Hermes Silk Square
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hermes Silk Square from the 1970's France. Abstract houndstooth print with black border
Hermes Silk Square
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hermes Silk Square from the 1970's France. Abstract houndstooth print with black border
$544
Size: Size: 86 cm x 90 cm
Hermès Scarf named "Au fil de la soie" by Annie Faivre - Paris Circa 1995
By Hermès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1995 France Hermès silk square scarf entitled "Au fil de soie" by Annie Faivre dating from
$725
Size: 85 cm x 83 cm approx.
Hermès scarf ‘A la Gloire de la Légion étrangère’ by Hugo Grygkar Circa 1951
By Hermès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1951 France Rare Hermès silk square only for the collection entitled ‘A la Gloire de la
Two Hermes Silk Pocket Squares
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two Hermes Silk Pocket Squares Comprising, Les Amoureux de Paris and Musique des Spheres, the first
Hermes Key Print Silk Square
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Hermes Key Print Silk Twill Square, Made in France. 16".
Vintage Hermes Horseshoes silk pocket square, boxed
By Hermès
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous Hermes "Horseshoes" silk pocket square. It is a smaller sized piece designed to fit
Hermès Paris, "La Promenade De Longchamps" Square in Printed Silk
By Hermès
Located in Madrid, ES
Description HERMÈS Paris, "La Promenade de Longchamps" square in printed silk twill Square
Silk
Hermes Silk Red and Green Square Print Tie
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes silk red and green square print tie. Sophisticated and classic piece and a perfect addition
$5,112
H 41.5 in W 41.5 in D 1.5 in
A fine framed Hermès 90 silk square of Ludvicus Magnus (Louis XIV)
By Hermès
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine framed Hermès 90 silk square of Ludvicus Magnus (Louis XIV) designed by Françoise de la
Silk
$7,199
H 41.5 in W 41.5 in D 2 in
A striking framed Hermès 90 ‘Quadrige’ silk square by Pierre Peron, circa 1973
By Hermès
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A striking framed Hermès 90 ‘Quadrige’ silk square by Pierre Peron, circa 1973, of high quality
Silk
$5,947
H 41.5 in W 41.5 in D 1.5 in
A fine framed Hermès 90 silk square of Cerès, by Françoise Faconett, circa 1967
By Hermès
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine framed Hermès 90 silk square of Cerès, by Françoise Faconett, circa 1967, the goddess of
Silk
Hermes Vintage Silk Pocket Square or Neck Scarf Pink Knots Print
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Charming Hermès silk pocket square featuring an adorable blue knots print set against a soft pink
Hermes Vintage Silk Pocket Square or Neck Scarf Duck and Duckling
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Charming Hermès silk pocket square featuring an adorable duck and duckling print set against a deep
Hermès Small Silk Scarf Gavroche Pocket Square Tigre Royal Fleuri 16'
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
of 100% Silk Colorways: Red / Gold Yellow / Black "HERMES PARIS" / "© HERMÈS" Measurements: around
Hermès Silk Pocket Square or Scarf Jeu de Billes Marbles Pink 16'
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Pocket Square A wonderful gift to give or receive for those nostalgic
Hermès Small Silk Scarf Pocket Square Gavroche Zip Red Grey 42 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
) "HERMÈS - PARIS", "© HERMÈS" Size: Gavroche Measurements: around 42 cm square (16,54 inches) Condition
Hermès Silk Pocket Square or Scarf Les Chevaux Se Rendent au Départ Jockey Print
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Pocket Square or Scarf Print: "LES CHEVAUX SE RENDENT AU DEPART " (the
Hermès Gavroche Small Silk Scarf Pocket Square Jeu de Billes Marbles 42 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rybaltchenko in 2018 Gavroche Version (small) Can be used as pocket square Made in France Made of 100% Silk
$462
W 16.54 in L 16.54 in
Hermès Small Silk Scarf Pocket Square Gavroche Au Pays Des Oiseaux Fleurs CHenry
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Silk Colorways: White, Green, Orange, Yellow, Red "Hermès - Paris" / "© HERMÈS" / "HENRY c" Size
Hermès Gavroche Small Silk Scarf Pocket Square Jeu de Billes Marbles 42 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rybaltchenko in 2018 Gavroche Version (small) Can be used as pocket square Made in France Made of 100% Silk
$382Sale Price|25% Off
W 35 in L 35 in
Hermes "Vive le Vent" Silk Twill Scarf 1992. 35" square or 90cm square
By Hermès, Laurence Bourthoumieux
Located in Port Hope, ON
"Vive le Vent" is a silk twill scarf part of the 1992 collection designed by Laurence Toutsy
Hermes Silk Twilly Scarf Signed
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Silk Twilly Scarf Signed. Mustard squared with purple borders, each square with an
Hermès Kachinas Collectible Blue Silk Twill Kermit Oliver Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès collectible silk twill 35" square Kachinas, scarf designed by US coveted designer Kermit
Hermès Cashmere 35 Inch Square Le Bien Aller Scarf Shawl
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès 35" square cashmere-and-silk blend Le Bien Aller scarf. Hand-rolled edges. Minor wear.
