Sunday, August 30, 2009

Paris ~ Hermès FSH

Picking up from where I left in the last Paris episode (Place de la Concorde) and strolling down further the Rue Boissy d'Anglas, heading straight towards FSH. The first thing you notice is the horseman on the rooftop, heralding his two Carrés.

on coming closer I could see they were Carré Kanthas

As always, I had a look at the window displays before entering the store. H windows are amazing artworks, their splendor and creativity simply breathtaking.

Browsing FSH is a true delight and it's easy to forget time when doing so. At the end of each visit I head for the beautiful book corner, one of my favorite spots. It is wonderful to sit down, drink a cup of tea and read the wonderful books on display. One of my favorite ones is 'Fils Hermès' by Philippe Dumas, grand son of Emile Hermès and designer of many H Carrés. It is a beautifully written and illustrated account of the family's history, a truly charming and interesting book.

Wearing my Lena horn necklace and carrying my Ebene Kelly and a little Paris souvenir, a 'Les Clés' Pointu.

19 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 30, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    Dearest MT, thank you for sharing! The book corner looks amazing, and so do the window displays, I absolutely agree, works of art! What a wonderful way to start the week for me looking at this pics <3

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  2. MaiTaiAugust 30, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    Thank you dearest DD, I am glad you are enjoying the pics. Have a great week ahead! <3

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  3. dogbiskitAugust 30, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    wish i was there with you!

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  4. andiamo!August 30, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Absolutely fantastic MaiTai--thank you for my wonderful FSH visit. I would also love to see the beautiful windows and have a cup of tea in the book corner browsing the history of Hermes. Hopefully I will get back to Paris, as I never even entered the store when I was last there--what a great reason to return!!!

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  5. StephanieAugust 30, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    It's a lovely store, especially the window displays. Are the two bags in the upper right corner Bombay bags? I like!

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  6. MaiTaiAugust 30, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    dogbiskit, I wish so too!!! <3

    andiamo, so glad you enjoyed the pics. I hope you can make a trip back one day soon and then go to FSH! Avoid afternoons and evenings, especially on Fridays and Saturdays. It is so much nicer when not crowded :-)

    Bonjour Madame, sharp eye!! They are Paris/Bombays indeed. Very chic and under the radar.. elegant and understated :-)

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  7. ReneeAugust 30, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    Is that your first pointu? I have not tried one yet but it seems a good summer scarf. I cannot wait to see you wear it.

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  8. MaiTaiAugust 30, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    It is indeed Renee and I think it's a terrific size. Great length and yet very little fabric, perfect for warm weather! Pics to follow soon, once the last heat wave of summer is over :-)

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  9. DaisyAugust 31, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Great pics! I love your 'travelogues'! Always so interesting and informative...and looking utterly delightful as always,the simple outfit with the horn accessories looks just perfect!

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  10. lazuliAugust 31, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    Dear MaiTai,

    Last year I also bought "Les Clés" pointu in light pink in th H shop in Nice. How will you wear it?
    You look so elegant with the necklace on.

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  11. lazuliAugust 31, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    Dear MaiTai,

    Last year I also bought "Les Clés" pointu in light pink in the H shop in Nice. How will you wear it?
    You look so elegant with the necklace on!

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  12. MaiTaiAugust 31, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    Thank you for your sweet comment, dearest DB <3

    Dear lazuli, we are Pointu cousins, yay!! I will post some action pics soon, but basically I fold mine in the bias first and then play around with different knots. At the moment a simple double knot is my favorite. Have you got a favorite way? :-)

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Yay, finally your pic loaded - you look absolutely elegant and tres chic! Beautiful! Wish I were there too <3

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  14. MaiTaiSeptember 1, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Thank you dd and yes, I wish you would have been too <3

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Hi MT, thank you for sharing the photos! Do you mind if i ask, what sort of shoes do u wear to match ur stunning outfits? Ive got heaps of shoes, but can never find a pair of comfortable, and stylish enough shoes to match with my outfits for shopping and travelling! =X

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  16. MaiTaiSeptember 8, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Hi myfashionfiles and thank you for your kind words! Good question re the shoes. With the above outfit I wore ballerinas. I love wearing them in mid season, in summer it's sandals (often wedges), Orans or flip flops (this summer I had a pair embroidered with pearls etc, loved them!). Winter is easy, it's boots or ankle boots. So all in all nothing terribly exciting, but it's always comfy and goes with the outfits. :-)

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  17. EPCSeptember 20, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    MaiTai - I missed this post - i must of been away - wow you look amazing in this pic so slender(whats the secret??!) and elegant!glad to learn there is a book corner in Paris - ill take a look when im there - thanks for sharing...

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  18. ChristineOctober 3, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    You look like a blonde Halle Berry in that picture! For a moment I thought that was her. I love the combo of the necklace and your black shirt. You look stunning.

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  19. MaiTaiOctober 3, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    Thank you for the lovely compliment christine! :-)

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