Hermès Brings “Hermès in the Making” Exhibition to Shenzhen

Hermès has officially opened the doors to its acclaimed traveling exhibition Hermès in the Making in Shenzhen, marking the twelfth stop in a global tour that places craftsmanship, sustainability, and brand transparency at center stage.

Running from May 17 to June 1 at Shenzhen Talent Park, the exhibition invites Chinese visitors into the world of Hermès artisanship—offering a rare, close-up look at the brand’s savoir-faire, rooted in its 187-year legacy of excellence. Since its launch in Copenhagen in 2021, the exhibition has traveled through cities across the globe in a welcoming, immersive format. Its arrival in Shenzhen underscores Hermès’ long-term commitment to engaging Chinese audiences in meaningful cultural dialogue.

The Shenzhen edition recreates the warmth and authenticity of a real artisan’s workbench, offering a multisensory experience that reflects Hermès’ creative values: longevity, exceptional quality, functional beauty, and the marriage of innovation with tradition. Artisans from across the maison’s métiers—including leather goods, silk, jewelry, watchmaking, porcelain, and saddlery—will be on-site to demonstrate their craft in real time.

Complementing the live experience, a series of short films by documentary filmmaker Frédéric Laffont, titled Hermès-Footsteps Across the World, will be screened on-site. The films explore Hermès’ global approach to sustainability through a diversity of voices and landscapes.

As Hermès deepens its footprint in China, Hermès in the Making serves as more than an exhibition—it’s a cultural exchange that brings the maison’s quiet mastery into the public realm.