Hermès is a superlative representation of savoir-faire in a variety of categories, from leather and silk to ready-to-wear and timepieces, all of which exude a high level of detail and skilled craftsmanship.<br />The success of Hermès today originated in 1837 when Thierry Hermès, the founder, established a shop for equestrian saddles and harnesses in Paris. Through the generations Hermès has grown to become a leading luxury brand with expertise in fine leather and many other products—including watches. In 1912, Émile Hermès, son of Thierry, designed the first-ever Hermés wristwatch for his daughter Jacqueline. He created the "porte-oignon" system to hold a pocket watch securely within a leather strap, and the Hermès watch was born.<br />Luc Perramond, CEO of La Montre Hermès, the watch division of the House of Hermès, explains the link between the past and the present at La Montre Hermès.<br />iW Magazine: iwmagazine.com<br />Instagram: instagram.com/iwmagazine<br />Facebook: facebook.com/iwmagazine<br />Twitter: twitter.com/iwmagazine<br />Pinterest: pinterest.com/iwmagazine/<br />YouTube: youtube.com/user/iWmag
