In 2011 the illustrious Hermès house made an unprecedented bet in the history of the brand. Because indeed it gave carte blanche to Cyril Kongo contemporary artist from the graffiti art world to create the autumn-winter collection. An object that materializes the plurality of the Parisian identity through the union of the demanding craftsmanship, luxury and prestige world with the urban, alternative, protest art. Following this intervention, Kongo was called by the drawing studio in charge of the iconic silk squares to offer him a try on the Hermès square exercise.
After the successful collaboration with Kongo in 2011, Hermès once again decided to put graffiti on its silk scarves through the Hermès Twilly x Kongo collection in 2018. While the traditional Hermès scarf is a perfect square shape, the Hermès Twilly scarf is a long, narrow, ribbon-like piece of silk that comes in a stunning array of colors and patterns. The name ‘twill’ comes from the weaving technique used to create the strong, fantastic drape the modern accessory is known for. Stylish and chic, it’s a versatile accessory that can be incorporated into your wardrobe in numerous ways.