THAT HERMES TOUCH IN SHANGHAI: IMPECCABLE DETAILS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

It's called the Second Chapter for a reason. The sophisticated woman — "who has everything she needs" — depicted in Hermès' fall/winter 2025 Chapter 1 show in Paris has evolved into a cosmopolitan explorer in the second installation, which was unveiled on June 13 in Shanghai.

- LAI S. REYES

Inside the modular structure — in Hermès' signature orange hue — on the banks of the North Bund Bay where the show was held, the translucent, sculptural floor-to-ceiling shutters rotated in sync as soon as the models took over the runway, revealing Lujiazui's dazzling skyline.

Trends may come and go, but the mini Kelly is here to stay. In Chapter Two, the cosmopolitan explorer was brilliantly accessorized. With shortened cross-body strap, the limited-edition black calf box leather Clouté Mini Kelly was worn high on the torso, giving the "it" bag a playful and new life. Others wore the mini Kellys around the waist, doubling as a belt bag. Larger Kellys were nonchalantly slung over the shoulder. There was an abundance of other rare and beautiful Hermès' bags that day not only on the runway but in the arms of local celebrities, the maison's loyal clients, and tastemakers from around the globe.