A jump in sales of its trademark leather bags helped Hermes push its annual profits last year above one billion euros for the first time ever, results released Wednesday showed. The French luxury goods maker…
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Hermes warns of fading chic in sales
French luxury goods group Hermes warned on Wednesday that sales growth would probably fall below target this year because of economic and political uncertainties, prompting a sharp fall in its share price. Hermes sales in…
Jane Birkin asks Hermes to take name off crocodile handbag
British singer Jane Birkin has asked luxury manufacturer Hermes to remove her name from its crocodile-skin handbag after learning of the “cruel” methods used to make the iconic accessory. Costing tens of thousands of euros,…
Crocodile-skin handbag sells for a record Sh21 million
A fuchsia-coloured crocodile-skin Hermes bag has broken the record for the most expensive handbag sold at auction, selling for US$222,912 at a Christie’s auction in Hong Kong. The shiny pink bag was sold to an…
Louis Vuitton tops 2013 global luxury brand list
Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Gucci were the top three global luxury brands of 2013, with Fendi and Coach entering the top 10 for the first time, a study said Wednesday. The 2013 BrandZ Top 100,…
Edible perfume, when chefs follow their nose
Pierre Herme’s “Peach, rose and cumin” tart is a rollercoaster for the senses by any standard. But it is also a nod to a classic fragrance, reinterpreted for the palate by the French pastry chef….