Hermes in print

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A Father's Day gift perhaps?

http://www.mensvogue.com/clothing/limited/articles/2007/06/hermes

limited edition the write stuff
Read an exclusive Q&A with Hermès USA's president, Robert Chavez.
Product details and pricing at left. (Photo: Eric Maillet)

Impossibly pristine or elegantly unkempt, your desk reflects the work—and, of course, the man—behind it. This was the inspiration for the Hermès saltwater crocodile matte leather desk set shown here. The company has long been a leader in the field of occupational arrangements—its first office accessories were produced in the late 19th century; the current roster arrived in 1992. This latest set includes a blotter, mail tray, pencil cup, frame, vertical holder, and lamp, in the pictured Havane chocolate brown or in black. Other items can be added à la carte to give your escritoire that utility-belt feel. Hermès designed the luxe topper exclusively for its new Financial District store, which just opened at 15 Broad Street, across from the New York Stock Exchange, but it can also be special-ordered at other Hermès boutiques around the country. You will, however, need to make the trek to Wall Street to see the croc in its natural habitat.

Pendulette Boule steel and spherical mineral glass watch with calfskin, $3,300; Plein Cuir crocodile mail tray, $20,200; Loupe Oeil magnifying glass, $245; Clou de Forge pillbox, $245; Culbuto ballpoint pen, $205; Plume letter opener and ballpoint pen, $440; Hermès Vision agenda cover, $2,450; Plein Cuir crocodile desk blotter, $17,000; Plein Cuir crocodile vertical folder, $26,200; all available by special order.

Credit - Men's Vogue.
 
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There was an article about Hermès in the June issue of the Hungarian Marie Claire . It was about the connection of Hermès and India, had a pic of an orange Lindy and bracelets. I'll try and translate the introduction of the article for you.
" India became fashionable again. This season India is a great inspiration for the designers. A French fashion house,the legandary Hermés, chose India as it's main theme in 2008. Pascale Mussard, artistic director of Hermès and Jean-Paul Gaultier told Marie Claire about their experiences in India."
I'll try to post pics...
 
Forbes. http://www.forbes.com/collecting/20...ns-fashion-forbeslife-cx_nw_0614kellybag.html

Piece of the Week
Amazing Grace
Nina P. West, Artfact.com 06.14.08, 12:25 PM ET



Recently in Paris, a women's handbag sold for $82,000, a record auction price for an Hermès Kelly bag. The blue leather bag, named for famed beauty Grace Kelly and featuring a silk-screened image of the former actress and Princess of Monaco, is a design unlikely to be seen again.
Sold by Artcurial, a leading French auction house, the one-of-a kind handbag belonged to Her Royal Highness Princess Stephanie of Monaco and was created especially for the ''Grace Kelly Years,'' an exhibition held in Monaco in 2007. The proceeds of the auction went to the Fight Aids Monaco charity.
The Kelly bag has been around since the 1930s, but became popular when the princess was photographed carrying one in 1956, allegedly to hide the fact that she was pregnant with her first child, Princess Caroline. The photograph was used on the cover of Life magazine, and soon the bag was dedicated to the famous former actress. Since then, the bag has become a global status symbol.
The record auction price for any handbag stands at $115,000, for an Hermès Birkin bag sold at Artcurial in May 2007.
Artfact Analysis:
The fascination with designer bags is a worldwide phenomenon generating an estimated $1 billion per year.
Often referred to as ''entrance products'' to a luxury brand, designers use bags to entice buyers to their brands--the theory being that if a woman buys a $500 bag, next time, she will buy a $2,500 dress. Bags are an easy sell, since they don't require sizing. Every woman can pull off carrying a fancy bag.
One of today's most popular ''it'' bags is the Louis Vuitton Murakami, sporting the brand's iconic monogram stamped in rainbow tones all over the bag. Takashi Murakami, the artist who designed the bag, is also one of the darlings of the contemporary art scene and set auction records this May when one of his sculptures sold for over $15 million.
One of the most difficult steps in purchasing a vintage handbag is avoiding fakes, especially when buying online. There are a number of things to look for before committing to a six-figure bag.
Hermès uses a specific series of embossed markings on their bags. They will never use a metal nameplate inside the bag. Also, an authentic Hermès Birkin or Kelly will have an engraved lock-and-key set. The lock will say "Hermès" on the bottom and the keys will be numbered to match the lock. Some sets accompanying a vintage bag will also say ''Hermès'' on the reverse side. Always remember to look carefully at the stitching, the quality of the leather and the finishing details.
Always consult Artfact.com for up-to-the-minute market information in the world of fine collectibles, fine art and antiques.
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What: Hermes Kelly Bag Leather with printed silkscreen image 15.5 inches Where: Artcurial, Paris Vintage Hermes June 2, 2008 How Much: Pre-Auction Estimate: 15,000 to 20,000 euros
(23,600 to 31,500
U.S. dollars) Final Selling Price:
52,000 euros ($82,000)
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