Hermes Wins $100 Million Damages From Counterfeit Websites Hermes wins a lawsuit against 34 websites that sold fake copies of its luxury goods. The judgment includes $100 million in damages. The websites, which didn’t defend themselves in court, sold items that infringed upon at least nine Hermes products including Birkin and Kelly handbags, wallets, watches, belts … Read more
La Montre Hermes opens a gate to the fairy night sky with the new Hermès Arceau Attelage Céleste. The watch features the emblematic “Duc Attelé” studded with star-like paillons or spangles. The obtained starry sky is, in reality, a complex enamel technique called the paillonné, a technique achieved only by a few craftsmen. The gold … Read more
‘Petit H’, Hermès’ creative laboratory for unique and unexpected pieces, has unveiled a new video directed by Mary Clerté & Edouard Bertrand and animation signed by Victor Haegelin. Hermès video sees famous Kelly bag become clock and offers an image of luxury upcycling when leftover materials are transformed into unique products including accessories and home decorations. … Read more
Hermes to open an savoir-fair maison for future artisans Hermes luxury house is preparing the opening of an extensive 5,000 square meters training center in Pantin near Paris. The Hermes center, scheduled to be operational by 2014, will serve as a training platform for most of the luxury group’s staff. “It is a long term … Read more
Hermès to unveil limited edition Hiroshi Sugimoto scarf line The third edition of the Hermès Editeur project is a limited edition scarf collaboration with Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto. Sugimoto’s limited edition silk scarves have been inspired by his “Colors of Shadow” project, and will be presented at the Art Basel contemporary art fair this June, … Read more
Hermes luxury handbags and silk scarves were sold in 2011 like hotcakes. Hermes reported a record year in 2011 with a 40.9-percent rise in net profit which helped push up its shares 3.01 percent in early trading, informs AFP. Hermes reported record sales, and a net result of 594.3 million euros ($787 million). The luxury … Read more