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Hermès

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From Horses to High Fashion: The Origins of Luxury Brands

Delve into the historical transition of businesses from crafting saddles and horse accessories to designing iconic bags, highlighting the significance of a particular accessory that would later shape the brand's identity. Explore the rise of immigrant craftsmen in Paris during Napoleon III's reign, their connection to Empress Eugenie, and the evolution of companies like Hermes and Louis Vuitton from their equestrian roots to modern-day luxury icons.

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