I'm a middle class poacher obviously as I don't have a title and loads of old money! India and China are growing fast and awash with a new middle class desperate to buy into the kudos of Hermes that we value. My only concern is that the quality doesn't drop. If that happens Hermes has had it and will languish in the doldrums for years ( or go under) as Gucci did from the 70s after turnings its attention to selling cheap watches.
Having a presence in China may help the brand actually by allowing it to squeeze harder on the fakers there.
Having a presence in China may help the brand actually by allowing it to squeeze harder on the fakers there.