The History of Hermès: From Saddle Workshop to Luxury Empire 1837: A German saddler in Paris Thierry Hermès, founder of the company that would bear his name, was born on January 10, 1801, in Krefel...
Alice Shirley: the British artist who won over Hermès with a sketchbook
An improbable encounter that changed everything Born in London in 1984, Alice Shirley studied fine arts at the Byam Shaw School of Art and then at the Prince's Drawing School. It was at the Royal D...
How to tie a Hermès carré: the complete guide
Before you start: There's only one starting step for all techniques: fold the square diagonally to form a triangle. A tight fold for a minimalist look, a loose fold for a more bohemian style. For d...
History of the Hermès Logo: Alfred de Dreux's Duc Attelé 1837: a saddler, not a luxury house In 1837, Thierry Hermès founded a workshop in Paris specializing in the creation of harnesses and saddle...
Kermit Oliver: The Texan Designer Who Revolutionized the Hermès Scarf He sorted mail at night in Waco, Texas, as a U.S. postal worker. By day, he painted watercolors on paper, the exact dimensions ...
Guide: How to wash and care for your squares?
How to wash and care for your Hermès scarf: Dry cleaning: the official method Hermès' official recommendation is clear: dry cleaning only. This is the safest method, especially for vintage scarves...
Grace Kelly and the Hermès scarf
1956: The gesture that changed everything In 1956, Grace Kelly, accompanied by her poodle Oliver, wore the famous Hermès scarf. But it was not this photo that would go down in history. That same ye...
How an Hermès scarf is made: unique expertise
A process that starts with a pencil stroke The creation of a scarf is a process that can take up to two years and involves four stages. It all starts with the drawing. The artist meets with the Her...