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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

Even Chanel and Hermès Susceptible to Current Climate

In today's climate of economic uncertainty and slow growth, no brand is immune.

Luxury

Even Chanel and Hermès Susceptible to Current Climate

In today's climate of economic uncertainty and slow growth, no brand is immune.


Luxury

Richemont, Hermès Slump as Gloom Deepens in Luxury Industry

Richemont said first-half operating profit will probably decline about 45 percent, while Hermès abandoned its annual sales growth target, adding to the gloom spreading across the luxury industry.

Luxury

Richemont, Hermès Slump as Gloom Deepens in Luxury Industry

Richemont said first-half operating profit will probably decline about 45 percent, while Hermès abandoned its annual sales growth target, adding to the gloom spreading across the luxury industry.


News & Analysis

Hermès Takes Stake in Pierre Hardy

French luxury house Hermès Group has acquired a minority stake in footwear and accessory company Pierre Hardy, as it seeks to strengthen ties with its eponymous founder.

News & Analysis

Hermès Takes Stake in Pierre Hardy

French luxury house Hermès Group has acquired a minority stake in footwear and accessory company Pierre Hardy, as it seeks to strengthen ties with its eponymous founder.


Retail

The Price of Transparency

The way luxury goods are priced in global markets is more transparent than ever, skewing where people shop, fuelling the grey market and dragging down sales, with no clear solution in sight.

Retail

The Price of Transparency

The way luxury goods are priced in global markets is more transparent than ever, skewing where people shop, fuelling the grey market and dragging down sales, with no clear solution in sight.


Sustainability

Social Goods | Cotton Farming, Male Modelling Exposed, PETA Confronts Hermès

Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

Sustainability

Social Goods | Cotton Farming, Male Modelling Exposed, PETA Confronts Hermès

Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.


Luxury

BoF Exclusive | Hermès Bets on Ready-to-Wear

As Hermès prepares to host its first-ever women’s pre-collection presentation on July 3 in Paris, women’s ready-to-wear artistic director Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski speaks exclusively to BoF about her plans for the category.

Luxury

BoF Exclusive | Hermès Bets on Ready-to-Wear

As Hermès prepares to host its first-ever women’s pre-collection presentation on July 3 in Paris, women’s ready-to-wear artistic director Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski speaks exclusively to BoF about her plans for the category.


Retail

Middle East Luxury Sales Fading as Oil Falls and Tourism Slows

Falling crude prices have crimped the spending power of luxury-goods consumers in the Middle East, while a weak ruble means fewer free-spending Russians have visited the region.

Retail

Middle East Luxury Sales Fading as Oil Falls and Tourism Slows

Falling crude prices have crimped the spending power of luxury-goods consumers in the Middle East, while a weak ruble means fewer free-spending Russians have visited the region.


Financial Markets

Hermès Full-Year Earnings Beat Estimates, Buoyed by Leather Goods, Japan

Hermès International SCA reported full-year earnings that beat analysts’ estimates, buoyed by sales of leather goods and demand in Japan.

Financial Markets

Hermès Full-Year Earnings Beat Estimates, Buoyed by Leather Goods, Japan

Hermès International SCA reported full-year earnings that beat analysts’ estimates, buoyed by sales of leather goods and demand in Japan.


News & Analysis

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Retail

Where Will Hermès Find Growth in a Slowing Luxury Market?

In an exclusive conversation with BoF, Hermès global chief executive Axel Dumas shares his strategy for growing the house in a difficult luxury market.

Retail

Where Will Hermès Find Growth in a Slowing Luxury Market?

In an exclusive conversation with BoF, Hermès global chief executive Axel Dumas shares his strategy for growing the house in a difficult luxury market.


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