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Hermes Ceres by Françoise Faconnet Silk Scarf
Hermes Ceres by Françoise Faconnet Silk Scarf

Hermes Ceres by Françoise Faconnet Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes silk scarf Ceres by Françoise Faconnet featuring a blue border, and a top logo signature

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1990s French Scarves

1962 Hermes Courbettes et Cabrioles by F Faconnet Silk Scarf
1962 Hermes Courbettes et Cabrioles by F Faconnet Silk Scarf

1962 Hermes Courbettes et Cabrioles by F Faconnet Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Rare Hermes silk scarf gold “Courbettes et Cabrioles » by Francoise Faconnet, featuring a gold

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1960s French Scarves

Hermes Dies et Hore by F. Faconnet Mousseline Silk Scarf
Hermes Dies et Hore by F. Faconnet Mousseline Silk Scarf

Hermes Dies et Hore by F. Faconnet Mousseline Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes "Dies et Hore" by F. Faconnet mousseline silk scarf featuring a brown border and a Hermès

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1980s French Scarves

Hermes Dies et Hore by F. Faconnet Silk Gavroche Scarf
Hermes Dies et Hore by F. Faconnet Silk Gavroche Scarf

Hermes Dies et Hore by F. Faconnet Silk Gavroche Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes "Dies et Hore" or "Astrology" by F. Faconnet gavroche silk scarf featuring a yellow border

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1980s French Scarves

Hermes Overdyed Courbettes et Cabrioles by F. Faconnet Silk Scarf
Hermes Overdyed Courbettes et Cabrioles by F. Faconnet Silk Scarf

Hermes Overdyed Courbettes et Cabrioles by F. Faconnet Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès overdyed silk scarf “Courbettes et Cabrioles" by Françoise Faconnet silk scarf featuring an

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2010s French Scarves

Hermes Vintage Silk Scarf Astrologie Dies et Hore 1963 Faconnet
Hermes Vintage Silk Scarf Astrologie Dies et Hore 1963 Faconnet

Hermes Vintage Silk Scarf Astrologie Dies et Hore 1963 Faconnet

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Step into the world of luxury and timeless design with this HERMES silk scarf, named 'Astrologie

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1960s French Scarves

Hermès Silk Scarf "La Clé Des Champs" 1965
Hermès Silk Scarf "La Clé Des Champs" 1965

Hermès Silk Scarf "La Clé Des Champs" 1965

By Françoise Faconnet, Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Silk Scarf "La Clé Des Champs" 1965. Please note this item is in good condition with minor

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1960s French Scarves

1967 Hermès "Ceres" Silk Twill Carre Scarf
1967 Hermès "Ceres" Silk Twill Carre Scarf

1967 Hermès "Ceres" Silk Twill Carre Scarf

By Françoise Faconnet, Hermès

Located in Geneva, CH

by the talented Françoise Faconnet. Celebrating the Roman goddess of agriculture, harvest and

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1960s French Scarves

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Hermes La Cle Des Champs by Françoise Faconnet Silk Scarf
Hermes La Cle Des Champs by Françoise Faconnet Silk Scarf

Hermes La Cle Des Champs by Françoise Faconnet Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès "La Cle des Champs" by Françoise Faconnet silk scarf featuring a light blue border, a Hermès

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1960s French Scarves

Maxy Twilly Hermès
Maxy Twilly Hermès

Maxy Twilly Hermès

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W 7.88 in L 86.62 in

Maxy Twilly Hermès

By Françoise Faconnet, Hermès

Located in Padova, IT

Hermès Vintage Selection by Corrado Luxury - Maxy Twilly motivo Carrè iconico "Astrologie" disegno

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1990s French Scarves

Hermes Camel Astrology Dies et Hore by F. Faconnet Silk Scarf
Hermes Camel Astrology Dies et Hore by F. Faconnet Silk Scarf

Hermes Camel Astrology Dies et Hore by F. Faconnet Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes silk scarf camel “Dies et Hore” (Astrology) by Francoise Faconnet featuring sun, moon

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1980s French Scarves

Hermes White Jacquard Silk Scarf La Cle Des Champs 1965 Faconnet
Hermes White Jacquard Silk Scarf La Cle Des Champs 1965 Faconnet

Hermes White Jacquard Silk Scarf La Cle Des Champs 1965 Faconnet

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage Hermes LA CLE DES CHAMPS ("The key to the countryside" - it is actually an old French

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20th Century French Scarves

Hermes Red Silk Jacquard Scarf La Cle Des Champs 1965 Faconnet
Hermes Red Silk Jacquard Scarf La Cle Des Champs 1965 Faconnet

