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ISSUE THEME: THE BODY Issue 13 is about the HUMAN BODY: The body is the be-all and end-all for every living thing. Let’s discover the secrets of not just our own bodies, but the bodies of animals as well!

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CONTENTS - VOLUME | 13

01 | DIY PROJECT Beneficial Foot Balm

03 | TRAVEL Not to Miss When in Prague

04 | CREATIVE PEOPLE Glass Sculptor Martin Janecký

EDITORIAL

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Hair Salon in Los Angeles

06 | QUIZ Animal Body Coverings

02 | CZECH DISCOVERIES Czech Medical Discoveries

05 | INTERIORS Flat in the Very Heart of Prague

07 | FASHION Who am I?

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Past and Present

08 | PEOPLE GALLERY What is the Ideal Body?

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10 | STORY All About Adam and Eve

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11 | RECIPE Architect in the Kitchen

09 | EDITORS’ CHOICE Spoil yourself!

12 | ON A VISIT Creative Organic Laboratory

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THE BO DY A S A F O UN DAT I O N text: Adéla Kudrnová I styling: SOFFA

Do you know that feeling when you think nothing can surprise you anymore and everything under the sun is clear to you, and then you slowly begin to realise that in fact the opposite is true? The same thing happened to us when creating this issue of SOFFA. Our thirteenth issue focuses on the subject of the body, not only the human body but also the bodies of animals. If you think you know everything about your body, we believe that this issue will make you realise that’s not the case.

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We consider the body to be a sort of starting point for everything, and so we have tried to look at this phenomenon from every angle. An unconventionally illustrated article will teach you about Czech medical discoveries in a way that we hope you will really enjoy. Have you ever seen Antonín Holý holding a monkey’s hand? A story where the human body is expressed in numbers will make you feel like going on a date. Admire glass skulls, heads and bodies created by Martin Janecký. Our people gallery will amaze you with all that can be done to the human body and how subjective and individual beauty is. A large part of this issue is also devoted to body care. Visit an unusual hair salon in Los Angeles, or learn how to make your own foot balm. And to be fair, we have set aside some space for animals as well. Have you ever asked yourself why snakes shed their skin? We’ll tell you! We hope this jam-packed issue will provide a lot of inspiration and spiritual fodder. And if one issue of SOFFA is not enough to satiate you, don’t forget that you can get a full year’s subscription to our magazine! Wishing you pleasant reading and lots of surprises, Your SOFFA team

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T R AV EL SOFFA Prague Travel Guide

NOT TO M IS S W H EN I N PR AG UE text: Martin Sova | styling: SOFFA | photo: Lina Németh and company archives

LOOKING AT YOUR CITY WITH A FRESH PAIR OF EYES IS ALWAYS WORTHWHILE. SOFFA HAS TRIED TO DO THIS WITH PRAGUE. THE CITY, WITH ROOTS REACHING WAY BACK TO THE 6TH CENTURY, IS ATTRACTIVE NOT ONLY BECAUSE OF ITS MONUMENTS AND THOUSANDS OF SPIRES. THE METROPOLIS ON THE BANKS OF THE VLTAVA RIVER PULSES WITH A DISTINCT RHYTHM AND IS FULL OF SPELLBINDING STORIES. WE WOULD LIKE TO SUGGEST THE PLACES IN OUR HOME TOWN THAT WE NOW ENJOY THE MOST. IT’S A BIT LIKE INVITING SOMEONE ON A FIRST DATE.

Prague’s current appearance is naturally the result of its history, which in the case of the Czech capital is quite colourful. Since the 9th century, when the Přemyslids chose it as the seat from which to build their princedom, Prague attracted not only tradesmen, but also scholars and Church dignitaries. Charles IV was behind the settlement’s sudden prosperity in the Middle Ages when he made it the capital of the Holy Roman Empire in the 14th century and established the first university north of the Alps and east of the Rhine. About two hundred years later, Rudolf II made the city a cultural centre. He invited artists and scientists from practically the whole of Europe to his court. The industrial revolution then led to an influx of new inhabitants, and Prague expanded exponentially. Once surrounded by fertile fields, orchards and vineyards, of which there are only remnants today, the town gradually grew into a modern city where factories and a port stood beside grand palaces and venerable monuments. Prague nevertheless remains one of the most compact European capitals and a person can easily get around it on foot. The tempo here is not sleepy, but neither is it rushed: it’s just right for strolling through its most beautiful locations. ►

