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HERMES cream light grey cashmere wool H logo square throw blanket
HERMES cream light grey cashmere wool H logo square throw blanket

HERMES cream light grey cashmere wool H logo square throw blanket

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

HERMES cream light grey cashmere wool H logo square throw blanket Reference: AAWC/A01559 Brand: Hermes Material: Cashmere, Wool Color: Grey, Cream Pattern: Solid Made in: Italy COND...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shawls

Hermès Multicolor Cashmere Shawl
Hermès Multicolor Cashmere Shawl

Hermès Multicolor Cashmere Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Multicolor cashmere Silk shawl with four different patterns.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès "Tatersale" Cashmere Silk Shawl
Hermès "Tatersale" Cashmere Silk Shawl

Hermès "Tatersale" Cashmere Silk Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès "Tatersale" cashmere Silk blend shawl in neutrals with Tatersale motif, featuring hand-rolled edges.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès Lujo Criollo Cashmere Shawl
Hermès Lujo Criollo Cashmere Shawl

Hermès Lujo Criollo Cashmere Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès “Lujo Criollo” cashmere/silk blend cashmere shawl.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès New Cashmere Faubourg Shawl
Hermès New Cashmere Faubourg Shawl

Hermès New Cashmere Faubourg Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès brand new “Faubourg tropical” cashmere and silk shawl.

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21st Century and Contemporary Scarves

Hermès Yellow "Kachinas" Cashmere Shawl
Hermès Yellow "Kachinas" Cashmere Shawl

Hermès Yellow "Kachinas" Cashmere Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès "Kachinas" scarfshawl is in 100% silk /cashmere with hand rolled edges, designed by Kermit Oliver and is in the yellow color way. Please refer to photo for fixed holes.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

New Hermès Carriages Cashmere Shawl
New Hermès Carriages Cashmere Shawl

New Hermès Carriages Cashmere Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès 65% cashmere 35% silk oversize shawl/scarf.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Purple Kachinas Cashmere Shawl
Hermes Purple Kachinas Cashmere Shawl

Hermes Purple Kachinas Cashmere Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes cashmere/silk blend oversize 54" square shawl designed by US artist Kermit Oliver.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès "Echec au Roi" Cashmere Shawl
Hermès "Echec au Roi" Cashmere Shawl

Hermès "Echec au Roi" Cashmere Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Echec au Roi shawl , is in a Cashmere blend meaning "Checkmate" was designed by Benoît-Pierre Emery and features graphic, abstract representations of chess pieces.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès "Clair de Lune" Cashmere Shawl
Hermès "Clair de Lune" Cashmere Shawl

Hermès "Clair de Lune" Cashmere Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès "Clair de Lune" shawl in black and white is made of cashmere/silk with hand-rolled edges.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

HERMES taupe leather & cashmere Shawl Scarf
HERMES taupe leather & cashmere Shawl Scarf

HERMES taupe leather & cashmere Shawl Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès by Martin Margiela reversible shawl in khaki green lambskin leather and cashmere.

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2010s French Scarves

Hermès “Claire De Lune” Cashmere Shawl
Hermès “Claire De Lune” Cashmere Shawl

Hermès “Claire De Lune” Cashmere Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This is a Hermès Silk Cashmere Clair De Lune Shawl in Black and White.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Cheval Sur Mon Cashmere Shawl
Hermes Cheval Sur Mon Cashmere Shawl

Hermes Cheval Sur Mon Cashmere Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Hermes Cheval Sur Mon Carre Cashmere/Silk Shawl in multi color and featuring rolled edges, perfect for layering.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes New Three Graces Cashmere Shawl
Hermes New Three Graces Cashmere Shawl

Hermes New Three Graces Cashmere Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes collectible "the three graces" red and clue cashmere and silk shawl.

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2010s French Scarves

Hermès Fringe Cashmere Silk Shawl 54"
Hermès Fringe Cashmere Silk Shawl 54"

Hermès Fringe Cashmere Silk Shawl 54"

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès oversize 54" square cashmere and silk blend fringe coat shawl by artist De la perriere .