$10,236Sale Price|28% Off
H 70.08 in W 69.3 in D 0.3 in
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Hermes Mercury Wool & Silk Square 6x6 176x178cm
Located in New York, NY
& silk treasure incorporates impeccable attention to detail- Depicting a scene of Hermes and Mercury
Wool, Silk
Hermès Foulard Carre 90 Carpe Diem 1994 Joachim Metz Silk Twill Scarf Hermes
By Joachim Metz, Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès 90cm square silk twill scarf, Carpe Diem design by Joachim Metz, first produced in 1994 and
$720
W 35.44 in L 35.44 in
Hermès scarf PRESENTATION HERMES de CHEVAUX 1980 Ledoux Philippe Foulard en soie
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
PRESENTATION HERMES DES CHEVAUX 1980 Silk square Ledoux Philippe This elegant scarf represents the
Hermès Kachinas Collectible Oliver Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès collectible silk twill 35" square Kachinas, scarf designed by US coveted designer Kermit
Hermes Purple Kachinas Cashmere Shawl
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes cashmere/silk blend oversize 54" square shawl designed by US artist Kermit Oliver. Brilliant
Hermès "Feria De Sevilla" Yellow Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès "Feria de Sevilla" silk square scarf. Hand-rolled edges. Minor stains.
Hermès Green Les Cheyennes Scarf, Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Lea Cheyennes green silk 35" square scarf by coveted designer, Oliver. Issue date 1993. Hand
Hermès Blue Brandebourg Gavroche Scarf New in Box
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
New Hermès rare silk twill Brandebourg 16.5" square scarf designed by Cathy Latham. Hand-rolled
Hermès Sous l’egide de mars Shawl NEW
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès cashmere/silk blend oversize 54" square shawl Sous l’egide de mars. Comes with original box.
New in Box Hermès Brides de Gala Pochette Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk twill 16" square Brides de Gala pochette scarf. Limited edition with heart background
Hermès Les Amériques Silk Twill Scarf in Box
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès 35" square silk twill Les Ameriques scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Intricate flora, fauna
New Hermès Parures Précieuses Silk 54" Shawl in Box
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk twill oversize 54" square Parures Précieuses scarf. Brand new in box with ribbon.
Silk twill square scarf ‘L'armée d'Afrique’ LR. Paris Circa 1960
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960 France In the style of Hermès scarves, a silk square scarf named l'Armée d'Afrique and
Unavailable
Hermes scarf: Jeanne d' Arc
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Hermès silk square or scarf model cruiser school of application Jeanne d Arc dimensions 90 x 90
HERMES Silk Scarf Square 43cm x 43cm Blue Red White Gold
By Hermès
Located in Hollywood, FL
Hermes Square Silk Scarf Square Design: - Print in red, white and gold against a blue background
Square Framed Hermès 'Fleurs et Plumes' Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Printed with randomly scattered flowers and feathers, printed marks in the center.
Silk
Hermès Persona Pocket Square, Orange
By Hermès
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful Hermès pocket square or "pouf" from the Loic Dubigeon Persona collection. Incredible
Silk
Hermès Pocket Square with Bee Motif, Pink
By Hermès
Located in Vancouver, BC
A pink silk scarf by Hermès with "bee" motif. Does not include box.