MAIN RAILWAY STATION address: Wilsonova 8, Prague 1

A train station – currently incarnated as a 100-year-old Art Deco building – has been located on this site since 1871. It was first named after Austrian emperor Franz Josef I and then after American president Woodrow Wilson, who played a part in establishing an independent Czechoslovakia. Today it is a fully modern transport hub. Don’t forget to visit the renovated Fanta’s Café located in its heart!

STŘEŠOVIČKY | NA KOCOURKÁCH address: Na Kocourkách, Prague 6

Old working-class houses snuggled against a sandstone cliff create one of the most preserved sets of villagetype architecture within Prague city limits. Cobblestones, miniature front yards and the compact houses here work together to create an atmosphere that is almost Mediterranean. A former vineyard manor house from the 17th century forms the centre.

ST WENCESLAS CHURCH | VRŠOVICE address: nám. Svatopluka Čecha, Prague 10

This church was designed by architect Josef GoÄ?ĂĄr in the late 1920s and is a revelation. Not only does it merge Functionalism with church architecture in a very elegant way, it is also situated unconventionally on a hillside and surrounded by a park. The bell tower used to house five bells, but they went missing during the war. The two new ones were put in twenty years ago.

PRAGTIQUE

web: Pragtique.com address: Pasáž Platýz, Národní 37, Prague 1

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Many people associate a certain type of kitsch with Prague, especially if they only stick to the busy streets and alleys of the Old Town. For travellers who desire souvenirs but prefer originals to cheap trinkets, Pragtique is a dream come true. Tomski&Polanski, Daniela Olejníková, Funkfu and Vendula Chalánková are some of the designers whose beautiful keepsakes are on display.

ODIVI web: Odivi.cz address: Masarykovo nábřeží 12, Prague 1

www.odivi.cz www.facebook.com/odivipage

All labels are too narrow to describe the fashion designed by Iva Burkertová under her Odivi brand. This description is a clear indication of whom it is intended for: men and women who don’t like to be dictated to by convention. You can see her work in the showroom that she opened in the centre of Prague with jewellery designer Tereza Houdková.

PAGE FIVE

web: Pagefive.cz address: Veverkova 5, Prague 7

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Originally an attempt by two students from Prague to create a space where they could amass their favourite art magazines and books and sell posters and prints, today this place is an established institution. The shop and publishing house of two people obsessed with paper and visual culture offers the best products from the Czech Republic and around the world. Their passion will infect you!

KRYMSKÁ STREET address: Krymská, Prague 10

What was once a somewhat overlooked part of Prague, Vršovice came to life a few years ago, and the driving force behind it all is Krymská Street. It is slightly reminiscent of Christianie in Copenhagen or Kreuzberg in Berlin, but a lot smaller and “a la Czech”. Nevertheless, you can come here for food, great coffee, live music, literature and education.

Every city can be unlocked with a number of keys. In the case of Prague, one such key is music, be it Smetana’s My Homeland, which refers directly to the city in some of its movements; Mozart’s Don Giovanni, which premiered here almost 230 years ago; or INXS, whose video to Never Tear Us Apart was shot in the Old Town cemetery. You can wander through the Old Town and the narrow streets around the synagogue with Gustav Meyrink and his Golem or with Umberto Eco, who named a recent novel The Prague Cemetery. Bohumil Hrabal can tell you about the proletarian Libeň of the last century, and there’s Franz Kafka, of course: where else should you open The Trial than at his monument on Široká Street? If you find film more inspirational, Prague will quickly become familiar. In Amadeus, Prague played the role of Baroque Vienna; in Hellboy, the huge National Monument in Vítkov serves as the secret headquarters of the BPRD and the home of the main character. Prague played itself in the adaptation of Kundera’s The Unbearable Lightness of Being. Or let your intuition guide you through Prague with the same buoyancy. There’s more than enough magic in Prague for that. ►

OŘECHOVKA address: Ořechovka, Prague 6

One of the most prestigious addresses in the city. This residential quarter near Prague Castle was established a hundred years ago in the location of former artillery warehouses and laboratories. Its architecture seems not to belong to Prague at all: many of its houses are reminiscent of England or France, but you’ll also find houses in Rondocubist (Czech Art Deco) style.

