Festival des Metiers

Ever wonder about the inner workings of a fashion house?

Discover the secrets behind the craftsmanship at the Hermès Festival of Crafts, beginning March 11. Traveling to Chicago for the first time, the Hermès Festival of Crafts will give guests five days of a behind the scenes look into the work that goes into making Hermès handbags, scarves and jewelry. Craftsmen and women from the renowned Hermès workshop in France will present demonstrations on their highly-skilled trade, such as silk engraving and leather stitching.

Open to the public, this event is hosted by the Chicago Hermès location at 25 East Oak Street.

Festival hours are from 11am to 6pm. For more information about Hermès, visit www.hermes.com