Hermès Petit Duc 90
Designer: Hermès
Pattern: Petit Duc
Color: White / Pink / Blue
Size: 90cm
Material: 100% Silk
Artist: Christian Renonciat
First Issued: Original Motif 2013
Condition: In good condition. Four areas of discoloration shown in last photos. Some storage smell and foxing discoloration on inside of box.
Includes: Box, store tag and will always include signature Abigail goodman gift wrap.
From The Hermès Fall-Winter 2013/14 Seasonal Scarf Booklet: Petit-Duc is the name of the famous barouche carriage designed by Alfred de Dreux and adopted by the house of Hermes as its emblem. Christian Renonciat's playful carré sets out to 'rediscover' its original designs. Aided by technical drawings of the period, Renonciat explores the secrets of the carriage's construction, point by point, recreating the blueprint in a series of engineer's-eye views from the front, side, and overhead, together with details and diagrams. Revelling in his reconstruction, our designer delights in the carriage's tiniest details, savouring the list of technical parts from yesteryear: suspended on C springs (à pincettes), the construction features a 'mainspring' (cheville ouvrière), while the axle comprises a bowl (cuvette), shaft (fusée) and box (boîte). The spoked wheels are crafted in ash and hornbeam. The laquered parts are finished with decorative striping, and the mudguards are calligraphically curved. The mid-nineteenth century marked the high point of the cartwright's and wheelwright's art: a time when technical excellence and practicality were important, but elegance reigned supreme.
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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