• Name of scarf: “Carpe Diem” (renamed “Gloria Soli” since 1997)
• Designer: Joachim Metz
• Date 1st. issue: 1994
• First issue: yes
• Size: 90×90 cm
• Material: 100% silk, made in France
• Condition: 1- –> see pictures and our chart below
• Accessories: original Hermès orange box
• Boutique official price: Fr. 600.-
• Sale is final, no return, no exchange

Rare and spectacular, the Hermès ‘Carpe Diem’ square watch, sometimes referred to as ‘Gloria Soli’, is one of the Maison’s great tributes to solar imagery and timekeeping instruments. Its central sun with a radiant face, its polychrome rays and its arc of Roman numerals evoking a sundial make it an instantly recognisable piece, sought after by lovers of decorative astronomy as much as by Hermès collectors.

Design & Composition

• Format: Carré 90

• Material: 100% silk, heavyweight twill with excellent drape

• Finish: Hand-rolled edges, Hermès Paris signature integrated into the design

• Colour palette: Solar gold, deep red, midnight blue, emerald green – a vibrant and harmonious chromatic balance

• Motifs: Anthropomorphic sun, flamboyant rays, Carpe Diem ribbon, IX–III hour arc, celestial elements

This piece stands out for its powerful symbolism: light, the passage of time, an invitation to seize the moment. A piece that catches the eye and tells a story.

Condition & Authenticity

• Mint condition

• Impeccable silk, lustre intact, hem perfectly preserved

• Care label present, confirming exemplary preservation

• Private provenance, well-maintained collection

Collectors’ Interest

Hermès scarves featuring solar motifs are among the most sought-after for their visual impact and decorative appeal. ‘Carpe Diem / Gloria Soli’ is particularly prized for:

• its powerful central design, ideal for display or framing

• its symbolic interpretation, rare in Hermès scarves

• its graphic presence, making it a centrepiece in any collection

Use & Style

When worn, it instantly brightens an outfit thanks to its radiant centre.

When framed, it becomes a work of art in its own right, worthy of a contemporary cabinet of curiosities.

In summary

A Hermès square scarf in mint condition, complete, featuring the iconic sun motif, perfectly suited to discerning collectors seeking a striking, decorative and symbolic piece.