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No Bag for you! A Look at the Store that said "No" to Oprah
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Tags: Hermes, Oprah Winfrey
In June of 2005, the world became fascinated by one of the most ridiculous celebrity feuds in recent memory - Oprah vs. Hermes fashion company. Here's a quick history of the store that turned one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in the world away.
| | Was originally founded in 1837 by Thierry Hermès as a saddlery company |
| | Has remained in control of the Hermès family for over two hundred years |
| | Produces ready-to-wear fashion, home decor, jewellery, luggage, fragrances, and saddles has boutiques in over 34 countries |
| | Most famous item, the signature Hermès silk scarf, was first made in 1928. |
| | A Hermès scarf is sold every 25 seconds and cost $325. |
| | The Hermès bags has been made famous by celebrities such as Grace Kelly, Jackie O, Posh Beckham and by the TV show "Sex and the City" |
| | At one point there was reported to be a six-year wait to get a Hermès bag. |
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