About Hermès

Hermès, contemporary artisans since 1837

Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisanal model and its human values. The freedom to create, the constant quest for beautiful materials, and the transmission of exceptional know-how – which enable the creation of useful, and elegant objects which stand the test of time – forge the uniqueness of Hermès.

Family-run, independent and socially responsible, the company is committed to maintaining the majority of its production in France, through its 60 production and training sites, while developing its international distribution network of 294 stores in 45 countries.

 

An entrepreneurial spirit

For six generations, Hermès has been an independent, family-owned French house, artisanal, creative, innovative and responsible, whose entrepreneurial spirit has become its business model.

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Creative freedom

The sixteen métiers of the house create collections that combine freedom with inventiveness and know-how. The objects are designed to be durable and to adapt to changing lifestyles.

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A house of artisans and human values

Human values, based in the artisanal world, guide the company in its development: Hermès is committed to preserving resources, supporting the regions in which its manufactures operate and ensuring the transmission of exceptional know-how.

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Hermès around the world: CUSTOMERS AT THE CORE OF AN OMNICHANNEL NETWORK 

Each of the 294 stores across 45 countries is a welcoming and unique “house of objects” that combines the identity of Hermès with the local culture, offering visitors an exceptional experience.

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Six generations of artisans

Since 1837, generation after generation, Hermès has followed a dual thread – on the one hand the painstaking work of the craftsman in his workshop, and on the other the lifestyles of its customers.

Explore Hermès history through key dates