Hermès Scarf 90 cm – À Propos de Bottes – Xavier de Poret

Très bon état.

Equestrian chic in its purest form. Signed by the celebrated animal painter Xavier de Poret, this "À Propos de Bottes" scarf is a work of art. Here the artist renders with incredible precision a study of riding boots, crops, riding caps and gloves. The title plays on an old French expression meaning “for no good reason”.

Presented here in its most sought-after version, on a plain cream ground (without a contrasting border), the scarf showcases the finesse of the artist’s grey pencil stroke, heightened by the bright red of a hunting coat at the centre. Rare and sought after.

• Brand: Hermès
• Title: À Propos de Bottes
• Artist: Xavier de Poret
• Year of issue: vintage reissue (probably 1997 or 2002, judging by the label). Original created in 1962.
• Palette: cream / off-white ground (paper effect), pencil grey, natural leather, bright red
• Condition: very good condition. The silk is luminous and the hand-rolled hem nicely plump. A few tiny signs of wear, visible in the last 4 photographs.
• Size: 90 × 90 cm
• Composition: 100% silk twill
• Finish: hand-rolled hem
• Made in France
• Care label: present
• Hermès box: no
• Authenticity: Every Hermès scarf is carefully authenticated and guaranteed genuine by Carré Society, and is delivered with a purchase invoice.

A word from Diane
Xavier de Poret’s scarves are my favourites for an “Old Money” look. No excess, just the essentials: the line. This cream ground is wonderful because it lights up the face while remaining very soft. It is the perfect scarf to wear with a beige trench coat, a tweed jacket or a simple navy cashmere jumper. A timeless study in style.