Hermès "La Pâtisserie Française" Silk Scarf by Pierre Marie 45*45
By Hermès
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Indulge in a whimsical culinary dream with this authentic and highly collectible Hermès "La Pâtisserie Française" silk scarf. Beautifully designed by the renowned French artist Pierr...
Hermès 2009 Carré 45 Gavroche Sulfures Silk Twill Carre 45 Scarf Hermes
By Hermès, Cathy Latham
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès 45cm square gavroche scarf in silk twill, featuring the Sulfures & Presse Papier print by Cathy Latham, first released in 1979 and reissued in 2002 (Détails version) and again...
Hermès Silk Carré 45 ‘La Tour Eiffel S’Envole Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this breath taking 20th century Hermes silk scarf! Designed by Sefedin Kwumi, black silk features a vibrant and abstract Eiffel Tower motif complete with a bright ...
HERMES navy blue & grey silk KNOT 45 Twill GAVROCHE Pocket Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Knot 45 twill pocket scarf is crafted from luxurious silk (100%) and features an intricate knot motif in navy, light grey, and light blue tones.
HERMES pink silk TATERSALE EN ZIGZAG 45 Scarf Vieux Rose Rouge Bleu
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Tatersale en Zigzag 45 pocket scarf by Henri d’Origny and Virginie Jamin in Vieux Rose pink twill silk (100%).
Rare Hermès "Vent Portant II (détail)" by Yannick Manier Silk Gavroche Scarf 45
By Hermès
Located in TETOUAN, MA
An Exceptional and Rare Hermès "Vent Portant II (détail)" Silk Gavroche Scarf Designed by the acclaimed French marine artist Yannick Manier and first introduced for Hermès' Spring/S...
HERMES Gavroche 45 Kelly en Perles bead print navy blue silk twill scarf
By Pierre Hardy, Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Gavroche 45 Kelly en Perles bead print navy blue silk twill scarf Reference: TGAS/G00302 Brand: Hermes Designer: Pierre Hardy Model: Gavroche 45 Kelly en Perles Material: Silk...
ERMES Gavroche 45 green geometric garden fence lattice print silk scarf
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ERMES Gavroche 45 green geometric garden fence lattice print silk scarf Reference: TGAS/G00301 Brand: Hermes Designer: Nadege Vanhee-Cybulski Collection: Gavroche 45 Material: Silk C...
Hermes Faubourg Tropical Detail Silk Scarf 45
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Faubourg Tropical Detail scarf 45 -Silk twill with hand-rolled edges -Designed by Théo de Gueltzl and Octave Marsal -Yellow border -Tropical forest design Material: 100...
Hermes blue LES ROBES 45 silk Pocket Square Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Les Robes 45' pocket scarf by Philippe Ledoux in light blue silk twil (100%) with soldier blue border and details in brown, grey and white.
Hermès Silk Gavroche Scarf Jeu de Billes Capucine 45 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Super Cute Authentic Hermès Scarf Pattern: "Jeu de Billes" (ball game) Designed by Dimitri Rybaltchenko in 2018 Gavroche Version (small) Can be used as pocket square Made in Fra...
HERMES red silk LES CLES 45 TWILL POCKET SQUARE Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Les Cles 45 Twill Pocket Square is crafted from luxurious red silk (100%), featuring intricate details in gold, orange, and brown. The timeless design show...
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Acrylic Framed Hermes "The Three Graces" Zoom 45 Silk Scarf by Alice Shirley
By Hermès
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A stunning piece of functional art, this Hermès ‘The Three Graces’ Zoom 45 Silk Scarf was designed by Alice Shirley and issued in 2020.
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Hermes NEW Rouge/ Noir Cheval Punk Silk Pocket Square 45 Scarf
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes NEW Rouge/ Noir Cheval Punk Silk Pocket Square 45 Designed by Daiske Nomura.
Hermes black & orange BRIDES DE GALA LOVE 45 silk twill Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermes 'Brides de Gala Love 45' scarf in black silk (100%) with contrasting white, electric blue, orange, grey and gold.
