Hermès

Silk Scarves of Sugimoto

Posted: Wednesday, 11-07-2012

AK Files: House of Hermès Hires Hiroshi

One of the art world’s most coveted accessories this summer is a limited-edition Hermès scarf by Hiroshi Sugimoto. Fashionable art collectors of ArtKabinett social network will enjoy wearing this high-end accessory to their next vernissage.

“I believe that art can be wearable,” says the contemporary artist, who based his line on a long-running project of his called “Couleurs de l’Ombre,” or “Colors of Shadow,” that was inspired by Isaac Newton’s studies of color.

Mr. Sugimoto created 20 multicolored designs for Hermès, which offers seven of each.

Since mid-June, when the French luxury brand unveiled the 140-centimeter-square scarves at Art Basel, it has been selling them online for €7,000 (about $8,820). Two of the styles have already sold out.

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Birkin Bag Mystique

Posted: Saturday, 10-12-2011

AK Files: Most Expensive Birkin Ever

DALLAS, TX.- An exceptional Hermès Diamond Birkin, with Diamond and White Gold hardware sold for $203,150 on Dec. 6 at Heritage Auctions in Dallas, setting a world record price realized for a handbag sold at public auction. Any art collector of Art Kabinett network would be proud to tote this amazing accessory around an art fair. The price includes a 19.5% Buyer's Premium. It was sold to a collector who wished to remain anonymous, and was part of Heritage's Luxury Accessories auction. Luxury handbags have emerged in recent years as a sought-after investment-grade collectible, bringing prices that rival certain kinds of art, comic books, coins and sports memorabilia.
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