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Hermès Reversible Silk Bomber Jacket Egyptian Motif Vintage Archive Designer Jacket Size 52
Hermès Reversible Silk Bomber Jacket Egyptian Motif Vintage Archive Designer Jacket Size 52
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Overview
Hermès garments occupy a unique position in luxury fashion.
Unlike most luxury brands, Hermès frequently treats textiles as artistic canvases, commissioning elaborate prints inspired by mythology, history, and travel.
This reversible silk bomber jacket exemplifies that tradition through its intricate Egyptian-inspired design.
Object: Luxury reversible bomber jacket
Brand: Hermès
Category: archive luxury fashion / silk bomber
Material: 100% silk outer shell
Design: Egyptian motif artwork print
Construction: reversible design
Color palette
• emerald green
• deep navy
• gold / yellow
• ivory tones
Pattern theme
Egyptian iconography:
• elephants
• pyramidal / temple motifs
• decorative ancient-inspired patterns
Size
52
Measurements:
Shoulder width
≈ 54 cm
Chest width
≈ 73 cm
Length
≈ 67 cm
Sleeve length
≈ 66 cm
| Measurement | CM | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder | 54 cm | 21.3 in |
| Chest (pit-to-pit) | 73 cm | 28.7 in |
| Length | 67 cm | 26.4 in |
| Sleeve | 66 cm | 26.0 in |
Condition
Rank: A
Description:
• light wear from normal use
• no major damage reported
Design Iconography
The jacket’s pattern references visual elements associated with ancient Egyptian culture.
These include:
• stylized elephants
• geometric temple motifs
• decorative patterned borders
Hermès prints often draw inspiration from global cultural motifs, and Egyptian themes have appeared repeatedly across the brand’s silk collections.
Material
The jacket is constructed from 100% silk fabric, which is uncommon for bomber jackets.
Silk provides:
• lightweight structure
• luxurious drape
• vivid print reproduction
The reversible construction effectively provides two wearable designs in one garment.
Hermès Textile Heritage
Hermès is globally renowned for its silk production.
The company has produced silk scarves since the 1930s, and many of its garments use similar printing techniques.
These prints are created through highly precise textile processes that allow extremely detailed artwork reproduction.
Collector Relevance
Vintage Hermès jackets are increasingly collected by:
• archive fashion enthusiasts
• luxury streetwear collectors
• Hermès brand collectors
Pieces with unusual prints or reversible construction often command premium prices in Western markets.
Summary
This reversible Hermès silk bomber jacket represents a fusion of luxury craftsmanship and artistic textile design.
Its Egyptian-inspired print and reversible construction make it both a wearable garment and a collectible archive fashion piece.
