Hermès Bolduc Ribbon Print Cotton T-Shirt, Attributed to the Margiela Era, Lilac on Mauve, Size M
Hermès Bolduc Ribbon Print Cotton T-Shirt, Attributed to the Margiela Era, Lilac on Mauve, Size M
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A short-sleeved Hermès T-shirt printed all over with the Bolduc ribbon, the house's lilac gift tape crossing the body in loose criss-cross bands on a dusty mauve ground.
The Piece
The Bolduc ribbon is the brown or coloured tape that ties every Hermès box, printed with the carriage logo and 'Hermès Paris'. Turning the packaging into a print is one of the house's wittiest ideas, and it is strongly associated with Martin Margiela's years as women's ready-to-wear designer, from 1997 to 2003, when he reduced Hermès to its essential codes. This tee is attributed to that period by its label and cut; it carries no season code.
It is a simple crew-neck T-shirt in fine 100% cotton jersey, made in Italy. The lilac ribbons run diagonally and at angles across front, back and sleeves, each printed with the dashed stitch line, the 'Hermès Paris' lettering and the Duc carriage, exactly as the real tape is.
Tagged M, it measures 39 cm across the shoulder, 40 cm across the chest and 59 cm long, with a 26 cm sleeve: a neat, close fit rather than an oversized one.
Worn with white jeans or tucked into a full skirt, it is the most relaxed way to wear something unmistakably Hermès.
Details
- Designer: Hermès (attributed to the Martin Margiela era)
- Season: Not dated; attributed to circa 1997-2003
- Model / ref: Bolduc ribbon print crew-neck T-shirt
- Material: 100% cotton jersey
- Colour: Lilac print on mauve pink
- Made in: Italy
- Tagged size: M
- Measurements: Shoulder 39 cm · Chest (pit to pit) 40 cm · Sleeve 26 cm · Length 59 cm
- Included: T-shirt only
Condition
- Good pre-owned condition.
- Small marks on the left sleeve and at the right underarm, photographed.
- A faint storage odour.
- Print clear and unfaded; collar holds its shape.
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. Hand wash cold inside out or dry clean, and dry flat away from sunlight to protect the print.
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