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Hermès Turns Up the Volume on Luxury with $15,000 Headphones

The French house pushes into luxury tech with a hand-stitched audio accessory inspired by the Kelly bag

May 26, 2025
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Hermès has introduced its first-ever headphones, and they come with a price tag that will raise eyebrows even in luxury circles: $15,000 USD. Crafted by the brand’s elite Ateliers Horizons division, the release is equal parts fashion statement and status symbol. Inspired by the metallic hardware and hand-stitched leather of the iconic Kelly Bag, the headphones are Hermès’ latest attempt to translate its heritage into the world of personal tech.

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Designed under the direction of Axel de Beaufort, the audio accessory channels the same philosophy that brought us Hermès hammocks, surfboards, and disco balls, items less concerned with utility and more with reinforcing the brand’s cultural cachet. And that’s precisely the point: these are not headphones designed for audiophiles, nor are they a breakthrough in sound technology. They’re wearable trophies.

Crafted with saddle-grade leather and impeccable stitching, the headphones nod to the house’s roots in equestrian design and artisanal tradition. But beneath the couture exterior lies a product that feels more symbolic than functional. With only a limited number expected to be made, the headphones join a growing category of ultra-exclusive objects that quietly shift luxury from experience to spectacle.

There’s no denying Hermès’ ability to elevate the mundane into something exquisite. Yet in a cultural moment where tech is increasingly expected to solve real problems, be it accessibility, sustainability, or innovation, releasing a $15,000 headset with little public information about its audio capabilities raises the question: is this craftsmanship for the sake of tech, or tech for the sake of branding?

As Hermès continues its expansion into capsule lifestyle products, the headphones signal a broader move to position the brand as a player in luxury innovation. But in a market where even premium audio brands struggle to justify high prices with engineering alone, Hermès’ foray into tech might ultimately be less about listening, and more about being seen.

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Katarina Doric

Katarina Doric

DSCENE Magazine's Features Director

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