Flying teapots, tables made from playing cards and a giant pink elephant pouffe—these are just some of the charming collectibles that comprise the wildly imaginative Petit h range from Hermès. Each whimsical object is crafted from sumptuous materials surplus to the requirements of ateliers working on the French maison’s primary range. Although originally destined to be snipped and sown into clutches, loafers and scarves, these tactile treasures are given a new future in the Petit h collection by its creative director, Godefroy de Virieu.
Working with a team of artisans and designers from across the luxury label—from seamstresses to saddle-makers—the French designer transforms silk into sail boats, crocodile skin into cuckoo clocks and beautiful buttons into salt cellars. The metamorphosis of these materials takes place at the Petit h workshop, where…
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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2019