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès "Clair de Lune” Cashmere Shawl
Hermès "Clair de Lune” Cashmere Shawl

Hermès "Clair de Lune” Cashmere Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès “Clair de Lune” silk scarf by Dimitri Rybaltchenko, features a hidden face of the moon, the scarf is divided between shadow and light.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès Cashmere Brandebourgs Cathy Latham Shawl
Hermès Cashmere Brandebourgs Cathy Latham Shawl

Hermès Cashmere Brandebourgs Cathy Latham Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès cashmere silk blend collectible Brandebourgs scarf by Latham. Hand-roll edge. New in box never worn

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès Cashmere Silk Shawl Brandebourgs Latham 55'
Hermès Cashmere Silk Shawl Brandebourgs Latham 55'

Hermès Cashmere Silk Shawl Brandebourgs Latham 55'

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Shawl in the most coveted colorway Print: "BRANDEBOURGS" Designed by Caty Latham in 1972, this shawl is from 2015 Made in France Made of 65% Cashmere an...

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2010s French Scarves

Hermès Vintage Cashmere Leather Fringe Black Shawl
Hermès Vintage Cashmere Leather Fringe Black Shawl

Hermès Vintage Cashmere Leather Fringe Black Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

1990s Hermès black cashmere-and-wool shawl with extra-long leather fringe.

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1990s French Scarves

Hermès Cashmere 55" Black Jungle Love Shawl
Hermès Cashmere 55" Black Jungle Love Shawl

Hermès Cashmere 55" Black Jungle Love Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès oversize square 55" cashmere and silk blend Jungle Love scarf by Robert Dallet. Black and coral color way with hand-rolled edges. Comes in original box. Brand new.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Colliers de Chiens Cashmere / Silk Shawl - 140cm
Hermes Colliers de Chiens Cashmere / Silk Shawl - 140cm

Hermes Colliers de Chiens Cashmere / Silk Shawl - 140cm

By Hermès

Located in Glasgow, GB

Multicoloured 'Colliers de Chiens" shawl from Hermes. First designed by Virginie Jamin in 2013.

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2010s French Scarves

Hermès Cashmere & Silk Shawl "Folklore" 2010
Hermès Cashmere & Silk Shawl "Folklore" 2010

Hermès Cashmere & Silk Shawl "Folklore" 2010

By Hermès, Henri D'Origny

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Cashmere & Silk "Folklore" 2010. This beautiful scarf was designed by Henri d'Origny in 1980 and then reissued in 2010 due to its popularity. This piece can be considered a co...

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2010s French Scarves

Hermes NWT Blue/ Orange Robocabar 140cm Silk/Cashmere Shawl
Hermes NWT Blue/ Orange Robocabar 140cm Silk/Cashmere Shawl

Hermes NWT Blue/ Orange Robocabar 140cm Silk/Cashmere Shawl

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes NWT Bleu, Naturel, Orange Robocabar 140cm Silk/Cashmere Shawl.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Vintage Hermès Prières Au Vent Cashmere Blue Silk Shawl
Vintage Hermès Prières Au Vent Cashmere Blue Silk Shawl

Vintage Hermès Prières Au Vent Cashmere Blue Silk Shawl

By Hermès

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Hermès Prières Au Vent Cashmere Silk Shawl MADE IN FRANCE 65% CASHMERE 35% SILK DRY CLEAN ONLY Crica 1996 A beautiful Electric blue and red designed vintage silk Hermes scarf.

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1990s Scarves

auth HERMES blue indigo navy cashmere COLORBLOCK Shawl Scarf
auth HERMES blue indigo navy cashmere COLORBLOCK Shawl Scarf

auth HERMES blue indigo navy cashmere COLORBLOCK Shawl Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes 'Colorblock' shawl in midnight blue, royal blue, periwinkle and baby blue herringbone cashmere (100%).

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès 2025 Chale Maxi Triangle Robe Legere Cashmere Silk Scarf Shawl Hermes
Hermès 2025 Chale Maxi Triangle Robe Legere Cashmere Silk Scarf Shawl Hermes

Hermès 2025 Chale Maxi Triangle Robe Legere Cashmere Silk Scarf Shawl Hermes

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès Maxi Triangle scarf/shawl in cashmere (70%) and silk, featuring the Robe Légère print by Théo de Gueltzl in shades of orange on an ecru background, with hand-rolled orange edg...

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2010s French Hats

Hermès 2025 Carré 140 Couvertures et Tenues Cashmere Scarf Shawl Carre Hermes
Hermès 2025 Carré 140 Couvertures et Tenues Cashmere Scarf Shawl Carre Hermes

Hermès 2025 Carré 140 Couvertures et Tenues Cashmere Scarf Shawl Carre Hermes

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès square scarf, 140 cm, shawl in cashmere twill (70%) and silk, "Couvertures et Tenues de jour" (Coverages and Daywear) print by Jacques Eudel, originally published in 1974 and ...

