La Songe de la Licorne
Scarf
2013
2013
Artist/Maker | |
Place of origin |
Established in 1837 by Thierry Hermès, Hermès was originally founded as a harness workshop in the Grands Boulevards quarter of Paris. In 1880 the shop moved to 24 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, which remains its base today. At the beginning of the twentieth century Hermès began to expand its product lines, becoming the luxury goods house we recognise today. They released their first leather handbag in 1922 and their first women’s couture collection in 1929.
In 1937 Hermès debuted its first silk scarf (carré), which was printed with the design Jeu des Omnibus et Dames Blanches. Hermès’s scarves have since become one of the company’s best-known products and they have released over 2000 different designs between 1937 and 1995.
This scarf was designed by Annie Faivre for the Spring/Summer 2013 collection. She was inspired by concept that the unicorn is the mythological sister of the horse and has suggested that the design shows a unicorn travelling through an equestrian dreamland, exploring different civilisations including ancient Assyria and tenth-century Caucasus. The concept has strong roots in the history of Hermès as a harness workshop and bridals and straps are a key feature of the design.
In 1937 Hermès debuted its first silk scarf (carré), which was printed with the design Jeu des Omnibus et Dames Blanches. Hermès’s scarves have since become one of the company’s best-known products and they have released over 2000 different designs between 1937 and 1995.
This scarf was designed by Annie Faivre for the Spring/Summer 2013 collection. She was inspired by concept that the unicorn is the mythological sister of the horse and has suggested that the design shows a unicorn travelling through an equestrian dreamland, exploring different civilisations including ancient Assyria and tenth-century Caucasus. The concept has strong roots in the history of Hermès as a harness workshop and bridals and straps are a key feature of the design.
Object details
Category | |
Object type | |
Title | La Songe de la Licorne (trade title) |
Materials and techniques | screen-printed silk twill |
Brief description | Scarf (carré), La Songe de la Licorne, screen-printed silk twill, designed by Annie Faivre for Faivre for Hermès, Paris, Spring/ Summer 2013. |
Physical description | 30 colours used in the design |
Credit line | Given by Hermès |
Object history | 11 colourways produced |
Summary | Established in 1837 by Thierry Hermès, Hermès was originally founded as a harness workshop in the Grands Boulevards quarter of Paris. In 1880 the shop moved to 24 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, which remains its base today. At the beginning of the twentieth century Hermès began to expand its product lines, becoming the luxury goods house we recognise today. They released their first leather handbag in 1922 and their first women’s couture collection in 1929. In 1937 Hermès debuted its first silk scarf (carré), which was printed with the design Jeu des Omnibus et Dames Blanches. Hermès’s scarves have since become one of the company’s best-known products and they have released over 2000 different designs between 1937 and 1995. This scarf was designed by Annie Faivre for the Spring/Summer 2013 collection. She was inspired by concept that the unicorn is the mythological sister of the horse and has suggested that the design shows a unicorn travelling through an equestrian dreamland, exploring different civilisations including ancient Assyria and tenth-century Caucasus. The concept has strong roots in the history of Hermès as a harness workshop and bridals and straps are a key feature of the design. |
Collection | |
Accession number | T.246-2019 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
Record created | May 14, 2015 |
Record URL |
Download as: JSON