The Scarf That Keeps On Giving

(NEW YORK) To do their part in the rebuilding efforts in New Orleans, Hermès is utilizing one of its most iconic accessories: the silk scarf. The brand is re-issuing its New Orleans scarf this May, originally created in 1996 to pay homage to the birth of jazz. Fashioned in three color palettes, the scarves feature over a dozen fine details, including the riverboat "Creole Queen," and the names of some renowned Bayou musicians: King Olivier, Zutty Singleton, and Kid Ory. Ten percent of proceeds from the $320 scarf-available at Hermès boutiques and at Hermès.com-will benefit City Park, the 1,500-acre recreational area that serves the entire New Orleans region. When Katrina hit, ninety percent of the privately funded park was flooded, destroying lagoons, a Botanical Garden, an art museum, and a 2.5-mile miniature train ride.
JIM SHI