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2010s French Scarves

auth HERMES blue & turquoise cashmere LUREX STRIPE Shawl Scarf
auth HERMES blue & turquoise cashmere LUREX STRIPE Shawl Scarf

auth HERMES blue & turquoise cashmere LUREX STRIPE Shawl Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes shalw in turquoise and dark blue cashmere (100%) with metallic silver lurex strip down the middle. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Width 155cm (60.5in) Length 20...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

HERMES black & brown cashmere wool H Muffler Shawl Scarf
HERMES black & brown cashmere wool H Muffler Shawl Scarf

HERMES black & brown cashmere wool H Muffler Shawl Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès jersey muffler in black and espresso brown cashmere (50%) and wool (50% - please note the content tag is missing). One side has a stretched H in black with brow...

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2010s Scarves

New Hermes Jungle Love 55" Cashmere Shawl by Dallet, Box
New Hermes Jungle Love 55" Cashmere Shawl by Dallet, Box

New Hermes Jungle Love 55" Cashmere Shawl by Dallet, Box

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes new in box with ribbon. 55" square silk cashmere blend shawl in Jungle Love print by artist, Dallet.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès 2011 Carré 140 Graffiti Kongo Ecru Cashmere Silk Scarf Shawl Carre Hermes
Hermès 2011 Carré 140 Graffiti Kongo Ecru Cashmere Silk Scarf Shawl Carre Hermes

Hermès 2011 Carré 140 Graffiti Kongo Ecru Cashmere Silk Scarf Shawl Carre Hermes

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès square scarf, size 140, shawl in cashmere twill (70%) and silk, Graffiti print by Kongo, limited edition 2011, in shades of purple on an ecru background, hand-rolled edges.

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2010s French Scarves

Hermès Cashmere 35 Inch Square Le Bien Aller Scarf Shawl
Hermès Cashmere 35 Inch Square Le Bien Aller Scarf Shawl

Hermès Cashmere 35 Inch Square Le Bien Aller Scarf Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès 35" square cashmere-and-silk blend Le Bien Aller scarf. Hand-rolled edges. Minor wear.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes "Reve d'Australie" 140 cm Grey Cashmere & Silk Print Shawl
Hermes "Reve d'Australie" 140 cm Grey Cashmere & Silk Print Shawl

Hermes "Reve d'Australie" 140 cm Grey Cashmere & Silk Print Shawl

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Hermes "Reve d'Australie" 140 cm Grey Cashmere & Silk Print Shawl is a stunning accessory that embodies the essence of wanderlust and the beauty of Australian fauna.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

HERMES cashmere silk PANOPLIE EQUESTRE EYELINER 140 Shawl Scarf Ebene Orange
HERMES cashmere silk PANOPLIE EQUESTRE EYELINER 140 Shawl Scarf Ebene Orange

HERMES cashmere silk PANOPLIE EQUESTRE EYELINER 140 Shawl Scarf Ebene Orange

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Panoplie Equestre Eyeliner 140 scarf by Virginie Jamin grey cashmere (70%) and silk (30%) with ebony brown and orange stripes. Brand new. Measurements Model 24...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès Shawl Scarf Les Plaisirs du Froid Grygkar Cashmere Silk 53 inches
Hermès Shawl Scarf Les Plaisirs du Froid Grygkar Cashmere Silk 53 inches

Hermès Shawl Scarf Les Plaisirs du Froid Grygkar Cashmere Silk 53 inches

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Soft and supple, the best friend when it's cold Designed by Hugo Grygkar in 1955. This shawl is a reissue Made in France Made of 65% Cashmere 35% Silk Colorways: Yellow / Ocher /...

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Late 20th Century French Scarves

HERMES red BRIDES DE GALA APPLIQE PIQUE 140 Cashmere Shawl Scarf Cyclamen Rouge
HERMES red BRIDES DE GALA APPLIQE PIQUE 140 Cashmere Shawl Scarf Cyclamen Rouge

HERMES red BRIDES DE GALA APPLIQE PIQUE 140 Cashmere Shawl Scarf Cyclamen Rouge

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Silk Cashmere Brides De Gala Applique Pique Shawl 140 in Cyclamen Rouge combines elegance with the luxurious feel of silk and cashmere.

