Hermès Gavroche Scarf "Carpe Diem" 1994
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Hermès Carpe Diem Gavroche scarf, designed by Joachim Metz was released in 1994.
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Hermes Green "Carpe Diem" Sun Motif Silk Print Scarf circa 1990s
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 1990s Hermès Green "Carpe Diem" Sun Motif Silk Print Scarf is a stunning example of luxury heritage and artistic craftsmanship.
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Hermes Silk Scarf Print Shirt Attelages Les Oiseaux Carpe Diem Early America
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Meanwhile, the collar and opposite sleeve feature **Carpe Diem (Seize the Day)** by Joachim Metz, a design first issued in 1994.
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Hermès Foulard Carre 90 Carpe Diem 1994 Joachim Metz Silk Twill Scarf Hermes
By Hermès, Joachim Metz
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès 90cm square silk twill scarf, Carpe Diem design by Joachim Metz, first produced in 1994 and reissued in 1997, in vibrant shades of yellow, red, blue, and green, with yellow ed...
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HERMÈS - Vintage men's silk vest "Carpe Diem" by Joachim Metz, 1994
By Hermès, Joachim Metz
Located in Padova, IT
CORRADO LUXURY EXCLUSIVE HERMES COLLECTIONS - Raro gilet in pura seta con motivo iconico del Carrè "Carpe Diem" By Joachim Metz 1994 - Misure: Lunghezza 62 cm, spalle 34 cm.
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Hermes "Carpe Diem" Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hermes "Carpe Diem" scarf made form 100% silk and designed by Joachim Metz.
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Hermes Carpe Diem Silk Scarf Shawl Carre 90cm Joachim Metz
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Hermes Carpe Diem Silk Scarf Shawl Carre 90cm by Joachim Metz, circa 1994.
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Hermes "Carpe Diem" Sun Motif Silk Scarf
By Hermès
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Elevate your accessory collection with the stunning Hermes "Carpe Diem" Purple Printed Sun Motif Silk Scarf, a vibrant piece that captures the essence of luxury and artistry.
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Seize the day in this beautiful 100% silk Hermes scarf! This stunning 'Carpe Diem' scarf designed in 1994 by Joachim Metz features a vibrant array of colors like blues, gold, and gre...
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Multicolor Hermès Carpe Diem Silk Scarf
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Hermès "Carpe Diem" Contrasting Hem Silk Twill 90cm Scarf by Joachim Metz, 2005.
By Hermès
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Hermès "Carpe Diem" Contrasting Hem Silk Twill 90cm Scarf by Joachim Metz, 2005.
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Hermes Carpe Diem & Chasse en Inda Silk Scarf Bag
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Featured as the bag is the beautiful 1994 Carpe Diem scarf designed by Joachim Metz. Includes a vibrant array of colors and a large mystic astrology sun.
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HERMES beige camel gold silk CARPE DIEM 90 PLISSE Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Carpe Diem 90 plisse silk scarf in beige with details in camel, brown, gold, pale pink and coral.
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Hermes Vintage Blue Silk Scarf Carpe Diem 1994 Joachim Metz
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Hermès "Carpe Diem" Silk Scarf Designed by Joachim Metz, 1994 Originally issued in 1994 and later renamed "Gloria Soli", this magnificent Hermès carré celebrates the brillian...
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Hermes Multi-Color "Carpe Diem" Printed Silk Small Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Multi-Color "Carpe Diem" Printed Silk Small Scarf.
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Hermès Silk Twill Foulard/Scarf 'Carpe Diem', 1994
By Joachim Metz, Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - (Made in France) Silk twill foulard with the "Carpe Diem" theme designed by Joachim Metz in 1994.
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RARE Hermes Carpe Diem Silk Scarf in Blue
By Hermès
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RARE Hermes Carpe Diem Silk scarf in excellent vintage condition.
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Hermes Carpe Diem Silk Scarf Shawl Carre 90cm Joachim Metz
By Hermès
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Hermes Carpe Diem Silk Scarf Shawl Carre 90cm by Joachim Metz, circa 1994.
