As for the region, Asia, excluding Japan, registered a 1 percent increase in sales. The growth was supported by the strong loyalty of the client and the camera value strategy, with the reopening of the key store in Taichung, Taiwan and Bangkok, after renewals, Hermes said in a press release.
Hermes Paris has reported consolidated income of € 4.1 billion (~ $ 4.37 billion) in the first quarter of 2025, 9 % more, driven by strong sales in Japan, America and Europe. Leather items led the growth, while the ready to use and the silk also worked well. The group continues to trust despite global uncertainties, reaffirming its long -term strategy and sustainability objectives.
Japan saw a robust growth of 17 percent, fed by the constant support of the local clientele. The Americas registered an increase of 11 percent, with the United States showing a remarkable impulse in March.
Europe, excluding France, achieved solid gains of 13 percent and France remained with an increase of 13 percent, driven by a strong local demand and a vibrant tourist activity. Paris organized the successful return of the 15th Saut Hermes at the Grand Palais, while Florence (Italy) saw the reopening of its renewed store in February. The other area, mainly Middle East, continued its upward trend with a 14 percent increase in sales.
As for the segment, the leather items and the metader of the chair increased by 10 percent, backed by a sustained demand and enriched collections, including the new Medor and Mousqueton Bag models. The brand continued to expand its production capacity, with a new workshop that will be inaugurated in L'I isle-D'espagnac (Charente) this year, and future facilities in Lupes (Gironde) and Charleville-Mezieres (Ardennes) planned for 2026 and 2027.
The segment ready for use and accessories grew by 7 percent, reinforced by successful presentations of autumn/winter winter/winter collections for men and women. The silk and textile segment recorded a 5 percent increase, driven by a variety of vibrant formats and designs in the ranges of women and men.
Despite continuous economic, geopolitical and monetary uncertainties, Hermes continues to trust its medium -term perspective and has reaffirmed its ambitious objective for the growth of income at constant change rates. When entering 2025 with guarantee, the group accredits its highly integrated artisanal model, the balanced distribution network, the creative collections and the strong loyalty of the client as key strengths, added the launch.
Emphasizing its deeply rooted commitment to crafts, the group has chosen 'attracted to elaborate' as a theme for the year, which is more important than each creation, from a stitch of chair to a pencil blow, begins with the art of drawing.
Hermes continues to maintain his commitment to responsible and sustainable growth. The group will distribute more than 500 million euros (~ $ 533 million) in 2025 to its employees such as sharing profits by 2024, recognizing their vital role in their success. Reinforcing its environmental administration, Hermes updated his climatic strategy in early 2025, focusing on processable initiatives to strengthen supply chains and enforce strict natural resources conservation policies.
The group remains aligned with its 2030 climatic objectives, validated by the Target Based Science (SBTI) initiative, progressing through decarbonization efforts in direct operations and better energy efficiency. In addition, Hermes is intensifying the work to reduce scope emissions 3 in close collaboration with their suppliers and a broader value chain.
“In a complex geopolitical and economic context, The House is strengthening its fundamentals more than ever: Uncompromising Quality, Creativity at The Heart of All Development, and Vertical Integration, a Guarantee of Preserving Unique Savoir-Faire. Quarter, The Group Achieved Solid Growth In Sales, Thanks To The Trust of Its Customers and The Commitment of The Teams, Whom I Thank Warmly, ”Said Axel Dumas, Executive President of Hermes.
Fiber2Fashion News Desk (SG)
