Washington Winter Show 2013

WASHINGTON WINTER SHOW 20 the Thrill of the Chase antiques of the sporting life This page is sponsored by Jonathan G. Willen and Associates in honor of Hannah Cox Lecture & Luncheon Co-Chairs Marilyn Baker Kerry Blair Elizabeth Blalack Beth Bolen Meg Carter Ana Collins Kitty Dove Mary Elizabeth Duke Dena Henry Jessica Haywood Missy Huntington Mercedes Kavanagh Mimi Kirstein Gretchen Neal Joanne Pinover Amy Porter Stroh Julie Smith Natalie West Lynn Witt Committee Heather Drummond Peggy Holland Missy Walsh LECTURE & LUNCHEON Friday January 11, 2013 “CHIC LE SPORT” WITH MÉNÉHOULD DE BAZELAIRE, HERMÈS OF PARIS DIRECTOR OF CULTURAL HERITAGE » ADVANCE RESERVATION REQUIRED « Founded in 1837, the first client of Thierry Hermès was the horse. It was in equine equipment that Hermès allure first took form, tailored in leather and hardware, honestly and elegantly designed. Since its foundation, Hermès has specialized in equestrian harnesses, two-horse coaches and functional fittings. The dynamics of animal power and grace, movement and travel, and the outdoors enjoyed are deep in the lifeline of Hermès. When Thierry’s son, Émile-Charles, succeeded him, the family business moved to 24 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, the home of Hermès ever since. It is at this address since 1986 that Ménéhould de Bazelaire, Director of Cultural Heritage curates the Hermès private collection in an “Ali Baba’s cavern” of artifacts and antiques reflective of the rich patrimony of the House. For the 2013 Washington Winter Show Luncheon Lecture, Madame de Bazelaire will conjure Hermès’ sporting spirit which remains very much alive within the walls of the Émile Hermès Museum.