Hermès is a French fashion house producing luxury leather goods, jewellery, watches and ready-to-wear couture. They are famed for their high quality handbags such as the 'Birkin' and the 'Kelly' which have become highly sought after, reaching astronomical prices at auction in recent years.
The Birkin was named after the British actress, Jane Birkin, who resided in France and met with Jean-Louis Dumas, the owner of Hermès at the time, who designed a bag for her that was practical for everyday use. Each Birkin is handcrafted and takes days to construct, resulting in a bespoke finish to each Birkin that is sold.
Hermès are also well known for their exquisite scarves or Carre, which were introduced in 1937. Once again, the scarves are made to the highest standards, and designers are invited to produce designs for the scarves twice a year. Sold in their distinctive orange boxes, they are always a popular item sold in the Objects of Desire auctions.