Hermes Trivia

Greentea · Mar 12th, 2006, 05:27 PM

Have an interesting tidbit about Hermes or an interesting article you'd like to share? Please post it here!

I'd like to share something I read about how the famous orange box came about...

Orange

The Hermes box came about in the 1920's.

The first boxes were cream-colored, with a gilded-edging imitating pig-skin; then mustard-colored with brown edging. The Second World War forced the next color change:
During the Occupation, the shortage of all materials forced Hermes to use the only plain paperboard available: It was orange.

After the war, this color was continued, but in a much more vivid shade (as today) with a relief pattern. In 1949, the Bolduc (brown ribbon) was introduced. Before 1996, jewellery
and tableware (porcelain) had different colored boxes: Grey for jewelry and green for tableware. Today, all Hermes objects come in the orange box.
There are about 188 sizes of Hermes orange boxes.

Kellybag · Mar 12th, 2006, 08:20 PM

Loved that tidbit...I have always been a big fan of orange, so it makes the purchase all the more sweeter for me.

clanalois · Mar 12th, 2006, 08:53 PM

I love that orange! The first time I went to the Hermes boutique in Chicago, I was wearing my orange Prada tote, which had a very similar orange to the Hermes. The SA's complimented me on my bag. :)

Is the Potiron color like the Hermes orange box color? If so, gorgeous...

gigi leung · Mar 12th, 2006, 11:43 PM

[quote=clanalois]Is the Potiron color like the Hermes orange box color?[quote]
Yesss!

clanalois · Mar 12th, 2006, 11:48 PM

[quote=gigi leung][quote=clanalois]Is the Potiron color like the Hermes orange box color?

Quote:

Yesss!

Wow! It's one of the most gorgeous oranges I've ever seen...

Faubourg · Jul 22nd, 2007, 06:13 PM

I've always wanted to know how the orange box came to be. Thanks!

Hummingbird · Jul 22nd, 2007, 10:17 PM

Fascinating info. I think I like my new potiron trim bag even more. Thanks, Greentea.

bprimuslevy · Jul 22nd, 2007, 10:52 PM

I don't know why but, for me, part of the fun of an Hermes purchase is getting the orange box. It's nice knowing its origins.

marietouchet · Jul 22nd, 2007, 10:58 PM

The box is in Hermes Orange (that's the name of the color) whereas Potiron is a shade of orange with a lot more brown in it

Kelly_Birkin · Jul 22nd, 2007, 11:04 PM

Greentea, I know your post is from '06, but thanks for sharing the orange box info.

I love to know the history of things.

Hummingbird · Jul 26th, 2007, 12:42 AM

I enjoyed reading about the history of the H orange box. Today when I was at the boutique, when my SA handed me my orange box and bag, I gave him a pop surprise quiz. He was clueless.

H&H · Jul 26th, 2007, 12:43 AM

carol: oooooh? and what was IN that box ?

bprimuslevy · Jul 26th, 2007, 12:44 AM

Yeah carol, what's in the box.

Grands Fonds · Jul 26th, 2007, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Carol*

I enjoyed reading about the history of the H orange box. Today when I was at the boutique, when my SA handed me my orange box and bag, I gave him a pop surprise quiz. He was clueless.

That's not good - he obviously didn't pay attention at his training sessions!

PennyD2911 · Jul 26th, 2007, 01:02 AM

Orange is one of my favorite colors. Right now it is my FAVORITE color - LOL
Thanks Greentea, I knew the WWII part, but not the info prior to the war. I love history and Hermes history is so interesting to me.

Mar 12th, 2006, 05:27 PM	#1
Greentea Kelly Crazy!!! Location: In Hemes Dreamland!	Hermes Trivia Have an interesting tidbit about Hermes or an interesting article you'd like to share? Please post it here! I'd like to share something I read about how the famous orange box came about... Orange The Hermes box came about in the 1920's. The first boxes were cream-colored, with a gilded-edging imitating pig-skin; then mustard-colored with brown edging. The Second World War forced the next color change: During the Occupation, the shortage of all materials forced Hermes to use the only plain paperboard available: It was orange. After the war, this color was continued, but in a much more vivid shade (as today) with a relief pattern. In 1949, the Bolduc (brown ribbon) was introduced. Before 1996, jewellery and tableware (porcelain) had different colored boxes: Grey for jewelry and green for tableware. Today, all Hermes objects come in the orange box. There are about 188 sizes of Hermes orange boxes.

