DC FASHION EVENT: Celebrating Hermès

WHAT: Hermès Festival of Crafts

WHEN: March 25-30th, 2011
WHERE: Fairfax Square at Tysons Corner, VA


In just over a week, March 25-30th, Hermès will host its Festival of Crafts at Fairfax Square at Tysons Corner, VA. The festival is a celebration of Hermès’ craftsmanship presenting daily demonstrations by the masterful craftsmen and artisans from the renowned workshops in Lyons, France. The weeklong event is open to the public, and guests will experience first-hand the techniques of the Hermès craft, as well as view samples of original Hermès handbags, scarves, jewelry, and other iconic objects. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet the Hermès artisans while at work leather making, silk engraving, jewelry making and more.