Silk
Hermès "Les Arms De Paris" Pocket Square, Red
By Hermès
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pocket square by Hermès entitled "Les Arms de Paris" in red. Box not included.
Silk
Hermès Silk Square Pink and kaki Scarf "Leaves"
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
In good pre owned condition, this scarf is made of Silk. The composition and Hermes label is
Hermès Silk Square Scarf Entitled with 'Brides and Gris-gris', 2014
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - (Made in France) Silk square scarf entitled "Brides et gris-gris" (Bridles and grey-grey
1982 Hermes "Brins D'or" Silk Square 17"x16.5"
By Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
Julie Abadie is the designer for this lovely Hermes silk square with graphics that remind one of
Hermes Bird Print Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hermes silk square scarf featuring a bird motif on white ground, navy border and hand
Sold
Size: Size: 86 cm x 90 cm
Hermès Scarf named "Au fil de la soie" by Annie Faivre - Paris Circa 1995
By Hermès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1995 France Hermès silk square scarf entitled "Au fil de soie" by Annie Faivre dating from
Sold
Size: 85 cm x 83 cm approx.
Hermès scarf ‘A la Gloire de la Légion étrangère’ by Hugo Grygkar Circa 1951
By Hermès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1951 France Rare Hermès silk square only for the collection entitled ‘A la Gloire de la
Sold
H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.75 in
Vintage Purple Hermes "Sulfures" Silk Pocket Square with Original Square Box
By Hermès
Located in Dallas, TX
everyday style, the Hermès pocket square will prove to be the perfect accent for your wrist, pocket, or
Silk
HERMES Gold Small Squares Silk Tie
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
HERMES tie comes in a gold silk with an all over woven squares. Made in France. Excellent Pre
HERMES Tutankhamun Blue Silk Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage HERMES Pocket Square comes in a blue silk with all over "Tutankhamun" print. Made in
HERMES Tourbillons Brick Silk Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage HERMES Pocket Square comes in a brick silk with all over "Tourbillons" print. Made in
HERMES Constellations Orange Silk Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage HERMES Pocket Square comes in an orange silk with all over "Constellations" print. Made in
Hermès Red Silk 70 Square Scarf
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermès designer resale item. Details Red Silk Square scarf Abstract pattern Hand
Hermes Brazil Printed Silk Square Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Amazing Hermes scarf in the coveted Brazil print! Bright orange silk with feather medallion print
HERMES Square Print Silk Tie
By Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
Very nice contemporary design in grey, black and cream.
HERMES Green Red Print Silk Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
HERMES pocket square comes in a green & red print silk. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition
HERMES Pavois Brown Silk Printed Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage HERMES Pocket Square comes in a brown silk with all over "Pavois" print. Made in France
HERMES Lvdovicvs Magnvs Orange Silk Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage HERMES Pocket Square comes in an orange silk with all over "Lvdovicvs Magnvs" print. Made
HERMES Orange Blue Equestrian Silk Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
HERMES pocket square comes in a orange & blue equestrian print silk featuring a hand rolled hem
HERMES Lvdovicvs Magnvs Red Silk Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage HERMES Pocket Square comes in a red silk with all over "Lvdovicvs Magnvs" print
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H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.75 in
Vintage Hermes "Retour a La Terre" Silk Pocket Square with Original Square Box
By Hermès
Located in Dallas, TX
everyday style, the Hermès pocket square will prove to be the perfect accent for your wrist, pocket, or
Silk
Pre-Loved Hermès Women's Printed Silk Squared Scarf
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
momentous CSD designer resale revolution! Pre-Loved Hermès Women's Printed Silk Squared Scarf
HERMES Brides de Gala Olive Silk Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage HERMES Pocket Square comes in an olive silk with all over "Brides de Gala" print. Made in
HERMES Le Monde du Polo Silk Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage HERMES Pocket Square comes in a green silk with all over "Le Monde du Polo" print. Made in
HERMES Bris D'or Yellow Silk Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
HERMES pocket square comes in a yellow silk with all over "Bris D'or" print. Wear throughout. As-Is
Hermès Silk Twill Foulard / Square Scarf "Sellier Paris"
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - (Made in France) Silk twill foulard / square scarf "Sellier paris" designed by Henry
HERMES Turquoise & Navy 'Jouvence' Floral Silk Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous HERMES "Jouvence" pocket square in a light turquoise silk satin twill featuring a
HERMES Red Bolduc Ribbon Print Silk Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1990's HERMES pocket square comes in bold orange red silk twill with all over Bolduc ribbon
Hermes Thalassa Silk Scarf Neckerchief or Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in New Hope, PA
This Hermes Thalassa pattern small silk scarf, neckerchief or pocket square is so evocative of
Hermès Red Silk Grande Roue Printed Square Scarf
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
with original box. Details Red Silk Square scarf Grande Roue Printed Made in France
HERMES Brown & Blue Squares Print Textured Silk Tie
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
HERMES necktie comes in brown woven textured silk with all over brown rectangle print. Made in
Sold
Size: 16.5 x 16 in.
