VAULT 101
10 Things You Didn’t Know
About Hermès
By The Rebag Team, Aug 1, 2022
Hermès takes
pride in its craftsmanship.
Since 1837, Hermès has been crafting exquisite luxury goods. After debuting in Copenhagen, the exhibition Hermès in the Making stopped at the Somerset Collection in Troy, Michigan from June 10 to 15. Catch the show in Austin next, or read more here.
Hermès Trains Its Craftspeople for 18 Months
Hermès knows that the backbone of its brand is quality craftsmanship, so it trains its craftspeople for 18 months. Once they start the job, it takes eight years to be earn the “master artisan” title.
Hermès Produces Its Silk Scarves in Lyon
Lyon has been the French capital of silk for 500 years, so it only makes sense that Hermès makes its scarves there.
One Hermès Silk Scarf Contains 280 Miles of Silk Thread.
An Hermès carré measures at about 90 centimeters x 90 centimeters, or 35 inches x 35 inches, consisting about 450 kilometers (280 miles) of silk thread.
75,000 Colors Can Go Into an Hermès Scarf
Up to 75,000 colors can go into an Hermès carré, but for optimum effect, 45 colors is ideal.
It Takes 15 to 20 Hours to Make One Hermès Bag
Ever wonder how long it takes to make an Hermès Kelly or Birkin? The answer is about 15 to 20 hours, but that depends on a number of factors, including size and material.
Hermès Crocodile Bags Take the Longest
Did you know that Hermès crocodile bags take the longest to make? The durability of the skin adds extra hours to manufacturing.
Hermès Helps Out Local Communities
Hermès wants to do good within the communities where there are stores, so it does things like partner with schools to donate materials and more.
Hermès Embraces Circularity
An Hermès bag is meant to be passed down from generation to generation, so rather than discard old bags, it repairs them make them like new in house.