Form & Taste

Hermès

5 articles

A luxurious exotic leather handbag, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and texture, with a subtle background suggesting ethical sourcing and modern technology.
Accessories

Exotic Leather Handbags: Ethics, Craft, and Industry Future

A single Hermès Birkin bag, crafted from crocodile skin, can fetch over $200,000 on the resale market.

Oliver Dane·July 15, 2026
An iconic Hermès Birkin handbag displayed under a spotlight, symbolizing luxury, exclusivity, and desirability in the fashion world.
Brands

What are luxury brand strategies for exclusivity and desirability?

The basic 25-centimeter Birkin handbag now commands $11,400, a 10% increase recently implemented by Hermès, according to Brandingstrategyinsider .

Oliver Dane·July 7, 2026
Models showcasing avant-garde Resort 2027 fashion trends with historical and futuristic design elements, dramatic lighting.
Collections

Top 9 Resort 2027 Fashion Collection Trends and Styles

Max Mara celebrated its 75th anniversary by presenting its Cruise 2027 collection in Shanghai, underscoring the global reach of pre-collections.

Adrianne Cole·June 18, 2026
A luxurious boutique interior showcasing iconic heritage handbags alongside a modern digital display, representing the fusion of tradition and innovation.
Collections

What Is a Luxury Heritage Collection Concept in 2026?

Despite the relentless pace of fashion trends, Hermès maintains multi-year waitlists for its iconic Birkin and Kelly handbags.

Adrianne Cole·April 21, 2026
An opulent, deserted luxury shopping mall in Dubai, symbolizing the significant drop in sales and the impact of regional conflicts on high-end retail.
Brands

Luxury brands face Middle East conflict strategy challenges

Sales at Dubai's Mall of the Emirates plummeted by 30-50% in March.

Luca Bianchi·April 19, 2026