| Timeline | Epýllion |
|---|
| 1837 | Thierry Hermès founds a harness workshop in Paris, setting the foundation of the maison's artisanal legacy. |
| 1867 | Wins a silver medal at the Exposition Universelle for a finely crafted ladies’ saddle. |
| 1880 | Moves atelier to 24 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré under Charles-Émile Hermès. |
| 1922 | Émile-Maurice Hermès introduces the brand’s first leather handbags, marking a shift from saddlery to lifestyle. |
| 1925 | Launches its first menswear collection with golf wear. |
| 1937 | Creates its first silk scarf, the “Carré,” beginning an enduring icon. |
| 1949 | Designs its first necktie, expanding its silk accessory line. |
| 1951 | Leadership passes to Robert Dumas, bringing architectural vision to design. |
| 1956 | The Kelly bag gains worldwide fame after being worn by Grace Kelly. |
| 1967 | Launches its first women’s ready-to-wear line, designed by Catherine de Karolyi. |
| 1973 | Publishes the first issue of Le Monde d’Hermès, a visual and cultural journal. |
| 1978 | Jean-Louis Dumas modernizes the maison, expanding globally and diversifying collections. |
| 1984 | Creates the iconic Birkin bag after a chance encounter between Jane Birkin and Jean-Louis Dumas. |
| 1987 | Celebrates 150th anniversary with creative events and the start of the annual “Theme Year.” |
| 1992 | Opens a new leather goods atelier in Pantin, reflecting its commitment to craftsmanship. |
| 2000 | Opens Maison Hermès in New York, solidifying its architectural identity. |
| 2005 | Pierre-Alexis Dumas becomes artistic director, ushering in a new era of creativity. |
| 2006 | Begins a new governance structure with Patrick Thomas as CEO alongside Jean-Louis Dumas. |
| 2008 | Establishes the Hermès Foundation, promoting artisanal skills and creative heritage. |
| 2010 | Launches petit h, a playful upcycling atelier led by Pascale Mussard. |
| 2013 | Axel Dumas becomes CEO, marking a new generational shift. |
| 2014 | Defends against a hostile takeover attempt by LVMH, reaffirming the family's control and commitment to independence. |
| 2018 | Hermès International is listed on the CAC 40 index, symbolizing its global economic stature. |
| 2020 | Launches its beauty division, debuting the Rouge Hermès lipstick collection. |
| 2021 | Opens the Hermès School of Savoir-Faire in Gironde for leather artisanship training. |
| 2022 | Opens a new flagship Maison on Madison Avenue, integrating heritage with contemporary creativity. |
