Hermès Collectible Les Cheyennes Scarf Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk twill Les Cheyennes scarf designed by Kermit Oliver with blue trim. Collectible design
Hermès Collectible Les Cheyennes Scarf Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk twill Les Cheyennes scarf designed by Kermit Oliver with blue trim. Collectible design
Hermès Rust Kachinas Silk Scarf Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès rust silk twill Kachinas scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges. Care tag label
Hermès Mustard Texas Wildlife Scarf By Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Texas Wildlife 35" scarf by designer Kermit Oliver. Mustard and purple color combination
Hermès Red Pony Express Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès highly collectible "Pony Express" 100% silk twill scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Ornate
Hermes Kachinas White Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes Kachinas coveted print scarf by Us artist Kermit Oliver. Great condition, hand rolled edges.
Hermès Navy Silk Kachinas Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Collectible Hermès 100% silk twill scarf by Texan artist Kermit Oliver in signature Kachinas print
Hermès Red Kachinas Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès mint condition collectible Kachinas red coral silk scarf . Designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand
Hermès Samuel de Champlain Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès limited edition black-and-red silk Samuel de Champlain scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand
Hermes Silk Kachinas Blue Yellow Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès rare Kachinas teal, blue and yellow scarf designed by artist Kermit Oliver. Signature print
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 Navy Texas Wildlife Scarf, Kermit Oliver with Box
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Collectible navy Hermès Texas Wildlife 35" scarf by designer Kermit Oliver. Blue and black color
Hermès Teal Silk Kachinas Scarf, Kermit Oliver in Box
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Kachinas scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges. Excellent condition
Hermès Teal Silk Kachinas Scarf, Kermit Oliver in Box
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Kachinas scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges. Excellent condition
Collectible Hermès Les Cheyennes Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès yellow collectible Les Cheyennes silk scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges
Collectible Hermès Pink Kachinas 55" Cashmere Scarf Shawl, Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk and cashmere blend oversize 55" shawl in Kermit Oliver's coveted Kachinas print. Hand
Hermès "Les Mythologies des Homme" Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Hermès "Les Mythologies des Hommes" Scarf is from 100% silk in brown and neutrals and features
Hermès "Kachinas" 90cm White & Multi Color Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver, 2004.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hermès "Kachinas" 90cm Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver, 2004. This incredibly rare and highly sought
Hermès Pani La Shar Pawnee Silk Scarf Pointu Madras Charms Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "Pani La Shar Pawnee" Designed by Kermit Oliver
Hermès iconic Les Cheyennes silk scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
more than 2,000 designs have been created. Interestingly, 80 year old Kermit Oliver, one of the most
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Famous Hermès silk scarf”'Pani La Shar” designed by artist Kermit Oliver, c 93
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
more than 2,000 designs have been created. Interestingly, 78 year old Kermit Oliver, one of the most
Collectible Hermès Kachinas Scarf, Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès collectible and rare cherry red Kachinas silk twill scarf. Hand-rolled edges. Comes with
Hermès Rust Kachinas Silk Scarf Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès rust silk twill Kachinas scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges. Box included.
Hermès Le Canada Scarf By Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès brown silk Le Canada scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges. Highly collectible
Hermès Rust Kachinas Silk Scarf Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès rust silk twill Kachinas scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges. Box included
Hermès Les Cheyennes Scarf Kermit Oliver, In Box
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk twill Les Cheyennes scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges. Box included.
Hermes Les Ameriques by Kermit Oliver Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
coveted US designer, Kermit Oliver.
Hermès Paris 'Kachinas' Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in France Designed by Kermit Oliver in 1992
Hermes Scarf Kachinas New Washed Silk Kermit Oliver Rouge
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Scarf Kachinas The New Washed Silk Carre 90 Artiste: Kermit Oliver A silk scarf you can
Hermès "Le Canada" by Kermit Oliver Collectible Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Le Canada silk twill scarf designed by coveted designer Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges
Hermes Kachinas Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver with Box
By Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
A wonderful example of Kermit Oliver's work, a Kachina is a spirit being in Western Pueblo
HERMES Silk Scarf Les Cheyennes by Kermit Oliver with box
By Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
Kermit Oliver designed Hermes scarves are highly collectible. There is no one better in depicting
Collectible Hermès Pink Kachinas 55" Cashmere Scarf Shawl, Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk and cashmere blend oversize 55" shawl in Kermit Oliver's coveted Kachinas print. Hand
Hermes Kermit Oliver Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Scarf Limited Edition 2014
By Hermès
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned Hermes by Kermit Oliver Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Conservation Scarf, sold as a
Hermès "Kachinas" 90cm Pink & Fuchsia Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver, 2021.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hermès "Kachinas" 90cm Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver, 1992. This incredibly rare and highly sought
Hermes Kermit Oliver Custom Dip Dye "La Vie Sauvage Du Texas" Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
" scarf. Designed by Texan, Kermit Oliver. Professionally dyed by Hermes. Incredible collectible
Hermès Limited Edition "Madison Avenue" 90cm Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver, 2000.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hermès Limited Edition "Madison Avenue" 90cm Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver, 2000. This incredibly
Hermès "Les Mythologies Des Hommes Rouges" 90cm Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hermès "Les Mythologies Des Hommes Rouges" 90cm Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver, 1999. This incredibly
New Hermes Teal Cashmere 55" Kachinas Shawl Scarf by Kermit Oliver in Box
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk-and-cashmere Kachinas shawl designed by Kermit Oliver. Original box and ribbon included.
