Hermes showcases lightness via monumental proportions at Milan Design Week 2022

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Hermes artistic directors Charlotte Macaux Perelman and Alexis Fabry interpreted the theme into four massive structures.

 

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Made of wood and translucent coloured paper, these four structures were shaped like water towers and lit from the inside.

 

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The 2022 homeware collection was displayed inside on platforms made from stacks of paper pulp or hanging artfully from wooden rails.

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"This infinitely delicate natural fibre combines a taut hand with bright colours," says Hermes of the textile collection. 

The five designs explore different manufacturing techniques.

 

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"Strips of cashmere form the design of ethereal plaids; squares woven and dyed by hand make up a great patchwork of shimmering colours; geometric shapes assembled using a linking technique evoke stained-glass windows; a large, quilted bed cover brings colours, patchwork and traditional quilting technique into dialogue," describes the brand. 











 

 

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Also displayed in the showcase was the Soleil d'Hermes tableware collection, which we selected as our Colour of the Month for June 2022.



 

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In furniture, lightness is expressed through canework, seen in this Karumi stool by Alvaro Siza.

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The Pli'H Centrepiece is made with carefully cut and folded leather. The subtle pattern was hand-drawn.

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One of our favourites is the Coulisse lamp, which features bamboo frame with parachute fabric.

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Designed by Tomas Alonso, this lamp marries Hermes' impeccable craftsmanship with contemporary sensibilities.

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And of course, every piece in the collection bears Hermes' signature.

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Photography by Maxime-Verret for Hermes.