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Vladimir Rybaltchenko

Fleurs et Carlines by Vladimir Rybaltchenko Silk Scarf
Fleurs et Carlines by Vladimir Rybaltchenko Silk Scarf

Fleurs et Carlines by Vladimir Rybaltchenko Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes silk scarf "Fleurs et Carlines" by Vladimir Rybaltchenko featuring a blue border. Circa

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1980s French Scarves

Hermès Paris Scarf Souvenirs d'Asie by Vladimir Rybaltchenko
Hermès Paris Scarf Souvenirs d'Asie by Vladimir Rybaltchenko

Hermès Paris Scarf Souvenirs d'Asie by Vladimir Rybaltchenko

By Hermès

Located in Amsterdam, NL

. Rybaltchenko 1990 Very Hard to find, Perfect for Framing, highly collectable ! 100% silk. Size 35 by 35 inches

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20th Century French Scarves

Hermes Silk Scarf, La Fontaine De Bartholdi
Hermes Silk Scarf, La Fontaine De Bartholdi

Hermes Silk Scarf, La Fontaine De Bartholdi

By Hermès

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hermes Silk Scarf, La Fontaine De Bartholdi designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko, with box and ribbon

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21st Century and Contemporary Scarves

Hermès Scarf "Siam" 1978
Hermès Scarf "Siam" 1978

Hermès Scarf "Siam" 1978

$1,080

H 35 in L 35 in

Hermès Scarf "Siam" 1978

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The Hermès scarf Siam, designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko in 1978, is a distinguished piece. The

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1970s French Scarves

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

Hermes Les Cavaliers D'or Silk Scarf

$444

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

Auth. Hermes Scarf Cheval Surprise - White Red - NWCTS NEW Rare!
Auth. Hermes Scarf Cheval Surprise - White Red - NWCTS NEW Rare!

Auth. Hermes Scarf Cheval Surprise - White Red - NWCTS NEW Rare!

$640Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.44 in L 35.44 in

Auth. Hermes Scarf Cheval Surprise - White Red - NWCTS NEW Rare!

By Annie Faivre, Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

(since 1990) from a renowned Hermès art lineage—son of Vladimir Rybaltchenko and great-nephew of Philippe

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Early 2000s French Handkerchiefs

Auth. Hermes Scarf Magic Kelly - Black Gold - Mint With Care Tag
Auth. Hermes Scarf Magic Kelly - Black Gold - Mint With Care Tag

Auth. Hermes Scarf Magic Kelly - Black Gold - Mint With Care Tag

By Hermès

Located in Ottawa, CA

created classic Hermès scarf designs in the 1950s, and his father Vladimir Rybaltchenko followed—Dimitri

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2010s French Scarves

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Carrè Hermes Paris Title “ British Heraldry “
Carrè Hermes Paris Title “ British Heraldry “

Carrè Hermes Paris Title “ British Heraldry “

By Hermès

Located in Milan, IT

Carrè Hermes Paris Title “ British Heraldry “ Colori: Bordeaux/oro 2011 Designer Vladimir

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2010s Italian Bandeaus

Vintage Hermès Silk Carrè “Au plus Dru"
Vintage Hermès Silk Carrè “Au plus Dru"

Vintage Hermès Silk Carrè “Au plus Dru"

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Vladimir Rybaltchenko. This scarf was issued in 1998 and never re-issued. Size apx: 90 cm x 90 cm

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1990s French Scarves

1976 Hermes Silk Scarf Tutankhamun Vladimir Rybaltchenko
1976 Hermes Silk Scarf Tutankhamun Vladimir Rybaltchenko

1976 Hermes Silk Scarf Tutankhamun Vladimir Rybaltchenko

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Hermes pays homage to ancient Egypt with this gorgeous Tutankhamun silk scarf designed by Vladimir

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1970s 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

Materials

Silk

Hermès Beige and Pink jacket / robe 'Siam'
Hermès Beige and Pink jacket / robe 'Siam'

Hermès Beige and Pink jacket / robe 'Siam'

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

HERMÈS - (Made in France) Beige and pink silk robe with the 'Siam' theme designed by Vladimir

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15th Century and Earlier French Jackets

Hermès Silk Twill Square Scarf Entitled with 'au Plus Dru'  , 1998
Hermès Silk Twill Square Scarf Entitled with 'au Plus Dru'  , 1998

Hermès Silk Twill Square Scarf Entitled with 'au Plus Dru' , 1998

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

), designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko in 1998. Never reproduced. Additional information: Condition: Very good

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1990s French Scarves

HERMES Carré La Fontaine De Bartholdi
HERMES Carré La Fontaine De Bartholdi

HERMES Carré La Fontaine De Bartholdi

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

was designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko and edited in 1995. This carré represent a monument of the

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1990s French Scarves

HERMES red silk TUTANKHAMUN 90 TWILL Scarf
HERMES red silk TUTANKHAMUN 90 TWILL Scarf

HERMES red silk TUTANKHAMUN 90 TWILL Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Tutankhamun 90 scarf, designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko, is crafted from

