What was the first name of Hermès founder Thierry Hermès?
Answer
Thierry
The first name of Hermès founder Thierry Hermès was Thierry.
Thierry Hermès founded the company in Paris in 1837 as a workshop making high-quality harnesses and bridles. His expertise served carriage owners and riders, placing the business within the tradition of fine equestrian craftsmanship.
Hermès later expanded from harness goods into saddlery, bags, scarves, clothing, watches, and other luxury products. Its equestrian origins remain visible in the house’s motifs and product categories.
A common mix-up is to identify Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson, as the founder. Émile-Maurice led the company later and helped broaden its international reach, but the original founder was his grandfather, Thierry Hermès.