Hermes scarves are products of one of the most famous and oldest French fashion houses. It began its activity in the distant 1837 as a workshop specialized in the production of various kinds of equipment for riding and carriages.
Today this company continues the traditions of its "leather" profile, but in addition to it, ready-made clothes, shoes, a perfume line, and various accessories are produced. Today we will talk about Hermes scarves, photos of which are given below.
Scarf square
Of all the company's products, this type of goods is the most democratic in terms of price, while, for example, bags are sold at sky-high prices. The most popular all over the world are square scarves that have the shape of a quadrangle. Shawls began to be produced only for the centenary of the fashion house.
The standard size is 90 by 90 centimeters. 100% natural silk is always taken as the material. To get a roll of linen for such a scarf, you need 250 silkworm cocoons. But not only with its compositionThe Hermes scarf is famous for its unique coloring.
Chips colors
The famous fashion house has always led a very competent marketing policy. It does not stand still today. In order to get a large number of buyers, the palette of scarves changes from season to season. Young talented artists from all over the world are involved in their painting.
In addition, the following zest is used when creating the product. Periodically, ordinary people participate in the creation of drawings. Contests are organized for them, according to the results of which the patterns of the winners are transferred to the canvas of the following collections of Hermes scarves.
Complexity of the process
It is quite difficult to create an original scarf design, as it uses about 75 thousand shades, which are applied in forty layers of paint. Each layer takes one hour to dry. In order to expand the assortment, brand managers are guided by the ethnic characteristics of the region to which the consignment is sent.
As mentioned above, the classic is a square of the most delicate silk, 90 x 90 in size, weighing approximately 65 grams. The printing of the pattern is always done by hand, just as handkerchief edges are processed by hand. In addition, the product certainly bears the signature of the craftsman who created it.
As a rule, there is a certain set of plots on scarves, among which such as:
- image of horses;
- fragments of the races;
- zodiac constellations;
- drawings with wildanimals;
- images inspired by the paintings of French artist Henri Matisse, famous for the magic of exuberant colors;
- ornaments consisting of keys of various shapes.
Always at the peak of popularity
As a result of the originality of the drawings, the presence of brightness and variety of colors, the use of ethnic motifs, the famous brand manages for many years not only to remain at the forefront in the fashion world, but also to create unique items that literally line up.
The style of the square scarf is recognizable, it attracts admiring glances, testifying to the refined taste of its owner. To be convinced of the high level of products, it is enough to recall the names of famous women who fell in love with this accessory. Among them:
- Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, wearing a Hermes headscarf on one of the postage stamps.
- Audrey Hepburn is a fashion model, British actress, Oscar winner.
- Catherine Deneuve - French actress, singer.
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis is a trendsetter, one of the most popular women of her time.
- Grace Kelly is an American actress, the tenth princess of Monaco.
The following facts testify to the popularity of this cult accessory. In one week, the factory produces no less than 40 thousand scarves. The collection is updated at least twice during the year. The company's track record includes about 25,000 unique models.
Howrecognize a fake?
Not everyone has the opportunity to buy Hermes scarves in company stores. Due to the huge popularity of the brand, there are a number of unscrupulous manufacturers who are trying to "skim the cream" by taking advantage of the worldwide fame of the products of this fashion house. How to distinguish a Hermes scarf from a fake?
In order not to become a victim of such unfortunate entrepreneurs, a number of significant nuances should be taken into account. Here are some of the most reliable indicators, knowing which, it is difficult to get into a mess. The size of the square scarves has only four options, measured in centimeters:
- Handkerchief made of silk, silk muslin or cashmere - 140 by 140.
- Twill silk scarf - 90 to 90.
- Another variety of twill silk - 70 by 70.
- The last version of the same silk, size 53 to 53.
If other sizes are offered, then this scarf is a fake.
Branded Product Features
In addition to the size, the original Hermes scarf has a number of features, knowing which, they can be distinguished from fakes. These include the following:
- They are characterized by the production of natural silk, having a twill weave, called "twill".
- The seam with which the product is hemmed is turned to the front side of the scarf. The seam is always hand-made. The threads are selected so that they are difficult to distinguish from the main background by color.
- Indicatorthe density of silk must necessarily be equal to 18 millimeters.
- On the label, which is hemmed from the inside, there is an inscription in English: "Made in France" or "Made in Italy". And also there should be a mark on the content of silk, corresponding to 100 percent, and on the use of only dry cleaning for the product. The name of the Hermes brand is never put on the label. In this, the manufacturer shows a special chic, which indicates that the product is recognized not by the inscription, but by the “face”.
- The design of the Hermes scarf has such a zest as the lack of central symmetry, which is not always possible to determine at a glance. But there is certainly some piquant irregularity in the arrangement of individual objects.
- Unlike the label, on the very canvas of the accessory there is always the inscription Hermes - Paris, as well as the name of the artist who created it. As a rule, such inscriptions are woven into the fabric of a handkerchief pattern by hand.
- The scarf is always distinguished by bright colors that are equally visible from each side.
