Paris, France
“It also has a touch of the spirit of sailing as well, as in a response to our need to getaway. It aims to encourage people to get out and roam—a desire we all share,” said the creative director of Hermès Véronique Nichanian.
Hermès’ Spring/Summer 2022 collection included some super stylish accessories, including low-key sneakers and rope belts finished with luxe silver accents.
One standout, however, is a lavish leather handbag that boasts a hidden skate deck base, a stealthy design that heralds a new era of luxurious skate goods.
Inspired by countercultures like skate and hip-hop, the French Maison reinterpreted their signature 45cm Bolide bag with a wooden skate deck for the base.
Hermès has taken a clean grain leather shoulder bag that appears to be a 45cm Bolide — and placed a wooden skate deck on the bottom.
The four “feet” on the bottom are arranged akin to the holes used to attach a baseplate to a real deck, but this artsy accent is definitely not meant to be shredded.
As a cherry on top, Hermès finished off the carry-all with a miniature skateboard-shaped bag charm.
This bag, however, isn’t Hermès’ first foray into the world of skate culture.
For its FW17 collection, the house released a line of skateboard decks in its multi-colored Sangles en zigzag print designed by Henri d’Origny.
This hybrid approach ushers in a renewed elegance. The seemingly casual style belies a structured sophistication to the night as it fades in from the day.
The skateboard acts as a metaphor for our need to skate away and dive into the great outdoors.
Project: Hermès Stealth Skateboard Bag
Designers: Hermès International S.A.
Manufacturer: Hermès International S.A.