HERMES COTTON PAREO - FLAMINGO PARTY
by LAURENCE BOURTHOUMIEUX ("Toutsy")
I don't think any scarf artist does feathers and foliage quite like Toutsy. I'm not typically drawn to either, and this is her sole representation in my collection, but I've become a huge fan of Hermes pareos - the cotton is incredibly breathable and easy to iron, and the sheer volume of fabric lends itself to a variety of fun knots, and makes them wearable long past summer. Alas with the volume of fabric comes a real challenge of getting a good photo of the full design; I really need a clothesline!
What makes this particular pareo so dear to me - other than the amazingly bright colors! - is it came to me from the land of its inspiration (Florida!) and a silken sister who has an amazing collection and is such a wonderful person.
From the Hermes Story Behind:
The flamingos, these large birds of a strange beauty, launch themselves once a year in a long courtship which will bring them together, two by two... until the following year. Playing with their long neck incredibly supple and graceful, with their haughty gait, their wings smoothed with application, males and females observe each other, brush against each other and gauge each other for hours. Wings outstretched, united in a fiery head to head, the two birds of this square, surrounded by palms, orange trees and tropical flowers, celebrate in their own way the Florida where they were born, where many animals live such as alligators, American panthers, lynxes, manatees and flamingos...
What makes this particular pareo so dear to me - other than the amazingly bright colors! - is it came to me from the land of its inspiration (Florida!) and a silken sister who has an amazing collection and is such a wonderful person.
From the Hermes Story Behind:
The flamingos, these large birds of a strange beauty, launch themselves once a year in a long courtship which will bring them together, two by two... until the following year. Playing with their long neck incredibly supple and graceful, with their haughty gait, their wings smoothed with application, males and females observe each other, brush against each other and gauge each other for hours. Wings outstretched, united in a fiery head to head, the two birds of this square, surrounded by palms, orange trees and tropical flowers, celebrate in their own way the Florida where they were born, where many animals live such as alligators, American panthers, lynxes, manatees and flamingos...
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