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2010s French Scarves

Hermès Foulard "Tutankhamun" Designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko, 1976
Hermès Foulard "Tutankhamun" Designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko, 1976

Hermès Foulard "Tutankhamun" Designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko, 1976

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Hermès - (Made in France) "Tutankhamun" silk foulard designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko. Produced

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1970s French Scarves

1976 Hermes Blue Tutankhamun by Vladimir Rybaltchenko Silk Scarf
1976 Hermes Blue Tutankhamun by Vladimir Rybaltchenko Silk Scarf

1976 Hermes Blue Tutankhamun by Vladimir Rybaltchenko Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

1976 Hermes gavroche silk scarf Tutankhamun by Vladimir Rybaltchenko featuring an egyptian scene

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1970s French Scarves

Hermes British Heraldry Designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko (Rybal) 35" x 35"
Hermes British Heraldry Designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko (Rybal) 35" x 35"

Hermes British Heraldry Designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko (Rybal) 35" x 35"

By Hermès

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

sought after Hermes artist, Vladimir Rybaltchenko (Rybal) and was first issued in 1981. In excellent

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Authentic Hermes Silk Scarf CLIPS V. RYBALTCHENKO Black 90 cm

Authentic Hermes Silk Scarf CLIPS V. RYBALTCHENKO Black 90 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

BEAUTIFUL AUTHENTIC HERMES SCARF " CLIPS " Made in France, in 1986 Design by Vladimir

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1980s French Scarves

Hermes Orchidées by V. Rybaltchenko Silk Scarf
Hermes Orchidées by V. Rybaltchenko Silk Scarf

Hermes Orchidées by V. Rybaltchenko Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Rare, Hermes silk scarf « Orchidées » by Vladimir Rybaltchenko featuring an ivory border and a

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1980s French Scarves

Hermès Silk Scarf "Tutankhamun" 1994
Hermès Silk Scarf "Tutankhamun" 1994

Hermès Silk Scarf "Tutankhamun" 1994

By Hermès, Dimitri Rybaltchenko

Located in Palm Beach, FL

consistent with age and use. This beautiful scarf was design in 1976 by Vladimir Rybaltchenko and the

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1990s French Scarves

Hermès Silk Carré "Au plus dru"
Hermès Silk Carré "Au plus dru"

Hermès Silk Carré "Au plus dru"

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H 35.44 in L 35.44 in

Hermès Silk Carré "Au plus dru"

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

composition label. Designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko in 1998, this scarf has never been reissued. Dimensions

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1990s 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

Vintage Hermes Yello Gold Black Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
Vintage Hermes Yello Gold Black Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow

Vintage Hermes Yello Gold Black Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow

By Hermès

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

pattern was originally designed in 1976 by Vladimir Rybaltchenko and his name is hidden discretely within

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Linen

Hermes large silk scarf Tutankhamun 1976 Vladimir Rybaltchenko
Hermes large silk scarf Tutankhamun 1976 Vladimir Rybaltchenko

Hermes large silk scarf Tutankhamun 1976 Vladimir Rybaltchenko

By Hermès

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Hermes Paris large 100% silk scarf "Tutankhamun" designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko in 1976. Ancient

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1990s French Scarves

"Les Cavaliers d'Or" Hermès Printed Silk Carré
"Les Cavaliers d'Or" Hermès Printed Silk Carré

"Les Cavaliers d'Or" Hermès Printed Silk Carré

By Hermès

Located in Lugo (RA), IT

"Les Cavaliers d'Or" Hermès vintage 90s printed silk carré designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko in

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1990s 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

Hermes Tutankhamun Silk Twill Carre by Vladimir Rybaltchenko
Hermes Tutankhamun Silk Twill Carre by Vladimir Rybaltchenko

Hermes Tutankhamun Silk Twill Carre by Vladimir Rybaltchenko

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Vladimir Rybaltchenko has become highly prized by connoisseurs of all things Hermes! Primarily black and

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Late 20th Century French Scarves

Hermes Tutankhamun Silk Twill Scarf
Hermes Tutankhamun Silk Twill Scarf

Hermes Tutankhamun Silk Twill Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tutankhamun scarf from Hermes is made of navy silk twill. It was designed by Vladimir Rybaltchenko

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Silk Blouse and Skirt Set
Hermes Silk Blouse and Skirt Set

Hermes Silk Blouse and Skirt Set

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

was designed in 1981 by Vladimir Rybaltchenko and features images of cathedral windows, crests, and

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1980s French Skirt Suits

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By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

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Hermès Customised Heron Jige Elan PM

Hermès Customised Heron Jige Elan PM

$5,800

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By Hermès

Located in London, GB

- Burgundy leather trim - Fold flap - Custom hand-painted heron design - Signature “H” tab closure - Tonal stitching with contrast edging - Includes original box (damaged) - Stamp K ...

