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Hermès silk tie Made in France – ostrich & egg pattern on yellow background

Hermès silk tie Made in France – ostrich & egg pattern on yellow background

190€
190€
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With its warm yellow background, almost “honey,” this Hermès tie immediately establishes a luminous elegance, highlighted by a delightfully rare touch: a rain of stylized ostriches accompanied by small eggs in shades of sea green. The design is fine, perfectly legible, and discreet enough to remain sophisticated: a micro-pattern that reveals itself with movement, like a signature reserved for those who know how to look.

The silk, with a slightly visible twill grain in the photos, gives a sharp hold to the knot and a precise drape. The width of 9 cm at the tip offers a classic, balanced line, ideal for both formal attire and a more casual suit. With a length of approximately 145 cm, the tie is easy to wear and maintains a beautiful proportion once tied. Presented in its Hermès orange box (full box visible in the photos), it also lends itself naturally to an elegant, assured, and immediately desirable gift.

Finally, for a confident purchase: this piece comes from the auction house Salorges Enchères (La BAULE), where it was appraised. It has also been verified by Ecoluxury, and the product is accompanied by the Ecoluxury authenticity card provided with the item.

Features:

  • Brand: Hermès
  • Type: classic tie
  • Material: 100% silk (label)
  • Manufacture: Made in France (label)
  • Code indicated on the label: 7463 HA
  • Pattern: stylized ostriches & eggs (micro-pattern)
  • Colors: warm yellow background; gray, black, and sea green patterns (according to photos)
  • Width at the tip: 9 cm
  • Length: approximately 145 cm
  • Accessories: Hermès orange box (photos)
  • Condition: very good condition (as per your indication)
  • Authenticity / provenance: Salorges Enchères (44500 La Baule), appraised by the auction house + Ecoluxury control; Ecoluxury authenticity card included

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Heritage of a silk house

The story of the Hermès tie, the birth of a classic in men's wardrobe

Founded in 1837 by Thierry Hermès, a saddler-harness maker located on Rue Basse-du-Rempart in Paris, the Hermès house has built its history on the excellence of stitched saddle leather, before expanding its creative territory to the entire refined wardrobe. It was in 1937, under the impetus of Robert Dumas, son-in-law of Émile-Maurice Hermès, that the first silk scarf was born, the famous Jeu des omnibus et dames blanches, laying the foundations of a textile know-how that would become one of the most recognized signatures of the house of Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

The Hermès tie, on the other hand, was born a little later, in 1949, in a spirit very characteristic of the house: that of responding, with elegance, to a real need. The anecdote, which has become legendary, deserves to be recalled. In Cannes, several gentlemen were denied entry to the casino for not wearing the tie required by etiquette. They then rushed to the nearby Hermès store to get one. In response to the demand, the house decided to produce its own silk ties, opening a dedicated department as early as 1949. What was initially just a social response quickly became a centerpiece of the Hermès men's wardrobe, favored by discerning men around the world.

Over the decades, the Hermès silk tie has established itself as a true manifesto of French elegance. Produced in limited series, designed by appointed artists, and made in the Lyon workshops of the house in the heart of the historical capital of French silk, Hermès ties illustrate a permanent dialogue between equestrian heritage, Parisian refinement, and graphic virtuosity. Whether they feature a figurative print, a geometric pattern, a woven design, or a logo shaped into the fabric, they all share the same requirement: that of a piece that transcends trends without ever submitting to them.

Wearing an Hermès tie today still places one's silhouette in a lineage of a classic of the high-end men's wardrobe, where each design tells a story, and where silk becomes the medium of a true applied art.

Creative vision and exceptional know-how

The art of the tie according to Hermès, when silk becomes a signature

Behind every Hermès tie lies a process of rare precision, where the eye, the hand, and the material come together in a patient choreography. It all begins with the selection of silk, typically a tightly woven and ribbed twill, which offers that inimitable feel, both supple and dense, responsible for the characteristic drape of the house. Depending on the model, the pattern is then printed using the centuries-old technique known as "à la lyonnaise," with each color corresponding to a distinct frame, successively applied to the silk with precision to the hundredth of a millimeter or directly woven into the fabric using a jacquard loom, a process invented in the early 19th century by the Lyonnais Joseph-Marie Jacquard. In both cases, it is the entire heritage of French silk-making that is expressed. Next comes the crafting stage, entirely done by hand in the Hermès workshops. The tie is folded in several layers around a wool interlining, assembled inside out, and then closed with a central slip stitch that allows the piece to regain its shape with each untying. It is these invisible details, patiently accumulated over more than seventy-five years of practice, that distinguish a Hermès tie from a simple luxury silk tie. Each finish, the drape's balance, the regularity of the seams, the quality of the lining reflects a craftsmanship passed down from generation to generation, respecting a standard rarely matched in the world of high-end textiles. Symbolically, the Hermès tie occupies a unique place in the luxury imagination. It is never ostentatious, does not seek to impose itself; it reveals itself. Whether it is a print inspired by the equestrian world, an animal motif, a stylized botanical garden, or a woven "H" emblem in silk, each piece tells a story and signs a silhouette with discretion. This is the house's signature: to turn an everyday object into a collectible piece, where French craftsmanship meets graphic boldness to create a sustainable, timeless luxury that is deeply inhabited. The Hermès tie does not just dress a suit; it accompanies a man's life.