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Trompe L’oeil Dresses by Hermès Paris, 1952

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Trompe L’oeil Dresses by Hermès Paris, 1952


Posted by on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at 1:07 pm.

Vintage fashion flashback: for Spring 1952, Hermès Paris designed a collection of Trompe L’oeil dresses. Plain lengths of fabric were screen printed with painted details like lapels, buttons and pockets, then the fabric was then cut and sewn into these stunning dresses. The dresses were copied with permission in the US by Herbert Sondheim later [...]

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McLuxury?

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McLuxury?


Posted by on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 at 2:01 pm.

If the top luxury brands collided with McDonald’s, you’d get a mashup similar to the below. The concepts are created by Access, a design agency from the mind of The Cool Hunter’s Bill Tikos. Imagine a high-fashion makeover of McDonald’s — and you’d have, ta-da, McFancy… Who wouldn’t want a Burberry Burger, Gucci Fries, Paul [...]

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Hermès by Hiroshi Sugimoto

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Hermès by Hiroshi Sugimoto


Posted by on Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 at 7:55 pm.

Following previous team-ups with the likes of French conceptual artist Daniel Buren, Hermès has announced its latest limited edition scarf collaboration will be with Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto. The partnership is in honor of the third edition of the luxury label’s Hermès Editeur project, which intertwines the world of fine arts and crafts with the [...]

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Hermès Printed Beach Towel

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Hermès Printed Beach Towel


Posted by on Sunday, March 4th, 2012 at 7:37 am.

Looking for the perfect summer beach accessory? Look no further than a Hermès Printed Beach Towel, from Paris. It’s 100% cotton printed terrycloth, measures 36″ x 60″, and weighs approximately 1.3 lbs. The beach towel costs only $530 (order here from Hermès). The summer sun has never looked so luxurious.

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Spotlight on Hermès scent writer Jean-Claude Ellena

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Spotlight on Hermès scent writer Jean-Claude Ellena


Posted by on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at 6:35 am.

Jean-Claude Ellena is a perfumer who never wears perfume, whose tools are pen, paper and memory, and who sees his work as “nose” for the French luxury house Hermes as that of a “scent writer”. “In a perfect world, I wish perfumes were never worn at all,” smiled the 64-year-old master perfumer as he welcomed [...]

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Hermès Hightech iPad Station

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Hermès Hightech iPad Station


Posted by on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 at 8:40 am.

From Hermès, we love this leather work station for the iPad that allows you to prop up the device up for working or viewing media. It also functions as a cover to protect the iPad while in transit. The Hermès Hightech iPad Station is made of ebony evergrain calfskin. It measures 10.2″ x 8.5″ and [...]

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Marc Jacobs’s Hermès Birkin Bag

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Marc Jacobs’s Hermès Birkin Bag


Posted by on Saturday, December 31st, 2011 at 12:46 pm.

Louis Vuitton’s creative director Marc Jacobs is on vacation on the Caribbean island of St Barts. He’s with his former fiancé Lorenzo Martone — and both hit the beach in luxury. Both gentlemen have the Louis Vuitton Graffiti Beach Towel — a tribute to New York artist Stephen Sprouse, who collaborated with Marc on Louis [...]

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The $203,150 Hermès Diamond Birkin Purse

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The $203,150 Hermès Diamond Birkin Purse


Posted by on Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 2:02 pm.

Ask any handbag lover why an Hermès Crocodile Birkin with White Gold & Diamond Hardware is the most expensive bag ever sold at an auction and he or she will tell that it is because the bag is a rare find. Birkin bags are handmade treasures by Hermès. The bags are somewhat symbols of great [...]

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Terre d’Hermès Cologne for Men by Hermès

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Terre d’Hermès Cologne for Men by Hermès


Posted by on Monday, December 5th, 2011 at 7:20 am.

From Paris’ Hermès comes Terre d’Hermès Cologne for Men. This cologne from the Paris leather maker is relaxed for the office, without a flowery overpowering scent. It has the smell of rich wood and pepper, but it’s a very subdued masculine scent. Terre d’Hermès is Pursuitist Recommended.

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New iPad Cover from Béatrice Amblard


Posted by on Monday, December 5th, 2011 at 6:08 am.

