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Hermès

News and insight on the French luxury goods and high fashion house that produces leather goods, perfume, jewellery, haute couture and ready to wear

Chairman / President

Axel Dumas

CEO / Managing Director

Éric Vallat

CFO / Finance Director

Eric du Halgouët

Industry

Fashion & Beauty

Website

hermes.com

Headquarters address

24 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, France

Year founded

1837

Fashion

8 fashion drops to know for spring, from brand-name bags to brogues

Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Loro Piana offer new twists on favourite bags while Hermès, Giorgio Armani and more offer apparel and accessories.

2 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM

Fashion

Why worn-out designer handbags are the ultimate status symbols

24 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM

Chow Tai Fook

Bling it on: Chow Tai Fook’s US$115,000 gold AirPods case sparks online buzz

13 Mar 2026 - 1:02PM

Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week 2026: Celine, Loewe, Hermès, Balenciaga, Givenchy and more

Celine pulled back its bells and whistles while Balenciaga drew inspiration from clair-obscur and collaborated with Euphoria’s Sam Levinson.

9 Mar 2026 - 2:31PM

Different takes on outerwear from Celine and Loewe during Paris Fashion Week. Photo: Handout

Jewellery

Chain jewellery is having a moment, from Tiffany & Co. to Pomellato

Luxury designers like Annoushka Ducas are redefining their statement pieces to meet the growing trend for bolder wearable chains.

9 Mar 2026 - 6:00AM

TV shows and streaming video

In Korea, luxury goods are ‘like an ID card’. The Art of Sarah proves it

Netflix’s The Art of Sarah, following a woman running a counterfeit empire, is a harsh reflection of South Korea’s luxe goods fixation.

5 Mar 2026 - 11:32AMvideocam

Timepieces

The luxury watch world’s marquetry masterpieces, from Hermès to Patek Philippe

Hermès gets cheeky with horsehair, Patek Philippe and Chopard turn to traditional materials, and Ulysse Nardin uses silicon as an artistic medium.

22 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM

Making of the Ulysse Nardin Blast Free Wheel Marquetry. Photo: Handout

Timepieces

Keep watch over your precious timepieces with a luxury storage box

Ensure your precious pieces are safely stored when not in use, with a specially designed box crafted from gorgeous materials.

2 Feb 2026 - 4:00AM

High Jewellery

Jewellery for Gen Z: younger buyers want bold, artistic pieces that tell a story

From Chopard’s dancing diamonds to Van Cleef & Arpels’ musical watches, storytelling jewels paved the way for creations by Feng J and Austy Lee.

1 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM

Year of the Horse 2026

15 gifts for Lunar New Year, from fashion and make-up to jewellery and watches

Celine, Bottega Veneta, Chloé, Fendi, Burberry and others are ushering in the Year of the Horse with festive capsules and limited edition pieces.

29 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM

Chloé Lunar New Year of the Horse collection. Photo: Handout

Year of the Horse 2026

Saddle up with lucky horse-motif jewellery for the Lunar New Year

Anna Hu, Cece Jewellery, Jade Trau, YSSO, Roxanne First and Lionheart are among the jewellers embracing equestrian motifs.

24 Jan 2026 - 4:00AM

Cece Jewellery’s A Traveller’s Tale is among the equestrian-themed collections being rolled out ahead of the Year of the Horse. Photo: Handout

Banking & finance

Hong Kong AFF will showcase city’s ‘superconnector’ role

Titled Co-creating New Horizons amid an Evolving Landscape, the annual government flagship event will run from January 26 to 27.

19 Jan 2026 - 7:01PM

Kim Kardashian

Explainer | Not so fair: the controversy behind Kim Kardashian’s elephant Hermès Birkin

The All’s Fair star recently sparked social media outrage when she appeared in a Donna Karan look accessorised with a Birkin made from elephant hide.

16 Dec 2025 - 10:32AM

Timepieces

How dress watches have evolved and why they’re coming back

David Beckham, actors Oscar Isaac and Sebastian Stan, and F1’s George Russell are among the stars fronting campaigns for dress watches.

10 Dec 2025 - 7:00AM

Oscar Isaac at the gala screening of Frankenstein during the 2025 BFI London Film Festival in October, with a Tank Louis Cartier on his wrist. Photo: AFP

Christmas

Christmas 2025 gift guide: white and gold from Hermès, Ray-Ban and more

From an Anteprima bag charm and Officine Universelle Buly soap holder to Lito earrings, these present ideas range from quirky to extravagant.

1 Dec 2025 - 6:00AM

Saint Laurent Nocturnal Temptation by Anthony Vaccarello. Photo: Handout

Celebrity style

How to Style like the cast of Stranger Things, from Sadie Sink to Finn Wolfhard

The Netflix hit’s final series drops in November and December – here’s some wardrobe inspo so you can dress like your favourite cast member.

