This is a very unique riding shirt from the Hermes Department Equitation which I purchased from a U.S. Hermes boutique in the mid-1980’s.  It is really quite a sartorial piece of art.  And I’ve never seen another quite like it, other than another that I own.

 

Fabric: 100% Belgian Linen (This is one of the nicest linen fabrics I’ve ever owned.  Belgian Linen is woven tighter than most of the linen fabrics on the market.  It is also a heavier fabric than you would expect, but is still very comfortable and breathable in hot weather.)  The color is tan with a taupe overtone.  Not dark enough to be considered khaki, but darker than tan.

 

Sleeves: Short sleeves with cuffed finishing.

 

Collar: Removeable button down collar.

 

Pockets: Left side breast pocket.

 

Buttons: Real horn, self-posted, with applied Hermes hunting horn medallions.  The medallions have two cast “pins” that allow them to be attached to two holes drilled through the button surface.  (Really elaborate way to mount them.)  The medallions feature a hunting horn with the words “HERMES SELLIER A PARIS” cast into the medallion.  (If you are not aware, “SELLIER” is “SADDLER” in English.)

 

Size: Large

Collar – 15 ¾ inches

Back (at shoulder) – 19 inches

Chest (at armpit) – 23 inches

Sleeve Length (outside) – 10 ½ inches

Back Length (from base of collar) – 25 1/2 inches.  Straight bottom with small side vents.

 

Condition:  Unworn. It has been well stored, has been dry cleaned recently, and shows no signs of wear.  My name is printed on the bottom inside edge.