Hermes La Serpentine de Pierre Charpin Scarf Blanc / Vieux Rose Silk 45
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes La Serpentine de Pierre Charpin scarf featured in Blanc and Vieux Rose colorway.
HERMES silk THE THREE GRACES ZOOM 45 Scarf Creme Noir Blue Rouge
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès The Three Graces Zoom 45 Twill pocket scarf by Alice Shirley in cream silk twill (100%) with details in black, red and beige.
new HERMES 100% silk Odyssey pocket square 45 blue space craft print scarf
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new HERMES 100% silk Odyssey pocket square 45 blue space craft print scarf Brand: Hermes Model Name / Style: Silk scarf Material: Silk Color: Blue Pattern: Abstract Extra Detail: 100...
Hermes Scarf Brides de Gala Shadow 45 Beige / Ebene /Jaune / Citron Silk Twill
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Limited Edition Brides de Gala Shadow Silk Twill scarf 45 cm designed by Hugo Gygkar.
auth HERMES green blue BRIDES DE GALA LOVE 45 silk twill Pocket Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermès 'Brides de Gala' Gavroche pocket scarf in green, light blue, light turquoise, grey, yellow and blue silk twill (100%). Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Height 42...
Hermes Scarf Brides de Gala Shadow 45 Blanc Rouge Rose Vif Silk Twill
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a guaranteed authentic Hermes Brides de Gala Shadow Silk Twill scarf designed by Hugo Gygkar. Depicts halo effect around the iconic print of the best selling scarf ...
Hermes Scarf Jeu De Billes 45 Mauve Blanc Marine
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Jeu De Billes 45 silk scarf. Features playful ball game in Blanc, Marine and Mauve.
Hermes Scarf Jeu De Billes 45 Noir Blanc Gris
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Jeu De Billes 45 silk scarf. Features playful ball game in Noir, Blanc and Gris.
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...
Hermes Peinture Fraiche Bleu Ciel / Abricot Silk Scarf 45
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Peinture Fraiche scarf featured in Bleu Ciel and Abricot colorway. Designed by Dimitri Rybaltchenko this pocket square depicts the iconic ex-libris "fresh...
Hermes Garde Robe Pop Scarf Noir / Rose Silk 45
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Garde Robe Pop scarf featured in Noir and Rose colorway. Designed by Gianpaolo Pagni, this pocket square depicts a modern take on horse blankets. This bea...
auth HERMES pink brown MOTS DE SOI 45 silk twill Pocket Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Mots de Soie 45' pocket scarf by Virginie Jamin in pink, brown and green silk twill (100%).
Hermes Scarf Rocabar 45 Blue Royal Corail Blanc
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Rocabar 45 silk scarf. Features the design inspired by horse blankets and designed by Henri d'Origny.
auth HERMES pink SEA SURF & FUN 45 silk twill Scarf Blanc Rose Corail
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermes 'Sea, Surf & Fun 45' pocket scarf by Filipe Jardim in white silk twill (100%) with contrast pink hem and details in pale pink, watemelon and terra cotta.
HERMES white silk LES CHEVAUX SE RENDENT AU DEPART 45 Twill Pocket Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Les Chevaux Se Rendent Au Départ 45 scarf in white and orange with details in green, blue, yellow and grey. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Measu...
Hermès Small Silk Scarf Gavroche Un Jardin Sur Le Toit 24 Fbg Orange 45 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Collectible Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Pattern: "Un jardin sur le toit" (A garden on the roof) It depicts the Hermès Shop of the 24 Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris, and its gor...
Hermes Scarf Les Tigreaux 45 Rose Pale / Blue New w/Box
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Les Tigreaux 45 silk scarf. Features playful Leopard cubs at play designed by Robert Dallet.
Hermes Scarf Rocabar 45 Blue Rose Vif / Gris / Noir New w/Box
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Rocabar 45 silk scarf. Features the design inspired by horse blankets and designed by Henri d'Origny.
