Hermès is set to captivate audiences at Milan Design Week 2024 with a stunning array of new collections for the home. Among the highlights is the Hippique bedspread, a graphic masterpiece designed by Studio Hermès in collaboration with Jochen Gerner. Drawing inspiration from jockeys’ silks, this hypnotic bedspread features a succession of colorful flags crafted in silk and cotton twill, accentuated by tone-on-tone topstitching and a cashmere reverse. It’s a testament to brand’s unparalleled textile manufacturing expertise and commitment to innovation.
Echoing the Maison’s theme of timeless elegance, the exhibition showcases a harmonious blend of old and new. Visitors are treated to a sensory journey that celebrates Hermès’ deep-rooted connection to the earth, with compositions of raw materials evoking the design of a jockey’s silk jersey. This homage to the Maison’s cultural heritage serves as inspiration for leather goods and textiles, including the striking Diapason d’Hermès armchair, characterized by its radical yet elegant design lines.
Adding to the appeal are the graceful Voltige d’Hermès lamps, which pay homage to equestrian vaulting codes with their slender stems crafted in braided two-tone leather. Meanwhile, the brand explores new horizons with a line of leather objects for the home, including blanket baskets and Derby buckets crafted entirely from leather. These pieces showcase the Maison’s mastery of construction, scale, color, and geometry, reaffirming Hermès’ status as a leader in luxury craftsmanship and design innovation.
View the collection in the Gallery below:
While Hermès has undoubtedly shown a knack for creating stunning, high-quality products, I think they might want to stick to what they’re best known for—luxury fashion items like handbags, scarves, and accessories. Venturing into home furnishings like bedspreads and furniture seems a bit off-track. Their expertise in textiles and leather goods is unparalleled, but the world of furniture demands a different kind of functional and ergonomic design expertise that doesn’t necessarily align with what Hermès traditionally excels at. Could this move dilute their brand, or does it risk the quality of experience customers expect from a Hermès product not typically associated with home decor?