- Hermes is a French manufacturer of quality goods established in 1837, today specializing in leather, lifestyle accessories, perfumery, and luxury good. Its logo, since the 1950s, is of a Duc carriage with horse.
- The Hermes Fashion House was established in Paris as a harness making shop in 1837 by Thierry Hermes (1801-1878). The line was expanded during the late 1879 by his son and successor, Charles-Emile Hermes to include the manufacture of saddles. During this period a new retail location was opened near the Palais de l’Elysee.
- Hermes continues to be a revered name in the fashion world due to the meticulous craftsmanship embodied in all their products and the prestige associated with them. Hermes sales are made up of 30 % leather goods, 15 % clothes, 12 % scarves and 15% ties. Hermes clientele include such celebrities as Paris Hilton, Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Elle MacPherson, Elizabeth Hurley and Madonna.
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