Hermès #1 (Medium-Hard Difficulty)

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Across
  1. 3. Ready-to-wear line named for Paris’s artistic bank
  2. 6. Horsehair-reinforced textile linking millinery and equestrian roots
  3. 10. Accordion-pleated garment technique revived in modern collections
  4. 12. Symbolic animal embodying movement, discipline, and heritage
  5. 15. Smooth leather prized for its firmness and fine grain
  6. 16. Nineteenth-century saddler whose name still defines the firm’s ethos
  7. 21. Fragrance built on mineral dryness rather than traditional florals
  8. 22. Historic glassmaker integrated into the group’s artisanal portfolio
  9. 24. Category encompassing rare skins subject to strict sourcing standards
  10. 27. Closure detail frequently used in soft leather bag designs
  11. 29. Strap element derived directly from horse tack construction
  12. 30. Finishing detail on scarf edges requiring manual precision
Down
  1. 1. Smaller scarf format often favored for understated styling
  2. 2. Coloration approach affecting depth and patina over time
  3. 4. Timepiece known for a double-wrap strap inspired by nautical lines
  4. 5. Concentration historically favored by the house for freshness and restraint
  5. 7. Pebbled hide valued for structure with relative lightness
  6. 8. Apparel division balancing restraint with artisanal detail
  7. 9. Creative collaborator behind footwear and jewelry with sculptural leanings
  8. 11. Luggage line incorporating modern materials with house detailing
  9. 13. Compact key case whose name suggests discretion over display
  10. 14. French term encompassing the house’s core leather category
  11. 17. Foundational motif referencing the company’s earliest clientele
  12. 18. Coin purse whose snap closure emphasizes function-first design
  13. 19. Slim crossbody named after a historic Parisian street number
  14. 20. Structured handbag renamed after a cinematic princess turned real-life royal
  15. 23. Narrow silk accessory often repurposed from neckwear to handle wrap
  16. 25. Decorative home category extending leather sensibility into interiors
  17. 26. Hand-stitching method prized for durability and visible rhythm
  18. 28. Paris address functioning as both headquarters and symbolic origin