Hermes Vert Amande, Beige & Bleu silk Grand Tralala scarf 45
By Hermès
Located in Nicosia, CY
Grand Tralala scarf 45. Preloved, never used with box. color: Vert Amande, Beige & Bleu 100% silk. size: 42 x 43 cm
Hermès Carré 45 Electrique Scarf Silk
By Hermès, Hemes
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Hermès Carré 45 Electrique Scarf Silk is a fashionable and versatile accessory that features the iconic Hermès logo in a playful and dynamic design.
Hermès Carré 45 Horse Rider Silk Scarf White x Pink
By Hermès
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Hermès Carré 45 Horse Rider Silk Scarf in white and pink is a delicate and elegant accessory that showcases the brand's renowned craftsmanship.
1967 Hermès "Ceres" Silk Twill Carre Scarf
By Françoise Faconnet, Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
First issued in 1967 (our "Carré is most probably from that original edition), "Cerès" was designed by the talented Françoise Faconnet. Celebrating the Roman goddess of agriculture, ...
Hermès Fetes Venitiennes Silk Scarf Venice Carnival Venezia Italy
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Here is an opportunity to acquire one of the most beautiful Hermès scarves Print: "FETES VENITIENNES" (Venetian festivals), also known as "Le Carnaval de Venise" Designed by Huber...
Exceptional Hermès Exclusif Giant Shawl Silk Scarf Oriental Drawings
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Vintage Scarf Extremely rare, this scarf is from the vintage "HERMÈS EXCLUSIF" collection Pattern: oriental-inspired designs Made in France M...
Hermès Qu' Importe Le Flaçon Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk twill Qu' Importe Le Flacon scarf. Hand rolled edges. Minor wear and staining. Does not include box.
Hermès "Rendez-Vous Galant" Scarf 70 NB
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Hermès "Rendez-Vous Galant" Scarf 70 in 100% silk with hand-rolled edges. Designed by Ugo Bienvenu. Comes with ribbon and box. Brand new .
Hermès EVA by Dumas Waterproof Silk Scarf 90 cm Rare
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Extremely RARE, this scarf is waterproof ! Hermès produced some but stopped their production as it turned out to be too expensive A true collectib...
Hermès "Carre Libre" Silk Scarf NIB
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Hermès "Carre Libre" 100% silk scarf with hand-rolled edges. Designed by Baptiste Virot Comes with ribbon and box.
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. Circa:1986 1962 (First edition) In good vintage condition. Made in France. 35,4in...
Hermès "La Vie de la Méditerranee" Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès "La Vie Précieuse de la Méditerranée" is in 100% silk with hand rolled edges, designed by Robert Dallet. Features an ocean life motif with various marine animals and birds, in...
Hermes Petit Carre 40 Silk Scarf Dies Et Hore
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this incredible mini Hermes silk scarf in the most gorgeous astrology print! Gorgeous shades of red, white, blue and yellow come together to create this stunning si...
Hermes NEW Craie/ Juane Soleil Le Sacre Des Saisons 90cm Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes NEW Craie/ Juane Soleil Le Sacre Des Saisons 90cm Silk Scarf designed by Pierre Marie Made In: France Color: Craie/ Juane Soleil Materials: 100% Silk Overall Condition: Excel...
Hermes "Qu'Import Le Flacon" Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hermes "Qu'Import Le Flacon" Scarf made from 100% silk and designed by Catherine Baschet. Comes with no box.
Hermes foulard/scarf 'Della Cavalleria' by Virginie Jamin 2020
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - "Della Cavalleria" theme designed by Virginie Jamin. 2020 Edition. Dual-sided silk twill foulard topstitched by hand. Made in France. Condition: Very good condition Dime...
Hermès 1992 Vintage "Grands Fonds" Silk Twill Carre Scarf
By Hermès, Annie Faivre
Located in Geneva, CH
Designed by Annie Faivre and first issued in 1992 during Hermès’ “Year by the Sea”, this magnificent tribute to the underwater world was so successful that it was reissued in 1993, 1...
