Name: Hermes Vintage Silk Les Becanes Scarf, 90 cm, Red/Gold/Ivory
SKU: 84030

This is an authentic HERMES Silk Vintage Les Becanes Scarf 90. This stunning scarf is crafted of 100% silk and features a whimsical bicycle design of on a multicolor background and a red striped border. Designed by Hugo Grygkar

in 1957 - reissued in 1973

The Story Behind:

During the Belle Epoque (1880-1914), France was prosperous and experienced many social and technological changes. Single and tandem velocipede bicycles were all the rage, and the "Becane" became the preferred means of transportation for Parisians who socialized on the banks of the Marne. Sundays were spent picnicking in front of the rowing races and dancing at the guinguettes. Hugo Grygkar pays tribute to this carefree and light-hearted period, when even the police made us of bicycles and were nicknamed "the swallows" due to the capes they wore. Four boater hats, worn by athletes of the time, surround the central drawing. This 1974 scarf is now available in a new version with new colors.

Scarf in silk with hand-rolled edges (100% silk).