The Timeless Legacy of Hermès: A Journey Through Elegance
2025-03-25
Humble Beginnings in Paris
Founded in 1837 by Thierry Hermès, the iconic French luxury house began as a modest workshop specializing in high-quality equestrian harnesses and saddles
Pivotal Milestones
1880: Premier catalogue debut featuring harnesses displayed at Universal Exhibitions
1900: Introduction of the "Haut à Courroies" bag - precursor to today's Birkin
1922: First leather wristwatch strap revolutionized timepiece fashion
1937: The debut of iconic surprise-pattern silk scarves
Objects of Desire
Beyond saddlery, the brand's leather goods became synonymous with Parisian sophistication:
The Kelly Bag
Renamed after Princess Grace Kelly's frequent use (1956), featuring signature trapezoid shape and turn-lock closure
The Birkin
Born from a 1984 airplane conversation between Jean-Louis Dumas and Jane Birkin, with distinctive padlock hardware
"Leather is our orchestra; the object sings when touched."