CAFÉ LETKA web: Cafeletka.cz address: Letohradská 44, Prague 7

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It’s everything you could wish for: during the day it is a café located in an original space with a stunning vintage spirit and a big pinch of hominess, diverse breakfasts and first-class coffee; at night it is a dance venue with DJs and rising stars from all the subjects taught at the Academy of Fine Arts.

MAYDA/TYFORMY web: Maydafashion.com / Tyformy.cz address: Panská 8, Prague 1

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Two sisters – Magda and Pavla Vachunová – creatively merge the worlds of fashion and ceramics. Magda designs distinctive clothing; Pavla accessorises it with porcelain jewellery. Their original styles will captivate anyone wanting something truly exceptional. You can now find their Mayda and Tyformy brands together in a joint showroom in the city centre.

CIHELNA CONCEPT STORE web: Cihelnaprague.com address: Cihelná 2B, Prague 1

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This space, which is paradise for everyone who has fallen for contemporary Czech design in its many diverse forms, is located just a few steps away from Charles Bridge. The works of the most renowned and talented designers today – such as Jan Plecháč & Henry Wielgus, multiple-awardwinning Dechem Studio, and locally and globally recognised Eva Eisler – are housed under one roof.

PHILL’S CORNER web: Phillscorner.cz address: Komunardů 32, Prague 7

www.phillscorner.cz www.facebook.com/Phillscornercafe

Good businesses proliferate, and so Phill’s Twenty7 in Holešovice got itself a kid bistro brother around the corner. This simple space in Scandinavian style is perfect for breakfast or snacks throughout the day: great sandwiches, smoothies, fresh juices and, last but not least, gourmet coffees and Moravian wines. All this with a design shop to boot.

SUPER TRAMP COFFEE

web: Facebook.com/supertrampcoffee.cz address: Opatovickรก 18, Prague 1

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It used to be mainly students who were aware that a passage existed between Spรกlenรก and Opletalovรก streets, and other than being a shortcut, it did not have much else to offer. Now, however, the smell of excellent coffee and pastries and the sound of vinyl records from Super Tramp emanate every day from the courtyard of the old building through which the passage cuts.

ART HOUSE HEJTMĂ NEK web: Arthousehejtmanek.cz address: Goetheho 17/2, Prague 6

www.arthousehejtmanek.cz www.facebook.com/arthousehejtmanek

This family-run business transforms a personal passion for collecting into an experience that is hard to compare with anything else in the Czech Republic. The eclectic mix of art, antiques and design can be found in a house dating back to the 17th century. Have a look inside and feel that you have entered a somewhat surreal cabinet of curiosities, each of which has its own unique story to tell.

As the Czech metropolis grew to its present size only relatively recently, the new districts that were incorporated into the city also endowed Prague with amazing natural locations. All of these spots are easy to get to, even by tram. On the northern edge you can find Divoká Šárka, a nature reserve with cliffs that rise dramatically above the stream Šárecký potok and eventually melt into grasslands and deep forests. The area includes the natural lake Džbán, a popular place to go swimming and cool down in the heat of summer. Hostivař Reservoir and the adjacent forest park serve the same purpose. They are located in the south of the city, surrounded on all sides by housing estates. You would never know that civilisation was so close, however, when strolling through the mixed forest or swimming and fishing by the reservoir. Prokop Valley (Prokopské údolí) is a true gem in the southwest of Prague. This nature reserve includes Děvín and Dívčí hrady, a group of hills that afford beautiful views of the city. It is rich in geological monuments, fossils and even minor karst formations. Although the nature here is not completely pristine (limestone was quarried here in the past), it is rich enough to surprise you with something beautiful and new each time you visit. A dazzling lake – a home to perch, swans and ducks – is what remains of a former quarry, and its dramatic appearance has been used many times by Czech and foreign filmmakers. Lots of interesting information about Prague can be found here: www.prahaneznama.cz ■

ŠTVANICE address: Štvanice, Prague 7

This Prague island has experienced a number of diverse fortunes. Štvanice (which means hunt or chase) got its name from an arena built here in the 17th century for hunting games. Most recently, it was used for sports. Come here now if you are interested in culture or civil engineering – a Neoclassical power station is located on the tip of the island. Theoretically, its production should cover all of the city’s street lighting needs.

