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Hermès "Paris Owl" Ashtray is in a porce
Hermès "Paris Owl" Ashtray is in a porce

Hermès "Paris Owl" Ashtray is in a porce

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès "Paris Owl" Ashtray is in a porcelain with stamp, and features an owl against a blue background.

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Greek style bracelet in 18k gold greek souvenir bracelet
Greek style bracelet in 18k gold greek souvenir bracelet

Greek style bracelet in 18k gold greek souvenir bracelet

Located in PARIS, FR

The rectangular links feature Athena, Hermes, the Parthenon, the Athens owl, a Roman trier (boat) and a horse-drawn chariot race.

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1990s European Greek Revival Cuff Bracelets

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Hermes Owl Print Silk Tie
Hermes Owl Print Silk Tie

Hermes Owl Print Silk Tie

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Owl Print Silk Tie Orange, silk tie designed with repeating owl print.

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21st Century and Contemporary Ties

Hermès Owl Printed Necktie in Blue Silk
Hermès Owl Printed Necktie in Blue Silk

Hermès Owl Printed Necktie in Blue Silk

By Hermès

Located in Houston, TX

The Hermès Owl Printed Necktie in Blue Silk is a whimsical yet refined accessory, featuring a charming owl motif rendered in exquisite detail on luxurious silk.

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21st Century and Contemporary Neckties

HERMES Owl brown textured leather cartoon round palladium charm
HERMES Owl brown textured leather cartoon round palladium charm

HERMES Owl brown textured leather cartoon round palladium charm

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

HERMES Owl brown textured leather cartoon round palladium charm Reference: AAWC/A01348 Brand: Hermes Material: Leather, Metal Color: Brown Pattern: Cartoon Extra Details: Logo back.

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HERMES Yellow Owl Print Silk Tie
HERMES Yellow Owl Print Silk Tie

HERMES Yellow Owl Print Silk Tie

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

HERMES necktie comes in yellow silk twill with all over owls print.

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Late 20th Century French Ties

HERMES 7167 FA Red Grey Owl Print Silk Tie
HERMES 7167 FA Red Grey Owl Print Silk Tie

HERMES 7167 FA Red Grey Owl Print Silk Tie

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

HERMES necktie comes in a red & grey silk with a all over owl print.

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Hermès Owl Print Small Scarf Gavroche Pocket Square 16'
Hermès Owl Print Small Scarf Gavroche Pocket Square 16'

Hermès Owl Print Small Scarf Gavroche Pocket Square 16'

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Cute Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: owls Made in France Vintage item Made of 100% twill silk Colorways: yellow ochre, beige, blue, pink "HERMÈS - PARIS ©" Measurements: around ...

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HERMES sage green silk twill 5610 OWLS & CATS Tie
HERMES sage green silk twill 5610 OWLS & CATS Tie

HERMES sage green silk twill 5610 OWLS & CATS Tie

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermes Owls & Cats ties in sage green, gray and white silk twill (100%).

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Hermes 1990s Yellow Owl Tie
Hermes 1990s Yellow Owl Tie

Hermes 1990s Yellow Owl Tie

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the Hermes 1990s Yellow Owl Print Tie – a classic closet staple with a playful twist!

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HERMES Burgundy Owl Print Silk Tie
HERMES Burgundy Owl Print Silk Tie

HERMES Burgundy Owl Print Silk Tie

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

HERMES necktie comes in burgundy silk twill with all over owl print.

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Late 20th Century French Ties

HERMES Red & Blue Owl Silk Tie Set
HERMES Red & Blue Owl Silk Tie Set

HERMES Red & Blue Owl Silk Tie Set

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

HERMES Tie set consists of 100% silk material in a subtle red and navy blue color tones.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Ties

HERMES orange silk twill 7997 NIGHT OWL Tie
HERMES orange silk twill 7997 NIGHT OWL Tie

HERMES orange silk twill 7997 NIGHT OWL Tie

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermes Night Owl ties in orange, blue and brown silk twill (100%).

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Early 2000s French Ties

HERMES PARIS Vintage Blue Silk ASCOT SCARF Cravat Tie OWL Design w/ BOX
HERMES PARIS Vintage Blue Silk ASCOT SCARF Cravat Tie OWL Design w/ BOX

HERMES PARIS Vintage Blue Silk ASCOT SCARF Cravat Tie OWL Design w/ BOX

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Comes with its original HERMES box Further comments: Sophisticated ascot scarf by HERMES, featuring owl k pattern on blue background.

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20th Century French Scarves

HERMES 7997 FA 5-Fold Blue White Yellow Night Owl Moon Star Print Silk Neck Tie
HERMES 7997 FA 5-Fold Blue White Yellow Night Owl Moon Star Print Silk Neck Tie

HERMES 7997 FA 5-Fold Blue White Yellow Night Owl Moon Star Print Silk Neck Tie

By Hermès

Located in Thiensville, WI

HERMES 7997 FA 5-Fold Blue White Yellow Night Owl Moon Star Print Silk Neck Tie Brand / Manufacturer: Hermes Style: Neck tie Color(s): Shades of blue, grey, white, and yellow Lined...

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Vintage Hermes Neckties with Owl, Chess and Turtle Motifs
Vintage Hermes Neckties with Owl, Chess and Turtle Motifs

Vintage Hermes Neckties with Owl, Chess and Turtle Motifs

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

These are vintage Hermes Neckties. Each tie is $175. The measurements are as follows: 57 3/4"l x 3 1/2"w turtle 57 1/4"l x 3 1/4"w chess piece SOLD SOLD SOLD 57 1/2"l x 3...

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Vintage HERMES Silk Tie with Owls on Branches
Vintage HERMES Silk Tie with Owls on Branches

Vintage HERMES Silk Tie with Owls on Branches

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

This s a wonderful tie in a great color with a repeat pattern of Owls

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20th Century French Ties

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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