Greek Mythology:
Hermès was the messenger of the gods, god of trade and commerce as well as patron of travelers.
1937: First Silk Scarf
It was a collaboration between Robert Dumas-Hermes and the artist Hugo Grygkar, made with Chinese silk which was twice as strong as any other silk available back then.
1930s: The Sac à dépêches was designed by Robert Dumas
1956: Grace Kelly, the princess of Monaco, used the bag to hide her pregnancy from paparazzi and thus drove sales of the bag to skyrocket.
1977: Hermes officially renamed the Sac à dépêches as the Kelly bag.
1984: Birkin Bag
A chance encounter between the head of Hermès and Jane Birkin on a flight led to the creation of the elegant and voluminous bag, especially with room for baby bottles.
2025: Saut Hermès
Hermès staged the annual show jumping competition at the Grand Palais, showcasing its equestrian roots.
To be continued…
The Horses of China 