{HERMèS' SUCCESS HAS BEEN DRIVEN BY SHORTAGE

While a lot of luxury brands drive exposure through social media marketing, celeb collaborations and style shows, Hermès which started as a saddlery and which still hand-stitches the lion's share of its natural leather bags hasn't. Its major items haven't changed a lot in years; it does not have TikTok, and doesn't give celebs complimentary purses