A sea garden at the Hermès table

A visit to the beautifully appointed Hermès boutique at Greenbelt 2 felt like taking a stylish plunge beneath the waves—without getting our feet wet. The reason was Natures Marines, Hermès’ enchanting new 34-piece porcelain tableware collection, which brings the beauty, movement and mystery of the sea to the dining table.

Created over four years, the collection transforms an ordinary meal into an imaginary underwater expedition. More than 100 species of marine flora—from algae and wakame to corals, sea fans and other delicate forms—meander across plates, bowls, salad dishes, teapots and teacups. Together, they create a dreamlike seascape that appears to sway gently with the tides.

The exquisite designs were illustrated by British artist Katie Scott, whose fascination with 19th-century English botanical illustrations and the marine flora of the Welsh coastline is evident in every meticulous detail. Working with Hermès Maison artistic directors Charlotte Macaux Perelman and Alexis Fabry, Scott translates the richness of the underwater world into a captivating palette of 30 tones. 

Soothing greens and mineral beiges meet sun-kissed oranges, coral reds and other vivid shades, giving each piece its own distinctive character while preserving the harmony of the collection. Adding another touch of magic, hand-painted gold threads trace the sculptural forms. They catch the light like sunbeams filtering through clear water, lending the porcelain a subtle shimmer and an almost otherworldly elegance.

The result is unmistakably Hermès: imaginative, meticulously crafted and wonderfully unexpected. Natures Marines is tableware, certainly, but it is also a small voyage of discovery. Each piece invites diners to pause, look closer and appreciate the artistry behind the everyday ritual of eating and entertaining.