seasonal publication for autumn / winter 2001 during martin margiela's tenure at the maison. a well rounded overview of the house touching upon its heritage, craft, spirit, and lifestyle. outstanding seasonal women's feature with iconic margiela era garments captured by nathaniel goldberg. excellent véronique nichanian menswear feature. english print with particularly thoughtful and enriching copywriting. collector's item.
"the beauty of the earth... is not monopolised by the parthenons and niagara falls of this world. it can also be found in a puddle of water or on an electric pole. the splendours of this earth are never anything other than its power to stir feelings of wonder, and human wonderment can satisfy itself with the most modest pretexts. the truth is that life is marvelous for every second that we consider it worth living - that is to say, whenever we feel at one with reality. seen in this light, the beauty of the earth would be nothing but the permanent flame of our instinct for life - an agent of conservation. personally, i prefer the instinct of conversation. for without exchange, without sharing, nothing keeps its charm for long. and that is the wish of our house: to continue, for a millenium or two, its passionate adventures in craftsmanship, to create, design, colour and, above all, have the good fortune to exchange and share it all with you."
contents
003. editorial 004. an invincible hope by jean joubert 024. reportage: pippa folding furniture 032. the émile hermès collection: a lesson in colour 042. women, autumn-winter 068. discreet intruders: objects autumn-winter 076. the "maison hermès" in tokyo 080. nomadic time 086. men, autumn-winter 104. encounters 108. over to you: the old box under my desk by anna gavalda 110. invitation: island light by william abranowicz 120. secret preparations: objects autumn-winter 131. product details 142. hermès around the world 146. eau d'hermès
