German-born French harness maker who founded Hermès in 1837 in Paris, establishing the brand as the premier supplier of harnesses and saddlery to European royalty and nobility.
Founded Hermès as a harness-making atelier serving European aristocracy — establishing the technical craftsmanship standard and aristocratic clientele that would define the brand for nearly 200 years, even as the products evolved beyond horses.
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