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."
Heritage
A Legacy Written in Leather & Silk
Philosophy
Three Pillars of the House
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.
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.
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.