Hermes Red Silk Jacquard Scarf La Cle Des Champs 1965 Faconnet

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage Hermes LA CLE DES CHAMPS ("The key to the countryside" - it is actually an old French

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20th Century French Scarves

Hermes White Silk Jacquard Scarf La Cle Des Champs 1965 Faconnet
Hermes White Silk Jacquard Scarf La Cle Des Champs 1965 Faconnet

Hermes White Silk Jacquard Scarf La Cle Des Champs 1965 Faconnet

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage Hermes LA CLE DES CHAMPS ("The key to the countryside" - it is actually an old French

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20th Century French Scarves

HERMES Orange and Green Zodiac Print Pleated Silk "Pleaty" Scarf
HERMES Orange and Green Zodiac Print Pleated Silk "Pleaty" Scarf

HERMES Orange and Green Zodiac Print Pleated Silk "Pleaty" Scarf

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

"HERMES" on the right side. Signed "F. Faconnet" Comes with Hermes box. 90cm/35.5in square when

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Silk Scarf Courbettes et Cabrioles 1654 Horses Blue Green 90 cm
Hermes Silk Scarf Courbettes et Cabrioles 1654 Horses Blue Green 90 cm

Hermes Silk Scarf Courbettes et Cabrioles 1654 Horses Blue Green 90 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL AUTHENTIC HERMES SCARF Pattern: "Courbettes et Cabrioles" (Low bows and

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Late 20th Century French Scarves

Hermes Silk Scarf Courbettes et Cabrioles 1654 Horses Blue Gold 90 cm
Hermes Silk Scarf Courbettes et Cabrioles 1654 Horses Blue Gold 90 cm

Hermes Silk Scarf Courbettes et Cabrioles 1654 Horses Blue Gold 90 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

) "HERMES PARIS", Copyright Hermes, "Faconnet", Care tag Condition: Excellent. Plum Hems. Would make a

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1990s French Scarves

Hermes Ceres by Françoise Faconnet Silk Scarf
Hermes Ceres by Françoise Faconnet Silk Scarf

Hermes Ceres by Françoise Faconnet Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes silk scarf "Ceres" by Françoise Faconnet featuring a navy border, a Hermès signature

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1990s French Scarves

Hermes Ceres by Françoise Faconnet Silk Scarf
Hermes Ceres by Françoise Faconnet Silk Scarf

Hermes Ceres by Françoise Faconnet Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes silk scarf Ceres by Françoise Faconnet featuring a light green border. First edition in

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1960s French Scarves

1967s Hermes Pink Ceres by Françoise Faconnet Silk Scarf
1967s Hermes Pink Ceres by Françoise Faconnet Silk Scarf

1967s Hermes Pink Ceres by Françoise Faconnet Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes silk scarf Ceres by Françoise Faconnet featuring a light pink border and a Hermès signature

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1960s French Scarves

Hermes La Clé Des Champs by F. Faconnet Silk Scarf
Hermes La Clé Des Champs by F. Faconnet Silk Scarf

Hermes La Clé Des Champs by F. Faconnet Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes silk scarf La Clé Des Champs by F. Faconnet featuring a birds scene, a light orange border

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Late 20th Century French Scarves

Hermes Pink La Cle des Champs by Françoise Faconnet Silk Scarf
Hermes Pink La Cle des Champs by Françoise Faconnet Silk Scarf

Hermes Pink La Cle des Champs by Françoise Faconnet Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes silk scarf "La Cle des Champs" by Françoise Faconnet featuring a pink jacquard ground, a

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1990s French Scarves

1962 Hermes Ivory Courbettes et Cabrioles by F Faconnet Silk Scarf
1962 Hermes Ivory Courbettes et Cabrioles by F Faconnet Silk Scarf

1962 Hermes Ivory Courbettes et Cabrioles by F Faconnet Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Rare Hermes silk scarf ivory Courbettes et Cabrioles by Francoise Faconnet featuring a brown border

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1960s French Scarves

Rare Parrots & Pineapple Hermes Silk Twill Carre Scarf
Rare Parrots & Pineapple Hermes Silk Twill Carre Scarf

Rare Parrots & Pineapple Hermes Silk Twill Carre Scarf

By Françoise Faconnet, Hermès

Located in Geneva, CH

artist Françoise Faconnet, first issued in 1970. Original Hermes box not included. Dimensions : approx

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1970s French Scarves

New Hermes Daïmyo Princes Du Soleil Levant Silk Jacquard Carre Scarf
New Hermes Daïmyo Princes Du Soleil Levant Silk Jacquard Carre Scarf

