“In The Pocket”, a tribute to Hermes’ early involvement in watchmaking

2luxury2 at Baselworld 2013. In 1912 Jacqueline Hermès wears the first wristwatch ever created by Hermès. As a child Jacqueline could not wear a watch attached to her clothing or slipped into her pocket. Especially for her, her father devised an ingenious “porte-oignon” or pocket-watch holder designed to fasten it onto the wrist. Drawing upon … Read more

Festival des Métiers – a rendezvous with Hermes artisans

The luxury houses are opening up a sneak peek at their secrets this summer. Hermès, and LVMH luxury group are running ‘Festival des Métiers’ and “Journées Particulières” exclusive events. Parisian luxury goods brand Hermes (founded by Thierry Hermès in Paris in 1837) is bringing its ‘Festival des Métiers’ to London where the luxury house will offer … Read more

Hermes at Baselwolrd 2013: A wooden vessel bedecked in greenery designed by Toyo Ito, 2013 Pritzker Prize winner

Pavillon La Montre Hermes at Baselwolrd 2013 For Hermes‘s stand at Baselworld 2013, the biggest watch & jewelry fair of planet, the famous architect Toyo Ito, the 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize winner, designed testament to Hermès’ fundamental values: craftsmanship, a commitment to work carried out by hand and to the noble elegance of natural materials, … Read more

Hermes and Karim Rashid to help fulfill Hyundai’s prestige aspirations

South Korean carmaker Hyundai, ranked fifth among the world’s top-selling cars, introduced a variety of both internal and external high-end collaboration projects at the latest Seoul Motor Show (March 28 – April 7). Along with the world debut of HND-9, Hyundai luxury sports coupe concept, Hyundai presented ‘Equus by Hermes’ concept car and ‘i40 Art … Read more

Vive le sport: Hermès Rallye 24 tableware

Inspired by the world of motor racing: Hermès Rallye 24 tableware The sporting life, Hermès’s theme for 2013, continues with Hermès Rallye 24 tableware inspired by the world of motor racing. Presented for the first time in a Paris garage with vintage sports cars, the new 49-piece collection pays tribute to the Italian racing red, … Read more

Hermes sporting life

Hermes Le gout du sport: Hermès 2013 Spring-Summer Campaign In the heart of the Italian Lake Como, a popular retreat for aristocrats and wealthy people since Roman times, Hermes luxury fashion house installed a platform for fashion sporting demonstrations. The spring summer advertising campaign shot by Nathaniel Goldberg is celebrating the sporting life with the … Read more