Despite the grey weather, Hermès’ colourful silk scarves captured our attention. Toronto’s Design Exchange hosted Hermès’ Festival Des Métiers where visitors saw a glimpse of the workmanship that goes into crafting many of the Maison’s luxury goods. The most captivating part of the exhibit for me was watching the craftsmen from the Hermès atelier in France, demonstrating the silk screening process used to colour the luxurious silk scarves. The close up look at the making of these iconic objects was fascinating and presented a true art form.
I organized a field trip for all Humber Fashion students across the Fashion Arts Diploma program, the Fashion Management Degree program and the Fashion Management and Promotions Postgraduate Certificate program to visit the exhibit. Students were formally introduced to the exhibit by staff in waves to accommodate the 200+ students in attendance.
Additional photography of the event can be found on www.anneinfashion.com