie Faivre in blue silk twill (100%) with details in green, ochre, orange, turquoise, magenta, purple, grey, taupe and off-white...
Hermès 'Le Mors à la Conétable' Silk Carré Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful and rare Hermès scarf 'Le Mors à la Conétable' Silk Carré Period: Vintage, 1960s'1970s design Materials: Silk Color: Blush pink, beige, gold, green and light blue Dimension...
Hermes Black Oiseaux Migrateurs by C. Latham Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes black «Oiseaux Migrateurs » by Cathy Latham silk scarf featuring a black border, a Hermès signature. Circa 1970s In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) X ...
Hermes by H.d Origny Black Silk Ascot Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès black silk scarf ascot by H.d' Origny featuring an all-over print, a yellow border and a center pleat. Circa 1970s 100%silk In good vintage condition. Made in France. 42.1 in...
Hermès Cravate Twilly 1974 Lift profile Brown Silk Twill Scarf Tie Knot Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès silk twill tie titled "Profilé" by Shan Merry, originally released in 1974 and reissued in 2026 as "Lift Profile," with a light brown background and gold motifs. This vintage ...
Hermes Le Laisser Courre by J de Fougerolle Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf « Le Laisser Courre » by J de Fougerolle featuring a black border, and a top logo signature. Circa 1979 In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) ...
Hermes Blue and Red Brides Legeres by F Heron Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf "Brides Légères" by Francoise Heron featuring a navy border, a Hermès signature. In good vintage condition. Made in France. Designed: 1974 35,4in. (90cm) X 35,4in...
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Silk Scarf L'Indomptable Submarine 90 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "L''indomptable" Designed by Pierre Peron in 1977 The Indomptable (S613) is the fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN - SNLE ...
1974 Hermes Camails Designed by F. de la Perriere Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
1974 Hermes silk scarf Camails designed by Francoise de la Perriere featuring a red border and a Hermès signature. Camails was created in 1948. In good vintage condition. Made in Fr...
1972 Hermès Navy “Cliquetis” by Julia Abadie 90cm Silk Twill Scarf
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermès scarves, first introduced in 1937, have become iconic symbols of French luxury and craftsmanship, celebrated for their exquisite silk, hand-rolled edges, and artful prints tha...
1975 Hermès “The Bull & Mouth” Philippe Ledoux 90cm Silk Twill Scarf
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermès scarves, first introduced in 1937, have become iconic symbols of French luxury and craftsmanship, celebrated for their exquisite silk, hand-rolled edges, and artful prints tha...
Vintage Hermès “Jumping” Silk Scarf Philippe Ledoux Equestrian 35” Vintage 1970s
By Hermès
Located in San Diego, CA
Add an iconic equestrian touch to your collection with this authentic vintage Hermès “Jumping” silk scarf, designed by renowned artist Philippe Ledoux and first released in 1971. Cra...
SIAM Blue silk scarf from Hermes. Designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko in 1978
By Hermès
Located in Glasgow, GB
Blue silk scarf from Hermes. Designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko in 1978, the 'Siam' scarf with stone statues and illustrated figures. Patterned with intricate ornamental motif. In ton...
Hermes dark blue white FEUX DE ROUTE 90 silk twill Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Feux De Route 90" silk twill scarf in navy, royal blue, yellow, gold and white. Vintage 1970s. Has been worn and is in excellent condition withe care tag attached. Width 90c...
Hermes "Guivreries" Designed by F. de la Perriere Silk Jacquard Scarf
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes "Guivreries" designed by F. de la Perriere silk jacquard scarf measures 34" x 35" and finished with hand-rolled edges. Made in France. Condition is fair.
Hermes Monarch Rare Collectable Silk Twill Scarf Designed by Xavier de Poret
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes, Monarch, rare collectable silk twill scarf, designed by Xavier de Poret, first issued in 1974, this beautiful scarf is for the dog lover! beautifully illustrated portraits of...
Auth. Hermès Silk Scarf Coach - 70cm - Dark red White Ultramarine Blue - New
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Orders ship DDP No import duties or brokerage due at delivery. Coach – Dark Red White Ultramarine Blue – NWCTS – 1411290148 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Scarf 70 Silk Twill Artist: Fr...
Hermès 2009 Carré 45 Gavroche Sulfures Silk Twill Carre 45 Scarf Hermes
By Hermès, Cathy Latham
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès 45cm square gavroche scarf in silk twill, featuring the Sulfures & Presse Papier print by Cathy Latham, first released in 1979 and reissued in 2002 (Détails version) and again...
