Hermès - Registration Document 2016

OVERVIEW OF THE GROUP

ACTIVITY BY SECTOR

1.3.2.2 Men’s ready-to-wear Véronique Nichanian, creator of men’s ready-to-wear, designs collec- tions which explore the male wardrobe playing with lines, the richness of materials, mix of colours and taste for detail. The spring-summer collection is characterised by a graphic, poetic vitality, with supple and sophisticated silhouettes. The range of colours crosses neutral tones (white, chalk, pewter, pepper, navy and black) and bright notes (aqua, tomato, bright blue and mint green). Series of hori- zontal and vertical stripes, contrasting colour-blocking and silkscreen printed motifs, notably a tattooed rose, herald a carefree summer. The collection hasmany technical innovations, such as the application of silk on the blend used for the jackets and unstructured silk T-shirts, the Surprise silkscreen printing “à la connétable” on the showerproof cotton jackets, as well as reversible jackets. For autumn-winter, the collection is joyful and impertinent, with disso- nant compositions combining winter tones (camel, steel grey, flannel, khaki and navy), vibrant colours (turquoise, raspberry, cassis) and pure blacks. The combination of materials and contrasting textures adds a dash of modernity: mix of shiny and smooth calfskin panels for jackets and over- coats in a range of calfskins or jackets with a silk Virages structure, sur- face effects for Profil Equestre jackets in babylamb or nubuck calfskin and smooth calfskin, and matte/glossy designs for dévoré checked jackets and glazed calfskin jackets and parkas, of showerproof Toilbright or shaded chevrons to create optical effects. With both of these collections, Véronique Nichanian illustrates with pas- sion and enthusiasm her contemporary take on the men’s collection. ACCESSORIES The accessories department comprises jewellery in enamel, horn, lac- quered wood and leather, as well as belts, hats, gloves, the Internet of things and shoes. Jewellery accessories Echoing this year’s theme and the Picnic bag, wicker featured heavily in the jewellery accessories collections. This natural material, worked with creativity and expertise, scattered with Médor nails and lined with Barénia calfskin, becomes just as desirable as an exotic leather or a precious metal. Additions were also made this year to the dog bracelet collar collection with the five Mini Dog bracelets. Faithful to the spirit of their illustrious ancestor, they are inspired by its iconic features but reinterpret them freely and in varied fashion. With a shiny clasp and decorated with studs, rings or perforations, the Mini Dog bracelets are perfect for collecting. Thestoryofbadgesformencontinueswithatouchofhumour:aseahorse with a saddle evokes the mounts of the Greek Gods and pays homage to the house’s equestrian roots. 1.3.3 1.3.3.1

1.3.3.2 Belts In 2016, women’s belts were slimmer than ever, and were worn on the waist as well as the hips. They have refined, elegant buckles like jewels, finished off with a saddle rivet or inspired by the Chaîne d’ancre link. For men, the equestrian inspiration is omnipresent with graphic buckles showing showjumping obstacle bars which conceal a discreet H. Hats The hat collections focus on natural materials: hemp or paper braiding, straw, cotton and felt are recast with both feminine andmasculine twists. Available in a range of shapes and sizes, decorated with silk, leather and ribbon, thesemodels areextremely elegant andwhimsical. Aplayful spirit embodied by an original flower of printed silk twill, whose petals form a bouquet of cheery colours. Fixed to a clip, it can be worn in the hair, attached to a hat or the lapel. Gloves Gloves showcased service and a tailored approach, bringing a new focus to the glovemaking expertise of the housewith customers being given the option to personalise their gloves. The Internet of things A new model was added to the Apple Watch Hermès collection, the Double Buckle Cuff in Swift or Epsom calfskin, inspired by a sandal designed by Pierre Hardy, the Hermès creative director for shoes and jewelry. It elegantly clads the wrist in new colours – Étoupe, Blue Agate and Rose Jaipur. A new Single Tour bracelet with an extending buckle was also launched. A reinterpretation of a classic shape, it combines the elemental simplicity if Barénia calfskin with the modernity of the Hermès deployment buckle, which opens by pressing two side buttons. The new Apple Watch Hermès Series 2 models include GPS, water resis- tance 50 metres, a dramatically brighter display, a powerful dual core processor and the watchOS 3. The new Apple Watch Hermès are sold with an additional Hermès Orange Sport Band, finished with a pin etched with “ Apple Watch Hermès ”. Water resistant, light and flexible; comfor- table and resistant, thewater resistant Sport Band is perfect for sporting pursuits. Shoes Pierre Hardy, creative director for women’s and men’s shoes, has illus- trated this year’s theme with collections drawing heavily on natural mate- rials, full grain calfskin, suede goat leather and printed silks, in a free and relaxed style. For summer, the women’s shoe collection elevates leatherwork with end- to-end stitching, dyed in sections or perforated. Sandals have large cut- outs to provide ventilation for the feet, and the designs are reminiscent of a Mediterranean summer, bay leaves or olive branches, while sports shoes made of technical canvas and leather suggest a faster pace. 1.3.3.3 1.3.3.4 1.3.3.5 1.3.3.6

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