A fole picture taken on October 25, 2010 in Paris shows the frontage of a French luxury goods firm Hermes' shop picn ©AFP May 29, 2012

Axel Dumas named as Hermès chief

Family member retakes reins at luxury goods group

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Jubilee lines

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This sceptered style

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