Hermès Brides de Gala Carré 90 Silk Twill Scarf, Black and Gold Harness, Pale Pink Border, with Box

Two gala bridles hung face to face, every buckle and rosette picked out in gold, inside a soft border of pale pink and grey.

The Piece

Brides de Gala is the Hermès carré that drawing students copy: two ceremonial bridles hung from their crowns, with plumed headpieces, chased fittings and the title written in a ribbon between them. Hugo Grygkar drew it in 1957 and the house has reissued it ever since.

This colouring is unusually gentle for the design, black and gold on white, framed in pale pink with a grey ruled border.

A carré 90, cut from silk twill with hand-rolled edges, about 90 cm (35.4 in) square.

Details

• Maker: Hermès, Paris
• Design: Brides de Gala
• Format: Carré 90
• Material: 100% silk twill
• Colour: White, black and gold; pale pink and grey border
• Size: About 90 × 90 cm
• Includes: Hermès box
• Origin: Made in France

Condition

• Worn once or twice, cleaned and stored since; no notable marks.
• Composition label present; fold creases from storage.

Condition grade A (very good) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

Care label, twill weight, print registration, hand-rolled edges, signature and box are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep it folded loosely or rolled, away from direct sun and perfume, and leave cleaning to a dry cleaner used to printed silk.

Delivery from Japan

Packed 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. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our published policy.

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