Hermès

Hermès

The House

Hermès — Nearly Two Centuries of Unrivalled Craftsmanship

Founded in 1837 by Thierry Hermès on the Rue Basse-du-Rempart in Paris, the house began as a harness workshop serving European noblemen. The exquisite quality of its equestrian equipment earned Hermès the patronage of royalty across the continent.

Today, Hermès stands as one of the most exclusive luxury houses in the world — a family enterprise still run by the sixth generation of the founding family, with a steadfast commitment to the principle that every object is made to last.

"A thing of beauty is a joy forever — and Hermès was built on that single, uncompromising truth."
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1837Founded in Paris
16K+Artisans Worldwide
14Métiers of Craft
100%Made in France

Heritage

A Legacy Written in Leather & Silk

The Founding
Thierry Hermès opens a harness atelier in Paris, supplying the finest equestrian equipment to European royalty.
1837
1900
The Haut à Courroies
The iconic equestrian bag is created to carry saddles and harnesses — and becomes the ancestor of all Hermès bags.
The Birkin
A chance encounter between Jane Birkin and Jean-Louis Dumas gives birth to one of the most coveted objects in history.
1984
Today
An Enduring Icon
With 14 métiers and over 16,000 artisans, Hermès remains the world's most prestigious luxury house.

Philosophy

Three Pillars of the House

01
Savoir-Faire

Every Hermès object is entirely hand-crafted by a single artisan from start to finish. A single Birkin requires 18–25 hours of meticulous work. There are no assembly lines, no compromises.

02
Rareté

Production is intentionally limited. Hermès never increases output to meet demand — instead, rarity is protected as a founding principle. What takes longer to make lasts longer in the world.

03
Pérennité

Objects are made to be repaired, not replaced. Every Hermès piece comes with a lifetime repair guarantee. This isn't a product — it is an heirloom, designed to be passed through generations.

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