New iPad covers out every day, but we really like this one from Béatrice Amblard. Amblard formerly worked for Hermes. The covers are available in variety of fabric and leather, including French calf, ostrich, alligator and stingray, all dyed in rich, wonderful colors for Amblard in Paris. The top of the line is the alligator [...]

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Hermes Pippa Armchair & Console

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Hermes Pippa Armchair & Console


Posted by on Sunday, December 4th, 2011 at 8:46 am.

From the Hermès Pippa furniture collection, we lust after the Hermès Pippa folding armchair and console. With the mix of a Hollywood director blended with a rugged cowboy, you can just imagine Clint Eastwood sitting behind the camera in the Hermès Pippa armchair. The Hermès armchair is made of pear wood with satin-finish varnish and [...]

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Hermès Bleus d’Ailleurs Porcelain Collection

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Hermès Bleus d’Ailleurs Porcelain Collection


Posted by on Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 at 11:45 am.

Here’s the first look at the Hermès Bleus d’Ailleurs Porcelain Collection for 2011. The tableware from the Parisian historic house is inspired by the South Seas, with a contemporary touch of Asian nature: “Having come from China after a long voyage, the designs are directly inspired by nature. So there is nothing rigid about the [...]

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History of the Hermes Kelly Bag and Grace Kelly

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History of the Hermes Kelly Bag and Grace Kelly


Posted by on Sunday, November 27th, 2011 at 6:05 am.

Hollywood’s most precious princess, Grace Kelly, has been the not-so-unofficial muse behind the Hermès Kelly Bag. And did you know the reason why the Hermès handbag received so much attention when Grace Kelly went out and about? She was attempting to hide her private “baby bump” with her Hermès bag — which was photographed and [...]

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Leica M7 Hermes Edition

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Leica M7 Hermes Edition


Posted by on Friday, November 25th, 2011 at 8:32 am.

Leica has introduced a “very special limited edition” version of its classic 35mm rangefinder system camera the M7 with the launch of the new Leica M7 Edition “Hermes”. The second Hermes partnership that Leica has entered into, the special M7 comes in silver chrome with a choice of two calfskin leather finishes – orange and [...]

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Hermès $130 Coloring Book

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Hermès $130 Coloring Book


Posted by on Friday, November 25th, 2011 at 6:50 am.

What’s not to love about the Hermès $130 Coloring Book? The Hermès Les 4 Monde Coloring Book, for kids and adults, is available now from USA.Hermes.com (markers/crayons sold separately.) 12 pages with 24 designs for you to fill with color! Measures 15″ x 11″. Ref. 400134M00 $130.00

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Alana Zimmer for Hermès

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Alana Zimmer for Hermès


Posted by on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 at 1:08 pm.

Lensed by photographer by Nick Knight, Alana Zimmer is featured in the amazing Hermès Autumn/Winter 2011 ad campaign. The “contemporary artisan” video is artistic, fluid and innovative, exactly what we’ve come to expect from Hermès, the world’s most engaging luxury maison.

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Hermès X Vans by Robert Verdi

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Hermès X Vans by Robert Verdi


Posted by on Friday, October 28th, 2011 at 2:53 pm.

Robert Verdi combines classic slip-ons from Vans with old Hermès scarves to get these one-of-a-kind offerings.

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Hermès Limited-Edition Indian Sari

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Hermès Limited-Edition Indian Sari


Posted by on Sunday, October 16th, 2011 at 9:40 am.

Hermès has unveiled a limited-edition Indian sari range to “connect” with Indian culture as it target buyers in new markets, it said Saturday. Indian women may wear Western dress to the office during the day but for weddings and other formal occasions they often prefer to wear six-yard (five and a half metre) elegantly draped [...]

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Hermès Spring/Summer 2012 – Paris

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Hermès Spring/Summer 2012 – Paris


Posted by on Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 at 1:26 pm.

French fashion designer Christophe Lemaire for the Hermès Spring/Summer2012 ready-to-wear collection presented Sunday, Oct.2, 2011 in Paris.

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La Maison by Koto Bolofo at the Gallery at Hermès, NYC

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La Maison by Koto Bolofo at the Gallery at Hermès, NYC


Posted by on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 at 9:25 am.

Koto Bolofo is the first photographer to have been granted unlimited access to the secret workshops of Hermès, the house famous for its leather goods, scarves and other beautiful objects. La Maison, published by Steidl, is comprised of 11 clothbound hardcover volumes, the result of seven years of documentation. Each volume explores a different part [...]

