Referencing the Beginning in Hermès' Fall/Winter 2023 Collection
The equestrian-inspired show recalled the house's conception.
Iconic French fashion house Hermès consistently values timelessness over trend. With refined elegance and impeccable craftsmanship, the house's experimental endeavours have stayed true to its mission every season.
In 1940, the New York Times wrote, "Hermès is perhaps the only establishment in the world in which one cannot buy a single article that is not in perfect taste." Founder Thierry Hermès originally specialized in saddle wear, marking the Maison as firstly a creator of objects. Appointed in 2014, creative director Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski continues this sentiment in her designs.
Taking place in a desert-coloured and water-ripple-filled space, Hermès' most recent collection references the late founder with equestrian-inspired creations. From riding caps to quilted coats, Cybulski's designs invoke the house's intention to construct pieces that are contemporaneously modern and timeless constantly.
The brand showcases a new theme each year to reflect the artistry and experimentation of the creative directors. Each season, "the vocabulary of shapes, the palette of colours, and the combinations of materials are enriched and renewed" according to the Maison's values. For the Fall/Winter 2023 collection, the brand seems focused on wearability.
Monochromatic looks stole the show in this collection. With attention to texture, the neutral plus red colour palette alluded to the elegance contingent on the brand. Tall, sleek boots, beautifully crafted sweaters, and dresses with exquisite silhouettes were some of the motifs present throughout the show. Referencing Thierry Hermès accompaniment with leather saddle crafting, Vanhee-Cybulski's collection renews this attitude throughout her wearable designs.