New in Box Collectible Hermès Pani la Shar Pawnee Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès reissue Pani la Shar Pawnee scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges. Comes with
Highly Collectible 09/10 Kermit Oliver HERMES Twill Silk Scarf NWT in Box
By Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
designs Texas based painter Kermit Oliver for Hermes. Please have a look at all the pictures as they
New Hermes Cashmere 55" Kachinas Shawl Scarf Kermit Oliver in Box
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk-and-cashmere Kachinas shawl designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges. New in box.
Hermes Kermit Oliver Pawnee Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes Kermit Oliver Pawnee Scarf new in the original scarf. Very collectible piece and rare to
Hermès Kermit Oliver Kachinas Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Signature Hermès silk twill Kachinas scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Very collectible series. Hand
Hermès Kermit Oliver Kachinas Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Signature Hermès silk twill Kachinas scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Very collectible series. Hand
Hermès Kermit Oliver Le Canada Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk twill 35" square "Le Canada" blue and gold scarf. Kermit Oliver rare design. Hand
Hermès Kermit Oliver Kachinas Scarf Blue
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Signature Hermès silk twill Kachinas scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Very collectible series. Hand
Hermès Yellow Kachinas Scarf Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès collectible yellow silk twill Kachinas scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges
Hermes Silk Kachinas Ascot by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
legends. Kermit Oliver born in Texas designed many scarves for Hermes, most being of Native American
Hermès Rust Kachinas Silk Scarf Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès rust silk twill Kachinas scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges. Box included.
Hermès Collectible Les Cheyennes Scarf Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk twill Les Cheyennes scarf designed by Kermit Oliver with blue trim. New condition, box
Hermès Collectible Les Cheyennes Scarf Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk twill Les Cheyennes scarf designed by Kermit Oliver with blue trim. New condition, care
Hermès Collectible Les Cheyennes Scarf Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk twill Les Cheyennes scarf designed by Kermit Oliver with blue trim. New condition, care
Hermès Collectible Les Cheyennes Scarf Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk twill Les Cheyennes scarf designed by Kermit Oliver with blue trim. New condition, care
Hermès Le Canada Scarf By Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès brown silk Le Canada scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges. Highly collectible
Hermès Collectible Les Cheyennes Scarf Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk twill Les Cheyennes scarf designed by Kermit Oliver with blue trim. Collectible design
Hermès Navy Texas Wildlife Scarf, Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Collectible navy Hermès Texas Wildlife 35" scarf by designer Kermit Oliver. Blue and black color
Collectible Hermes Les Cheyennes Silk Scarf, Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Collectible Hermes Les Cheyennes silk ornate Kermit Oliver designed scarf. Hand rolled edges
Hermes Royal Blue Kachinas Print Scarf, Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes collectible Kermit Oliver designed classic Kachinas scarf. Hand rolled edges and includes
Hermes Kachinas White Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes Kachinas coveted print scarf by Us artist Kermit Oliver. Great condition, hand rolled edges.