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1990s French Clutches

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

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By Dimitri Rybaltchenko, Hermès

Located in Thiensville, WI

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2010s French Scarves

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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

Gorgeous Hermès Silk Scarf La Vallee de Cristal Blue Ugo Bienvenu 88 cm
Gorgeous Hermès Silk Scarf La Vallee de Cristal Blue Ugo Bienvenu 88 cm

Gorgeous Hermès Silk Scarf La Vallee de Cristal Blue Ugo Bienvenu 88 cm

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "La Vallée de Cristal" (the crystal valley) Designed by Ugo Bienvenu, 2023 collection Made in France Made of 100% twill silk Colorways: B...

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2010s French Scarves

Hermes Tropical Garden Silk Scarf
Hermes Tropical Garden Silk Scarf

Hermes Tropical Garden Silk Scarf

$364Sale Price|30% Off

H 16.5 in L 16.5 in

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)

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2010s French Scarves

Hermes Dies et Hore by F. Faconnet Silk Gavroche Scarf
Hermes Dies et Hore by F. Faconnet Silk Gavroche Scarf

Hermes Dies et Hore by F. Faconnet Silk Gavroche Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes "Dies et Hore" or "Astrology" by F. Faconnet gavroche silk scarf featuring a yellow border and a Hermès signature. Circa 1980s 16.9in (43cm) X 16.9in (43cm) In good vintage c...

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1980s French Scarves

Hermes Scarf Equateur Wash Silk Twill Aqua Emeraude Fauve 90 nwt
Hermes Scarf Equateur Wash Silk Twill Aqua Emeraude Fauve 90 nwt

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Equateur Wash Silk Twill scarf by Robert Dallet. Tropical Aqua, Emeraude and Fauve depicts equatorial animals, birds and plants. This was silk has a vel...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Exceptional Hermès Silk Scarf Papillons Mosaiques for Gallay Lise Coutin 1963
Exceptional Hermès Silk Scarf Papillons Mosaiques for Gallay Lise Coutin 1963

Exceptional Hermès Silk Scarf Papillons Mosaiques for Gallay Lise Coutin 1963

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Exceptional Authentic Hermès Scarf Among the rarest Hermès scarves, a true collector and master piece for Hermès lovers Print: « Papillons Mosaïques » Designed by Lise Coutin in 1...

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1960s French Scarves

Hermes Jardins de Soie Rose Bonbon /Jaune Shawl 140 Scarf New w/Box
Hermes Jardins de Soie Rose Bonbon /Jaune Shawl 140 Scarf New w/Box

Hermes Jardins de Soie Rose Bonbon /Jaune Shawl 140 Scarf New w/Box

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers an Hermes Jardin de Soie shawl featured in Rose Bonbon and Jaune. Exquisitely detailed exotic beasts and foliage intertwine to create a stunning exotic Hermes scarf...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Exceptional Hermès Silk Scarf Faience Chinoise Chinese earthenware Pittner 1940
Exceptional Hermès Silk Scarf Faience Chinoise Chinese earthenware Pittner 1940

Exceptional Hermès Silk Scarf Faience Chinoise Chinese earthenware Pittner 1940

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Exceptional Authentic Hermès Scarf Among the rarest Hermès scarves, a true collector and master piece for Hermès lovers Print: « Faïence Chinoise » (chinese earthenware) Designed ...

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1940s French Scarves

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Hermes "Jardin Secret" 90 cm Pink Garden Print Silk Scarf

Hermes "Jardin Secret" 90 cm Pink Garden Print Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Hermes "Jardin Secret" 90 cm Pink Garden Print Silk Scarf is a stunning piece that encapsulates the charm of a whimsical garden. Featuring a light pink base adorned with intricat...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

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Hermès Fleurs de Lotus Scarf, Vauzelles

Hermès Fleurs de Lotus Scarf, Vauzelles

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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2010s French Scarves

Hermès Silk Scarf Masan & Masan Special Limited Edition Saut Hermès 2022 90cm
Hermès Silk Scarf Masan & Masan Special Limited Edition Saut Hermès 2022 90cm

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By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Beautiful Authentic Hermès Scarf Print: "MASAN & MASAN" Designed by Terawat Teankaprasith This scarf was printed in this colorway in a limited edition for the "Saut Hermès 2022". ...

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2010s French Scarves

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Hermès Neige d'Antan Silk Scarf

Hermès Neige d'Antan Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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2010s Scarves

Rare Hermes Scarf Special Edition Perspective for Bicentenary of the USA, 1976
Rare Hermes Scarf Special Edition Perspective for Bicentenary of the USA, 1976

Rare Hermes Scarf Special Edition Perspective for Bicentenary of the USA, 1976

By Hermès

Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR

Very rare Hermes scarf Perspective Special Edition printed in 1976 for the Bicentenary of the United States of America, and to celebrate the Franco-American friendship. American and ...

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1970s French Scarves

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Vladimir Rybaltchenko For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary vladimir rybaltchenko you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Blue, Gray and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a vladimir rybaltchenko from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Hermès each produced a popular version that is worth a look. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vladimir Rybaltchenko?

Prices for a vladimir rybaltchenko can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $160 and can go as high as $1,500, while, on average they fetch $446.

Hermès for sale on 1stDibs

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.