Mar 12th, 2006, 08:20 PM	#2
Kellybag Hermezzy Mod	Re: Hermes Trivia Loved that tidbit...I have always been a big fan of orange, so it makes the purchase all the more sweeter for me.

Mar 12th, 2006, 08:53 PM	#3
clanalois Studying 24/7 Location: Chicago, IL	Re: Hermes Trivia I love that orange! The first time I went to the Hermes boutique in Chicago, I was wearing my orange Prada tote, which had a very similar orange to the Hermes. The SA's complimented me on my bag. :) Is the Potiron color like the Hermes orange box color? If so, gorgeous... __________________ ~Andrea

Mar 12th, 2006, 11:43 PM	#4
gigi leung Member	Re: Hermes Trivia [quote=clanalois]Is the Potiron color like the Hermes orange box color?[quote] Yesss! __________________ "Fashion can be bought. Style one must possess." ~ Edna Woolman Chase

Jul 22nd, 2007, 06:13 PM	#6
Faubourg Orange slice!	Re: Hermes Trivia I've always wanted to know how the orange box came to be. Thanks!

Jul 22nd, 2007, 10:17 PM	#7
Hummingbird H'Bird	Re: Hermes Trivia Fascinating info. I think I like my new potiron trim bag even more. Thanks, Greentea. __________________ http://www.bigcatcare.org/

Jul 22nd, 2007, 10:52 PM	#8
bprimuslevy Member Location: Northern VA	Re: Hermes Trivia I don't know why but, for me, part of the fun of an Hermes purchase is getting the orange box. It's nice knowing its origins. __________________ On my way to losing the baby weight. Wish me luck! Grail Bags (PM me if you see any of these, please, please, please) Bal Camel Shrug Bal 05 Turquoise Twiggy, City, or Part Time Bal 06 Lilac Twiggy Grail Scarf Mare Nostrum in Lilac/Green [X] My Wishlist BV Large Ebano Veneta LV Mono Petit Noe Bal Paprika City [X] H 28cm chocolate box Kelly sellier H MM chartreuse Picotin

Jul 22nd, 2007, 10:58 PM	#9
marietouchet Member Location: au delà des cinq mers	Re: Hermes Trivia The box is in Hermes Orange (that's the name of the color) whereas Potiron is a shade of orange with a lot more brown in it

Jul 22nd, 2007, 11:04 PM	#10
Kelly_Birkin The Someday Princess Location: A small tiny piece in the huge orange pie (USA)	Re: Hermes Trivia Greentea, I know your post is from '06, but thanks for sharing the orange box info. I love to know the history of things. __________________ " Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear. " ~John Lennon 1940-1980 Hermes wish list for 2008 Graduation: Lumieres de paris scarf in the Craie/bleu/rouge fonce colorway (thank you, Katel) Limited edition Hermes Children for a Better World Twilly in purple colorway

Jul 26th, 2007, 12:42 AM	#11
Hummingbird H'Bird	Re: Hermes Trivia I enjoyed reading about the history of the H orange box. Today when I was at the boutique, when my SA handed me my orange box and bag, I gave him a pop surprise quiz. He was clueless. __________________ http://www.bigcatcare.org/

Jul 26th, 2007, 12:43 AM	#12
H&H Dutch in the USA Location: USA and Amsterdam	Re: Hermes Trivia carol: oooooh? and what was IN that box ?

Jul 26th, 2007, 12:44 AM	#13
bprimuslevy Member Location: Northern VA	Re: Hermes Trivia Yeah carol, what's in the box. __________________ On my way to losing the baby weight. Wish me luck! Grail Bags (PM me if you see any of these, please, please, please) Bal Camel Shrug Bal 05 Turquoise Twiggy, City, or Part Time Bal 06 Lilac Twiggy Grail Scarf Mare Nostrum in Lilac/Green [X] My Wishlist BV Large Ebano Veneta LV Mono Petit Noe Bal Paprika City [X] H 28cm chocolate box Kelly sellier H MM chartreuse Picotin

Jul 26th, 2007, 01:02 AM	#15
PennyD2911 BAMA #1~ROLL TIDE Location: ~Sweet Home Alabama~	Re: Hermes Trivia Orange is one of my favorite colors. Right now it is my FAVORITE color - LOL Thanks Greentea, I knew the WWII part, but not the info prior to the war. I love history and Hermes history is so interesting to me. __________________ *~Penny~* *Jeremiah 29:11* *.... a future and a hope*