The Little Book of Hermès

The story of the iconic fashion house

Karen Homer

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English

Welbeck
19 July 2022

Individual designers; Fashion design & theory; History of fashion; Memoirs; Fashion & society

The iconic bags, the instantly recognizable packaging, the celebrity fans

Hermes is the last word in luxurious accessories.

Through the generations, Hermes have created innovative and exquisite accessories for the most glamorous customers. From their nineteenth-century saddlery workshop to 1960s Paris and beyond, Hermes has graced the arms and wardrobes of style icons from Grace Kelly and Jane Birkin to Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian. Little Book of Hermes tells the story of the evolution of the House of Hermes, through beautiful illustrations of the most coveted items and authoritative text by fashion historian Karen Homer.

By: Karen Homer
Imprint: Welbeck
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 124mm, Width: 183mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 1.160kg
ISBN: 9781802790115
ISBN 10: 180279011X
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 19 July 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction - The Early Years - A New Generation - Considered Expansion - The Evolution of Fashion - Iconic Bags - Silk Scarves - Aristocracy and Celebrity Clientele.

Karen Homer is an established fashion journalist who worked as a fashion columnist for The Times and has contributed to the Telegraph, Harpers & Queen, Elle, World of Interiors and Vogue. She is the author of the Little Book of Dior and Things a Woman Should Know About Style. She lives in London.