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Hermès “Cavaliers Peuls“ Silk Scarf
Hermès “Cavaliers Peuls“ Silk Scarf

Hermès “Cavaliers Peuls“ Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Hermès “CAVALIERS PEULS” Horsemen of Western Africa scarf was designed by Jean de Fougerolle

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Cavalier En Formes Silk Scarf
Hermes Cavalier En Formes Silk Scarf

Hermes Cavalier En Formes Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the Hermes Cavalier En Formes Silk Scarf, a stunning piece that encapsulates the

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2010s French Scarves

Hermès Green Cavaliers Peuls Silk Scarf
Hermès Green Cavaliers Peuls Silk Scarf

Hermès Green Cavaliers Peuls Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès collectible black silk twill Cavaliers Peuls scarf. Hand-rolled edges. Excellent condition .

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2010s French Scarves

Hermes Les Cavaliers D'or Silk Scarf
Hermes Les Cavaliers D'or Silk Scarf

Hermes Les Cavaliers D'or Silk Scarf

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W 35.04 in L 35.04 in

Hermes Les Cavaliers D'or Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Hermes Les Cavaliers D'or Silk Scarf Navy scarf fully crafted from silk and designed by Vladimir

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21st Century and Contemporary Scarves

Hermes "Cavalier en Formes" 90 cm Orange Silk Horse Print Scarf
Hermes "Cavalier en Formes" 90 cm Orange Silk Horse Print Scarf

Hermes "Cavalier en Formes" 90 cm Orange Silk Horse Print Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the striking Hermès "Cavalier en Formes" silk printed scarf, measuring 90 cm. This

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

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Hermes Les Cavaliers D'or print scarf
Hermes Les Cavaliers D'or print scarf

Hermes Les Cavaliers D'or print scarf

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Black and gold-tone silk Les Cavaliers D'or print scarf from Hermès Vintage featuring a jewelry

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès Silk Foulard/Scarf 'Cavaliers Peuls', 1993
Hermès Silk Foulard/Scarf 'Cavaliers Peuls', 1993

Hermès Silk Foulard/Scarf 'Cavaliers Peuls', 1993

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès - (Made in France) Silk scarf entitled 'Cavaliers peuls' designed by Jean de Fougerolles

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1990s French Scarves

Hermes Scarf "Les Cavaliers d'Or" by Vladimir Rybaltchenko Silk
Hermes Scarf "Les Cavaliers d'Or" by Vladimir Rybaltchenko Silk

Hermes Scarf "Les Cavaliers d'Or" by Vladimir Rybaltchenko Silk

By Hermès

Located in Victoria, BC

Here is a beautiful Hermes Scarf "Les Cavaliers d'Or" by Vladimir Rybaltchenko 90cm. 100% silk

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Vintage 1970s French Quilts and Blankets

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Silk

HERMES navy blue silk CAVALIERS PEULS 90 Twill Scarf Marine
HERMES navy blue silk CAVALIERS PEULS 90 Twill Scarf Marine

HERMES navy blue silk CAVALIERS PEULS 90 Twill Scarf Marine

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès 'Cavaliers Peuls 90' scarf by Jean de Fougerolle in light blue silk twill

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2010s French Scarves

Hermes Cavaliers Du Caucase Cashmere Silk GM Shawl Scarf So Pretty
Hermes Cavaliers Du Caucase Cashmere Silk GM Shawl Scarf So Pretty

Hermes Cavaliers Du Caucase Cashmere Silk GM Shawl Scarf So Pretty

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

HERMES CAVALIERS DU CAUCASE Cashmere Silk GM Scarf Shawl Colors: Pale Rose, Deeper Rose, Blues

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Vintage Les Cavaliers D' or Framed Scarf by Hermes
Vintage Les Cavaliers D' or Framed Scarf by Hermes

Vintage Les Cavaliers D' or Framed Scarf by Hermes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning red and gold equestrian themed Hermes scarf by Rybal.