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Hermès Carpe Diem Scarf
By Joachim Metz, Hermès
Located in Alford, MA
Jewel tone, vibrant Hermès large silk scarf centered a sun. Issued 1994. In original box. Unused.
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Hermès "Carpe Diem" Silk Carré Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Amazing Hermès scarf "Carpe Diem" Silk Blue and gold tones Cm 88 x 88 (34.6 x 34.6 inches) Worldwide express shipping included in the price !
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RARE Hermes Vintage Carpe Diem Silk Scarf in Navy
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
RARE Hermes Carpe Diem Silk scarf in excellent vintage condition.
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1990s French Scarves
Hermès "CARRÉ" scarf " Carpe Diem "
By Hermès
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Hermès "CARRÉ" scarf " in silk. Handmade hem. Size 87 cm X 87 cm
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Hermes Blue Silk Scarf "Carpe Diem"
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès blue and celeste "carpe diem" silk scarf. Hand-rolled edges.
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Hermes 1990s Carpe Diem Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Hermes 1990s Carpe Diem Silk Scarf, a radiant and luxurious accessory that encapsulates the spirit of seizing the day.
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Hermes Silk Carre Scarf "Carpe Diem"
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES gorgeous silk carre scarf "CARPE DIEM" featuring an opulent gold color design on a blue background.
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1994 Hermes Blue Carpe Diem by Joachim Metz Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
1994s Hermes blue Carpe Diem by Joachim Metz silk scarf featuring a sun motive.
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1990s French Scarves
Hermès Carré: Carpe Diem
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The title of this scarf is "Carpe Diem" and the artist is Joachim Metz. This scarf was first issued in 1994.
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Hermes Carré scarf Carpe Diem
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hermes Carré Carpe Diem, beautiful gold colors
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HERMES Gorgeous "Carpe Diem" Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Gorgeous vintage Hermes scarf...discontinued pattern, mint condition. Comes with box.
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Hermes Silk Scarf: Gloria Soli (Carpe Diem)
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Title: Gloria Soli (Carpe Diem) Artist: Joachim Metz Year of First Issue: 1994 Authentic Hermès carré is made of pure silk with hand-rolled edges.
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HERMES Silk "Carpe Diem" Sun Face Scarf
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Bold and bright, this HERMES scarf makes a statement. The sun face is the focal point of the print, with additional gold detailing and colored ribbon and trims frame the scarf. A gor...
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Carpe Diem Print Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Carpe Diem Print Silk Scarf in Red/ Gold/ Multi Print.
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HERMES REVERSIBLE SILK CARPE DIEM BOMBER JACKET
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Armpit to Armpit 28 in Shoulder to Hem 25 in Arm Length 25.5 in
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Vintage Hermes Carpe Diem Red & Yellow Silk Scarf by Joachim Metz
By Hermès
Located in Portland, OR
This is a lovely Hermes vintage 34" Joachim Metz Carpe Diem silk scarf in shades of red, blue, yellow and green.
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HERMES Scarf 'Carpe Diem' in Multicolored Silk
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
HERMES 'Carpe Diem' scarf in multicolored Silk. This scarf is vintage, silk trend to yellow, red, green and blue colors.
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Hermès Carré de Soie "Carpe Diem"
By Hermès
Located in Antwerp, BE
Excellent condition Hermès Carré de Soie "Carpe Diem" Adorn yourself with this gorgeous silk carré scarf by the house of Hermès.
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Hermes Silk Scarf: Gloria Soli (Carpe Diem)
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Title: Gloria Soli (Carpe Diem) Artist: Joachim Metz Year of First Issue: 1994 Authentic Hermès carré is made of pure silk with hand-rolled edges.
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Hermes Carpe Diem For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes carpe diem for your needs in our varied inventory. Purple is a pretty popular color, but we also have Black, Brown, Beige and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a hermes carpe diem may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much is a Hermes Carpe Diem?
On average, a hermes carpe diem on 1stDibs sells for $431, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $850 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Hermès for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Finding the Right Scarves for You
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.
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