Hermès Silk Twill and Cashmere Cardigan with Equestrian Print Front, Taupe and Apricot, Size S
Hermès Silk Twill and Cashmere Cardigan with Equestrian Print Front, Taupe and Apricot, Size S
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An Hermès cardigan that pairs a front of printed silk twill, scattered with whimsical horses and handwritten script, with fine taupe cashmere at the back and sleeves.
The Piece
Hermès has made its silk-front knits for decades, translating the drawings of its carré scarves onto the body of a cardigan. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, when Martin Margiela was designing the women's ready-to-wear, the house's knitwear became quieter and more refined, and these pieces are now appreciated for their combination of craft and understatement.
This cardigan is believed to date from that period. The front panels are cut from silk twill printed in apricot with playful horses, wheels and cursive French script, while the back, sleeves and button bands are knitted in fine 100% cashmere in a soft taupe. It closes with five taupe buttons and carries the Hermès Paris label, made in Italy.
Size S gives 47 cm across the chest and a 50 cm length, a close and slightly cropped fit. The cashmere is light enough to wear year round.
It looks best over a simple white shirt or a silk camisole, with tailored trousers, and pairs naturally with an Hermès scarf or a plain leather bag.
Details
- Designer: Hermès
- Season: Believed to be late 1990s to early 2000s
- Model / ref: Silk-front cardigan
- Material: Front 100% silk twill; knit 100% cashmere
- Colour: Taupe with apricot printed silk
- Made in: Italy
- Tagged size: S
- Measurements: Chest (pit to pit) 47 cm · Sleeve (centre back to cuff) 83 cm · Length 50 cm
- Included: Cardigan only
Condition
- Pre-owned with visible wear.
- Small loose threads at the front, near the right elbow and at the right side seam.
- General light fuzzing and pilling to the cashmere.
- The printed silk remains bright.
Condition grade AB on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
The labels, materials, stitching, hardware and construction are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch; anything that cannot be confirmed is stated plainly in the description. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Dry clean only, and fold rather than hang to protect the cashmere.
Delivery from Japan
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