Rare Hermès Le Laisser Courre Silk Carré 90 Scarf by Jean de Fougerolle
By Hermès
Located in TETOUAN, MA
A Rare Hermès "Le Laisser Courre" 90 cm Silk Carré Scarf Designed by the French artist Jean de Fougerolle and first introduced in 1979, Le Laisser Courre is one of Hermès' finest eq...
Hermès Silk Scarf "La Marine À Rames" 1979
By Hermès, Philippe Ledoux
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermès Silk Scarf "La Marine À Rames" 1979. Beautiful silk scarf design by Philippe Ledoux in 1979 and then reissued in 1986 and 1999 due to its popularity. This piece can be conside...
Hermès 1975 Foulard Carré 90 Soie Jumping Beige Silk Twill Carre Scarf Hermes
By Philippe Ledoux, Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès square scarf, size 90, in silk twill, Jumping motif by Philippe Ledoux, first produced in 1971 and reissued in 1975 (as seen here). The motif features camel and red tones on a...
Hermès Silk Scarf "Dieu Et Mon Droit" 1977
By Hermès, Francoise de la Perriere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hermès Silk Scarf "Dieu Et Mon Droit" 1977. Please note this item is in good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful scarf designed by Françoise de la Perriè...
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Hermes scarf « carré » polo player print
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes scarf « carré » polo player print Good condition. 90cm x 90cm
Hermes "Caraibes" Silk Scarf
By Hermès, Christiane Vauzelles
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Brand: Hermes Country: France Material: Silk Condition: Excellent Size: 35" H x 35" L
Hermes "Aux Champs" Silk Scarf
By Hermès, Caty Latham
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Brand: Hermes Country: France Material: 100% Silk Condition: Excellent
Rare Hermes Scarf - 1971 - Julia Abadie - Skyros - Excellent Condition
By Hermès
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a vintage scarf from Hermes Paris. This rare scarf was designed by the famous artist Julia Abadie, who has done numerous designs for Hermes Paris throughout her lif...
Hermes "Les Figures D'equitation" Silk Scarf
By Philippe Ledoux, Hermès
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Brand: Hermes Country: France Material: 100% Silk Condition: Excellent
Equestrian Hermes Scarf 90 cm "Les Robes" with Box in Excellent Condition
By Hermès
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Gorgeous Hermes Silk Scarf 90 cm, entitled "Les Robes" and Designed by Ledoux, Excellent Condition with its box !. A Wonderful Gift for Equestrian Collectors of Hermès Scarves ! Car...
Unavailable
W 35 in L 35 in
Rare Hermes Scarf Special Edition Perspective for Bicentenary of the USA, 1976
By Hermès
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Very rare Hermes scarf Perspective Special Edition printed in 1976 for the Bicentenary of the United States of America, and to celebrate the Franco-American friendship. American and ...
Hermes "Grand Largue" Silk Scarf
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Brand: Hermes Country: France Material: Silk Condition: Good Size: 35" H x 35" L
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W 35 in L 35 in
Hermes Scarf Teuf Teuf Special Edition for Musée Schlumpf in 1971 by Ledoux
By Hermès, Philippe Ledoux
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
HERMES Silk Scarf Teuf Teuf, Special Edition for Musée Schlumpf in 1971, by Ledoux This ultra rare scarf is in excellent condition Will come with its orignal box Cream White Back...
1970 Hermes Reprise by Ledoux Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf « Reprise » by Ledoux featuring an ochre border and a Hermès signature.
Hermes Paris Vintage Brown Silk Scarf Chevalerie 1970 Cathy Latham
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
HERMES Silk scarf named 'Chevalerie ', created by artist Cathy Latham, and first issued in 1970.
Hermes Paris Vintage Burgundy Silk Scarf Ferronnerie 1970 Cathy Latham
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
A true symbol of timeless elegance, the Hermès 'Ferronnerie' silk scarf, designed by Cathy Latham and first issued in 1970, continues to captivate with its refined beauty.
Hermes Paris Vintage White Silk Scarf Ferronnerie 1970 Cathy Latham
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
A true symbol of timeless elegance, the Hermès 'Ferronnerie' silk scarf, designed by Cathy Latham and first issued in 1970, continues to captivate with its refined beauty.
Hermès "Cassandre" scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermès square silk twill scarf "Cassandre" designed by A.M. Cassandre and first issued in 1951. The “Cassandre” scarf by French graphic artist Adolphe Mouron Cassandre is by far uni...
Hermes Paris Vintage Brown Silk Scarf Aux Champs 1970 Cathy Latham
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
HERMES Silk scarf named 'Aux Champs', created by artist Cathy Latham, and first issued in 1970. 100% Silk.