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20th Century French Decorative Art

Hermès Le cavaliers d’or Black Scarf
Hermès Le cavaliers d’or Black Scarf

Hermès Le cavaliers d’or Black Scarf

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès black "Cavalier dor" silk scarf, Hand rolled edges. No care tag.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Les Cavaliers D'or print scarf
Hermes Les Cavaliers D'or print scarf

Hermes Les Cavaliers D'or print scarf

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Brown and gold-tone silk Les Cavaliers D'or print scarf from Hermès Vintage featuring a jewellery

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

HERMES Scarf - New - LES DIX CAVALIERS - Chartreuse Green - Silk Scarf
HERMES Scarf - New - LES DIX CAVALIERS - Chartreuse Green - Silk Scarf

HERMES Scarf - New - LES DIX CAVALIERS - Chartreuse Green - Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

HERMES "Les Dix Cavaliers" scarf comes in bold chartreuse green silk twill with an all over

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

1990's Hermes "Cavaliers d'Or" Silk Scarf
1990's Hermes "Cavaliers d'Or" Silk Scarf

1990's Hermes "Cavaliers d'Or" Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Hermes silk scarf from the 1990's entitled "Cavaliers d'Or" by the artist Vladimir Rybaltchenko

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1990s French Scarves

Authentic Hermes Cavaliers Des Nuages Silk Scarf In Black
Authentic Hermes Cavaliers Des Nuages Silk Scarf In Black

Authentic Hermes Cavaliers Des Nuages Silk Scarf In Black

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Authentic Hermes Cavaliers des Nuages silk scarf in black in excellent condition. Original silk

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1990s French Scarves

Vintage Hermes Cavaliers Des Nuages Silk Scarf In Red
Vintage Hermes Cavaliers Des Nuages Silk Scarf In Red

Vintage Hermes Cavaliers Des Nuages Silk Scarf In Red

By Hermès

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hermes Cavaliers Des Nuages Silk Scarf in excellent condition. Original silk screen design

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1990s Scarves

Hermes Black Les Cavaliers d Or by D Rybaltchenko Silk Scarf
Hermes Black Les Cavaliers d Or by D Rybaltchenko Silk Scarf

Hermes Black Les Cavaliers d Or by D Rybaltchenko Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes silk scarf "Les Cavaliers d’Or" by Dimitri Rybaltchenko featuring a black ground and a

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1990s French Scarves

Hermès La cite Cavalier Pink Silk Scarf
Hermès La cite Cavalier Pink Silk Scarf

Hermès La cite Cavalier Pink Silk Scarf

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès new La Cite cavaliere silk scarf, Blue and pink color way. Hand rolled edges. Comes with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes 'Les Cavaliers D'Or' Scarf
Hermes 'Les Cavaliers D'Or' Scarf

Hermes 'Les Cavaliers D'Or' Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Hermes Silk Black and Gold 'Les Cavaliers D'Or' Scarf

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21st Century and Contemporary Scarves

Hermès Blue Cavaliers Peuls Silk Scarf
Hermès Blue Cavaliers Peuls Silk Scarf

Hermès Blue Cavaliers Peuls Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

endless ways to style a Hermès scarf! Includes: Brand Envelope

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2010s Italian Scarves

Hermès 'Les Cavaliers d'Or' Silk Plisse Scarf
Hermès 'Les Cavaliers d'Or' Silk Plisse Scarf

Hermès 'Les Cavaliers d'Or' Silk Plisse Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Westhampton Beach, NY

Hermès 'Les Cavaliers d'Or' Silk Plisse Scarf featuring jewelry motif, accordion pleats and hand

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes "Cavaliers du Caucase" Silk Twill Scarf 90cm
Hermes "Cavaliers du Caucase" Silk Twill Scarf 90cm

Hermes "Cavaliers du Caucase" Silk Twill Scarf 90cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes "Cavaliers du Caucase" silk twill scarf by Annie Faivre in a brown colorway Fabric: Silk

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes "Cavaliers du Caucase" Silk Twill Scarf 90cm
Hermes "Cavaliers du Caucase" Silk Twill Scarf 90cm

Hermes "Cavaliers du Caucase" Silk Twill Scarf 90cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes "Cavaliers du Caucase" silk twill scarf designed by Annie Faivre in a pink colorway

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Les Cavaliers D'Or Silk Black Scarf
Hermes Les Cavaliers D'Or Silk Black Scarf

Hermes Les Cavaliers D'Or Silk Black Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Milan, IT

Hermes Les Cavaliers D'Or Silk Twill Scarf designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko, signed as Rybal, 1939

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1990s Italian Bandeaus

Hermès "Les Cavaliers D'or" Silk Carré Scarf
Hermès "Les Cavaliers D'or" Silk Carré Scarf

Hermès "Les Cavaliers D'or" Silk Carré Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

The well-known Hermès scarf or "carré" was introduced in 1937 as the summum of style and luxury

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Black and Gold Silk "Les Cavaliers D'Or" Scarf
Hermes Black and Gold Silk "Les Cavaliers D'Or" Scarf

