Founded by Thierry Hermes as a saddelry company in 1837, fashion house and fragrance manufacturer they soon added boots, jewelry, home decor items, and silk scarves to its line of luxury goods. In 1920, Thierry Hermes grandson Emile added luggage. After opening its first store in Paris in the 1930s, the company's scarf collection soon became the dominant segment in the collection. However, their perfumes and colognes also account for a significant portion of the company's sales. They operate over 200 stores worldwide, nearly half of which are company-owned. Hermes products are also available in nearly 40 other retail outlets. 75% of the company is controlled by descendants of founder Thierry Hermes. In 2006, Patrick Thomas was named CEO, becoming the first person outside of the family to lead the company. - Hermes Paris made in France embossed on front of bag under 'flap' - Palladium Gold hardware lock and keys - Hermes Paris embossed on the hardware - 4 palladium feet at the bottom to protect your treasure each time you set her down Size: 13.4" x 10.6" x 6.6" (W35 x H27 x D17 CM) This Free Shipping Hermes Birkin 35cm Embossed Veins Leather Bag White 6089 Gold Hardware comes with: Hermes lock,keys,clochette,sleepers,care booklet,rain protection,tags and copy of the genuine receipt from an official Hermes store not including Hermes Box.