How the Hermès Blanket Became a Classic Home Staple
In 1980, Lisa Birnbach's The Official Preppy Handbook gave the definitive spin on achieving the classic, conservative WASP-y lifestyle (albeit, a tongue-in-chic one). When it debuted in 1988, the Hermès Avalon blanket instantly became a design darling that, much like the must-haves mentioned in Birnbach's guide, became a home staple for the fashionable. The blanket was a symbol of the good taste and distinguished upbringings lauded in her semi-serious tome. Hermès is the epitome of French class and refinement, not to mention savoir-faire. Below, Nest Casa takes a look at this popular home textile treasure.