Hermes Black and Gold Silk "Les Cavaliers D'Or" Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Hermes Silk Black and Gold 'Les Cavaliers D'Or' Scarf

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21st Century and Contemporary Scarves

Hermes Cavaliers d'Or Scarf
Hermes Cavaliers d'Or Scarf

Hermes Cavaliers d'Or Scarf

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W 35 in L 35 in

Hermes Cavaliers d'Or Scarf

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

Originally produced in 1975, this scarf was designed by the former artistic director of Hermes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Scarves

Hermes Red Les Cavaliers D'Or Scarf
Hermes Red Les Cavaliers D'Or Scarf

Hermes Red Les Cavaliers D'Or Scarf

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hermes Red Les Cavaliers D'Or Scarf. Beautiful baroque print. Silk, hand rolled.

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1970s Scarves

Les Cavaliers d'or Hermes Black 35" Scarf
Les Cavaliers d'or Hermes Black 35" Scarf

Les Cavaliers d'or Hermes Black 35" Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Circa 1970s Black silk Les Cavaliers d'or Hermes scarf. Stamped and marked. Condition is very good

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1970s Scarves

Hermes "Cavaliers du Caucase" Silk Twill Scarf 90cm
Hermes "Cavaliers du Caucase" Silk Twill Scarf 90cm

Hermes "Cavaliers du Caucase" Silk Twill Scarf 90cm

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes "Cavaliers du Caucase" silk twill scarf designed by Annie Faivre in green colorway

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

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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. This stunning scarf is composed of 70% cashmere and 30% silk, and features a beautiful motif on a black and whi...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Qu Importe le Flacon... by C  Baschet Paris Small Silk Scarf
Hermes Qu Importe le Flacon... by C  Baschet Paris Small Silk Scarf

Hermes Qu Importe le Flacon... by C Baschet Paris Small Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes silk scarf Qu'importe le flacon... by Catherine Baschet featuring a green border, a Hermès signature. Circa 1997 In good vintage condition. Made in France. 16.9in (43cm) X 1...

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1990s French Scarves

HERMÉS SCARF, BONSAI, 100 % silk, 90x90 cm, hand rolled
HERMÉS SCARF, BONSAI, 100 % silk, 90x90 cm, hand rolled

HERMÉS SCARF, BONSAI, 100 % silk, 90x90 cm, hand rolled

By Hermès

Located in Stuttgart, DE

HERMÉS SCARF (Made in France) , 100 % Silk, hand rolled, 90 x 90 cm, printed with 9 diverend bonsais . The Hermès scarf has a beautiful color combination, turquoise, blue and nature ...

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Early 2000s French Scarves

Hermès "Love Tattoo" Jungle Love Shawl
Hermès "Love Tattoo" Jungle Love Shawl

Hermès "Love Tattoo" Jungle Love Shawl

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Jungle Love Tattoo Shawl was designed by Robert Dallet from the French Natural History Museum in Paris. The scarf glorifies the incomparable fur, the strong features and might...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Cute Hermès Silk Scarf Brides de Gala Bandana Navy White 55 cm
Cute Hermès Silk Scarf Brides de Gala Bandana Navy White 55 cm

Cute Hermès Silk Scarf Brides de Gala Bandana Navy White 55 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "BRIDES DE GALA" in Bandana Version Pattern: Brides de Gala on polka dot and stars background, paisley print borders Most iconic and sold, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Faubourg Tropical Silk Scarf 90 Pierre and Rose
Hermes Faubourg Tropical Silk Scarf 90 Pierre and Rose

Hermes Faubourg Tropical Silk Scarf 90 Pierre and Rose

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Faubourg Tropical scarf featured in Pierre ( Stone) and Rose. Designed by Octave Marsal and Theo de Gueltzl. This Hermes 90 silk scarf is set with a wonde...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Peinture Fraiche Bleu Noir / Bronze Silk Scarf 45
Hermes Peinture Fraiche Bleu Noir / Bronze Silk Scarf 45

Hermes Peinture Fraiche Bleu Noir / Bronze Silk Scarf 45

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Peinture Fraiche scarf featured in Bleu Noir and Bronze colorway. Designed by Dimitri Rybaltchenko this pocket square depicts the iconic ex-libris "freshl...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Lovely Hermès Silk Scarf Fleurs et Papillons de Tissus C. Henry White 35'
Lovely Hermès Silk Scarf Fleurs et Papillons de Tissus C. Henry White 35'

