The Hermès heir who planned to leave billions to his gardener now says his fortune is gone

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An Hermès storefront in Hong Kong.

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Two luxury companies are selling big to Japanese buyers, not just to tourists taking advantage of the cheaper yen

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Prada Group saw a jump in Japan's sales from local customers, amid a spike in Chinese tourist luxury sales.

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The luxury handbags most likely to be faked, according to an expert from The RealReal

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Kelly bags by Hermès are a coveted second-hand purchase — and are also commonly ripped off.

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Some of Hermès' rarest Birkins are up for auction — with many expected to go for more than $100,000

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Three Hermès Faubourg Birkins are on the block at Christie's handbag auction. Each is expected to go for more than $100,000.

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Secondhand Birkins are grabbing Gen Z's attention

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A Hermes Birkin (right) and a Hermès Kelly (left) in a pre-auction photo.

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Inside the minds of 4 Hermès bag collectors

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  • Hermès is having a moment — especially its Birkin and Kelly handbags.
  • Speaking with Business Insider, collectors and experts explained why they love them.
  • Each said they appreciated the bags' high-quality craftsmanship and practicality.

Hermès is having a moment.

Five things that are hard to get even if you're pretty rich

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The Cartier Cheich is one of the most elusive timepieces in the world.

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2 Californians are suing Hermès, saying they couldn't buy Birkin bags even after one of them spent tens of thousands of dollars on the brand

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Birkin bags and Hermès accessories at Paris Fashion Week in March 2024

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I buy and resell Hermès bags. These 13 indicators will tell you if you've got a fake.

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Birkin bags can sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Luxury retailer Hermès is killing it these days

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Despite a slowdown in luxury spending, Hermès' stock has grown 27% over the past year. And while other brands have leaned into social media marketing and celebrity partnerships, Hermès has not.

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