My coworker Simon Chu and myself took it upon ourselves to enter the intriguing tie design competition for Hermes through the popular website Design boom this past August.
The Hermes competition was aimed at graphic designers to create a new image for an Hermes Tie. With little direction as to where the company was heading Simon and I established a series of ties from the traditional to contemporary. Ties can be high end for black tie affairs or in the form of a bow tie, or they can be an every day colorful statement. Mens ties show both sophistication and personality and can be worn thick or thin silk, leather, satin or cotton. Tie patterns range from plain to extreme and can be as loud or soft as one wishes. The are one of the most common mens gifts and have as diverse a choice and price as any womens accessory.
With Interior Design background and a love for rich fabrics, vibrant colors and strong concept we came up with the following designs. We did not win the competition but we were able to learn how each other works and were able to bond much stronger as a design team. Their will be much more to be seen from the likes of both of us!
Please let us know what you think of our designs. We love feedback!
The Spirit of Paris
“The Spirit of Paris”
Concept: Hermes prides itself on it French Heritage and is a symbol of style known the world over. This garment takes inspiration from the design of another emblem of France, the Eiffel Tower. The pattern has been created to reflect the architecture of the tower forming an elegant and bold design. Hermes iconic ‘H’ repeats itself representing Parisian style while the dolphins represent the free-spirited nature of the city and its people. The structured geometry of the pattern is balanced by the dolphins and the Hermes ‘H’ to create something which is both chic and playful, allowing the tie to be both suitable for the office and for more informal encounters.
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