The Negroni. “An aphrodisiac,” says one friend. Another dubs it “the perfect go-to for open bars,” since its equal parts formula of stock elements (gin, sweet vermouth, Campari) is pretty impossible to screw up. Yet fifty years ago a Milanese bartender did just that when he mistakenly grabbed the prosecco instead of the gin, and … More Negroni per me
Ok, I found some time to play with Promenade de Longchamps today. It’s been pointed out that there is almost no way to tie this scarf without the people and horses appearing upside down. I think I found some workarounds. However, each of the corners features gigantic scrolling that’s hard to avoid. In most colorways these … More Playing with Promenade de Longchamps
One of the most classic Hermès scarves is La Promenade de Longchamps, designed by the ever-popular Philippe Ledoux in 1965. Concentric circles depict fashionable folks on horseback and in carriages on their way to the racetrack at Longchamps (still located on the Route des Tribunes in the Bois de Boulogne). Manet’s 1866 painting of the … More Promenade de Longchamps
One of my favorite Hermès scarf designs is the 1993 “Carnaval de Venise,” which was renamed “Fêtes Venitiennes” in 1999 after a threatened lawsuit. The annual festival is just around the corner. What better time to admire this fun scarf? The center vignette shows 18th century folks admiring the Piazza San Marco in Venice. Pigeons … More Carnival in Venice
I have a lovely, tiny new scarf ring from MaiTai’s online collection, perfect for Hermès gavroches, those cute 16 inch square scarves that provide a pop of color and even a bit of silky warmth. The first time I asked a sales associate in the boutique to see one, she said, “Those are for men, and … More Triplets in Paris
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