Hermès Folies du Ciel 90
Designer: Hermès
Pattern: Folies du Ciel
Color: Red
Size: 90cm
Material: 100% Silk
Artist: Loïc Dubigeon
First Issued: Original Motif 1984
Condition: In very good condition. Some loosing of rolled edge in last photo.
Includes: Just the scarf, but will always include signature Abigail goodman gift wrap.
From The Hermès Spring-Summer 1984 Seasonal Scarf Booklet: Eighteen unexpected ways to play ball. The dreams of poet-aeronauts around the world, some of these 18th- and 19th-century projects were realized.
From The Hermès Spring-Summer 1994 Seasonal Scarf Booklet: Madness on the part of the aeronauts who risked their lives, and mad expenditures on the part of the subscribers and spectators who financed such exploits. On November 21st, 1783, Etienne de Montgolfier's aerostat flew over Paris for 25 minutes. Alas, the balloons on this scarf did not all experience such celestial glory. Many remained at the project stage and are now among the archives preserved in the terrestrial silence of the Invalides Museum.
From The Hermès Spring-Summer 2009 Seasonal Scarf Booklet: Adventurous madness of the first aeronauts putting their life at danger, and extravagant madness of the sponsors and spectators financing their feats! On 21st November 1783, the aerostat of Étienne de Montgolfier, French industrialist and inventor, flew over Paris for a mere twenty-five minutes. All projects portrayed on the carré Les Folies du ciel (revealing eighteen unexpected ways to play balloon!), alas, never heralded celestial glory. Designed in the 18th and 19th Centuries, some never saw the day, remaining as records on paper in the silent depths of Invalides Museum. Precious evidence of man's dream to go "up, up and away"!
Size Guide
- Twilly: small but mighty, use it like a typical scarf, as a bag handle, as a belt, and more.
- 45cm: this is the typical pocket square size, will fit around the neck like a bandana.
- 55cm: this is the bandana size typically printed in 3 colors to look like a traditional bandana.
- 70cm: this is a great option for petites and they are typically made out of a lighter weight silk than any of the other formats.
- 90cm: this is the classic Hermès scarf size. It's very versatile and if you're looking at any vintage photos, this is the scarf size that's worn.
- 140cm: the largest size of the bunch, almost reaching 5 ft. It's hard to capture the scale in photos but these are incredible as a lightweight shawl in the summer, or folded for a warmer feel in the winter.
- Shawls & Other Sizes: there are a few styles that Hermès does not make every season which are just as lovely and fit into this category.
Packaging
Offering complimentary signature Abigail Goodman gift wrap with every order.
Authenticity
All items have been authenticated by Abigail Goodman, ensuring every item is authentic. Abigail has authenticated thousands of Hermès scarves throughout her career and all items are guaranteed authentic.
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