Hermès
Family house he founded over 150 years, Hermes is a unique brand. Its founder Thierry Hermès, specialized in the manufacture of bridles and harnesses, as well as leather articles related to the equestrian world, for upholstery shops. From the late 19th century under the leadership of his grandson, son, now, now located rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, diversifying its production to the manufacture of leather Hermes bags and other items for the trip.
The development of the company is moving later into the path of luxury quality with world-class products such as historical bag “Kelly”.
A symbol of refinement and elegance, Hermès, part of the history of fashion and luxury French.
Jane Birkin, and “Birkin Bag”
Sold by Jane Birkin on behalf of the FIDH
40 cm black box, Palladium plated clasp, double handle, good condition.
Rating: 5 000-6 000 €
The “Birkin” Birkin
Jane Birkin English singer and actress, was in France a land of adoption that made her a star. Egeria of Serge Gainsbourg, she formed with her the couple’s mythical “I love you me, either …”.
In 1984, during a flight, sitting next to Jean-Louis Dumas, she complains (without knowing who he is) from his bag. He then proposed to design one that would suit him. From there, it creates a bag which he named after its inspiration, the famous Birkin Bag (bag which has enjoyed a huge success).
As part of the annual sale vintage Hermes Artcurial organized by the “Birkin” by Jane Birkin is generously hosted by the actress in the International Federation of Human Rights; autographed and illustrated with a nice drawing of the star, it will be delivered to fire and auction. The proceeds of the sale will be donated to the benefit of the FIDH.
The “Kelly” with Kelly before
Before becoming the “cult” sac “Kelly”, the absolute reference of style, has had a long history.
Originally, the upholstery was created Hermes, in 1892, a bag “Top belt ‘to carry the saddle and boots for a rider. In 1930, a smaller version was launched for women. It became even smaller with the ability to add a shoulder strap. But the seed he came to Grace Kelly, immortalized by Life Magazine in 1956. She alighted from the plane, hiding her pregnancy behind the Hermes handbag that bears his name since.
Leather goods, travel bags, luggage, clocks, watches, jewelry, ready to wear for men and women, fashion accessories, square, linens, complimentary office, tack room …
Selling Vintage Hermes is a dive into the world of the luxury brand. She invites a journey through time. Square from 50 € to bag 4 000 €, the dream becomes available.