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2010s French Scarves

Hermes Shawl La Danse des Amazones Cashmere Scarf 140 Vieux Rose Gris  Blanc
Hermes Shawl La Danse des Amazones Cashmere Scarf 140 Vieux Rose Gris  Blanc

Hermes Shawl La Danse des Amazones Cashmere Scarf 140 Vieux Rose Gris Blanc

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Featured in Vieux Rose, Gris and Blanc colorway. This beautiful Hermes shawl is perfect for year round wear. Signature hand rolled edge.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès "The Savana Dance" Shawl
Hermès "The Savana Dance" Shawl

Hermès "The Savana Dance" Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès silk and cashmere blend shawl, “the savana dance” with multicolor design.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès Carré 140 Ronde des Jockeys Cashmere Silk Scarf Shawl Carre Hermes
Hermès Carré 140 Ronde des Jockeys Cashmere Silk Scarf Shawl Carre Hermes

Hermès Carré 140 Ronde des Jockeys Cashmere Silk Scarf Shawl Carre Hermes

By Hermès, Francoise de la Perriere

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès 140cm square scarf in cashmere twill (70%) and silk, featuring the "Ronde des Jockeys" motif by Françoise de la Pettière, originally published in 1969 and reissued in 2004 (an...

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2010s French Scarves

Auth. Hermes Shawl - Grande Tenue - CS 140 - Black green red - NEW
Auth. Hermes Shawl - Grande Tenue - CS 140 - Black green red - NEW

Auth. Hermes Shawl - Grande Tenue - CS 140 - Black green red - NEW

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Grande Tenue - CS 140 - Black green red - NWOCT - 1504231255 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Shawl 140 Cashmere Silk Name Design: Grande Tenue, Full Dress Artist: Henri d’Origny Size: 140...

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2010s French Scarves

Auth. Hermes Shawl - The Three Graces - CS140 - Rouge Bleu Marron New Tag
Auth. Hermes Shawl - The Three Graces - CS140 - Rouge Bleu Marron New Tag

Auth. Hermes Shawl - The Three Graces - CS140 - Rouge Bleu Marron New Tag

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

The Three Graces - CS140 - Rouge Bleu Marron - NWST - 2604131912 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Shawl 140 Cashmere Silk Name Design: Les Trois Grâces, The Three Graces Artist: Alice Shir...

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2010s French Scarves

Auth. Hermes Shawl Cavalcadour - CS140 - Orange Green Marine Blue - New Care Tag
Auth. Hermes Shawl Cavalcadour - CS140 - Orange Green Marine Blue - New Care Tag

Auth. Hermes Shawl Cavalcadour - CS140 - Orange Green Marine Blue - New Care Tag

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Cavalcadour - CS140 - Orange Green Marine Blue - NWCTS - 2404291643 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Shawl 140 Cashmere Silk Name Design: Cavalcadour, Equerry Artist: Henri d’Origny Size: ...

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2010s French Scarves

Hermes Shawl L’Instruction du Roy – CS140 – Bleu Ardoise - New Store Tag!
Hermes Shawl L’Instruction du Roy – CS140 – Bleu Ardoise - New Store Tag!

Hermes Shawl L’Instruction du Roy – CS140 – Bleu Ardoise - New Store Tag!

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

L’Instruction du Roy – CS140 – Bleu Ardoise – Marine – NWST - 2508211507 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Shawl 140 Cashmere & Silk (CS140) Name Design: L’Instruction du Roy, The King’...

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2010s French Scarves

Hermes Shawl Clic Clac A Pois - CS140 - Kaki Rouge Acajou NEW Care Tag
Hermes Shawl Clic Clac A Pois - CS140 - Kaki Rouge Acajou NEW Care Tag

Hermes Shawl Clic Clac A Pois - CS140 - Kaki Rouge Acajou NEW Care Tag

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Clic Clac A Pois - CS140 - Kaki Rouge Acajou - NWCTS - 2001301213 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Shawl 140 Cashmere Silk Name Design: Clic-Clac à Pois, Clic-Clac with Dots Artist: Julie ...

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2010s French Scarves

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Hermes Cashmere Shawl For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes cashmere shawl you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gray, Red and more in stock now. Finding the perfect hermes cashmere shawl may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. 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 Cashmere Shawl?

The price for a hermes cashmere shawl starts at $368 and tops out at $7,369, and on average, selling for $1,495.

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 Puccithe 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.

Questions About Hermès
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later 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 jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.