{"product_id":"hermes-reversible-silk-blouson-egyptian","title":"Blusón acolchado reversible de seda de Hermès, motivo Carré del renacimiento egipcio, acolchado, finales de los años 1980–1990, talla 46","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eMore than a jacket, this blouson translates the Hermès silk-scarf language into three-dimensional garment architecture. Egyptian Revival iconography from the Carré 90 repertoire is quilted, paneled and padded into reversible outerwear of the late 1980s and 1990s, offered in rank A condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the late 1980s and 1990s Hermès explored a rare design territory: turning its Carré motifs, traditionally flat, ceremonial and archival, into wearable reversible outerwear. This blouson follows scarf logic rather than tailoring logic. Its surface behaves like a textile archive of tiled iconography, mirrored symbols, rhythmic borders and narrative density, while the deliberately restrained, utilitarian reverse expresses the house's dual identity of ornament and discretion. Such pieces were issued in small seasonal runs, largely for the Japanese and European markets, and were quietly discontinued once production complexity and cost outweighed scalability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary face draws on Egyptian Revival imagery, a recurring Hermès fascination since the mid-20th century: pharaohs and guardian figures, ritual animals including lions, horses and falcons, architectural symmetry reminiscent of temple reliefs, and gold-on-black contrast evoking antiquity and power. This iconography was first designed for Carré 90 silk scarves, meant to be read like historical manuscripts. Quilting and paneling the silk fractures and reassembles the narrative, creating motion and depth a flat scarf cannot, so the garment feels closer to a portable exhibition wall than a fashion jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silk is high-density and tightly woven, typical of Hermès scarf production. Quilting is hand-guided machine work, so slight stitch variance is expected and authentic. Lightweight padding gives structure without bulk, and the construction is truly dual-faced rather than lined, which demands doubled seam discipline. Cotton knit rib at the collar and cuffs adds contrast and durability. Colorfastness, alignment and motif clarity remain well above typical luxury bombers decades on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReversible silk blousons occupy a forgotten corridor of Hermès history: too expensive to scale, too complex to repair and too unconventional for mainstream luxury clients. Production was reduced, and many examples were worn hard, damaged or discarded because of silk's fragility, so surviving wearable examples are disproportionately rare. The era overlaps with the house's conceptual transition, when more experimental silhouettes were allowed while the core identity was protected; it is neither runway nor souvenir, but something more private and intellectual. This is Hermès at its most quietly radical, letting its most sacred object, the silk scarf, become lived-in, reversible, padded and imperfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hermès\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1980s–1990s (Carré 90 motif translation period; Margiela-era adjacency)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% silk shell (printed side); silk\/nylon blend reverse; cotton rib trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-on-black printed face; plain brown reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marked 46 (fits modern M–L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoulder ~55 cm · Sleeve ~65 cm · Chest ~68 cm · Length ~67 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reversible luxury silk blouson \/ souvenir-derived bomber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully reversible, quilted silk outer, padded insulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary motif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egyptian Revival iconography (Torana \/ Carré 90 scarf adaptation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-grade\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaponista grade A\u003c\/strong\u003e · Excellent, with minimal signs of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition tier A: excellent vintage condition, lightly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor quilting irregularity; otherwise no noticeable damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotif identified as an Egyptian Revival design adapted from the Torana \/ Carré 90 scarf; slight stitch variance in the hand-guided quilting is expected and consistent with authentic production. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/collections-luxury-archive-designer-treasures\"\u003eJapan Luxury Archive\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji \u0026amp; Wagara Fashion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/hermes-cosmos-reversible-padded-silk-jacket-gold-celestial\"\u003eHermès Cosmos reversible silk jacket\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/hermes-80s-reversible-silk-bomber-gold-medallion\"\u003eHermès gold medallion reversible silk bomber\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/hermes-kachinas-reversible-silk-bomber-kermit-oliver\"\u003eHermès Kachinas reversible silk bomber\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Maison Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a particular reference, leather or year? The Hunting Salon™ searches Japan’s private collections on your behalf, and Layaway Privilege™ lets you reserve a major piece over several payments. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eRequest a maison search →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: hermes egyptian silk blouson · hermes reversible silk bomber jacket · hermes carre 90 jacket · vintage hermes quilted silk jacket · hermes torana egyptian print · hermes padded silk blouson size 46 · hermes scarf print bomber 1990s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hermès","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51975697465637,"sku":null,"price":2140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/HermesReversibleSilkBlousonJacket_EgyptianCarreMotif_VintagePaddedLuxuryBomber_1.png?v=1770290748","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/es\/products\/hermes-reversible-silk-blouson-egyptian","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}