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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

Hermès Kelly Baguettes choker. Photo: Handout

Jewellery

4 jewellery drops, from refined beads and bangles to blazing brooches

Messika had Oscar winner Julianne Moore front its Move jewellery campaign, while Francesca Villa drew inspiration from pop culture.

30 May 2026 - 4:00AM

Fragrances

Why your perfume smells different depending on the season

26 May 2026 - 6:00AM

China consumption

China sales hold up as European luxury brands warn of Iran war impact

25 May 2026 - 3:00PM

Fashion

Louis Vuitton’s cruise 2027 show brought a pop of colour to The Frick

Nicolas Ghesquière’s colourful show was inspired by Keith Haring and attended by celebrities including Emma Stone, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya.

21 May 2026 - 10:33AM

The Louis Vuitton cruise 2027 show was inspired by pop artist Keith Haring. Photo: AFP

Fashion

Not just chic: the silk scarf is fashion’s coolest accessory right now

From Michael Rider’s Celine to the Hermès carré, the silk scarf has shed its ladylike polish and gained something far more interesting: attitude.

21 May 2026 - 6:00AM

Architecture and design

10 hottest furniture picks from Salone del Mobile 2026 in Milan

From Dior’s Corolle lamps to Armani Casa’s Origins homage and more, here are Style’s picks of the fair’s most covetable interior design pieces.

20 May 2026 - 4:00PM

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

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

Style Edit

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

The week of sales coincides with the house’s 40th anniversary in the region and puts stand-out wines, handbags and watches in the spotlight.

18 May 2026 - 10:00AM

Style Edit

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

Hermès’ releases in Geneva – from skeleton watches to a design featuring a roaring lion rendered in wood – showcase mechanical beauty and depth of expression.

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

All about stripes! How Sofia Coppola, Kristen Stewart, Nick Jonas and Jeff Goldblum rock the look. Photos: GC Images; Variety via Getty Images; WWD via Getty Images; Getty Images

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

Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin. Photo: Sotheby’s

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

Chow Tai Fook’s diamond-studded gold AirPods case is priced at 788,800 yuan. Photo: Handout

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

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

Shin Hye-sun as Sarah Kim in The Art of Sarah. The K-drama reflects South Korea’s real-world luxury obsession. Photo: Netflix

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

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

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

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

Kim Kardashian on the set of All’s Fair with another Hermès Birkin. Photo: @kimkardashian/Instagram

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

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

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Hermès

4 jewellery drops, from refined beads and bangles to blazing brooches

Messika had Oscar winner Julianne Moore front its Move jewellery campaign, while Francesca Villa drew inspiration from pop culture.

Why your perfume smells different depending on the season

China sales hold up as European luxury brands warn of Iran war impact

Louis Vuitton’s cruise 2027 show brought a pop of colour to The Frick

Nicolas Ghesquière’s colourful show was inspired by Keith Haring and attended by celebrities including Emma Stone, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya.

Not just chic: the silk scarf is fashion’s coolest accessory right now

From Michael Rider’s Celine to the Hermès carré, the silk scarf has shed its ladylike polish and gained something far more interesting: attitude.

10 hottest furniture picks from Salone del Mobile 2026 in Milan

From Dior’s Corolle lamps to Armani Casa’s Origins homage and more, here are Style’s picks of the fair’s most covetable interior design pieces.

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

The week of sales coincides with the house’s 40th anniversary in the region and puts stand-out wines, handbags and watches in the spotlight.

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

Hermès’ releases in Geneva – from skeleton watches to a design featuring a roaring lion rendered in wood – showcase mechanical beauty and depth of expression.

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-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}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.

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