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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

A phoenix feather-inspired facade graces the outside of Hermès’ Elements store in West Kowloon, Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Style Edit

Style Edit: Hermès’ revamped Elements store is a cosmology-inspired escape

The maison’s revamped boutique in West Kowloon layers phoenix-inspired ceramics, stylish salons and curated art into a calm, fable-inspired setting.

18 May 2026 - 10:00AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Christie’s Hong Kong Luxury Week features a jadeite masterpiece

18 May 2026 - 10:00AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Hermès revealed craft and theatre in motion at Watches and Wonders

4 May 2026 - 10:00AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Marble, horsehair and bojagi – Hermès brings craft home

From a marble table by Barber Osgerby to cashmere throws in the bojagi tradition, the maison’s latest offerings are a study in craft.

28 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM

Hermès’ new collections for the home at Milan Design Week 2026. Photo: Handout

Celebrity style

How to Style like Kristen Stewart, Sofia Coppola, Nick Jonas and Jeff Goldblum

Pair several striped pieces with classic accessories like Stewart, or choose pinstripes for sophistication and elegance like Jonas.

24 Apr 2026 - 4:00AM

Grooming

5 top grooming trends for men this spring – like Paul Anthony Kelly’s stubble

From Dior hair care and the Love Story actor’s stubble secrets to buzz cuts, Byredo’s Bal d’Afrique fragrance, and Grown Alchemist’s glow-boosting oil.

13 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM

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

Jane Birkin’s insouciance with her namesake Hermès bag started it all, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were often seen with bashed-about Birkins in the 2000s.

24 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM

Chow Tai Fook

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

Gold gadgets and hair clips ignite discussion online as the jeweller looks to the ultra-rich to set the gold standard for luxury spending.

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

Chain links are back in, the bigger and bolder, the better, as on this Lily Gabriella Nexus
Link bracelet. Photo: Handout

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

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

Keep watch over your precious timepieces, when they’re not on your wrist, with a beautiful case like this one from Louis Vuitton. Photo: Handout

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

Austy Lee’s The Caduceus of Hermès necklace. Photo: Handout

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

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

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

Hong Kong Monetary Authority CEO Eddie Yue Wai-man speaks at the Asian Financial Forum on January 13, 2025. Photo: Enoch Yiu

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

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

’Tis the season to be inspired by the Stranger Things cast’s autumn looks – from left: Finn Wolfhard, Natalia Dyer, Noah Schnapp and Sadie Sink. Photos: Getty Images via AFP; Variety via Getty Images; FilmMagic; Getty Images

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

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

English-Jamaican designer Grace Wales Bonner has made history by being named Hermès’ new creative director of menswear. Photo: Malick Bodian

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

Timothée Chalamet with his orange Mini Kelly; Travis Scott with his Birkin Cargo HAC 40. Photos: Ulices Ramales; JosiahW/Backgrid

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

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

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Style Edit: Hermès’ revamped Elements store is a cosmology-inspired escape

The maison’s revamped boutique in West Kowloon layers phoenix-inspired ceramics, stylish salons and curated art into a calm, fable-inspired setting.

Style Edit: Christie’s Hong Kong Luxury Week features a jadeite masterpiece

Style Edit: Hermès revealed craft and theatre in motion at Watches and Wonders

Style Edit: Marble, horsehair and bojagi – Hermès brings craft home

From a marble table by Barber Osgerby to cashmere throws in the bojagi tradition, the maison’s latest offerings are a study in craft.

How to Style like Kristen Stewart, Sofia Coppola, Nick Jonas and Jeff Goldblum

Pair several striped pieces with classic accessories like Stewart, or choose pinstripes for sophistication and elegance like Jonas.

5 top grooming trends for men this spring – like Paul Anthony Kelly’s stubble

From Dior hair care and the Love Story actor’s stubble secrets to buzz cuts, Byredo’s Bal d’Afrique fragrance, and Grown Alchemist’s glow-boosting oil.

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

Jane Birkin’s insouciance with her namesake Hermès bag started it all, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were often seen with bashed-about Birkins in the 2000s.

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

Gold gadgets and hair clips ignite discussion online as the jeweller looks to the ultra-rich to set the gold standard for luxury spending.

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.

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