Hermes Danse Pacifique MINT! With Sales Tag in Pristine Original Box

This stunning Hermes scarf appears unworn, coming complete with original sales tag and care label, presented in its authentic immaculate box and tissue. We cannot quite describe it as mint, as we’ve found the tiniest mark, and we’ve pressed it, resulting in a scarf condition score of 9.99/10.

Danse Pacifique was designed by Laurence Bourthoumieux (or ‘Toutsy’) for the Autumn/Winter 2021/2022 collection. The design serves as a vivid tribute to the traditional culture, performance, and ceremonial dress of Papua New Guinea. It captures the energy of celebratory dances through a brilliant explosion of geometric patterns, tropical palm fronds, and ornate bird-of-paradise feathers radiating from a central headpiece motif.

The architectural geometry of the design means it changes character entirely depending on how you fold it.  Folding it into a bias band pulls the linear feather patterns forward, making a vibrant statement around the neck, whereas tying it over the hair emphasizes the sweeping tropical palms and framing borders.

Hermes writes:  Headdresses adorned with colorful feathers are delicately placed below shells characteristic of the Pacific Ocean – in particular cowries, which are recognizable due to their oval shape and jagged center. Until the beginning of the 20th century, these were the main currency of exchange in the archipelagos and they often adorned ceremonial costumes. Here, the designer Laurence Bourthoumieux pays tribute to the culture of Papua New Guinea. More than 700 different languages coexist in this part of the world, which is also renowned for the diversity of its landscapes, tropical forests, mountains and savannah.

Laurence Bourthoumieux, also known as Toutsy, is a gifted French artist and designer known for her remarkable work with Hermès. Born Laurence Thioune, she signed her earlier works as L.T. and later adopted the pseudonym Toutsy after her name changed, presumably due to marriage.

Bourthoumieux’s unique style and artistic flair have resulted in a number of exceptional Hermès scarves, including:

Tropiques

Brazil

Giverny

Vive le vent

Chevaux de trait

Parures des sables

Au son des tam-tam

Au delà des cinq mers

Rythmes du monde

Aloha

Amazonia

Brazil II (détail)

La vie à cheval

Vacheron constantin

Les chants du henné

De la mer au ciel

Le jardin des coptes

Parures océanes

Vol amoureux des azurés

Jardins de la nouvelle angleterre

Promenade au pays de cézanne

Mythiques phoenix

Ceintures et liens

Flamingo party

Flamingo party tatouage

Mythiques phoenix coloriage

Laurence Bourthoumieux’s exceptional talent and captivating designs have made her a significant figure in the world of Hermès scarf design. Her distinctive style and artistic vision continue to charm and captivate fans of the iconic Hermès carrés.

Though information about Bourthoumieux’s personal life remains limited, her remarkable body of work speaks for itself, reflecting her undeniable creativity and dedication to her craft.