Hermès International Société en commandite par actions is a French luxury-goods company headquartered in Paris. Founded in 1837 by Thierry Hermès as a harness workshop, the company has developed into a global maker and retailer of high-end products while retaining a strong focus on craftsmanship, quality, and long-term brand heritage.
Its principal activities include the design, manufacture, and sale of leather goods and saddlery, silk and textiles, ready-to-wear clothing, fashion accessories, perfumes and beauty products, watches, jewelry, and home furnishings. Hermès sells its products primarily through a network of company-operated stores and digital channels, complemented by carefully selected distributors and other retail partners.
Hermès serves customers internationally, with operations and boutiques across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and other regions. The company remains closely associated with its founding family and operates under a French société en commandite par actions structure. Axel Dumas serves as executive chairman, while Pierre-Alexis Dumas is the company’s artistic director.
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