HERMES Pocket Square - Cream & Black Silk LES TIGREAX Tiger Print Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
HERMES "Les Tigreaux" pocket square comes in cream silk twill with a watercolor tigers print and
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H 33 in W 33 in D 12 in
Hermès, Hollywood Regency Style, Large Square Pillow, Vintage Silk Scarf, 1990s
By Hermès
Located in Manhasset, NY
Enormous Hollywood Regency style Hermes ''Grands Attelages'' silk stuffed pillow. One out of a
Silk
Hermes Black and White "Concerto" Pocket Square Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Black and White Concerto Themed Pocket Square Silk Scarf This scarf is in excellent
HERMES Yellow & Blue Silk Abstract Geometric Print Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage HERMES Pocket Square comes in a yellow and blue silk, with all over abstract geometric
HERMES Le Monde du Polo Orange Silk Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage HERMES Pocket Square comes in an orange silk with all over "Le Monde du Polo" print. Made
HERMES A Propos de Bottes Brick Silk Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage HERMES Pocket Square comes in a brick silk with all over "A Propos de Bottes" print. Made
HERMES Les Folies du Ciel Green Silk Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage HERMES Pocket Square comes in a green silk with all over "Les Folies du Ciel" print. Made
HERMES Voyage au Niger Olive & Gold Silk Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage HERMES Pocket Square comes in an olive and gold silk with all over "Voyage au Niger" print
Hermes Pink Silk Chiffon "Ciels Byzantins" Print Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This silk chiffon Hermes “Ciels Byzantins” pocket square has an orange, yellow, raspberry, and blue
HERMES Black Silk Les Armes de Paris Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
HERMES pocket square scarf comes in black silk twill with all over "Les Armes de Paris" ships in
Hermès Silk Foulard / Square Scarf Entitled with 'persepolis', 2003
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - (Made in France) Silk square scarf entitled "Persepolis" designed by Sophie Koechlin
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H 0.75 in W 10.25 in D 4.25 in
Vintage Blue Hermes Carre Floral Silk Pocket Square with Original Rectangle Box
By Hermès
Located in Dallas, TX
event or seeking to elevate your everyday style, the Hermès pocket square will prove to be the perfect
Silk
Hermes Pink Keys Les Cles Silk 90cm Square Scarf
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
-Made in France -Materials: Silk -Features "Les Cles" or key print, one of Hermes' most classic
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
Hermes Silk Black, Gray, and Olive Astronomy Print Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This silk Hermes pocket square has blue and white ships around the border, a yellow, orange, and
HERMES Orange & Cream H D'Inauguration Juin Silk Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
HERMES D'Inaguration 2001 pocket square comes in cream silk twill with grid patter, oversized
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
HERMES 'Tourne Sols' Light Blue Sunflower Print Silk Pocket Square
By Hermès
Located in San Francisco, CA
HERMES "Tourne Sols" pocket square in a multi tonal light teal blue with all over sunflower print
1996 Hermes "Passiflores" or "Passion Flower" Silk Scarf 35x35" Square
By Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
collectable Hermes silk scarf, it is called Passiflores or Passion flowers, and the center flower is thought
rare HERMES 100% silk black mixed aboriginal print square scarf 90cm
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare HERMES 100% silk black mixed aboriginal print square scarf 90cm Reference: ANWU/A00584 Brand
rare HERMES 100% silk black mixed aboriginal print square scarf 90cm
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare HERMES 100% silk black mixed aboriginal print square scarf 90cm Reference: ANWU/A00584 Brand
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.