The Hermès SS27 collection asks whether air can become clothing. At this season's récit in Paris, the answer lay in the details. Openwork knits and mesh reveal glimpses of skin, while finely worked leather strips layer over each other, transforming heavy materials into something light enough for air to pass through. What the runway only hinted at, the récit brought close.
Skirts and trousers shift their silhouettes when zippers are pulled. Belts and silk scarves wrap around the body, changing shape with every movement. Built around the idea of "the shape of air," SS27 shows just how flexibly Hermès can work with familiar materials. Weight disappears; space remains.
Leather strips stack over mesh to create a woven effect. The technique lowers density while keeping structure intact. Openwork knits expose skin but hold the garment's outline. Hermès craftsmanship turns toward a new direction: lightness.
SS27 fills the space where weight used to be with air. Clothes become light; movement becomes free. The récit magnifies details the runway skipped. Have you ever felt air in your clothing?
Skirts and trousers shift their silhouettes when zippers are pulled. Belts and silk scarves wrap around the body, changing shape with every movement. Built around the idea of "the shape of air," SS27 shows just how flexibly Hermès can work with familiar materials. Weight disappears; space remains.
Leather strips stack over mesh to create a woven effect. The technique lowers density while keeping structure intact. Openwork knits expose skin but hold the garment's outline. Hermès craftsmanship turns toward a new direction: lightness.
SS27 fills the space where weight used to be with air. Clothes become light; movement becomes free. The récit magnifies details the runway skipped. Have you ever felt air in your clothing?
FAQ
What is the main theme of the Hermès SS27 collection?
The theme of Hermès SS27 is 'the shape of air.' Loose-knit fabrics, mesh, and leather strip techniques reduce weight to create lightweight, breathable clothes.
What material techniques were used in Hermès SS27?
Hermès SS27 used a technique of connecting finely processed leather into tight strips and layering them over mesh. Openwork knits reveal skin while maintaining the silhouette's outline.
What is Hermès récit?
Hermès récit is a space to examine details that flash by on the runway up close. For SS27, it showcased skirts and pants with zip-adjustable silhouettes, plus magnified belt and scarf details.
