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CNET
4 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Listen in Luxury: Hermès Launching $15,000 Headphones This Summer
Handstitched leather. Metallic finishes. Sleek design. A five-digit price tag. No, we're not talking about a car, but it costs nearly as much. Luxury brand Hermès is launching its first headphones this summer -- they're already on sale in The Netherlands -- and if you have to ask the price, you might not be able to afford it. They're $15,000. And no, they're not solid gold. The design, from Paris-based Ateliers Horizons, features handstitched cowhide leather and comes in colors such as naturel (dark beige), black, chocolate, rouge H (deep red) and Prussian blue. The headphones mark the first foray into audio for the company's bespoke division. The Hermès headphones are not yet for sale on the US store website, but they are on the site for The Netherlands. Hermes A representative for Hermès did not immediately respond to a request for comment. There's no word on when the headphones will be for sale in the US. It's the kind of unique and expensive product we're accustomed to seeing from Paris-based Hermès, which also sells the renowned and equally pricey Birkin tote bag. The Birkin was first introduced in 1984 for $2,000, but now sells for over $13,000. Don't have a cool $15K to pony up for these Hermès headphones? For more modestly priced devices, check out CNET's review of the top headphones of 2025, the best wireless ones and the best for noise-cancelling. For a bit of perspective, for the price of one set of Hermès headphones, you could buy 33 pair of one of CNET's top headphones for 2025, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth headphones, currently priced at $449 at Amazon. Hermès' new headphones are among the latest creations to come out of Hermès' bespoke division, Ateliers Horizons, based in the Paris suburbs. Designer Axel de Beaufort and his team of around 50 have previously made audio products such as a jukebox, vertical turntable boombox, and a lacquered mahogany DJ table. Hermès has also had a years-long partnership with Apple to create leather straps for Apple watches.
BusinessToday
26-05-2025
- Business
- BusinessToday
Hermès Turns Up the Volume on Bespoke Craftsmanship
Hermès is expanding its bespoke division, Ateliers Horizons, into the world of sound with the launch of its first headphones, priced at USD 15,000. The design features handstitched cowhide leather and metallic finishes inspired by the iconic Kelly handbag. Minimalist in style and compatible with both Bluetooth and wired connections, the headphones reflect Hermès' commitment to combining craftsmanship with technical precision. Based in a discreet workshop in the Paris suburb of Pantin, Ateliers Horizons is known for producing extraordinary, made-to-order pieces well beyond the house's classic offering. From handbags shaped like birdcages or pineapples to boats, private jets, and car interiors, the atelier specialises in one-of-a-kind creations. Leading the division is Axel de Beaufort, a naval design graduate from the University of Southampton. Since 2012, he has overseen a team of around 50 artisans, designers and engineers, producing bespoke objects that fuse traditional techniques with modern innovation. The headphones, set to arrive in Hermès boutiques this summer, are a clear example. Years in the making, they were developed entirely in-house rather than modifying an existing product—an approach consistent with the atelier's standards. This isn't Hermès' first venture into sound. Ateliers Horizons has previously created a jukebox, a vertical turntable boombox, and a connected speaker. The latest collection also includes a lacquered mahogany DJ table and a jukebox featuring artwork by Greek illustrator Elias Kafouros. The headphones represent a new chapter in this journey, aiming to deliver an original 'Hermès sound' crafted with the same care as a Birkin bag. De Beaufort emphasises that mass production has never been the goal. Instead, the focus is on creating a select few pieces that embody the essence of Hermès — craftsmanship, storytelling, and excellence. WWD Related
Hypebeast
26-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Hypebeast
Hermès Debuts $15K USD Headphones Crafted by Its Bespoke Ateliers Horizons
Summary Hermèsis bringing haute craftsmanship to high fidelity with the launch of its first-ever luxury headphones. Created by the French house's elite Ateliers Horizons division, the $15,000 headphones blend audio innovation with signature Hermès artistry. Inspired by the metallic finishes and handstitched leathers of the iconic Kelly bag, each pair is a statement in sound and style. Designed under the direction of Axel de Beaufort, Horizons' creative lead since 2012, the headphones reflect the workshop's flair for unexpected commissions. The new audio accessory joins a growing lineup of imaginative items from the atelier, including surfboards, hammocks and even disco balls. Every detail, from the stitching to the saddle-grade leather, channels Hermès' legacy of meticulous craftsmanship. With just a handful of these headphones expected to be produced, they serve not only as a functional audio device but as an object of design, signaling a bold move by Hermès deeper into the world of personal tech.