HERMES oatmeal cashmere silk CAVALCADOUR 140 Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès 'Cavalcadour 140' shawl by Henri d'Origny in ivory cashmere (65%) and silk (35%) with details in yellow, brown, dark green and olive. Has been worn and is in ex...
Hermès Silk Scarf Hilton McConnico Souvenirs de Paris 35 inches
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Scarf Pattern: "Souvenirs de Paris" Designed by Joseph Hilton McConnico in 1989 Made in France Made of 100% Silk Colorways: Blue, White, Red "HERMES...
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W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
New Tom Ford for Gucci Turquoise Ostrich Bamboo Heel Men's Loafers US 10.5
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Tom Ford for Gucci Turquoise Ostrich Bamboo Heel Men's Loafers US size - 10.5 Turquoise color Ostrich soft leather, Real bamboo heel, Braided leather accent around. Leather ...
$56,667
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
Hermès 2011 Barenia Leather Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG068 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: He...
Hermès BNIB Multicolor Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès brand new multicolor pattern silk scarf. Hand rolled edges. Comes with original box.
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket
By Givenchy
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY c. 1960’s Early Haute Couture Dark Brown Wool Princess Coat Jacket Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Givenchy Style: Princess Coat Color(s): Brown Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric Cont...
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Hermès 1991 Foulard Carré 90 Soies Volantes Navy Ecru Silk Scarf Hermes
By Hermès, Loïc Dubigeon
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès square scarf 90 in silk twill, Soies volantes pattern by Loïc Dubigeon, published in 1991, in shades of red and blue on ecru, navy blue edge. Width 90 cm x length 90 cm approx...
BOTTEGA VENETA Cognac Intrecciato Woven Antique Leather Weekender Travel Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Switzerland, CH
A BOTTEGA VENETA signature piece that will last you for many years Huge XL size Very rare to find in this amazing color BOTTEGA VENETA's signature intrecciato design This fantastic b...
Hermès Chapeau Bonnet T55 Ecru Wool Whipcord Miki Hat US6 7/8 or 21.5 in Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès hat or beanie in ecru and beige wool whipcord, with a wide brim and beige satin lining. Size FR 55, which is US 6 7/8 or 21.5 inches. The beanie is vintage but in very good co...
GUCCI Pink Exotic Crocodile Skin & Bamboo Long Wallet - Rare & Unique Color
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Precious leathers appear throughout the Gucci Exotics collection, their delicate textures add a unique note to the classic silhouette. Inside: 6 card slots and 1 bill compartments, ...
HERMÈS scarf PÉKINOIS Xavier De Poret 1965
By Hermès
Located in Rubiera, RE
Hermès twill silk scarf PÉKINOIS Very rare Designed by Xavier De Poret 1965 100% silk Hand rolled hem Made in France Pink, grey, ivory Measures approx. cm. 90 x 90 - 36" x 36" Ve...
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W 16.5 in L 16.5 in
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 ...
$12,990
H 4.34 in D 0.79 in L 7.88 in
Hermès 2016 Limited Edition Navy Ghillies Wallet in Alligator Leather
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Navy - Exotic alligator leather - Gold-tone hardware - Internal red lining - Partitioned smooth leather interior - Card slots, patch pockets - Inner zipper compartment - PVC still ...
$49,877
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès Birkin 35 Miel Shiny Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
Investment Piece and Great Deal SKU 33301488 Comes With Hermès Dust Bag, Keys,Padlock,Clochette Date 2007 Model Birkin 35 Serial Number [K] Metal Palladium Materials Crocodile Leath...
Hermès Kelly 32 Toile Rouge Gold Hardware Women's Handbag Circa 1997
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This Hermès Kelly 32 Sellier is an old time favourite. Meticulously made entirely by hand from natural Toile it is lined with evenly-grained Courchevel leather. The piece opens to re...
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...
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.
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 Pucci — the 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.