Hermès // 2021 Universal Registration Document

PRESENTATION OF THE GROUP AND ITS RESULTS REVENUE AND ACTIVITY BY MÉTIER

1.6.2.3.6 Shoes In 2021, Pierre Hardy, Creative Director of women’s and men’s shoes, was inspired by the theme of the Odyssey to create bridges between Hermès’ heritage and the contemporary world, between yesterday and tomorrow, between savoir-faire and innovation. The summer collection of women’s shoes affirms the richness of its lines by embellishing the leatherwork on flat sandals, laces rising up the calf or even espadrilles. A new heel representing the Médor stud adorns a resolutely colourful and cheerful line. A new type of shoe has emerged with clogs, which have quickly become a must-have. For winter, boots made of a single piece of leather and decorated with remarkable saddle stitching, from the heel to the top, highlight the beauty of the leather. The heel is also magnified, with, in particular, a heel composed of spheres reminiscent of the Cristalleries Saint-Louis vases, resulting from meticulous manufacturing work. Pierre Hardy continues his interpretation of the annual theme by creating models for the busy, active woman, with crepe-type soles or elegant sneakers. The summer collection for men combines comfort and elegance through soft materials such as calfskin or goatskin, mounted on leather or rubber soles to further accentuate their suppleness. The offer is illuminated by a rich palette of colours. Sporty and colourful models continue to combine comfort and elegance in everyday life. In winter, men also dream of nomadism and travel, with thick-soled models that are as comfortable for walking in the city as for going on hikes. A new square buckle stands out as a timeless signature, while the sneaker family continues to be enriched with models with light and supple soles. 1.6.3 Silk and Textiles represent the fourth largest sector in the Group, accounting for 7% of consolidated sales. In 2021, this métier generated €669 million in revenue. In 2021, the scarves of the winners of the Grand Prix du Carré Hermès, an international drawing competition launched in 2019, were presented. Duo cosmique , winner of the first prize, pays tribute to Japanese culture and its traditional kimono patterns, by illustrating a philosophical concept from tantric Buddhism. The second prize, Masan & Masan , was inspired by ancestral basketwork savoir-faire to compose a dazzling face-to-face meeting between two masan figures, literally “braided horse” in Thai. This is the end of this competition, a great human adventure that has enabled the discovery of many talents, while strengthening Hermès’ leading position in textile design. SILK AND TEXTILES WOMEN’S SILK 1.6.3.1

The men’s belt adds to its repertoire for the summer with marine-inspired models whose new buckle, a masterpiece of silverware, perfectly imitates a rope. For winter, the buckle plays with colour, with three-colour lacquered metal or rainbow versions. 1.6.2.3.3 Hats Various prints from the House have found their place in the hat collections, whether on a bucket hat or a cap for women, or on a men’s cap with a motif borrowed from men’s ready-to-wear. In summer, straw lends itself to all kinds of play: woven for the first time with a tartan motif, openwork for a very light look, or even infinitely braided on a wide-brimmed maxi hat. In winter, the collections showcase the savoir-faire of felt by combining it for the first time with leather on a cap, or by embellishing it with a lacquered metal jewel on a fedora, with a printed silk patch hidden on the inside. 1.6.2.3.4 Gloves In summer, the line of hair accessories expands with leather-wrapped barrettes printed with graphic and coloured patterns. And the headband is adorned with leather and braided edges. Ready for winter, a new men’s mitten is available in a cashmere knit with a hand-sewn deer applied. A new feminine model plays with colours and a trompe l’œil to evoke driving gloves. 1.6.2.3.5 The Internet of Things Hermès is continuing its collaboration with Apple and presents several new products this year. A result of the excellence of Hermès leather savoir-faire, the Apple AirTag Hermès is a leather object that accommodates the AirTag , Apple’s innovative accessory that makes it easy for iPhone users to find their everyday objects with the Apple “Find My” app. Four accessories were designed based on a horse token holder from the House’s archives: key ring, bag accessory, luggage tag and address holder. New bracelets and dials are appearing for the Apple Watch Hermès Series 7 , with a larger screen for an optimised interface, while offering increased resistance and faster recharging. They revisit the House’s emblematic signatures and are adorned with chain links and Chaîne d’ancre motifs. Their colour palette is enriched by new shades, between timelessness and radiance. Continuing the dialogue between savoir-faire and modernity, Hermès has designed an iPhone case compatible with the MagSafe wireless charging system. Barénia calfskin, a full-grain leather with a silky feel, it is highlighted with a Bolduc hot stamped design, inspired by the classic Hermès orange box ribbon.

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