From the saddler craftsman to the global emblem of timeless luxury and French elegance
Founded in 1837 in Paris, the house of Hermès began as a workshop for harnesses and saddlery for the great European houses. The precision of the gesture, the quality of the leathers, and the obsession with detail quickly made it renowned. Over generations, this family house expanded its expertise to leather goods, then to fashion, watchmaking, and the arts of living. Its identity is based on a rare philosophy: to design objects that transcend eras without ever yielding to fleeting fashion. Each creation bears the mark of a craftsman, a mastered time, and a preserved tradition. In this world of instantaneity, Hermès cultivates the art of durability, meaning, and silence.
The Jige cover
A refined silhouette designed to enhance the essentials in the world of discreet and structured luxury
Originally designed as an accessory given on family occasions, the Jige clutch stands out for the purity of its line and its ingenious closure. It was conceived as a style exercise: a perfect rectangle, a flap slipped under a vertical band forming a stylized letter, with no visible seams or superfluous ornamentation. Its portable size, lightness, and ability to embody elegance with a simple gesture quickly earned it a special place in the most discerning wardrobes. Over time, the Jige clutch has become a symbol of refinement: the one you grasp by hand, silently, without ostentation, and that says it all.