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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.

Axel Dumas
Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


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.

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.


Beauty

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.

Beauty

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


Workplace & Talent

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.

Workplace & Talent

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.


News & Analysis

Hermès To Launch Skincare, Cosmetics

The French luxury house confirmed its big beauty ambitions.

News & Analysis

Hermès To Launch Skincare, Cosmetics

The French luxury house confirmed its big beauty ambitions.


Financial Markets

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.

Financial Markets

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.


China

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.

China

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.


News & Analysis

What Fashion Can Learn from Angela Ahrendts’ Apple Exit

The longtime fashion executive may have optimised Apple’s retail strategy for the wrong things.

News & Analysis

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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