31 Oct 2025 - 4:00AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Hermès women’s ready-to-wear spring/summer 2026

Creative director Nadège Vanhée helms the Free Rein collection inspired by the brand’s horsey history and also by free-spirited modern equestriennes.

27 Oct 2025 - 10:00AM

Gold in Hong Kong

How Chinese jeweller Laopu Gold has become a luxury phenomenon

Blending tradition with marketing savvy, the brand is luring young, cost-conscious buyers despite a sluggish market and soaring gold prices.

26 Oct 2025 - 9:30AM

Laopu Gold’s outlet in IFC Mall. Photo: May Tse

Luxury brands

Meet Grace Wales Bonner, the first Black woman to lead a major fashion house

She dressed Lewis Hamilton, Jeff Goldblum and FKA Twigs for this year’s Met Gala, and her first collection is set to debut in January 2027.

23 Oct 2025 - 12:04PM

Fame and celebrity

Hermès levels up the ‘man purse’ trend – male stars love the Birkin and Kelly

Famous men are embracing their love of Hermès’ coveted bags, with A$AP Rocky, Marc Jacobs and others spotted with pieces from the maison.

24 Oct 2025 - 10:41AM

How luxury is made

The leathers behind the world’s most iconic luxury brands

Houses including Hermès, Prada and Bottega Veneta have taken to producing their own unique leathers, each perfected to suit a particular bag.

15 Oct 2025 - 4:00AM

Leather has been a key component in Hermès’ creations since the maison was founded in 1837. Photo: Handout

Fashion

Gem-studded bags from Gucci and more promise sparkling nights out

At the Paris Haute Couture Week shows, luxury maisons gilded the lily by adding beautiful stones to statement accessories, bringing back the minaudière.

12 Oct 2025 - 6:00AM

Mouawad’s 1001 Nights Diamond Purse. Photo: Handout

Fame and celebrity

‘Baby Gisele Bündchen’? Meet Angelina Kendall, a supermodel in the making

Kendall has already walked runways for Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Loewe, and Stella McCartney raves about her – so who is she?

13 Oct 2025 - 9:55AM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Awar Odhiang, the model who just went viral after a Chanel show

The South Sudanese-Canadian model closed Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel debut show at Paris Fashion Week with a bang – so who is she exactly?

9 Oct 2025 - 4:43PMvideocam

Paris Fashion Week

Valentino, Celine, Hermès and more highlights from Paris Fashion Week

Meanwhile, Chloé presented draped outfits, Jean Paul Gaultier brought back moulded bras à la Madonna, and McQueen turned to horror film The Wicker Man.

6 Oct 2025 - 2:17PM

Models looking up at an imaginary sky filled with fireflies at the Valentino spring/summer 2026 show. Photo: AP

Icons and Influencers

Marisa Meltzer’s new book dissects the life of archetypal ‘It’ girl Jane Birkin

The woman whose practicality and style inspired the iconic Hermès bag was also a complicated character who struggled to be taken seriously.

4 Oct 2025 - 6:00AM

Jane Birkin, subject of the new book It Girl, in Paris in 1985 clutching the original Birkin bag designed for her by Hermès; and the same bag in July this year, when it was auctioned off for US$10 million. Photos: AFP

Fragrances

With fragrance sales on the rise, these are the hottest perfumes for autumn

From ‘neo-gourmands’ to rich ambers, these latest drops are tempting buyers in the market for a splash of affordable luxury.

1 Oct 2025 - 12:00PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Hermès men’s winter 2025 collection – key looks and craftsmanship

Shown this month at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, the collection marries exquisite fabrics, masculine tones and versatile silhouettes.

29 Sep 2025 - 10:00AM

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8 fashion drops to know for spring, from brand-name bags to brogues

Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Loro Piana offer new twists on favourite bags while Hermès, Giorgio Armani and more offer apparel and accessories.

Why worn-out designer handbags are the ultimate status symbols

Bling it on: Chow Tai Fook’s US$115,000 gold AirPods case sparks online buzz

Paris Fashion Week 2026: Celine, Loewe, Hermès, Balenciaga, Givenchy and more

Celine pulled back its bells and whistles while Balenciaga drew inspiration from clair-obscur and collaborated with Euphoria’s Sam Levinson.

Chain jewellery is having a moment, from Tiffany & Co. to Pomellato

Luxury designers like Annoushka Ducas are redefining their statement pieces to meet the growing trend for bolder wearable chains.

In Korea, luxury goods are ‘like an ID card’. The Art of Sarah proves it

Netflix’s The Art of Sarah, following a woman running a counterfeit empire, is a harsh reflection of South Korea’s luxe goods fixation.