New Hermes Daïmyo Princes Du Soleil Levant Silk Jacquard Carre Scarf

By Françoise Faconnet, Hermès

Located in Geneva, CH

Issued in 1990, this Hermès “Daïmyo Princes du Soleil Levant” carré scarf has never been worn. In

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1990s French Scarves

Hermes Silk Scarf Courbettes et Cabrioles 1654 Horses Blue 90 cm
Hermes Silk Scarf Courbettes et Cabrioles 1654 Horses Blue 90 cm

Hermes Silk Scarf Courbettes et Cabrioles 1654 Horses Blue 90 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Gorgeous Authentic Hermes Scarf Pattern: "Courbettes et Cabrioles" (Low bows and Capers) Made

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1960s French Scarves

Hermès Vintage Enamel Bracelet La Clé Des Champs Birds Gold Hdw Size GM 70
Hermès Vintage Enamel Bracelet La Clé Des Champs Birds Gold Hdw Size GM 70

Hermès Vintage Enamel Bracelet La Clé Des Champs Birds Gold Hdw Size GM 70

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bracelet Pattern: Birds / From "La Clé des Champs" Hermès pattern

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Late 20th Century Austrian More Bracelets

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Gold Plate, Enamel

Hermes Silk Scarf 'Daymo Princes' by Francoise Faconnet
Hermes Silk Scarf 'Daymo Princes' by Francoise Faconnet

Hermes Silk Scarf 'Daymo Princes' by Francoise Faconnet

By Françoise Faconnet, Hermès

Located in By Appointment Only, GB

was designed by one of Hermes favourite designers Francoise Faconnet.

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20th Century French Scarves

Hermes large silk scarf Orgauphone 1996 Francoise Faconnet
Hermes large silk scarf Orgauphone 1996 Francoise Faconnet

Hermes large silk scarf Orgauphone 1996 Francoise Faconnet

By Hermès

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Hermes Paris large 100% silk scarf "Orgauphone" designed by Francoise Faconnet in 1996. Bright

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1990s French Scarves

1996 Orgauphone by Francoise Faconnet
1996 Orgauphone by Francoise Faconnet

1996 Orgauphone by Francoise Faconnet

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, ON

Orgauphone et autres Mecaniques by Francoise Faconnet. Jacquard pattern of a musical staff

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1990s Scarves

Hermès Daimyo Princes du Soleil Levant 90 cm Silk Scarf- Burgundy
Hermès Daimyo Princes du Soleil Levant 90 cm Silk Scarf- Burgundy

Hermès Daimyo Princes du Soleil Levant 90 cm Silk Scarf- Burgundy

By Françoise Faconnet, Hermès

Located in Malibu, CA

pattern was first issued in 1990 and designed by Francoise Faconnet. It features a Japanese motif with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Paris "Astrologie" by F Faconnet Womens Silk Twill Shirt
Hermes Paris "Astrologie" by F Faconnet Womens Silk Twill Shirt

Hermes Paris "Astrologie" by F Faconnet Womens Silk Twill Shirt

By Hermès

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Hermes Paris "Astrologie" Dies Et Hores Womens Silk Twill Shirt Size: Marked 40 Bust - 44” / 112cm

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21st Century and Contemporary French Blousons

Hermès Astrologie Scarf  by Françoise Faconnet
Hermès Astrologie Scarf  by Françoise Faconnet

Hermès Astrologie Scarf by Françoise Faconnet

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

designed by Françoise Faconnet in 1963, this scarf, in its classic grey , green and white and gold

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

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By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

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By Hermès

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Hermès Rare Noel au Faubourg Pink Scarf

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By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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By Hermès

Located in Brisbane, QLD

Hermès tropical garden anthracite silk scarf in excellent condition. Hand-rolled edges. Color: anthracite/light blue/yellow Dimensions: 16.5" L X 16.5" H (42 cm x 42 cm)

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By Hermès

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "ON the BEACH Designed by Ugo Bienvenu in 2021 / 2022 Made in France Made of 100% Twill Silk Colorways: ROSE / VERT / ROUGE (Pink / Green ...

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Hermès Silk Scarf Flamingo Party Bourthoumieux 90 cm

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By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

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By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

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By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

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By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

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Hermes Faconnet For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary hermes faconnet for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Beige, Black, Brown and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a hermes faconnet 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. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Hermès are often thought to be among the most stylish. 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 Faconnet?

Prices for a hermes faconnet can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $225 and can go as high as $914, while, on average they fetch $589.

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.