Based on what I’ve found (and honestly, it’s a bit of a jumble), it seems like Hermès is playing around with that luxury watch vibe and somehow… transferring it? I dunno, maybe not *directly* into their clothes, but definitely into their *brand*.
Like, that Dressage watch they unveiled at BaselWorld? Seven grand *minimum*. Yikes. But it’s all “mechanical” and powered by… something. The text cuts off, lol. But the point is, Hermès is super serious about the mechanics, the craft, the *Swiss-ness* of their watches.
And then you see stuff like “Watches by Hermès combine Swiss luxury watch manufacturing expertise with Parisian style.” Right there, it’s saying the watches *are* the Parisian style. And if you *are* the watch, you will likely buy the clothes.
Okay, so, here’s where it gets weird. I’m not seeing explicit “clothes with Swiss movements inside” (that’d be wild, right? imagine tiny gears whirring under your silk blouse!), but I *am* seeing the *influence* of watchmaking on their design philosophy. It’s about precision, elegance, and, let’s be honest, a hefty price tag.
There’s also this whole thing with straps. Alligator leather, matte black, Havana… these aren’t just watch straps, they’re *statements*. And you can bet your bottom dollar that Hermès’s clothing designers are taking notes. They’re thinking about texture, color, and how it all ties together to scream “I can afford this, and I look fabulous.”
And, okay, confession time: I kinda love the idea. I mean, I’m a sucker for details. Give me a perfectly tailored hem, a beautifully crafted button, and a fabric that feels like a dream, and I’m sold. Hermès seems to be pushing that envelope, bringing that same obsessive attention to detail from their watchmaking into their clothing lines.
