HERMES 70cm POLYESTER SCARF - EX LIBRIS GLAM
by HUGO GRYGKAR
It doesn't get much more traditional than Hugo Grygkar's 1946 design, Ex Libris. The classic petit duc gets an update with coppery metallic threads. This came out a year after Bouclerie d'Attelage Glitter, and the weave of the lame is different enough that it's not quite as itchy. But again, it's fancy enough that I don't wear it often.
There are soooo many Ex Libris updates (including Ex Libris en Kimonos, Ex Libris en Carreaux, Ex Libris en Mosaique, Ex Libris Pointe Nomade, Ex Libris en Cravate, Ex Libris Les Parisiennes, Ex Libris en Camouflage, Candy Libris, Ex Libris Giant Triangle, Ex Libris Fringed 80, New Libris cashmere stole, Ex Libris marble - ugh I feel like this could go on forever) it's impossible to keep up.
From the Hermes Story Behind:
Creator of great classics of the house such as the famous Brides de gala, Hugo Grygkar composed this scarf in 1946. An ex-libris is a distinctive marking chosen by a booklover to personalise the works in his library. In 1923, Émile‑Maurice Hermès, the grandson of the founder of the house, chose to this effect a design by Alfred de Dreux (1810-1860) preserved in his collection: Duc attelé, groom à l’attente, which he placed above his initials EMH. From one side to the other, a caducée, attribute of the Greek god Hermès, symbolises peace and commercial transactions. This design became the emblem of the house. Around this medallion four elegant horse-drawn carriages are inspired by the original designs of carriage-makers conserved in the Émile Hermès collection.
There are soooo many Ex Libris updates (including Ex Libris en Kimonos, Ex Libris en Carreaux, Ex Libris en Mosaique, Ex Libris Pointe Nomade, Ex Libris en Cravate, Ex Libris Les Parisiennes, Ex Libris en Camouflage, Candy Libris, Ex Libris Giant Triangle, Ex Libris Fringed 80, New Libris cashmere stole, Ex Libris marble - ugh I feel like this could go on forever) it's impossible to keep up.
From the Hermes Story Behind:
Creator of great classics of the house such as the famous Brides de gala, Hugo Grygkar composed this scarf in 1946. An ex-libris is a distinctive marking chosen by a booklover to personalise the works in his library. In 1923, Émile‑Maurice Hermès, the grandson of the founder of the house, chose to this effect a design by Alfred de Dreux (1810-1860) preserved in his collection: Duc attelé, groom à l’attente, which he placed above his initials EMH. From one side to the other, a caducée, attribute of the Greek god Hermès, symbolises peace and commercial transactions. This design became the emblem of the house. Around this medallion four elegant horse-drawn carriages are inspired by the original designs of carriage-makers conserved in the Émile Hermès collection.
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