One thing is made startlingly clear when perusing the Hermès fall/winter 2022 menswear collection: menswear designer, Véronique Nichanian, is not one for flights of fancy or gimmicks. The messaging of his showcase is straightforward—delivered in a crisp manner that hammers down the house’s present focus on optimism and joy. This is aptly reflected through the gamut of garments and accessories this season. The latter, in particular, serves as an embodiment of Nichanian’s “heartfelt desire for oxymorons and sophistication,” as evidenced by the masterfully crafted bags, hats and jewellery.
Take Haut à Courroies Rock, for one, a reinterpretation of the revered Birkin. Nichanian’s most recent rendition comprises a longer silhouette, utilitarian hardware in the form of a keychain running from the top front edge of the bag, and a side-zippered pocket; a seamless amalgamation of refinement and punk expressing the juxtaposition Nichanian has touched upon within his collection notes.
Retro bucket hats are available in a bright pop of green and a high-shine black, too, of which disguises the practicality of the materials from which they are formed—water-repellent technical satin as well as durable glazed calfskin. Not forgetting the jewellery, of course. The Hermès fall/winter 2022 menswear collection incorporates badges crafted from horn and palladium-finish metal, providing a touch of grittiness and edge when tacked onto delightfully-soft wool cardigans.
To sum it up: The are options abound should you be looking for a piece to add some panache to your ensemble. Below, a curation of the exemplary accessories from the Hermès fall/winter 2022 menswear collection that we have our eye on.
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Haut à Courroies Rock bag
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Sac à Dépêches Messenger bag
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Calfskin phonecase
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Calfskin bucket hat
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Chaîne d’Ancre badge
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