Imagine walking into a gym where instead of weights, barbells and other typical equipment, you’re greeted with Hermès belts, hats and scarves — that then become your new exercise gear. That’s essentially the idea of HermèsFit, a unique fitness concept that’s set to arrive in Singapore from 14th April.
The sporting event sees a bespoke Hermès Gym in the heart of Orchard Road, where visitors get to take part in a host of activities that make good use of the fashion house’s beautifully-crafted accessories.
The event will be Hermès’ next stopover, following pop-ups in Tokyo, New York, and Sydney. In what’s described as “an elegant, joyful expression of fun and fitness”, think of this as a novel way to get active with Hermès’ most coveted accessories.
Yoga with silky and colourful carrés that grace your skin as you get into your flow, stretching with belts that are able to withstand every pull and tug, balancing with hats, or doing an entire ballet routine with bangles — whatever your pick, you know you’ll get to work out in style.
The space will also be decked out in the house’s signature motifs, Hermès orange included, with one of the key highlights being a weights wall complete with custom Hermès barbells and kettlebells, a silk-inspired calisthenics course, a boxing ring that doubles as a photobooth, and even a juice bar.
Another area is reserved for a series of punching bags wrapped in decadent carré prints, while there’s also a round ping-pong table, with custom rackets, where you and your friends can challenge each other to (hopefully) friendly matches. In the evening, the central boxing ring will be transformed into a stage for live performances, DJ sets, and more.
Scheduled workout classes will take place in dedicated private studios within the gym. The classes are as follows:
- Carré Yoga — find your balance in a series of scarf-inspired poses
- Belt Stretching — pick the perfect belt to help you breathe, stretch and relax
- Ballet Arms with Bracelets — tone your arms and core with stylish bangles
- Shoes HIIT — get your heart pumping with Hermès shoes as weights
- Hat Balance — keep your hat on while getting into poses
- Small Leather Goods Workout — work out with grace, strength and flexibility as you hold onto Kelly wallets or other small leather goods
To discover the world of HermèsFit, register online for your preferred time slot or book a class online to enter the gym and meet your trainers. And of course, turn up in your best athleisure wear for this offbeat event!
HERMÈSFIT
14 – 23 APRIL 2023
at 16 ORCHARD ROAD
FREE ADMISSION
FROM 11AM TO 8PM DAILY
TO REGISTER FOR ENTRY & FITNESS CLASSES, PLEASE VISIT HERMES.COM.
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