60 Minutes interviewed Hermes artistic director Pierre-Alexi...

60 Minutes interviewed Hermes artistic director Pierre-Alexis Dumas, a 6th generation descendant of the Hermes founder. They asked him why it took so long to make Birkin/Kelly Bags (20-30 hours by one artisan) and if there was a way to speed it up. Dumas cooked with his answer: https://t.co/4cIv1dhRD5

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