Like a homecoming, Hermès trading on its equestrian history with the collection trotting out at the Garde Republicane. And that’s where the references to horses began and ended really.  Nadege Vanhee-Cybulski’s FW22 for the house was inspired by a group of fearless women in the 1960s and so there were subtle references to the inspiration and this era with sliced micro shorts, super soft long leather boots (like a second skin) tipped with thigh high socks and an all up womanly slenderness. The mini Birkin bags swung and the body con knitwear added a nice easiness. This collection continued the dawning youthfulness of last season although there were silk scarf print sage dresses and enough luxe leather jackets and serious coats aplenty to keep everyone happy. The glove-like loafers with matching ankle socks worn nicely wrinkled and the deconstructed tan Birkin were all terrific details. But then that’s what Hermès is all about.

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