Why are Hermes boxes orange?
Why are Hermes boxes orange?
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04/11/2024
Did you know? Hermes boxes were not always orange! Something so iconic was borned from something unwanted. Read on to find out more!
In the 1920s, Hermes packaging was designed in a cream shade to resemble a pigskin with gold edging and logo.
In the 1930s, it was changed to a rich mustard or marigold yellow with dark chocolate brown edging and logo.
When World War II began in 1939, resources became scarce and rationed. The shortages were extensive in war-torn France and impacted all aspects of life and Hermes found itself depleted of packaging with no available cream or marigold stock.
In 1945, the only boxes available were of an unpopular colour - orange! Hermes agreed to use it to be able to keep delivering its products.
In the 1960s, the house has had some variations in its shades when it first adopted the orange colour. It had remained the same after the 1960s.
The Hermes orange box is simply known as Orange, Orange H or Classic Orange and bears the colour code 93. It is so unique that there is no Pantone equivalent to Hermes Orange!
Do you own an Orange Hermes bag? Or better yet, if you have seen or even own an original Hermes box, it would be a most precious collectible!
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