Petit H vase - by Chic n Cheap Living

Store Review: Petit h Hermès pop-up shop

August 1, 2013

“Throw nothing away, we will always find a use for it.”

– Pascale Mussard, Hermès

What happens to all the scraps in a design house?  In most places, they simply make their way to the curb.  But in 2009, Pascale Mussard decided to make use of all those gorgeous odds and ends by launching the Petit h “re-creativity laboratory”. {Source}  Many of the textile remnants are now remade by silk, leather, and crystal artisans into unique accessories and pieces for home decor.
Petit H sign from below - by Chic n Cheap Living

I stopped by the pop-up shop in Singapore and saw the array of purses, necklaces, furniture, and accessories. Crocodile skins and silk scarf remnants were constructed into whimsical pieces of decor, like gigantic change trays, tea box linings, or the most luxurious dog house ever.
Petit H Crocodile car change tray by Chic n Cheap Living Petit H Hermes teacup set by Chic n Cheap Living Petit H Hermes doghouse by Chic n Cheap Living

Imagine the leather pieces that go into the famed Birkin and Kelly bags being re made into something complete, like this panda chair!
Petit H leather panda - by Chic n Cheap Living

Or perhaps a crocodile leather stool?
Petit H Hermes stool tops by Chic n Cheap LivingI really like the different uses of silk scarves in jewelry (knotted bracelets and necklaces as well as the most affordable items in store from S210-S$270) and decor (crystal vases covered with corded silk)… Petit H Hermes tassels on bag by Chic n Cheap Living Petit H Mesh silk purses by Chic n Cheap Living Petit H silk necklaces - by Chic n Cheap Living Petit H Hermes silk tote bag by Chic n Cheap Living Petit H vase - by Chic n Cheap Living
…as well as the unique use of hardware (the famous Collier de Chien and Kelly hardware as well as that of many other pieces adorn these mirror).
Petit H Hermes round mirror edge by Chic n Cheap Living Petit H Hermes mirror edge by Chic n Cheap Living

The furniture and decor can be the same price as several elusive Birkins or a nice car. But I really enjoyed looking at the unique range of products. It was almost like a petit art and decor exhibit.
See a video introducing Petit H here and if you’re in Singapore, you can stop by the Petit h Hermès pop-up shop at the Hermès at Liat Towers through August 11th. Petit H will also resurface in London at the end of the year and you can also visit the permanent store at 17 Rue Sevres in Paris.

I have more pictures on Flickr here.

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  • Emma (fluff and fripperies) August 1, 2013 at 06:27

    What an amazing concept – thanks for sharing!

  • lyddiegal August 1, 2013 at 10:17

    hard to believe all this came from the scraps! and they still charge full price 😉

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living August 1, 2013 at 12:16

      They are smart! Luckily nothing looked like it was a scrap. i guess the smallest ones were used for the bracelets and accessories then? I can’t imagine the huge panda chair coming from one set of scraps!

  • Johanna August 1, 2013 at 11:14

    So colorful! I can’t imagine the fabness living there.

  • Kim of A Very Sweet Blog August 1, 2013 at 12:07

    They make scraps look CHIC! HAHAHAHA Gosh, I love everything. So beautiful. That panda chair is the cutest. So glad you got to see this.

  • Sam August 1, 2013 at 19:08

    I absolutely love this creative idea, what a great way to repurpose the materials!

  • Akaleistar August 1, 2013 at 20:45

    Love that panda chair 🙂

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living August 1, 2013 at 22:13

      Isn’t that panda chair adorable (err though not adorably priced!)

  • Rowena August 1, 2013 at 21:36

    Stylish and eco-friendly! What’s not to love except for the price tags maybe 😉

    Rowena @ rolala loves

  • Stacey August 1, 2013 at 22:42

    Wow! Repurposing at its best and most beautiful! Love it!

  • elle sees August 1, 2013 at 22:51

    one day i shall own some hermes. even the tiniest thing.

  • KizzyDoll August 2, 2013 at 04:58

    Super doll :)) xx

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