"Leather Forever," an exhibition themed on the bond between Hermès and leather, will be held at the Hyokeikan Museum of Tokyo from December 2nd until the 23rd.

This exhibition traces the history of leather at Hermès, which began as a saddlery workshop. By tracing the history of bags and objects over the years, visitors can get a glimpse of the artisans' pursuit of manufacturing.

At the venue, artisans from the atelier will be demonstrating how to make bags. They will show off the various techniques involved in bag production, from cutting to sewing and stitching. In addition, a special bag collection will be on display to commemorate the opening of the exhibition. Prior to the event, Hermès Artistic Director Pierre-Alexis Dumas commented, "I sometimes picture my ancestor Thierry Hermès in his Paris atelier in 1837, the first year of the brand's founding, his eyes shining as he inhaled and touched the scent of leather used for saddlery. That scent still excites me today."


【Event Information】
Hermès "Leather Forever"
Venue: Tokyo National Museum, Hyokeikan
Address: 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Dates: December 2nd to 23rd
Time: 9:30am to 5pm (until 8pm from the 3rd to the 7th)
Closed: Mondays
Free admission (purchase an admission voucher from http://lfe.hermes.com/jp on the right and show the screen of your mobile phone or smartphone at the designated counter at the main gate of the Tokyo National Museum)