Hermès Équitation

Brand Story

Hermès was founded in 1837 by Thierry Hermès in Paris as a harness workshop, crafting the finest leather goods for European nobility and their horses. The house built its entire early reputation on equestrian craftsmanship — every saddle, bridle, and piece of tack was made by hand to the exacting standards of the most demanding riders in Europe. The horse and carriage remains the house's emblem to this day, a direct acknowledgement that without the horse, there would be no Hermès.

The Hermès Équitation line represents the continuation of this 187-year equestrian heritage, translated into the finest riding apparel and accessories available anywhere in the world. Every piece is crafted in France using the same materials and techniques that have defined the house since the nineteenth century — the finest leathers, the most technical fabrics, and the most skilled artisans. To wear Hermès in the saddle is to connect with the very origins of the house.

Where They Sit in the Market

Hermès Équitation occupies an entirely separate tier from every other equestrian brand — it is not simply the most expensive, it is the most storied, the most technically accomplished, and the most culturally significant. The target customer is a rider for whom the very best is the only acceptable standard, and for whom the provenance and heritage of a garment matters as much as its performance. There is no ceiling to the Hermès equestrian experience.