Display Props from Hermes

I learned to do windows at Hermes, working alongside my brother Vincent.  Every two weeks our little band of artists and designers would descend upon the store and work into the night transforming the two display windows on 57th Street before the store moved to Madison.  I've never worked for a more enthusiastic or friendly client.  A real sense of quality, craftsmanship and style pervaded the company.  Maybe because it had been family owned for so long or maybe because they had never settled for anything less than perfection.  It was my first experience seeing, and handling luxury goods.  An Hermes product however is unlike a lot of other expensive clothing and accessories.  Every single thing was impeccably made, quietly beautiful and reflected the company's deep appreciation of the craftspeople and artisans who contributed to its creation.  We received the same respect from the company and in turn always did our best work.  These display walls arrived at Housing Works long after I left Hermes however, but the held us in good stead.