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Hermes 'Grand Apparat' Carre 90 Silk Scarf By Jacques Eudel
Hermes 'Grand Apparat' Carre 90 Silk Scarf By Jacques Eudel

Hermes 'Grand Apparat' Carre 90 Silk Scarf By Jacques Eudel

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes 'Grand Apparat' Carre 90 Silk Scarf By Jacques Eudel Dark red silk scarf originally

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21st Century and Contemporary Scarves

1962 Hermes Grand Apparat by Jacques Eudel Silk Scarf
1962 Hermes Grand Apparat by Jacques Eudel Silk Scarf

1962 Hermes Grand Apparat by Jacques Eudel Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes silk scarf "Grand Apparat" by Jacques Eudel featuring a navy border and a Hermès signature

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Hermes grey gold GRAND APPARAT 90 Scarf silk
Hermes grey gold GRAND APPARAT 90 Scarf silk

Hermes grey gold GRAND APPARAT 90 Scarf silk

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès 'Grand Apparat 90' scarf by Jacques Eudel in grey silk twill (100%) with dark

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Vintage HERMES Paris Mink Jacket with printed Scarf Silk Lining
Vintage HERMES Paris Mink Jacket with printed Scarf Silk Lining

Vintage HERMES Paris Mink Jacket with printed Scarf Silk Lining

By Hermès

Located in Amsterdam, NL

at our storefront for more luxurious vintage items. Details: Lined with Hermes silk scarf "Grand

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HERMES " GRAND APPARAT " 100% Silk Twill Scarf
HERMES " GRAND APPARAT " 100% Silk Twill Scarf

HERMES " GRAND APPARAT " 100% Silk Twill Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Newport Beach, CA

This Hermes Scarf one of the many signature scarves that people will recognize as HERMES.

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Hermes Grand Apparat Silk Scarf
Hermes Grand Apparat Silk Scarf

Hermes Grand Apparat Silk Scarf

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Hermes Grand Apparat Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Grand Apparat Silk Scarf Multicoloured scarf designed by Jacques Eudel, detailed with

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Hermès 'Grand Apparat' Silk Print Scarf
Hermès 'Grand Apparat' Silk Print Scarf

Hermès 'Grand Apparat' Silk Print Scarf

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

sophistication, the piece is accented by Jaques Eudel's signature '''Grand Apparat'' motif, decoratively

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auth HERMES red beige GRAND APPARAT 90 silk twill Scarf
auth HERMES red beige GRAND APPARAT 90 silk twill Scarf

auth HERMES red beige GRAND APPARAT 90 silk twill Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes 'Grand Apparat 90' scarf by Jacques Eudel in white silk twill (100%) with red border and

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HERMÈS Vintage Kelly Sellier 32 Box Calfskin Iconic 1970s Rouge H
HERMÈS Vintage Kelly Sellier 32 Box Calfskin Iconic 1970s Rouge H

HERMÈS Vintage Kelly Sellier 32 Box Calfskin Iconic 1970s Rouge H

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

vintage jacket-suit and a Hermès Grand Apparat scarf for sale separately under our other listings. Size

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Hermès Green Grand Apparat Silk Scarf 733her324
Hermès Green Grand Apparat Silk Scarf 733her324

Hermès Green Grand Apparat Silk Scarf 733her324

By Hermès

Located in Dix hills, NY

Made In: Scotland Measurements: Length: 64.5" Width: 12" Height: 64.5" Measurements: Length: 35" Width: .1" Height: 35" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs of...

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Hermes Silk Scarf Grand Apparat – Crème – Or - New With Tag
Hermes Silk Scarf Grand Apparat – Crème – Or - New With Tag

Hermes Silk Scarf Grand Apparat – Crème – Or - New With Tag

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

Grand Apparat – Crème – Or – NWST - 2508161705 Brand: Hermès Type/Model: Scarf 90 Silk Twill Name

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Hermes Vintage Blue Silk Grand Apparat Scarf 1962 Jacques Eudel
Hermes Vintage Blue Silk Grand Apparat Scarf 1962 Jacques Eudel

Hermes Vintage Blue Silk Grand Apparat Scarf 1962 Jacques Eudel

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Vintage Hermès Scarf by Jacques Eudel - Issued 1962 A collector's treasure from the golden age of

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Hermes Silk Scarf Grand Apparat Pink Overdyed by Hermes
Hermes Silk Scarf Grand Apparat Pink Overdyed by Hermes

Hermes Silk Scarf Grand Apparat Pink Overdyed by Hermes

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes overdid silk scarf Grand Apparat featuring a large horse, overdyed in pink by Hermes. In

