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Hermès silk twill tie – burgundy background, floral pattern in shades of blue

Hermès silk twill tie – burgundy background, floral pattern in shades of blue

190€
190€
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On a deep burgundy background, this Hermès tie showcases a rhythmic, almost graphic floral design: stylized flowers and foliage in shades of blue from royal blue to light blue enhanced with bright touches, like splashes of enamel on dense silk. The overall effect is vibrant without being flashy: a noble palette, ideal for brightening a navy blue, charcoal, or even brown velvet suit, while maintaining that quiet elegance that characterizes the finest wardrobe pieces.

In hand, the silk reveals a clean drape, a presence, and this subtle shine that captures light without ever reflecting it ostentatiously. The tip, impeccable, is structured with a solid burgundy inner finish visible on the reverse, a discreet detail that reinforces the feeling of an object “made just right.” Presented with its Hermès orange cardboard pouch and inner support, the tie also retains the pleasure of receiving a house accessory, thoughtfully designed down to the box.

Features:

  • Brand: Hermès
  • Type: classic tie
  • Material: 100% silk (indicated on the label)
  • Weave: silk twill (mentioned in the provided details)
  • Colors: burgundy background, blue floral pattern (multiple shades) with light accents
  • Pattern: stylized floral / plant arabesques, all-over
  • Visible finishes: classic tip, reverse with solid burgundy insert; Hermès Paris label and 100% silk composition label
  • Accessories: Hermès orange cardboard pouch + inner support (visible in photos)
  • Condition: very good condition (clean appearance, fresh colors, no defects)
  • Width at tip: 9 cm
  • Length ≈ 140 cm
  • Authenticity / provenance: Salorges Enchères (44500 La Baule); appraised by the auction house and verified by Ecoluxury; 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.