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Encyclopedia > Hermès

Hermès is a haute couture manufacturer and retailer based in Paris, France most famous for its silken scarves for women. Haute couture (French for high sewing) is a common term for custom-fitted clothing as produced in Paris and imitated in other fashion capitals such as New York, London, and Milan. ... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... A woman wearing a knitted scarf A scarf is a piece of fabric, often long and narrow, usually worn on or near the head, for warmth, fashion, cleanliness, or religious purposes. ...


Founded in 1837 by Thierry Hermès as a saddlery company, the business has been owned by a family member ever since. Over the years, the company expanded to include boots, home decor items, jewelry, luggage, silk scarves, and H-logo belts and Kelly bags.


In 1956, a Hermès scarf was depicted on a British postage stamp worn by Elizabeth Windsor, and on the cover of Life magazine worn by Grace Kelly. This 1974 stamp from Japan depicts a Class 8620 steam locomotive. ... Elizabeth II in an official portrait as Queen of Canada (on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee in 2002, wearing the Sovereigns badges of the Order of Canada and the Order of Military Merit) Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary) (born 21 April 1926), styled HM The... A cover of Life Magazine from 1911 Life has been the name of two notable magazines published in the United States. ... Grace Kelly (1929–1982). ...


In addition to its flagship store in Paris, the fashion house operates boutiques in New York City, London, UK, Toronto, Ontario and Milan, Italy. Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the largest city and largest metropolitan area, by population, in the United States. ... The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster which contains Big Ben Tower Bridge at night A red double-decker bus crosses Piccadilly Circus. ... Motto: Diversity Our Strength Map of Ontario Counties, Toronto being red Area: 641 sq. ... This is about the Italian city of Milan. ...


International megastar and billionairess Oprah Winfrey was denied access to the Paris flagship store based on the store "having problem with North Africans lately." In a call of apology and request to have Miss. Winfrey shop at the store again from Hermès's CEO, Miss. Winfrey stated she would no longer shop at the store.


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Hermes (1035 words)
Hermes, the herald of the Olympian gods, is the son of Zeus and the nymph Maia, daughter of Atlas and one of the Pleiades.
According to legend, Hermes was born in a cave on Mount Cyllene in Arcadia.
Hermes is usually depicted with a broad-brimmed hat or a winged cap, winged sandals and the heralds staff (kerykeion in Greek, or Caduceus in Latin).
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