Hermès - Les Armes de Paris - Foulard

Hermès – Silk square scarf "The Arms of Paris" – Original edition 1954

The copy offered here is an original edition from the 1950s (the period 1954–1959), and not a modern reissue.

Hermès silk twill scarf, printed, iconic pattern 'The Arms of Paris', designed by Hugo Grygkar and first issued in 1954.

This square draws inspiration from the historical emblems of the City of Paris and its Latin motto Fluctuat nec mergitur ('Tossed by the waves but does not sink'). It belongs to the great tradition of post-war Hermès carré (square scarves), a period during which the house developed creations with strong cultural and patrimonial value, blending French heritage, heraldic art, and drawing excellence.

This is an early edition from the 1950s, identifiable by the signature “Hermès Paris” without copyright, characteristic of Hermès’s early productions and predating later reissues.

Colors
Ivory / ecru background.
Deep red and royal blue motifs.
Gold details or patinated.
Color schemes faithful to the original palettes of Hermès’ early editions from the 1950s.

Dimensions
Approximately 90 × 90 cm.

State
Very good vintage condition for its age.
Presence of a light, even patina on the light background, as well as a tiny, discreet trace.
No holes, no snags. Silk remains dense, the print well preserved. Rolled edge intact.

English: Hermès – Silk Scarf “The Arms of Paris” – Original 1954 Edition

The piece offered here is an original 1950s edition (circa 1954–1959), not a modern reissue.

Printed silk twill Hermès scarf, iconic model “Les Armes de Paris”, designed by Hugo Grygkar and first issued in 1954.

This scarf is inspired by the historic coat of arms of the City of Paris and its Latin motto Fluctuat nec mergitur (“Tossed by the waves but does not sink”). It belongs to the great tradition of post-war Hermès scarves, a period during which the House developed creations of strong cultural and heritage value, combining French legacy, heraldic art and excellence in illustration.

This is a vintage 1950s production, identifiable by the “Hermès Paris” signature without copyright, characteristic of early Hermès manufacturing and predating later reissues.

Colors
Ivory / ecru background.
Deep red and royal blue motifs.
Patinated gold details.
Color palette consistent with original 1950s Hermès editions.

Dimensions
Approx. 90 × 90 cm.

Condition
Very good vintage condition considering its age.
Light and even patina on the pale background, with one very small discreet mark.
No holes, no snags. Dense silk, well-preserved print. Hand-rolled edges intact.