Hugo Grygkar was born on December 9, 1907, in Munich, to a Czech family. His father was a tinsmith and bronze sculptor. From a young age, Hugo frequented his father's workshop. In 1914, his family ...
Is an Hermès scarf an investment: reality or fantasy?
"An Hermès scarf is an investment," is a phrase I often hear. But what's the reality? Can we expect our scarf to maintain or even increase in value over time? What Auction Sales Show Some results ...
Most sought-after Hermès scarves
Four Hermès Scarves that Collectors Dream Of There is no definitive list of the most sought-after Hermès scarves; no one has a monopoly on good taste. What can be said, however, is that some scarve...
François Houtin is a renowned contemporary French artist, born in Craon, Mayenne, in 1950. His career path is unusual; he didn't start with fine arts but with landscape architecture. Trained as a l...
Alice Shirley: the British artist who won over Hermès with a sketchbook
An improbable encounter that changed everything Born in London in 1984, Alice Shirley studied fine arts at the Byam Shaw School of Art and then at the Prince's Drawing School. It was at the Royal D...
How to tie a Hermès carré: the complete guide
Before you start: There's only one starting step for all techniques: fold the square diagonally to form a triangle. A tight fold for a minimalist look, a loose fold for a more bohemian style. For d...
Kermit Oliver: The Texan Designer Who Revolutionized the Hermès Scarf He sorted mail at night in Waco, Texas, as a US postal worker. By day, he painted watercolors on paper, precisely the size of a...
Guide: How to wash and care for your squares?
How to wash and care for your Hermès scarf: Dry cleaning: the official method Hermès' official recommendation is clear: dry clean only. This is the safest method, especially for vintage scarves wh...
Grace Kelly and the Hermès scarf
1956: The gesture that changed everything In 1956, Grace Kelly, accompanied by her poodle Oliver, wore the famous Hermès scarf. But it was not this photo that would go down in history. That same ye...
How an Hermès scarf is made: unique expertise
A process that starts with a pencil stroke The creation of a scarf is a process that can take up to two years and involves four stages. It all starts with the drawing. The artist meets with the Her...