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Window-shopping at Hermès, London


Posted by on Saturday, August 27th, 2011 at 6:18 pm.

Pursuitist guest contributor & photographer Victoria Buchanan (aka The Window Shopper) visited Hermès for us. Here’s her visit to the Hermès store on 179 Sloane Street, London. Photo credit: Victoria Buchanan (The Window Shopper)

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Inside the Hermès Ateliers

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Inside the Hermès Ateliers


Posted by on Friday, August 26th, 2011 at 7:18 am.

The Wall Street Journal has a few “must-reads” regarding “The Battle for Hermès” with LVMH’s Bernard Arnault. The article, written by Dana Thomas, features a visit to Paris and an exclusive interview with Hermès’s CEO, Patrick Thomas: “Hermès and LVMH are at the two extremes of the culture and industry of luxury,” Hermès’s CEO, Patrick [...]

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Isaac Carew for Hermès Fall 2011 Campaign

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Isaac Carew for Hermès Fall 2011 Campaign


Posted by on Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 at 8:28 am.

Featuring Isaac Carew, Nick Knight shoots a cleaver campaign for Hermès’ fall 2011 collection.

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The Bugatti Veyron by Hermès

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The Bugatti Veyron by Hermès


Posted by on Monday, July 25th, 2011 at 7:10 am.

First revealed at March’s Geneva Motor Show, the Hermès Bugatti Veryon was originally limited to a two-tone ‘Ebony and Brick’ color scheme. Hermès and Bugatti have now developed four new color schemes that draw inspiration from previous works delivered by the two companies. The color options include ‘Indigo Blue and Vermilion,’ ‘Indigo blue and Lime [...]

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Hermès Les Jardins d’Arménie

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Hermès Les Jardins d’Arménie


Posted by on Friday, July 22nd, 2011 at 1:21 pm.

Simply amazing, the Hermès Les Jardins d’Arménie. This silk muslin stole, available in two colors, is hand-rolled. Size: 25″x71″. Costing $750.00. Buy it here.

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Hermès iPad 2 Case

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Hermès iPad 2 Case


Posted by on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 at 11:23 am.

Hermès, the luxury leather-maker from Paris, has launched two iPad 2 cases — which are more expensive than an actual iPad 2 (if you can actually buy one). The Hermes Station (above) is a book-style cover, that doubles as a stand. Available in a range of four colors, the Hermes Station costs $1,400. The Hermes [...]

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hermes garden tools

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Hermès Garden Tools


Posted by on Sunday, July 17th, 2011 at 8:05 am.

For the Hermès gardener, tools for you to harvest in style. Includes a spade, trowel and weeding fork set — all with cherry tree handles — with textile bag for storage. $345.00 from Hermès [Buy here].

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Hermes Yachting Beach Towel

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Hermes Yachting Beach Towel


Posted by on Friday, July 15th, 2011 at 9:45 am.

Perfect for summer, the Hermès Yachting Beach Towel. Available in classic Hermès orange — or pick from a variety of colors, from ice blue to pumice. 100% cotton. Measures 37.4″ x 55. $180.00. Buy it here.

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Hermès Spring/Summer 2011 Ad Campaign

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Hermès Spring/Summer 2011 Ad Campaign


Posted by on Thursday, July 14th, 2011 at 6:10 pm.

Here’s the first look at the Hermès Spring/Summer 2011 ad campaign starring Jacquelyn Jablonski, with photography by Nick Knight.

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Hermès Kelly 2 Watch

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Hermès Kelly 2 Watch


Posted by on Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 at 12:17 pm.

Meet the Hermès Kelly 2 Watch. Swiss-made, quartz movement, stainless steel case with white dial, and double tour natural barenia leather strap. For $1,775.00 at Hermès.com

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Hermès Furniture Collection By Jean-Michel Frank: First Look

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Hermès Furniture Collection By Jean-Michel Frank: First Look


Posted by on Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 at 7:36 am.

The exclusive furniture collection Jean-Michel Frank par Hermès will be launching in April at U.S. stores. With photos by Andrea Ferrari, here’s the exclusive first look at the Hermès Furniture Collection By Jean-Michel Frank: “Since it was founded, in 1837, Hermès has been a House – a community of men and women united by a [...]

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