Hermès

Hermès is a French luxury goods manufacturer founded in Paris in 1837 and still owned and led by the founding family, now in its sixth generation. The company is privately held and operates independently, with a network of more than 300 boutiques worldwide and a presence rooted in France. It has been in continuous operation for over 185 years.

The House produces leather goods, which form the core of its offering and often require hundreds of hours of artisan work per piece, alongside saddlery, the product category dating to its origins as a harness workshop. Its catalogue further extends to ready-to-wear fashion, silk scarves and accessories, ties, perfumes, watches and fine jewellery. The business spans the luxury goods, fashion and apparel, leather goods, accessories, fragrance, watches and jewellery, and equestrian verticals.

Production draws on technical disciplines including leather craftsmanship and saddlery, textile and silk manufacture, perfumery, watchmaking and jewellery making. Artisans train for years to perfect their skills, and the company states a commitment to the finest materials, durability and longevity rather than mass production. Its stated values emphasise authenticity, innovation and the pursuit of excellence, with traditional techniques passed down through generations.