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Undaunted by the current pandemic, brands turned up in force to support the Milan Design Week, which took place from 5-10 September. Among them is Hermes, the established high-end leather and fashion specialist that is also gaining a growing following for its wide range of home furnishing and tableware.
Somewhat smaller in range compared to previous launches, the 2021 collection comprises a series of new furniture and recently launched tableware. These were presented in an immersive setting designed by Charlotte Macaux Perelman and Alexis Fabry, Artistic Directors for Hermes Home Universe. Five gigantic blocks, rising from sand, opened to visitors at La Pelota in Milan’s fashionable Brera district. Bathed in darkness, each colourful block became highlights that led into Hermes’ world of home wonders. According to Charlotte, the design of the facades was a play on proportion and texture, part of the signature that Hermes has come to be known for in the world of fine furnishing.
The journey through the Hermes exhibit begins with a look at the Sillage d’Hermes armchair. The Artistic Directors collaborated with Mumbai-based Bijoy Jain of Studio Mumbai for the armchair, which was inspired by the designer’s close relationship with his craftsmen. Built from wood, the skeleton of the chair is covered in layers of cellulose fibres using the papier-mache technique.
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The finished creation is then painstakingly varnished and handpainted with stripes running down the sides by artisans in Puglia in Italy. The armchair is complemented with cashmere cushions in handpainted linework.
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The next tower consists of handwoven Chromatic baskets with leather bindings in rich contrasting colours.
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The walls of the various rooms are also decked out with Hermes’ collection of handwoven cashmere throws and blankets.
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One of the highlights of the display is the Equilibre d’Hermes armchair designed by Jasper Morrison. A similar dining chair version is also available for the diner table.
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The Lignage d’Hermes stone table is another design by Bijoy, showcasing a blue stone low table hewn from a single slab with straight lines carved down the top and sides.
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Unassuming at first glance, the Hippodrome d’Hermes table stuns with its impeccable finishing and intricate craftsmanship. Constructed from solid Canaletto walnut wood, the table sports smooth curves with a lower shelf that is covered in burnished bridle leather.
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Rounding off the exhibit is another block dedicated to presenting the maison’s latest tableware designs by Gianpaolo Pagni. Aside from the Hippomobile tableware collection, Gianpaolo also designed the cashmere blankets for Hermes.
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