Hermès Mustard Texas Wildlife Scarf By Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Texas Wildlife 35" scarf by designer Kermit Oliver. Mustard and purple color combination
Hermès Yellow Silk Kachinas Scarf By Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès collectible yellow silk twill Kachinas scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges
Hermès Yellow Silk Kachinas Scarf By Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès collectible yellow silk twill Kachinas scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges
Hermes Kachinas White Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes Kachinas coveted print scarf by Us artist Kermit Oliver. Great condition, hand rolled edges
Hermes Kachinas White Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes Kachinas coveted print scarf by Us artist Kermit Oliver. Great condition, hand rolled edges
Hermès Yellow Silk Kachinas Scarf By Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès collectible yellow silk twill Kachinas scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges
Hermès Pony Express Silk Twill Scarf, Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Pony Express silk twill scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Excellent pre-worn condition. Hand
Hermès Pony Express Silk Twill Scarf, Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Pony Express silk twill scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Excellent pre-worn condition. Hand
Hermès Red Pony Express Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès highly collectible "Pony Express" 100% silk twill scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Ornate
Hermès Le Canada Silk Twill Scarf Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Le Canada silk twill scarf designed by coveted designer Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges
Hermes `Kachinas` Silk Scarf by Artist Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes silk twill square scarf by US artist Kermit Oliver. 1990's issue date. Hand rolled edges
Hermès Red Pony Express Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès highly collectible "Pony Express" 100% silk twill scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Ornate
Hermes Kachinas White Silk Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes Kachinas coveted print scarf by Us artist Kermit Oliver. Great condition, hand rolled edges
Hermès Red Pony Express Scarf by Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès highly collectible "Pony Express" 100% silk twill scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Ornate
Hermes Kachinas Orange Red Cashmere Shawl Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes cashmere and silk blend oversize 54" shawl designed by artist Kermit Oliver. Coveted
Hermès Yellow Silk Kachinas Scarf By Kermit Oliver
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès collectible yellow silk twill Kachinas scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges
Hermès Lim. Ed. Pawnee Bandana Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk twill Pani La Shar Pawnee 90cm scarf in green with blue color. Designed by artist Kermit Oliver. Limited edition reissue "bandana" with reverse black and white design. Br...
Hermes Shawl GM Parures de Samouraïs Cashmere Rose Indien Vert Corail 140 cm New
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Hermes Cashmere Silk 140 cm GM shawl Parures de Samouraïs. Exquisite composition designed by Aline Honore features a suit of armour and floral motifs. Vivid tone...
Hermes Tropical Garden Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Hermès tropical garden anthracite silk scarf in excellent condition. Hand-rolled edges. Color: anthracite/light blue/yellow Dimensions: 16.5" L X 16.5" H (42 cm x 42 cm)
Hermes Vintage Silk Carre Scarf Grands Fonds by Annie Faivre 1992
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage 1992 hard to find silk carre scarf GRANDS FONDS featuring a gorgeous opulent and vibrant sea-life design. Designed by ANNIE FAIVRE. This scarf features : - Crispy si...
Hermes Limited Edition Bolide Barenia Picnic Osier (Wicker) Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare to find Limited Edition Hermes Picnic Bolide. Light weight wicker and with the warmth of Barenia leather. The ultimate chic bag for any summer day - dress h...
Hermes Colombe Ship Blue Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermes Colombe ship silk scarf in blue and red. Hand rolled edges. No box included.
Hermes Silk Rare Colombus Red Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès 100% silk twill Columbus red scarf by coveted designer, Oliver. Hand-rolled edges. Does not include box.
HERMES Malachite green Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag is crafted from stunning jewel-toned Malachite green Veau Togo leather, paired beautifully with gold-plated hardware. The rich green hue evok...
Hermes Birkin 30 Blue Celeste Bag Gold Hardware Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 30 bag featured in rare Blue Celeste. This beautiful sky blue Birkin bag is complimented with Gold hardware. Neutral and as stunning in winter as s...
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Hermès Scarf Christophe Colomb Decouvre l'Amerique Ordre Souverain de Malte 90cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Scarf Pattern: "Christophe Colomb découvre l'Amérique" - Special Issue for l'Ordre Souverain de Malte Designed by Carl de Parcevaux in 1992, this...
New Hermes Silk Mythologies Blue Brown Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès Mythologies des Hommes silk scarf by Kermit Oliver. Collectible and rare. Hand-rolled edges. Comes with original box.
New in Box Hermes Pawnee Bandana Limited Edition Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès silk twill Pani La Shar Pawnee 90cm scarf in red with orange color. Designed by artist Kermit Oliver. Limited edition reissue "bandana" with reverse black and white design. Br...
Hermès Silla De Gaucho Embroidered Silk Scarf Limited Edition 86 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
No words to describe the beauty of this amazing authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "SILLA DE GAUCHO" Pattern: gaucho saddle Designed by Antonio Carrau This scarf is a limited edition ...
Hermes Silk Kachinas Blue Turquoise Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès rare Kachinas silk blue and turquoise scarf designed by artist Kermit Oliver. Signature print from this artist. beautiful silk twill with hand rolled edges.
Hermès Mustard Kachinas Silk Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès 100% silk twill Kachinas scarf by designer Kermit Oliver. Mustard and green color combination. Excellent condition. Dry clean only.
Hermès Blue Silk Les Ameriques Scarf
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès blue silk Les Ameriques scarf designed by Kermit Oliver. Hand-rolled edges. Minor wear.
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.