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Late 20th Century French Scarves

Hermes burgundy GRAND APPARAT 90 silk twill Scarf
Hermes burgundy GRAND APPARAT 90 silk twill Scarf

Hermes burgundy GRAND APPARAT 90 silk twill Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes '90 Grand Apparat' scarf desgined by Jacques Eudel in burgundy, off-white, yellow, blue and

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Hermes Vintage Silk Carre Scarf "Grand Apparat" by Eudel
Hermes Vintage Silk Carre Scarf "Grand Apparat" by Eudel

Hermes Vintage Silk Carre Scarf "Grand Apparat" by Eudel

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES Paris vintage silk carre scarf print "Grand Apparat". Colors : burgundy border / gold

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1962 Hermes Red Grand Apparat by Jacques Eudel Silk Scarf
1962 Hermes Red Grand Apparat by Jacques Eudel Silk Scarf

1962 Hermes Red Grand Apparat by Jacques Eudel Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

1962 Hermes silk scarf Grand Apparat by Jacques Eudel featuring a dark red border, a horse scene

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HERMES PARIS Vintage Blue Silk GRAND APPARAT SCARF Jacques Eudel
HERMES PARIS Vintage Blue Silk GRAND APPARAT SCARF Jacques Eudel

HERMES PARIS Vintage Blue Silk GRAND APPARAT SCARF Jacques Eudel

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Brand: HERMES PARIS - Made in France Condition (please read our condition chart below): C :FAIR

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Hermes Vintage Silk Scarf Grand Apparat Horses Jacques Eudel 90 cm
Hermes Vintage Silk Scarf Grand Apparat Horses Jacques Eudel 90 cm

Hermes Vintage Silk Scarf Grand Apparat Horses Jacques Eudel 90 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

GORGEOUS AUTHENTIC HERMES SCARF Called "Grand Apparat" Pattern: Horses in ceremonial dress

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1960s French Scarves

1986 Hermes Red and blue Grand Apparat by Jacques Eudel Silk Scarf
1986 Hermes Red and blue Grand Apparat by Jacques Eudel Silk Scarf

1986 Hermes Red and blue Grand Apparat by Jacques Eudel Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes silk scarf Grand Apparat by Jacques Eudel featuring a navy border and a Hermès signature

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Hermes "Grand Apparat" Vintage Silk Scarf
Hermes "Grand Apparat" Vintage Silk Scarf

Hermes "Grand Apparat" Vintage Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Really nice Hermes Silk Scarf representing gala horses. Size 90x90 cm Vintage used condition

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1970s French Scarves

Hermes "Grand Apparat" Scarf
Hermes "Grand Apparat" Scarf

Hermes "Grand Apparat" Scarf

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Hermes "Grand Apparat" Scarf

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

Grand Apparat (Pomp & Circumstance) Scarf was designed by Jacques Eudel in 1962. The scarf has been

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Classic Hermes "Grand Apparat" Silk Scarf
Classic Hermes "Grand Apparat" Silk Scarf

Classic Hermes "Grand Apparat" Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Teaneck, NJ

Classic Hermes 35" silk "Grand Apparat" silk scarf in pristine condition.

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'Grand Apparat'  Equestrian - Hermes Silk Scarf
'Grand Apparat'  Equestrian - Hermes Silk Scarf

'Grand Apparat' Equestrian - Hermes Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in By Appointment Only, GB

constant theme in all their designs. 'Grand Apparat' is another equestrian linked design.

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Hermes Crème / Gold / Multicolore Grand Apparat forever scarf 90
Hermes Crème / Gold / Multicolore Grand Apparat forever scarf 90

Hermes Crème / Gold / Multicolore Grand Apparat forever scarf 90

By Hermès

Located in Nicosia, CY

Scarf in silk twill with hand-rolled edges This essential Hermès accessory complements any outfit

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Hermes Crème / Gold / Multicolore Grand Apparat forever scarf 90
Hermes Crème / Gold / Multicolore Grand Apparat forever scarf 90

Hermes Crème / Gold / Multicolore Grand Apparat forever scarf 90

By Hermès

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Scarf in silk twill with hand-rolled edges This essential Hermès accessory complements any outfit

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2010s French Scarves

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Hermes Grand Apparat For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary hermes grand apparat you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Beige, Brown, Pink and more. You’re likely to find the perfect hermes grand apparat among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 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 Grand Apparat?

The price for a hermes grand apparat starts at $307 and tops out at $725, and on average, selling for $434.

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.