HOLEŠOVICE address: Přístav Holešovice, Prague 7

Today it is hard to believe that Prague once had a harbour district. The last remnants of a period when heavy freight was transported along the Vltava River can be found in Holešovice, which is becoming prettier by the day, and neighbouring Libeň, which is still awaiting its rebirth. Let yourself be entranced by the unique atmosphere of Libeň Island: you’d be hard pressed to find garden houses and allotments in the centre of other cities.

ST. TERRITORY web: Martimaty.cz address: Čelakovského sady 8, Prague 2

www.martimaty.cz www.facebook.com/martimaty

Some months ago, the established fashion stylist Martina Matyášová decided to change direction and get into hair. Just a few steps from the National Museum she created St. Territory, where she brings together her old and new passions: people come here not only for a new haircut, but also for handmade soaps, style advice or to be photographed.

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I N T ER I O R S Flat in Prague & hair salon in Los Angeles

F L AT IN THE VE RY H EA R T O F PR AG U E text: Helena Novotná | styling: SOFFA | photo: Lina Németh

WHEN YOU ARE ABOUT TO ENTER THE FLAT OF SOMEONE WHO OWNS A DESIGN STUDIO, YOU EXPECT THAT IT WILL BE WORTH IT AND YOU LOOK FORWARD TO IT. VERONIKA BAJEROVÁ FROM SCULPT DESIGN STUDIO DID NOT DISAPPOINT. SHE TRANSFORMED A RAVAGED FLAT IN THE CENTRE OF PRAGUE INTO HER OWN VISION OF A HOME – IT IS FULL OF COLOURS, PLAYFUL DETAILS AND FURNITURE RANGING FROM THE 1930S TO THE PRESENT. The flat, located in a classical, late 19th century apartment building in the beautiful quarter of Josefov, was renovated by Sculpt design studio, the brainchild of Veronika Bajerová, David Töpper and Miroslav Mařík. Five years earlier, the interior was in a terrible state. The features that could be saved could be counted on one hand. According to David Töpper, the flat’s poor state actually helped the refurbishment: “We started from the ground up and worked slowly and diligently. We cleaned everything right down to the base, restoring the flat bit by bit.” This large flat, which the previous owners had split into two, was joined together again and completely renovated. Veronika and David decided to keep only those original details that were truly worth it: the two remaining original window handles were used as templates to make new ones, and they made a copy of the one surviving glass door panel that had a sand-blasted pattern on it. ► LEFT: The hall is designed using three colours: white, dark red and purple. A red-chequered couch from the furniture shop Modernista dominates the seating area. An asymmetrical chest of drawers by Sculpt cannot be missed, thanks to its irregular shape. Devon knitted pillow, House in Style; www.coclea.cz

VERONIKA’S FLAT IS VERY COLOURFUL. THANKS TO THE ZONES OF COLOUR, IT WAS POSSIBLE TO DIVIDE THE FLAT INTO DIFFERENT PARTS. A DECORATIVE ROLLER, FOUND BY THE OWNER IN HER FATHER’S ATTIC, WAS USED WHEREVER IT WAS NECESSARY TO BREAK UP A SOLID WALL OF COLOUR.

