Axel Dumas
Executive Chairman, Hermès
As a sixth-generation member of the family that founded Hermès, he ran its crucial jewellery and leather goods divisions before becoming executive chairman.


Asian Sales Propel Hermès to Impressive Third Quarter Performance
The French luxury group joins rival LVMH in largely shrugging off fallout from Hong Kong’s political protests, with sales at Hermès up 15 percent in the third quarter.

Asian Sales Propel Hermès to Impressive Third Quarter Performance
The French luxury group joins rival LVMH in largely shrugging off fallout from Hong Kong’s political protests, with sales at Hermès up 15 percent in the third quarter.

When Does It Pay to Let Celebrities Hijack the Runway?
The very thing that boosts brand exposure during fashion week could threaten a luxury house’s most valuable asset. Especially in markets like China.

When Does It Pay to Let Celebrities Hijack the Runway?
The very thing that boosts brand exposure during fashion week could threaten a luxury house’s most valuable asset. Especially in markets like China.

Why Dior and Chanel Are Launching Direct Retail for Beauty
The strategy is aimed at getting closer to consumers and building image in a space where niche players have flourished.

Why Dior and Chanel Are Launching Direct Retail for Beauty
The strategy is aimed at getting closer to consumers and building image in a space where niche players have flourished.

Power Moves | Schiaparelli Announces Artistic Director, Audemars Piguet Names North America CEO
This week, Schiaparelli names Bertrand Guyon’s successor, while a former Berluti executive is appointed to lead the North America division of Audemars Piguet.

Power Moves | Schiaparelli Announces Artistic Director, Audemars Piguet Names North America CEO
This week, Schiaparelli names Bertrand Guyon’s successor, while a former Berluti executive is appointed to lead the North America division of Audemars Piguet.

Hermes CEO Steps Down from L'Oreal Board
The French beauty group said on Thursday that Axel Dumas, the CEO of Birkin-bag maker Hermes, had resigned as a board member as the luxury group starts work on its own line of cosmetics.

Hermes CEO Steps Down from L'Oreal Board
The French beauty group said on Thursday that Axel Dumas, the CEO of Birkin-bag maker Hermes, had resigned as a board member as the luxury group starts work on its own line of cosmetics.

How I Became… Hermès' In-House Perfumer
As the 'nose' of Hermès and one of the most revered perfumers in the world, Christine Nagel has built her career on technical ability and a willingness to take creative risks. Here, she shares her career advice and insights on the inner workings of the scent industry.

How I Became… Hermès' In-House Perfumer
As the 'nose' of Hermès and one of the most revered perfumers in the world, Christine Nagel has built her career on technical ability and a willingness to take creative risks. Here, she shares her career advice and insights on the inner workings of the scent industry.

Hermès To Launch Skincare, Cosmetics
The French luxury house confirmed its big beauty ambitions.

Hermès To Launch Skincare, Cosmetics
The French luxury house confirmed its big beauty ambitions.

Hermès Still Benefiting From Buoyant Asian Demand
Along with Louis Vuitton and Gucci, Hermès is still riding high on strong demand from Asian clients with net profit up 15 percent to €1.4 billion and operating income up 6 percent to €2 billion.

Hermès Still Benefiting From Buoyant Asian Demand
Along with Louis Vuitton and Gucci, Hermès is still riding high on strong demand from Asian clients with net profit up 15 percent to €1.4 billion and operating income up 6 percent to €2 billion.

Can 'China Day' Live Up to the Hype?
As trade war tensions come to a head in Beijing, US-China relations will be stronger than ever on New York Fashion Week's China Day runway.

Can 'China Day' Live Up to the Hype?
As trade war tensions come to a head in Beijing, US-China relations will be stronger than ever on New York Fashion Week's China Day runway.

What Fashion Can Learn from Angela Ahrendts’ Apple Exit
The longtime fashion executive may have optimised Apple’s retail strategy for the wrong things.

What Fashion Can Learn from Angela Ahrendts’ Apple Exit
The longtime fashion executive may have optimised Apple’s retail strategy for the wrong things.
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