An expensive deal for men

As part of its fall-winter 2011-2012 menswear collection, Hermes — the historic Paris saddle-maker that now handcrafts exquisite leather goods and clothing with astronomical price tags — delivered the most humble of garments.

But, with two small differences: first, Hermes’ coverall was in shearling, and second, it would probably cost the yearly salary of an average mechanic.