Cover The ‘Hermès, Drawn to Craft’ workshop is a space where everyone is free to express their creativity (Photo: Courtesy of Hermès)
The ‘Hermès, Drawn to Craft’ workshop is a space where everyone is free to express their creativity (Photo: Courtesy of Hermès)
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‘Hermès, Drawn to Craft’ transformed Ayala Triangle Gardens into an open creative space where guests of all ages were invited to sketch, explore and rediscover the simple joy of drawing
Over three days at its Ayala Triangle Gardens location, Hermès invited people to simply draw—no rules, no pressure, just for fun. Hermès, Drawn to Craft was a mobile event that transformed the space into an outdoor creative area for play and discovery.
Swapping its usual polished displays for something more easygoing and temporary, the brand welcomed guests via its charmingly named “pencil riders”. They stepped into a space that felt part celebration, part studio. There was no strict schedule. Everyone wandered, tried different workshops, sketched at their own pace or simply hung out and took it all in. The atmosphere felt warm, curious and inviting.
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Above Paolo Dela Cruz, AA Patawaran, Cheche Moral, Frannie Jacinto, Mario Katigbak, Mia Borromeo and Raul Manzano at the ‘Hermès, Drawn to Craft’ event at Ayala Triangle Gardens
Above Paloma Urquijo Zobel de Ayala, Nikki Huang and Mariana Zobel De Ayala
Paolo Dela Cruz, AA Patawaran, Cheche Moral, Frannie Jacinto, Mario Katigbak, Mia Borromeo and Raul Manzano at the ‘Hermès, Drawn to Craft’ event at Ayala Triangle Gardens
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At the centre was a quirky caravan workshop, tying into the theme of travel and movement and grounding the otherwise free-flowing setup. Around it, people drew everything from portraits to quick doodles, including coloured pages that evoked nostalgia. It was a reminder that drawing need not be serious. It can simply be instinctive and fun.
The history behind it remains significant. Hermès highlighted that drawing has consistently been central to their craft. One anecdote tells of Robert Dumas sketching the legendary Chaîne d’ancre bracelet while strolling along a Normandy quay. This fleeting moment resulted in an enduring design, demonstrating how even a simple sketch can become timeless.
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Above Dr Earl Chua and Frannie Abad
Above Some of the guests at ‘Hermès, Drawn to Craft’ included Nikki Huang and Anton Huang
Dr Earl Chua and Frannie Abad
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That idea carried through in the way Robert Dumas’s grandson, Pierre-Alexis Dumas, spoke of drawing as a means of telling stories, where lines became expressions of joy, movement and freedom. That spirit was felt throughout the event. Drawing was not just a tool; it sparked ideas and kept creativity flowing.
Above Cassandra and Bryan Yap, Bettina De Los Santos, Mario Katigbak, Frannie Abad, Dr Earl Chua, Stephanie Chung and Christine Yap at the ‘Hermès, Drawn to Craft’ event
Above Live music at the ‘Hermès, Drawn to Craft’ festival
Cassandra and Bryan Yap, Bettina De Los Santos, Mario Katigbak, Frannie Abad, Dr Earl Chua, Stephanie Chung and Christine Yap at the ‘Hermès, Drawn to Craft’ event
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Above The pencil riders by the welcome wagon at the ‘Hermès, Drawn to Craft’ event
Above Visitors taking home their finished artwork from the ‘Hermès, Drawn to Craft’ event
The pencil riders by the welcome wagon at the ‘Hermès, Drawn to Craft’ event
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What made it even better was how open everything was. Kids sat alongside experienced artists, passers-by joined in and there was no clear line between who was an “artist” and who was not. Anyone could take part. All that was needed was a bit of curiosity and a willingness to try.
As people left, many took home a copy of Le Monde d’Hermès, the brand’s long-running publication, which began in 1973. It is a nice keepsake that captures the event's creative spirit. In a city that is always on the go, Hermès, Drawn to Craft felt like a welcome pause. It is less about making something perfect and more about enjoying the moment, simply picking up a pencil and seeing where it takes you.
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