There was a fascinating article on Hermes in the September 2007 issue of Vanity Fair. Did you know that Hermes “does not boast, does not use celebrities in advertising, does not license its name, (and) does not let imperfect work leave the atelier (imperfect work is destroyed)”?
What a company! And what amazing art (I won’t diminish their work by calling them mere products). Of course, if you’d like to own an infamous Kelly bag, you might find it hard to afford and spend years on a waiting list. If you’re in a hurry, you can purchase authentic pre-owned and vintage Hermes bags from Createurs de Luxe, but prices start at around $10,000 and head upwards to $55,000.
Of course, Hermes doesn’t just create handbags. Their scarves are treasures and, as you can see in today’s VPOD, they also make jewelry. This gold and leather bracelet is simple and refined with the exquisite craftsmanship of Hermes. And like anything Hermes, it’s made to last for generations and will never be out of style.
It’s a true treasure for a vintage fashionista.
Available at Resurrection Vintage.
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While employed at a quaint New England B&B I came upon a gorgeous Hermes scarf on the floor of the “dining room linen closet”. I made every effort to find it’s owner, even phoning all the dinner reservations of the evening I found it~~to no avail. No one else had a clue what I held in my hands, and the manager eventually said ” Finder’s Keeper’s” which never quite gave me the peace of mind I was looking for. . .anyway I have taken excellent care of it and whenever I take it out it is truly elegant and a time capsule besides. . .
Michelle