Lovely Hermès Silk Scarf Fleurs et Papillons de Tissus C. Henry White 35'

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Poetic Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "Fleurs et Papillons de Tissus" ("Fabric Flowers and Butterflies") Designed by Christine Henry in 2013 Made in France Made of 100% Silk Colo...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Gorgeous Hermès Silk Scarf  Hermès Story Pink Blue Jonathan Burton 88 cm
Gorgeous Hermès Silk Scarf  Hermès Story Pink Blue Jonathan Burton 88 cm

Gorgeous Hermès Silk Scarf Hermès Story Pink Blue Jonathan Burton 88 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "HERMÈS STORY" Designed by Jonathan Burton Made in France Made of 100% twill silk Colorway 09: ROSE NACRE / BLEU / BEIGE (mother-of-pearl...

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2010s French Scarves

HERMES A/W 2017 Dimitri Rybaltchenko “Space Shopping Au Faubourg” Silk Scarf
HERMES A/W 2017 Dimitri Rybaltchenko “Space Shopping Au Faubourg” Silk Scarf

HERMES A/W 2017 Dimitri Rybaltchenko “Space Shopping Au Faubourg” Silk Scarf

By Dimitri Rybaltchenko, Hermès

Located in Thiensville, WI

HERMES A/W 2017 Dimitri Rybaltchenko “Space Shopping Au Faubourg” Silk Scarf Brand/Manufacturer: Hermes Collection: A/W 2017 Designer: Dimitri Rybaltchenko Style: Square scarf ...

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2010s French Scarves

Hermès Silk Scarf Flamingo Party Bourthoumieux 90 cm
Hermès Silk Scarf Flamingo Party Bourthoumieux 90 cm

Hermès Silk Scarf Flamingo Party Bourthoumieux 90 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Please notice: the green is actually lighter than the photos Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "Flamingo Party" Designed by Laurence Bourthoumieux in 2015 Made in...

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2010s French Scarves

Hermes Silk Scarf Fleurs de Giverny Christine Henry Parme 90 cm
Hermes Silk Scarf Fleurs de Giverny Christine Henry Parme 90 cm

Hermes Silk Scarf Fleurs de Giverny Christine Henry Parme 90 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Stunning Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "Fleurs de Giverny" / Flowers Designed by Christine Henry in 2017 Made in France Made of 100% Silk Colorways: Parme / Vert / Bleu...

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2010s French Scarves

Hermes 1994 "Astres et Soleil" Rare Silk 16.5"x16.5" Scarf by A. Faivre
Hermes 1994 "Astres et Soleil" Rare Silk 16.5"x16.5" Scarf by A. Faivre

Hermes 1994 "Astres et Soleil" Rare Silk 16.5"x16.5" Scarf by A. Faivre

By Hermès

Located in Port Hope, ON

This a collector's Hermes scarf! The 1994 silk scarf designed by Anne Faivre is an hommage to ancient Inca civilization. The scarf predominantly features people in traditional dress ...

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1990s French Scarves

Hermès Per Astra Ad Astra Silk Scarf Pink Green Sandra Laroche 90 cm
Hermès Per Astra Ad Astra Silk Scarf Pink Green Sandra Laroche 90 cm

Hermès Per Astra Ad Astra Silk Scarf Pink Green Sandra Laroche 90 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "Per Astra Ad Astra" Designed by Sandra Laroche and firstly issued in 2009 Made in France Made of 100% twill silk Colorways: Pink, Green...

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Early 2000s French Scarves

Hermes "Vive le Vent" Silk Twill Scarf 1992. 35" square or 90cm square
Hermes "Vive le Vent" Silk Twill Scarf 1992. 35" square or 90cm square

Hermes "Vive le Vent" Silk Twill Scarf 1992. 35" square or 90cm square

By Laurence Bourthoumieux, Hermès

Located in Port Hope, ON

"Vive le Vent" is a silk twill scarf part of the 1992 collection designed by Laurence Toutsy Bourthoumieux Thioune, most commonly known as L Thioune, and signed as such on this scarf...

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1990s French Scarves

Hermès Chaine D'Ancre Scarf Ring
Hermès Chaine D'Ancre Scarf Ring

Hermès Chaine D'Ancre Scarf Ring

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès Chaine D' Ancre Scarf Ring makes wearing your scarf easy and flawless. Palladium hardware. Excellent condition. Comes with original pouch.

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21st Century and Contemporary Scarves

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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.

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.