La maison

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Koto Bolofo is the first photographer granted unlimited access to the secret workshops of Hermès, renowned for its leather goods, scarves, and exquisite objects. His work, resulting from seven years of dedication, is encapsulated in La Maison, an elaborate collection of eleven volumes. Bolofo meticulously documents the craftsmanship behind Hermès products, including saddles, silk scarves, the iconic Kelly Bag, ready-to-wear items, shoes, and perfume. He even unveils the private Hermès museum, a hidden gem within the headquarters on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. The inception of the La Maison project is woven into Hermès history; it began in 2002 when Bolofo met chairman Jean-Louis Dumas. Their conversation revealed a familial connection, as Dumas shared that his ancestor was a missionary protected by Bolofo's tribe, the Sothos. This bond led Dumas to grant Bolofo carte blanche to capture the essence of Hermès. Born in South Africa in 1959 and raised in Great Britain, Bolofo has contributed to prestigious magazines like Vogue, Vanity Fair, and GQ, and has created campaigns for brands including Hermès and Louis Vuitton. He currently resides in the Vendée, France, and has published several books with Steidl.