In others, it commemorates an incident in which Hermes stopped two serpents from fighting with the touch of his staff, a symbol of the messenger god’s power as a peacemaker. The actual design ...

Hermès, the Birkin bag maker, weathers economic uncertainty by sticking to core products The Birkin bag. A square silk scarf printed with horse bridles. A cashmere throw blanket splashed with the ...

In Greek mythology, Hermes, the son of Zeus was imagined with winged sandals, and a winged hat, symbols of his celebrated speed. Today, the French fashion house Hermès that shares his name is ...