The history of each piece of furniture is unusually diverse. Veronika collected the pieces gradually over time and from all over the place – from auctions and antique shops to her relatives’ attics. She even found some treasures right on the street! Each armchair and couch has a story and a fixed location. The 1930s tubular ottoman was left there by the previous owners. It was reupholstered and today it is located in the kitchen under a modern, hexagonal shelf from the Hard Decore gallery. However, the piece of furniture that best represents the playful and colourful interior is the “Loos Armchair” in the living room. The dark yellow upholstered, chaise-longue-type armchair was created based on the same design used in the late 1920s and early 1930s by architect Adolf Loos for the interior of Müller’s villa. If you look from the kitchen through the living room to the study, a painting that bravely goes against the retro feel of the surrounding furniture will catch your eye. The modern, abstract artwork by Clare Woods is painted on two metal panels, and its effect is heightened by the cobalt blue wall behind it. Veronika admits the retro style predominates in her flat, but it is nothing strictly adhered to: “I would compare it to a judicious gathering of items that I like or have a connection to and that I know I won’t get tired of in a few years. That’s how I see this beautiful painting.” And that is exactly what Veronika would recommend to everyone who is furnishing or refurbishing a flat. “Layer! Every space has its own spirit.” concludes Veronika. Her flat is proof. ■ PREVIOUS PAGES: During the reconstruction, Veronika collected clippings from newspapers and magazines that were about her friends or that had some personal meaning for her. She then made a collage out of them, and the result adorns the ceiling of her bright and simply furnished kitchen. The room is made even more homey by the teapots painted onto the wall using a template. Devon and Rope knitted pillows and pillow inserts, House in Style; Nils throw, Walra; all www.coclea.cz

CONTEMPORARY ART CONTRASTING STRONGLY WITH THE RETRO FURNITURE CAN ALSO BE FOUND IN THE BEDROOM. A GREENISH BEDSIDE TABLE FROM NOVORETRO IS LOCATED BESIDE THE DOUBLE BED DESIGNED BY SCULPT. ON THE OTHER SIDE IS A CONCEPTUAL PAINTING BY VIKTOR PIVOVAROV. Nils throw, Walra; Sunshine Fringe pillow, Himla; Devon pillow, House in Style; all www.coclea.cz Hippo bed-clothes and Bird pillow, Tinne+Mia; www.coclea.cz

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MÍT BROUKA V HLAVĚ | HAVE A BUG IN YOUR HEAD Something’s eating you (to worry, an unpleasant thought that you can’t get rid of)

BODY CARE IN THE GE NTLE HE AT OF A SAUNA! Red glowing copper and dark-stained beech will create a radiant atmosphere for your sauna space. www.rentosauna.cz

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FA S H I O N Masks and clothes

WHO AM I? text: Lukáš Paderta | concept and masks: Květinové lahůdkářství styling: Míša Roubínková and SOFFA | make-up: Valeria Cascino | models: Tereza Ovčačíková, Mikuláš Pavlík | photo: Adéla Havelková

THE MIND IS AN INTEGRAL AND COMPLICATED PART OF THE BODY. IT COMPRISES INTELLECT, FEELING, IMAGINATION, PERCEPTION AND WILL. JUST AS WE CANNOT FIND TWO IDENTICAL BODIES, NO TWO PEOPLE HAVE THE EXACT SAME MINDS. EVERYONE IS UNIQUE IN THE WAY THEY THINK AND FEEL. OUR OWN MIND OFTEN MAKES US FACE THE QUESTION OF WHO WE ARE AND WHAT IMPRESSION WE MAKE ON PEOPLE. OFTEN OUR PERSONAL DEMONS HIDING IN OUR SUBCONSCIOUS FORCE US TO BE SOMEONE DIFFERENT.

Our own distinct and unique identity, which we subconsciously seek throughout our lives, is what the contemporary Czech fashion brand CHATTY, the brainchild of friends Anna and Radka, constantly pursues in its creations. That is why we chose this brand. We matched their fashion line with similarly uncompromising masks made only out of natural materials. The masks play with the idea of conscious fears, hidden phobias, archetypes and viewing ourselves from a skewed perspective. Thus raw and seemingly inferior materials, such as dry wood or rotting spruce bark, and natural structures that, conversely, fill us with wonder, such as a hornet’s nest with pupae or a mass of oak moss, appear alongside high-quality and technologically processed fabrics. Although the clothes from CHATTY are made for women, we did not hesitate to put one of our male models, Mikuláš, in them. He and our other model, Tereza, experienced the physical side of their bodies through the intense cold that emanated through the walls of the industrial building where the photo studio was located. ■ CAN’T SEE hornet’s nest with pupae, natural cardboard Oversize sweater, CHATTY

