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Hermès began in 1837 as a Paris-based harness and saddlery workshop founded by Thierry Hermès for European nobility. Over generations, the family-owned company expanded its focus from equestrian goods to include luxury leather bags, scarves, and ready-to-wear clothing. Key developments include the move to its current headquarters at 24 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in 1880, the introduction of its first women's handbags in 1922, and the creation of iconic products like the Kelly bag and Hermès silk scarves in the 1930s.