Hermes Ties - Is It Worth It? Or Is A $180 Hermès Tie Too Expensive?

Also, stay tuned for our guide on how to spot a fake Hermès tie.

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In a world of iconic menswear, men's ties are certainly up there with the Burberry trench coat which by the way, you want to know if a Burberry trench coat is worth it or not , please check out this video here. Generally, you know you're doing something right even an entire industry is here to fake your products and that's the case with Hermès ties. Finding a used one is almost like a gamble if you don't know what to look for and stay tuned for another video where we discuss how you can identify a fake Hermes tie from a genuine one. For this video, we'll assume you buy one directly from Hermes so you know what you get is the real deal. In the US, Hermes ties have a price tag of a $180. In Europe, it's a little less. In Australia, it's a little more but overall, it's right around that price point.

So are Hermès ties worth it? Of course, the answer is it depends!

If you're someone who really likes printed whimsical motifs, these little animal prints then Hermès is definitely the way to go. Also, if you're looking for more unusual colors such as fuchsia ties or chartreuse green maybe some orange tones, Hermès will likely have a shade that you can get. Also, if you're a Wall Street banker or if you work in finance and you want to fit in with your company culture, an Hermès tie is certainly the way to do that. That being said, personally, I'm not a big fan of whimsical motifs on ties and I prefer different textures so Hermès ties are not the ideal tie for me. I have a bunch of them including vintage ones and new ones but frankly, I don't wear them a whole lot anymore. The ones I wear the most are probably the woven ties, they are somewhat simple and don't look like a typical Hermès tie. With many other luxury products, you pay a lot for the name but you get average to mediocre quality.

On the other hand with an Hermès tie, you certainly pay for the name but you also get a quality product. On top of that, genuine Hermès ties usually yield quite high prices even when they're used. Of course, they have to be in pristine condition which ties rarely are if you actually wear them and on top of that, you have to prove that it's actually a genuine product which can be very hard unless you have the specific receipt with a photo of the tie. Of course, if you give all the Hermès ties you don't want any longer to a store, they have to mark them up and ultimately, you don't get much for used Hermes ties anyways. Also if you're shorter than 6 foot or 183 centimeters, Hermes ties may be too long for you and all you can do is tie a really big knot which may often not work with your head size. Also if you're really a tall man and you want more variety in your ties, Hermès is not the right place for you.

I also think they're not worth buying used unless you know very well what you're doing, otherwise you may pay top dollar for what turns out to be a fake.

Personally, I also like ties to have different widths, my favorite width is about nine centimeters or three and a half inches, and it's not a niche served by Hermes at all.

Building up an entire Hermes tie collection can be rather expensive. If you buy 12 ties you're already down more than $2,000. Now they certainly use high quality materials including their silk but when I was looking for silks for our Fort Belvedere ties, I met Weavers who would actually produce jacquard woven silks for Hermes and we get ourselves from the same vendor at the same quality standards yet Fort Belvedere ties cost a lot less especially if you buy more and get the volume discount. Hermes on the other hand doesn't offer any volume discount.
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Gentleman's Gazette

[arden]

I'm with you, Sven. I understand the high quality of Hermes, but for me, I find most of their prints in poor taste. They sure aren't worth $180 to me. I'd rather have one from Fort Belvedere over Hermes any day. I like that you compared a high end brand like Hermes to your own Fort Belvedere. Fort Belvedere is every bit as good, if not better, than any "luxury" brand.

[nancyorlando]

here i am back watching Gentleman's Gazette on Hermes Ties. i am a 77 year old retired woman and have absolutely no practical need
for any of your wonderful information. however, i am hooked on you channel. super entertaining and hilarious. thank you

[marksmallwood]

I bought my first Hermes tie a month ago. The first time I wore it I was complimented and this was from a senior partner at another firm. They actually apologised for not making as much effort as me! They simply said “That is a beautiful tie that looks like it arrived in an orange box. I should have made more of an effort.” I congratulated them on their eye for detail and thanked them for the compliment. I must say it really made my day and I’ve already ordered another one. They really are in a different league compared to ties I’ve previously worn. I have fallen in love with them.

[Filippirgos]

I like how you give us historical lessons about brands you are talking about.
That shows dedication and it's what I expect from this channel.

[solecellarz]

The passion Sven has for the topic can be felt thru his delivery.

[underwheel]

I buy one every year at the Hermès store. Totally aggree with you, they're limited, which is why I wouldn't build a collection out of them... but for what they do best, no one does it better. If you take, say, a Brooks Brothers tie with a similar style print, it's not even vaguely comparable. The quality and attention to detail are amazing. Also, I'm originally from Brazil and I didn't know they had silk farms there! Cool video.

[Randyolsson]

I've been collecting Hermés ties for a couple of years, have about 8. They are quirky and special and only used for special occasions. Great video!

[pedrocols]

How do you manage to look so Elegant and Sharp? It does not matter what you wear it looks amazing and classy!

[carmelitajoan]

I saw someone make a request on a previous video for you to review Hermes ties. I think it's wonderful that you followed through with it. 👍

[arnoudio]

1:05 180 dollars - ''In europe it's a little less, 175 euro's''
It costs 157 euro's if you convert the dollars into euro's which means that it's actually a 12.7% more expensive in Europe

[frajowa]

I think you shoud meke a video about what the etiquette says when you have to deal with a situation when someone really make you angry. It would be very intresting and helpful.

[melikesgames]

I appreciate all of your content and diversity, thank you for teaching me to be a well-educated gentleman.

[viclucyzia]

Sad to say the days of ties and other neckware are officially over in Europe (except UK). In banks offices and other business locations even newscasters Showmaster and invited guests at talk shows all wear no neckware just open shirts. In banks they even wear specific white shirts with black buttons giving a hint where a tie used to be. Some even mentioned they are happy to be relieved of the oppressing choking factor of a tie. I certainly don't follow that trend. I remain outsider and stand out with bow tie neck tie and cravat.

[dorsvenabili]

Whaat? Are you reading my mind? I was thinking about getting a Hermès tie for my husband as a Christmas present (he’s also German by the way), and your video is right on time wow! :) Thank you very much for this video, it was very helpful 🙏🏻

[MT-zyoe]

That pin stripe suit and tie is really sharp! I've never really thought about bigger lapels but they really say something about a man's character and style in addition to the tie knot. First time on this channel. RMRS has gotten to cliche and all the secrets are out. I'm liking your content and new info Sven. Thanks.

[styzoom]

I really like the Hermes ties but I would probably not shell out that amount for a tie. I agree with Sven on the importance of fabric and texture.

[danbee]

If you had to pick out your first tie from hermes, I'd go with either orange, red or yellow. These colors will grab the most attention, and the shades for these colors are perfect. Go with the printed ones in a complimentary color.

[periscope]

Excellent, thorough video Sven. I am drawn to the 7cm geometric print versions.😍 Best option for my 5’9.5”, slim frame.

[tds_noel]

Wow. They look awesome I never knew. I will try going in one of the stores in Japan... scary

[johnstephenandrew]

Beautiful Ralph Lauren suit, impeccably coordinated.