ANTI-PLAGUE rosemary, thyme, fermented spruce phloem Red dress, CHATTY

TAURUS rotting oak and spruce trunks Oversize trench coat, CHATTY; trousers, modelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own

INDIFFERENCE oak moss, fermented spruce phloem Black shirt with fur, CHATTY

BIRDMAN carex brizoides, spruce bark Black dress, CHATTY

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The House of Metaxa introduces the world to a dynamic alliance between AEN METAXA, the jewel of the House & Dimitris Tsigos. EVERNESS is an interpretation of eternal movement and perfect spirit. www.metaxa.cz

PRAGUE ZOO Prague Zoo opened in 1931, and today it is the runner-up to the most visited tourist destination in the Czech Republic. TripAdvisor users voted it the fourth best zoo in the world in 2015. Prague Zoo has a diverse collection of animals from around the world in 12 unique pavilions, and more than 150 expositions. The zoo has close to 4,700 animals and more than 680 species in its care.

PEČENÍ HOLUBI AŽ DO HUBY | ROASTED PIGEONS FLYING INTO YOUR MOUTH Live high off the hog (living well and eating good food)

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SO M ET H I N G NE W F O R YO U text and styling: Tereza Gladišová photo: company archives

WE HAVE FOUND THE BEST NEW PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET, BE THEY CLOTHES OR HOME ACCESSORIES. WHAT DO THE LATEST PRODUCTS FROM THE WORLD’S DESIGNERS HAVE IN COMMON? THEY DON’T OVERDO IT WITH THE COLOURS!

SP O I L YO UR S EL F ! text and styling: Adéla Kudrnová photo: company archives

YOUR BODY NEEDS CARE YEAR ROUND, BUT ESPECIALLY IN WINTER. IF YOU PUT IN THE EFFORT, IT WILL PAY OFF IN SPADES! WE HAVE THE BEST TIPS FOR YOU ON HOW TO KEEP YOUR SKIN, HAIR AND SPIRIT IN THE BEST SHAPE POSSIBLE!

W I N DE SI GN S PO RTS CLOTHE S F RO M SYN V PO HYB U! Send a photo on the theme Sport and You to info@soffamag.com (subject: SYN V POHYBU). The author of the most interesting photograph will win a design sports set from Syn v pohybu. As an added bonus, all Soffa readers will be entitled to a discount of 15% off all products on www.synvpohybu.cz until 29. 2. 2016. just enter #soffavpohybu code (the discount applies to the entire purchase excluding postage). The complete set of rules can be found on www.soffamag.com

Move your body, move your soul!

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MÍT VELKÉ OČI | TO HAVE BIG EYES Bite off more than you can chew (to attempt more than you are capable of doing)

ON A VISIT HermĂ¨s petit h Atelier

CR E ATIV E O RG A N I C L A B O R ATO RY text: Adéla Kudrnová | styling: SOFFA | photo: Adéla Havelková

DO YOU LOVE THE ICONIC HERMÈS HANDBAGS AND SCARVES, AND ARE YOU ALSO A FAN OF REUSING, NEW MATERIALS AND INNOVATION? READ CAREFULLY, BECAUSE THE HERMÈS PETIT H STUDIO, WHICH WE VISITED AND SHOT JUST FOR YOU, SYMBOLISES EXACTLY WHAT CAN BE CALLED A NEW ALCHEMY OF THE HIGHEST ORDER! The Hermès fashion house, which was established in 1837 by master saddle-maker Thierry Hermès, probably needs no introduction; nor do its legendary handbags, especially the Kelly and Birkin handbag, or its silk scarves, which are inseparably tied to this brand. What woman does not desire them? Hermès is a brand that has been owned by the same family for six generations and continues its trade in the perfect craftsmanship of its founder. Pascale Mussard, artistic director of petit h, who is part of the last generation of the Hermès family and has grown up with Hermès products, began to realise the limitations of the materials being used, the need to reuse them and the need for innovation. So in 2009, she decided to establish petit h: a kind of “child of big H” and a “re-creativity laboratory” that operates on the principle of workshops and cooperation ►

