• Name of scarf: “Les Clefs”
• Designer: Caty Latham
• Date 1st. issue: 1965
• Re-edition: 1980 (our scarf)
• 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

Reissued in 1980, Les Clefs remains one of the most iconic square scarves in the Hermès universe. Inspired by royal trousseaus and ceremonial keys, this design is distinguished by its perfect balance between architectural precision, baroque ornamentation and heritage symbolism. The 1980 reissue is particularly sought-after for the quality of its silk, the precision of its printing and the depth of its colours.

Artistic description

• Title: Les Clefs

• House: Hermès Paris

• Year: 1980 reissue

• Format: 90 × 90 cm square

• Material: 100% silk, hand-rolled

• Motif: Set of antique keys, twisted cords, decorative medallions

• Hermès signature: Present

• Care label: Present (in line with post-1974 productions)

The radiant composition, centred on a circular medallion, features a constellation of ceremonial keys, each finely detailed. The orange cords structure the design and create a dynamic movement around the central motif. The contrast between the deep purple background and the pink, silver and orange accents gives the scarf a striking visual presence.

Condition

This square is in mint condition, an exceptional state of preservation for a 1980 reissue:

• Intense colours, no fading

• Fresh, smooth silk, with no snags or tears

• Perfectly preserved roll

• Clean and intact care label

• No creases, no signs of wear

An ideal piece for a discerning collector or for display in a frame.

Of interest to collectors

Les Clefs is a cornerstone of the Hermès heritage, sought after for:

• its historical imagery

• its high decorative value

• its rarity in mint condition

• its 1980 reissue, highly prized for the quality of its print

A scarf that combines aesthetics, prestige and heritage value, perfectly suited to a specialist collection.