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Case Study | Inside Hermès’ Best-in-Class Leather Goods Strategy

How a unique approach to supply chain, design, communications and retail has powered blockbuster demand for iconic bags like the Birkin and Kelly, enabling the French leather goods house to face down rivals and become a global megabrand with a market capitalisation greater than Nike’s.

Case Study | Inside Hermès’ Best-in-Class Leather Goods Strategy

How a unique approach to supply chain, design, communications and retail has powered blockbuster demand for iconic bags like the Birkin and Kelly, enabling the French leather goods house to face down rivals and become a global megabrand with a market capitalisation greater than Nike’s.


The Future of Designer Bags in Five Charts

In its latest report, BoF Insights unpacks the dynamics that are fast reshaping what, why and how consumers buy designer bags and small leather goods.

The Future of Designer Bags in Five Charts

In its latest report, BoF Insights unpacks the dynamics that are fast reshaping what, why and how consumers buy designer bags and small leather goods.


The Future of Handbags

In luxury’s biggest and most profitable category, the path to success is narrower than before. Which styles are selling and why?

The Future of Handbags

In luxury’s biggest and most profitable category, the path to success is narrower than before. Which styles are selling and why?


Why Chanel Is Raising Prices On Its Most Popular Bags

This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's global price hike, Tapestry's take on the US-China trade war and Cardi B's collection for Fashion Nova. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Why Chanel Is Raising Prices On Its Most Popular Bags

This week, everyone will be talking about Chanel's global price hike, Tapestry's take on the US-China trade war and Cardi B's collection for Fashion Nova. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


There Are Not Enough Cows to Produce Luxury Leather

Hermès is among the luxury brands that have complained about the lack of quality hides.

There Are Not Enough Cows to Produce Luxury Leather

Hermès is among the luxury brands that have complained about the lack of quality hides.


Hermès Expands Manufacturing With New French Workshop

The luxury handbag maker opened a new manufacturing plant in eastern France as rivals LVMH and Kering expand leather goods production to keep up with Chinese demand.

Hermès Expands Manufacturing With New French Workshop

The luxury handbag maker opened a new manufacturing plant in eastern France as rivals LVMH and Kering expand leather goods production to keep up with Chinese demand.