now owns over 17% of Hermes

Over the weekend, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the world’s largest luxury goods conglomerate, announced that it would increase its share in family-owned leather giant Hermes 14.2%, to a total of 17.1% stock ownership.
LVMH, which owns such famous labels as Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Givenchy and Fendi, claims that it will not seek control of Hermes or board representation, but news of the sharp increase in the conglomerate’s ownership of the brand has many wondering if that will remain true for long. Luxury isn’t just a lifestyle, it’s also big business, and Hermes has been among the most profitable properties on the high-end mass market through the recent economic downturn.
Part of the Hermes allure for many clients stems from the fact that the Hermes family still runs the company, even in this day of corporate fashion and massive conglomeration. LVMH doesn’t just buy up shares of luxury brands for fun, and although owning a chunk of Hermes bag stock is certainly a strong bet in today’s luxury market, one can’t help but wonder about LVMH’s larger goals. Although the company’s spokespeople claim that LVMH merely has its sights on being a longterm Hermesstockholder, luxury watchers would be advised to take that with a proverbial grain of salt.
If LVMH purchased a controlling share in Hermes, would it change your feelings about or perception of either company?
It has often seemed as though Jean Paul Gaultier’s favorite thing to do on the Hermes runway is riff on the classics that make the brand so iconic and successful, and Hermes Spring 2011, Gaultier’s swan song with the brand, was a horse-tastic, S&M-tinged ode to exactly those tendencies. The handbags mostly stayed clear of Hermes bag psychosexual leanings of clothing, but that isn’t to say that they weren’t interesting.
If I told you that the bag to the left were actually made of real, honest-to-God crocodile, would you think I was lying? I wouldn’t blame you if Hermes bag did, because I’ve never before encountered crocodile skin that I could see through, but Style.com seems to indicate that it’s the genuine article. From that to Hermes bag basket and fanny pack Kellys and tiny Birkins hanging from cuff bracelets, it seems as though Gaultier had a fine time with his last trip through the Hermes accessory archives.
Replica Hermes Birkin Kelly Handbag 32CM H601810 green silver Ha
 
Replica Hermes Birkin Kelly Handbag 32CM H601810 green silver Ha
Replica Hermes Birkin Kelly Handbag 32CM H601810 green silver Hardware Togo Leather This replica Hermes Birkin handbag is so perfect for everyday but chic enough for to wear as an elegant evening purse too! This beauty is accentuated by the cool touch of Palladium Silvery hardware. - Hermes Paris made in France embossed on front of bag under 'flap'. Togo leather.gold Palladium hardware.Lock,Key and Padlock.Leather Strap.4 Silver Palladium feet at the base. Fully lined in leather with zipped pocket and 2 open pockets...