Hermes pared down the energy from last season for its Fall/Winter 2013/2014collection in what was a more classical, intimate ready-to-wear affair. High waists and furs gave proceedings a glamorous edge, with models sporting Greta Garbo waves in their hair.
Long tan coats thrown nonchalantly over shoulders and rich capes slightly alluded to a mystery - evoked also in the show setting.
Guests were led up wonky stairs into a sprawling wooden library. Initially, it felt like an Hercule Poirot murder mystery. Models in the 38 looks in mainly gray, brown and black snaked in and out of the guests, who sat comfortably drinking old-school spritzers.
As ever, Hermes is synonymous with luxury - seen here in full-grain leather, cashmeres, and sumptuous linens. But somehow the vibrancy of last season seemed muted.
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