LEFT: The products manufactured at petit h are permanently for sale at the Hermès shop on Rue de Sèvres in Paris and in annual petit h “pop-ups” that always take place in two world cities. As each petit h product is an original, the display at the Paris shop changes as required. Involved in the design of each installation is Pascale Mussard herself.

among artisans and designers. Petit h was born when artisans from a variety of Hermès métiers came together in Pantin (a commune in the Parisian suburbs) to form a new kind of cross-disciplinary community, where, under the guidance of Pascale Mussard, the remnant materials from the Hermès factory floors (various textiles, leather, porcelain, glass and other items) are reimagined and reused for new designs and works. A handbag might be fashioned into the seat of a stool, and a silk scarf into packaging for a tea set. The process of creating petit h products is the exact opposite of the other Hermès products. At petit h, it all begins with material that arrives as leftovers from the Hermès factory. The designers then get together with the artisans to discuss, design and finally create finished products using these materials. Due to the limited amount of material, no two products are created alike at petit h! But make no mistake: the materials used at petit h are of the highest quality. The items used are in no way defective; they are leftover pieces of leather and other materials from past collections. ►

PREVIOUS PAGES: The materials used by petit h are ablaze with colour. You can find everything you could possibly imagine here – from leather, fabrics and thread to silk scarves, zips, buttons and pins. A veritable paradise for creative souls. Moreover, everything is kept in the utmost order and precisely recorded. Each shade of leather even has a corresponding thread allocated to it! LEFT: Approximately 30 artisans – specialists in working with leather, fabric and other materials – and 60 designers collaborate at petit h, which is located in Pantin, a commune in the Parisian suburbs. Even though the demand is great and the studio has the potential to grow much more, the aim is to preserve its creative, alchemistic spirit. “We want to stay petit,” says a local employee.

WHAT WILL BE MADE FROM THIS PIECE OF SILK AND THE REMAINS OF A CUP AND SAUCER? IT ALL DEPENDS ON THE CREATIVITY OF THE DESIGNERS AND THEIR COLLABORATION WITH THE LOCAL ARTISANS. AN ALCHEMIST’S LABORATORY OF THE HIGHEST ORDER!

THE THREAD, MANUFACTURED ESPECIALLY TO MATCH THE COLOUR OF THE LEATHER, IS WAXED BY HAND TO MAKE IT EVEN STRONGER. AT PETIT H, NEW MATERIALS ARE CREATED FOR USE AT HERMÈS’ OTHER MÉTIERS. UNUSED SILK SCARVES CAN, FOR EXAMPLE, BE TRANSFORMED INTO TISSUE PAPER.

Pascale Mussard’s original idea – to create a laboratory founded on the study of materials, reflecting the relationship between the creator and designer, and constituting a source of new techniques and combinations of materials never before used by Hermès – is become increasingly important. The petit h workshops have already developed new materials that have spread to the other Hermès métiers. For example, unused silk scarves are transformed into tissue paper. Another material that has begun to be used here to create home accessories, such as mirrors, and toys, is sugar cane. Just like the new materials, even some products originating in the petit h workshops end up, albeit in altered form, in the standard Hermès assortment. Although the chances of getting to see inside the petit h workshops are slim, its products can be admired at the shop on Rue de Sèvres in Paris, an establishment well worth visiting even just to see its amazing interior. A must-see the next time you’re in Paris! More on www.hermes.com/petith ■

RIGHT: The iconic orange boxes – one of the symbols of Hermès – used to be cream-coloured. The orange ones began to be manufactured after World War II only due to a shortage of material in other colours. The interior of the shop on Rue de Sèvres, which also stocks petit h products, is well worth seeing. The latest Hermès collections are presented here, a former Art Deco swimming pool from 1935. Petit h products include home accessories, toys, clothing and even photo albums. Guess which handbag was used to make the toy horse in the bottom photo?

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