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Solid financial results for Hermès in 2024

Paris, February 14, 2025 – Hermès continues to assert its leadership position in the luxury industry with impressive 2024 annual results. In an uncertain economic and geopolitical context, the group recorded double-digit growth in both revenue and profitability, confirming the relevance of its artisanal and exclusive model. An exceptional year...

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How Walmart’s Birkin-esque handbag sparked a viral sensation

In the world of high fashion, few accessories command as much attention—or aspiration—as the Hermès Birkin bag. Prized for its exclusivity, craftsmanship, and astronomical price tag that starts in the five figures, the Birkin has become a status symbol for the elite. Yet, an unexpected contender has entered the fray: a 78 dollar bag sold on...

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Goyard tops Hermès in value retention, according to latest Rebag Clair Report

For the first time ever, luxury French fashion house Goyard has successfully surpassed Hermès in value retention, with a 104 percent retention rate, according to the fifth edition of Rebag’s Clair report. Short for the luxury resale platform’s proprietary Comprehensive Luxury Appraisal Index for Resale (Clair), the 204 Clair report looks into...

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Luxury shares tumble as Richemont posts sales decline

Swiss luxury conglomerate Richemont, owner of such brands as Cartier, Chloe, and Alaïa, experienced a sharp 6 percent drop in its share value this week, after announcing weaker-than-anticipated earnings. The company reported quarterly sales of 2.2 billion euros, falling short of analysts' projections of 2.45 billion euros, with profits marking a...

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Hermès Q3 sales grow amid luxury market challenges

Hermès group’s consolidated revenue amounted to 11.2 billion euros at the end of September, up 14 percent at constant exchange and 11 percent at current exchange rates compared to the same period in 2023. In the third quarter, sales reached 3.7 billion euros, up 11 percent at constant exchange and 10 percent at current exchange rates. Commenting...

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Video: Hermès SS25

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Hermès chief rebuffs LVMH comparisons as luxury landscape shifts

Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas is distancing his company from comparisons with luxury giant LVMH, despite both firms' French heritage and family ties. "We don't sell the same products [as Louis Vuitton], so surpassing their size is not a goal as such," Dumas told Fortune in a recent interview. This stance comes as Hermès outperforms the...

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Hermès heir Nicolas Puech alleges 12 billion euro fraud

The Hermès inheritance is once again in the limelight: heir Nicolas Puech has alleged a 12 billion euro fraud. As reported by Milano Finanza, the descendant of the fashion house accused asset manager Eric Freymond of misappropriating 6 million shares belonging to him, equivalent to a 5.7 percent stake. At current market value, this shareholding...

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Hermès Q2 sales increase 13 percent amid luxury slowdown

Consolidated revenue in the first half of 2024 at Hermès amounted to 7.5 billion euros, up 15 percent at constant exchange and 12 percent at current exchange rates. In the second quarter, group sales reached 3.7 billion euros, up 13 percent at constant exchange rates. Recurring operating income was 3.1 billion euros and net profit reached 2.4...

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Hermes v Hermes: Turkey bookshop marks win in copyright fight

A bookseller in Turkey notched a victory over a French luxury house in a copyright battle to be able to call itself Hermes, the shop's lawyer said Tuesday, hailing an infrequent win against a major brand. An Ankara court ruling partially voided a decision by TurkPatent, Turkey's intellectual property authority, that prevented any brand other...

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The silent luxury giant Hermès and the loud legal battle over the Birkin bag

French fashion house Hermès has not only made headlines recently for its continued growth, but has also been in the public eye for its ongoing legal battles. The disputes surrounding the iconic Birkin bag not only delve deep into the digital realm, but also raise questions about artistic freedom and whether there is a right to luxury. Trademark...