The luxury watch world’s marquetry masterpieces, from Hermès to Patek Philippe

Hermès gets cheeky with horsehair, Patek Philippe and Chopard turn to traditional materials, and Ulysse Nardin uses silicon as an artistic medium.

Keep watch over your precious timepieces with a luxury storage box

Ensure your precious pieces are safely stored when not in use, with a specially designed box crafted from gorgeous materials.

Jewellery for Gen Z: younger buyers want bold, artistic pieces that tell a story

From Chopard’s dancing diamonds to Van Cleef & Arpels’ musical watches, storytelling jewels paved the way for creations by Feng J and Austy Lee.

15 gifts for Lunar New Year, from fashion and make-up to jewellery and watches

Celine, Bottega Veneta, Chloé, Fendi, Burberry and others are ushering in the Year of the Horse with festive capsules and limited edition pieces.

Saddle up with lucky horse-motif jewellery for the Lunar New Year

Anna Hu, Cece Jewellery, Jade Trau, YSSO, Roxanne First and Lionheart are among the jewellers embracing equestrian motifs.

Hong Kong AFF will showcase city’s ‘superconnector’ role

Titled Co-creating New Horizons amid an Evolving Landscape, the annual government flagship event will run from January 26 to 27.

.css-19im5qg{color:#c79a00;}Explainer | Not so fair: the controversy behind Kim Kardashian’s elephant Hermès Birkin

The All’s Fair star recently sparked social media outrage when she appeared in a Donna Karan look accessorised with a Birkin made from elephant hide.

How dress watches have evolved and why they’re coming back

David Beckham, actors Oscar Isaac and Sebastian Stan, and F1’s George Russell are among the stars fronting campaigns for dress watches.

Christmas 2025 gift guide: white and gold from Hermès, Ray-Ban and more

From an Anteprima bag charm and Officine Universelle Buly soap holder to Lito earrings, these present ideas range from quirky to extravagant.

How to Style like the cast of Stranger Things, from Sadie Sink to Finn Wolfhard

The Netflix hit’s final series drops in November and December – here’s some wardrobe inspo so you can dress like your favourite cast member.

Style Edit: Hermès women’s ready-to-wear spring/summer 2026

Creative director Nadège Vanhée helms the Free Rein collection inspired by the brand’s horsey history and also by free-spirited modern equestriennes.

How Chinese jeweller Laopu Gold has become a luxury phenomenon

Blending tradition with marketing savvy, the brand is luring young, cost-conscious buyers despite a sluggish market and soaring gold prices.

Meet Grace Wales Bonner, the first Black woman to lead a major fashion house

She dressed Lewis Hamilton, Jeff Goldblum and FKA Twigs for this year’s Met Gala, and her first collection is set to debut in January 2027.

Hermès levels up the ‘man purse’ trend – male stars love the Birkin and Kelly

Famous men are embracing their love of Hermès’ coveted bags, with A$AP Rocky, Marc Jacobs and others spotted with pieces from the maison.

The leathers behind the world’s most iconic luxury brands

Houses including Hermès, Prada and Bottega Veneta have taken to producing their own unique leathers, each perfected to suit a particular bag.

Gem-studded bags from Gucci and more promise sparkling nights out

At the Paris Haute Couture Week shows, luxury maisons gilded the lily by adding beautiful stones to statement accessories, bringing back the minaudière.

‘Baby Gisele Bündchen’? Meet Angelina Kendall, a supermodel in the making

Kendall has already walked runways for Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Loewe, and Stella McCartney raves about her – so who is she?

Meet Awar Odhiang, the model who just went viral after a Chanel show

The South Sudanese-Canadian model closed Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel debut show at Paris Fashion Week with a bang – so who is she exactly?

Valentino, Celine, Hermès and more highlights from Paris Fashion Week

Meanwhile, Chloé presented draped outfits, Jean Paul Gaultier brought back moulded bras à la Madonna, and McQueen turned to horror film The Wicker Man.

Marisa Meltzer’s new book dissects the life of archetypal ‘It’ girl Jane Birkin

The woman whose practicality and style inspired the iconic Hermès bag was also a complicated character who struggled to be taken seriously.

With fragrance sales on the rise, these are the hottest perfumes for autumn

From ‘neo-gourmands’ to rich ambers, these latest drops are tempting buyers in the market for a splash of affordable luxury.

Style Edit: Hermès men’s winter 2025 collection – key looks and craftsmanship

Shown this month at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, the collection marries exquisite fabrics, masculine tones and versatile silhouettes.

Explainer | Not so fair: the controversy behind Kim Kardashian’s elephant Hermès Birkin