1970 Hermes La Promenade de Longchamps by P Ledoux Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf "La Promenade de Longchamps" by Philippe Ledoux featuring a deep red border and a Hermès signature.
Hermes Paris Vintage Brown Silk Scarf Aux Champs 1970 Cathy Latham
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Rustic charm meets French elegance in this vintage Hermès silk scarf titled 'Aux Champs', designed by artist Cathy Latham and first issued in 1970.
Rare Hermes Macrame Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We are obsessed with the incredible print of this rare vintage Hermes scarf! Unique macrame print the rare teal and purple color combo! Print features elaborate knotted designs in sh...
Quadrige Hermes Jersey silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
Quadriga is ancient four-horse,two-wheel charriot usually used for racing. This vibrant red and fushia scarf has a fashionable 70's feel and was designed by Pierre Peron . The fab...
Hermès foulard / scarf 'The dresses'
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - (Made in France) Silk twill foulard with the 'Les Robes' ('The dresses') theme designed by Philippe Ledoux. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 90 cm x 90 cm SKU:F...
1972 Rare Hermes Regina Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Floral And Fabulous! Circa 1972, this Hermes scarf designed by Leila Menchari, is called the Regina. Leila Menchari is responsible for a number of iconic Hermès scarves. This particu...
Hermès Brown Silk 'Chevalerie' Scarf
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Chevalerie, designed by Caty Latham, made its debut in 1970. This elegant brown Hermès scarf adorns intricately printed knights on horses in beautifully rich colours.
Hermes Cendrillon by Karin Swildens Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf "Cendrillon" by Karin Swildens featuring a red border and a Hermès signature. Circa 1972 In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in. (90cm) X 35,4in. (90cm...
1976 Hermes Silk Scarf Tutankhamun Vladimir Rybaltchenko
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hermes pays homage to ancient Egypt with this gorgeous Tutankhamun silk scarf designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko in 1976! The most gorgeous and detailed graphic of ancient Egyptian fi...
HERMES green silk DIANE 90 TWILL Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermes 'Diane' scarf in green silk twill (100%) with details in antique gold and gray. Has been worn with a few stains. Overall in very good vintage condition. Measur...
Hermès 'The Queen's Silver Jubilee' Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful and rare scarf is The Queen's Silver Jubilee, designed by Françoise de la Perrière, was originally issued in 1961 as Dieu Et Mon Droit (God and my right (hand)), which...
Hermes Cortege Royal by Philippe Ledoux Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes silk scarf " Cortege Royal " by Philippe Ledoux featuring an orange border, and a Hermès signature.
Hermes Vintage White Green Silk Scarf Carrosserie1975 Ledoux
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
ermès Vintage Silk Scarf - "Carrosserie" by Philippe Ledoux (First Issue, 1975) A superb vintage Hermès carré, titled "Carrosserie", designed by the legendary Philippe Ledoux and fir...
For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.
The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.
As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.
In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.
In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.
Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.
Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.
In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.
Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.
While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.
Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.
Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.
We’ve long had a love affair with vintage and designer scarves. Every glamorous go-to ensemble deserves the lightweight finishing touch that can be added with this stylish, versatile accessory.
Scarves have held a distinctive place in the evolution of formal and casual wear for centuries. And although now firmly entrenched in western culture, the origins of this neckwear are global.
Egyptian Queen Nefertiti is known to have worn a finely woven scarf with a headdress, and Emperor Cheng of the Chinese Han dynasty presided over an army of warriors whose scarves denoted their rank. The idea of scarves as status symbols still persists; for example, silk scarves, which were favored by the upper class during the reign of Queen Victoria, are an out-of-reach luxury item, cost prohibitive for many consumers. However, the increasing diversity of available materials over the years has rendered this adornment more accessible since their early days.
Luxury houses and various designers helped elevate scarves and long, flowing wraps as a desirable fashion accessory during the 20th century.
Visionary Italian designer Emilio Pucci — the first fashion designer to enter the lifestyle market — introduced abstractions and dazzling psychedelic elements to scarves, while mid-century era multidisciplinary American artist Vera Neumann drew on Japanese techniques to create exuberant textile designs based on her paintings and drawings.
Established in Paris in 1837, Hermès didn’t start creating their famously decorative scarves until 100 years later, in 1937. Before long, the Hermès scarf, then crafted from strong imported Chinese silk, became an iconic work favored by actresses such as Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly, a lifetime enthusiast of the family-owned brand. Hermès has produced over 2,000 different scarf designs in the decades since Robert Dumas, Émile-Maurice Hermès’s son-in-law, crafted the first one.
On 1stDibs, find a broad selection of vintage scarves that includes flamboyant and colorful accessories designed by Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and more.