Hermes Maxi Twilly - Clefs - Blue - NWCT - 2411041823

Hermes Maxi Twilly - Clefs - Blue - NWCT - 2411041823

Brand: Hermès
Type/Model: Maxi Twilly Silk Twill
Name Design: Les Clefs, The Keys
Artist: Caty Latham
Size: 220 cm x 20 cm / 86.6 in x 7.9 in
Color: Bleu (Blue), Or (Gold), Gris (Grey)
Fabric: 100% Silk Twill, hand-rolled edges
Approx. Issue Date: Original design first issued in 1965; reissued numerous times including the 1980s. The Maxi Twilly format was introduced around Fall 2013, bringing classic motifs like Les Clefs to the long 20 x 220 cm silhouette.
Condition: New With Care Tag, Never Worn, Without Box (NWCT).
Country of Origin: Made in France

Story about the Design:
Les Clefs is one of Hermès’ most emblematic motifs: forty-seven ornate keys encircle an embroidered 18th-century purse, a nod to treasures in the Émile Hermès collection and to historic locksmithing virtuosity. Many of the bows and bits echo lyres, arabesques and baroque scrolls; the composition celebrates keys that once secured grand places—even cathedral doors—rendered with jeweled precision on silk. The design’s enduring appeal has inspired multiple reissues and, later, its elegant translation to the Maxi Twilly format, where the sinuous ropes and keys cascade beautifully along the elongated ribbon.

Artist's Story:
Caty Latham (also known as Cathy Latham-Audibert) is a prolific Hermès artist with a career spanning over four decades. She created many house classics and is best known for Les Clefs, counted among Hermès’ top-selling scarves. Early works like Les Clefs and Vendanges were unsigned; later she signed “.Caty.” before adopting “Latham.” Her oeuvre ranges from equestrian to decorative-arts themes, often weaving in references to Hermès heritage.

Collector's Notes:
Among collectors, Les Clefs is regarded as “one of the most popular Hermès scarves ever,” prized for its historical references and graphic symmetry. Authentic examples of the motif appear across formats and eras; signatures may vary by issue (including early unsigned printings). For the Maxi Twilly, the 20 x 220 cm size offers versatile styling—belt, head wrap, or bag strap—while showcasing the motif’s linear ropes and dangling tassels. Seasoned buyers often compare colorways (e.g., navy/blue with gold keys) and check finishing details like hand-rolled hems and silk twill texture.

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