GUC Authentic La Femme aux Semelles de Vent Hermès Scarf 90cm Carré

La Femme aux Semelles de Vent Hermès Carré by Aline Honoré is one of the most sought after scarves designed for Hermès’ Autumn/Winter 2009 season. The scarf pays homage to Alexandra David-Néel (1868-1969), a French/Belgian explorer, spiritualist and writer, who was a true ‘femme aux semelles de vent’ (a woman with wind for her soles). The central image depicts Alexandra David-Néel and her companion, Lama Yongden, heading towards Lhasa, the forbidden capital of Tibet. She reached Lhasa in 1924, and this amazing feat made her famous throughout the world. Around the centre are bands of decoration in Tibetan style, some floral and others geometric, surrounded on two sides by life-like animal print of leopard and tiger skins. There are also images of metal and gem stone jewels placed around the borders, with the largest and most striking examples on the four corners. The whole design has a depth and 3D quality created by the glorious use of colour and shading. In GUC, this 90cm Silk Twill scarf has a run and a small stain, but neither are visible when the scarf is worn. I guarantee the authenticity of this scarf as well as all my items and I’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.