The dedicated scarf is a joyful piece structured around the Greek word ‘Eleftheria’, “freedom” in Greek. Its flag-like design sets the letters within landscapes characteristic of the three regions of the country: mainland Greece, the Peloponnese and the Aegean Islands. Houses perched on mountainsides, bell towers, ancient colonnades, bridges and garden terraces nestle in lush surroundings. In the centre, superimposed over a lake, the letter ‘θ’ takes the form of a blue eye, which, for the Greek, wards off bad luck. Here, it symbolises how contemporary citizens have embraced their cultural, social and human heritage, their gaze firmly focused on the future.

says Pierre-Alexis Dumas, Artistic Director of Hermès, underlining the wish for the house to narrate the story of Greece's independence.

This special scarf stands out with its unique composition, bringing together an exquisite design and an exclusive colouration. The artist explains that the design aims to evoke a sense of appreciation for the gift of freedom, which we often take for granted, as well as the true essence of independence in today's world.

Ever since the creation of Hermès silk scarves in 1937, creation and exceptional know-how have been at the heart of its silk collections’ philosophy. Celebrated for its tradition of storytelling, Hermès works with artists who devise illustrations and interpret them in the language of silk, constantly enriching the narrative universe of the house.