A brief History of Hermes

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  • 1937
    1937 BCE

    1937

    The first Hermès silk carre scarf, measuring 90x90 cm, is introduced.
  • 1935
    1935 BCE

    1935

    Hermès introduces the ''Sac a depeches''
  • 1922
    1922 BCE

    1922

    The first Hermès leather handbag, a smaller version of the ''Haut a Courroies'' is introduced.
  • 1900
    1900 BCE

    1900

    Hermès designs the ''Haut a Courroies,'' a large bag intended to carry saddles.
  • 1880
    1880 BCE

    1880

    Thierry's son, Charles-Thierry-Emile, moves the workshop to 24 rue Faubourg Saint-Honorè, in the 8th arrondissement.
  • 1837
    1837 BCE

    1837

    Thierry Hermès establishes Hermès in a Parisian workshop in the 9th arrondissement, making fine horse saddles and wquestrian acceessories.