Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisanal model and human values. The freedom to create, the constant quest for beautiful materials, the transmission of exceptional know-how, right down to details designed with use in mind – or the aesthetics of function – all forge the uniqueness of the house, creator of objects designed to last. An independent, family-owned company that encompasses sixteen métiers, Hermès is committed to retaining the majority of its production in France through its 60 production and training sites, while developing its network of almost 300 stores in 45 countries. The group employs nearly 26,000 people around the world, including 14,300 in France, of which more than 7,300 are craftsmen and women. Hermès has been led since 2013 by Axel Dumas, a sixth-generation family member.
HERMÈS: AN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL STAKEHOLDER
For six generations, Hermès has been an independent, family-owned, artisanal, creative, innovative and responsible French house. While designing timeless and durable objects, it seeks to safeguard, pass on and develop its know-how and exceptional skills in line with its human values rooted in craftsmanship.
CREATIVITY, INNOVATION AND UNIQUENESS AT THE HEART OF STRATEGY
Inspired each year by a new theme, the house’s sixteen métiers give free rein to their creativity, supported by exceptional artisanal know-how. They imagine objects that combine freedom with ingenuity and durability, designed to accompany changing lifestyles.
A HOUSE OF ARTISANS WITH HUMAN VALUES
Rooted in craftsmanship, human values guide the company in its development: Hermès is committed to preserving resources, supporting the regions in which its manufacturing facilities operate, and ensuring the transmission of its exceptional know-how.
HERMÈS AROUND THE WORLD
Hermès customers are a true community that transcends borders. For this loyal and ever-increasing audience, the house has created veritable “houses of objects”, both online and in its international network of stores, that differ from one another through a unique offering.
Six generations of artisans
Since 1837, generation after generation, Hermès has followed a dual thread – on the one hand the painstaking work of the craftsman in his workshop, and on the other the lifestyles of its customers.
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