Born in Tunisia, Menchari, pictured here in 1992, studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Tunis and Paris before joining Hermes in 1961. Courtesy Guillaume de Laubier
A longstanding symbol of the Hermes universe, a life-size horse was rendered in wood and metal for autumn 2011. Courtesy Guillaume de Laubier
The windows of Hermes's 24, Faubourg Saint-Honore flagship featured an oversized winged foot for spring/summer 1995. Courtesy Guillaume de Laubier
As sumptuous throne fit for a maharaja highlights how Menchari would draw on craft techniques from around the world. Courtesy Veronique Mati
Ancient Egyptian monuments and hieroglyphics frame a novelty collection of Hermes luggage. Courtesy Quentin Bertoux
For autumn 2009, a winged horse emerged from a colourful rock of crystal. Courtesy Guillaume de Laubier
A pop of colour for autumn 1982. Courtesy Jean-Louis Feith
Born in Tunisia, Menchari, pictured here in 1992, studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Tunis and Paris before joining Hermes in 1961. Courtesy Guillaume de Laubier
A longstanding symbol of the Hermes universe, a life-size horse was rendered in wood and metal for autumn 2011. Courtesy Guillaume de Laubier
The windows of Hermes's 24, Faubourg Saint-Honore flagship featured an oversized winged foot for spring/summer 1995. Courtesy Guillaume de Laubier
As sumptuous throne fit for a maharaja highlights how Menchari would draw on craft techniques from around the world. Courtesy Veronique Mati
Ancient Egyptian monuments and hieroglyphics frame a novelty collection of Hermes luggage. Courtesy Quentin Bertoux
For autumn 2009, a winged horse emerged from a colourful rock of crystal. Courtesy Guillaume de Laubier
A pop of colour for autumn 1982. Courtesy Jean-Louis Feith
Born in Tunisia, Menchari, pictured here in 1992, studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Tunis and Paris before joining Hermes in 1961. Courtesy Guillaume de Laubier