Hermes Quiz

1.      What the year of foundation Hermes?

• 1937

• 1837

• 1833

• 1847

Answer explanation

The adventure began in Paris 1837 when the harness-maker Thierry Hermès opened a workshop in rue Basse-du-Rempart.

Who was the first client of Hermes?

Answer explanation

The first client is the horse, the second is the rider. Declared Jean-Louis Dumas. With the disappearance of the horse from everyday life, Hermès chose the carriage to allude to its original quest for perfection – in bridles, saddles, harnesses and rider boots.

Where does the silk come from before it goes to the factory in Lyon?

• Portugal

• Brazil

• India

• Mongolia

Answer explanation

Hermès silk originates in silkworm breeding farms in Brazil, where one of the world’s finest qualities of silk is produced.

Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski head of which department?

• MRTW

• Maison

• WRTW

• Jewelry

Answer explanation

Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski is a French fashion designer and the Creative Director of Hermès International for WRTW. In 2014 she was appointed as Creative Director for Women's Ready-to-Wear. She unveiled her first collection for Autumn-Winter 2015.

What was the first fragrance creation by Christine Nagel, when she joins Hermes?

• Un Jardin sur la Lagune

• Eau de Citron Noir

• Galop

• H24

Answer explanation

Christine Nagel- creative Director in the perfume department since 2016 and the first creation fragrance was Galop.

Who is the creative Director in Jewelry department?

• John Lobb

• Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski

• Bali Barre

• Pierre Hardy

Answer explanation

In 2001, Hermès appoints Pierre Hardy as Creative Director of the fine jewelry and “Haute Bijouterie” collections. Also shoes department and any other objects in the house, like beauty collection.

Is it true that Véronique Nichanian work as creative Director in MRTW over 35 year?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

1988- Véronique Nichanian, began her career at Hermès

2008- Véronique designed her 40th collection for Hermès, holding a runway show at the Grand Palais in Paris, and celebrated 20 years of working with the House.

Why the Hermes boxes in orange color?

• Color was picked by creative director

• The supplier has only orange color

• Theme of that year

Answer explanation

This warm citrus colour, which is not listed with Pantone, became symbolic of the house after the Second World War. Its appearance goes back to 1942, when there was a shortage of cream-coloured cardboard boxes. The supplier resorted to what he had left. It happened to be orange.

What bag was on the front page of a magazine on the arm of a famous princess?

• Birkin

• Kelly

• Evelyne

• Bolide

Answer explanation

Grace Kelly was an important fashion icon and helped Hermes become even more reputable. In her stunning photo taken by the paparazzi, the Sac à dépêches bag was renamed after her iconic photo made waves in Hollywood, and still goes by the same name today.

What country was the inspiration for creation Oran sandal?

• Algeria

• Colombia

• Italy

• Greece

Answer explanation

ORAN

The theme chosen by Jean-Louis Dumas for 1997 was Africa. That was the year that Pierre Hardy designed the Métier’s bestseller: the Oran sandal. This model take its name from the city of Oran, on the Mediterranean coast in Algeria.