Hermès

In an extraordinary moment for the luxury market, the original Hermès Himalaya Birkin — often hailed as the ultimate status symbol — fetched an astonishing Rs. 83 crore (approximately $10 million) at a private auction, marking the highest known price ever paid for a handbag. Within just 10 minutes of heated bidding, the rare masterpiece found its new owner, underscoring the booming appetite for ultra-exclusive collectibles among global elites.

Hermès, long synonymous with timeless luxury and artisanal rigor, takes personalization to another level through Ateliers Horizons—a little-known, highly exclusive workshop tucked away in the Paris suburb of Pantin. Far from the glimmer of flagship boutiques, this atelier crafts bespoke marvels ranging from leather-clad jukeboxes to yachts and jet interiors. Under the creative direction of Axel de Beaufort, a naval architect by training, the studio balances technical precision with unbridled imagination.