Hermès is the French fashion house founded in 1837 that makes Hermès sunglasses.
Thierry Hermès founded the company in Paris in 1837 as a maker of harnesses and other equestrian goods. This early specialization shaped the brand’s long association with leather craftsmanship and refined construction.
Over time, Hermès expanded into handbags, silk scarves, clothing, jewelry, watches, fragrances, and eyewear. Its sunglasses are therefore part of a much broader luxury portfolio rather than the company’s original business.
This question can cause confusion because several French houses make sunglasses. Chanel was founded in 1910, Christian Dior established Dior in 1946, and Yves Saint Laurent founded his fashion house in 1961. None matches the 1837 founding date.