The History of Hermes Orange
Hermes Orange Boxes are Introduced
During World War II and the Nazi occupation of Paris many things were rationed and hard to find, like certain dyes and other materials needed to make the imitation pigskin boxes. Paper was available and so was orange dye, and that’s how the iconic Hermes orange box was born.
The Hermes orange hue is Hermes’ signature orange, simply known as Orange, Orange H or Classic Orange. This hue is not to be confused with Potiron, which is darker with brown undertones. In the Pantone matching system, Hermes orange is No.1448.
Fun fact: Today there are about 188 different sizes of Hermes orange boxes; from little ones holding Twillys to larger ones holding Birkin 40s and beyond.
Read: The Best Hermes Birkin Size
The Psychology of Orange
For our #hermesunboxing this week: our Kelly “Lettre S” Sellier 28cm in Gold epsom, Celeste chèvre mysore and Blue Sapphire clemence. It was first seen on the Resort 2018 runway. What does everyone think? 
Personally we’re obsessed!
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