Hermes

Hermes is a Paris based fashion, perfume, and leather goods company founded by Thierry Hermes in 1837. What began as a company that made leather saddles soon transitioned into trunks and bags and then an eventual transition into handbags and ready to wear fashion. Seven generations later the Hermes family has still retained its legacy. Two of their most famous products are their Silk Scarves and the Birkin Bag.

The Silk Scarf

The famous Hermes silk scarf was first created in 1928 and soon became one of their most notable products. A scarf factory was established in 1937 to focus on the silk creations which are hand-printed using up to 30 multiple screens for each color on the scarf. One of their highest selling scarves is The Brides De Gala scarf introduced in the 1970s.

The Birkin Bag

The Birkin Bag is a high end bag from the leather goods area of Hermes named after British born actress Jane Birkin. Each bag is handmade, takes up to 48 hours to craft, and shipped in inconsistent quantities which makes them intentionally exclusive. Fast Facts

1. First silk Hermes scarf was produced in 1928
2. A Hermes scarf is sold somewhere in the world every 25 seconds
3. Lovers of the Hermes scarf: Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Sharon Stone, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Madonna
4. Scarves retail at $325 - Birkin bags retail at $7500

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