Hermès Removes Apple Watch From Website Ahead of September Event, Signaling Potential End to Partnership

Hermès has removed all Apple Watch models and bands from its website ahead of Apple's September 12 event. This could signal an end to the luxury brand's partnership with Apple.
Apple is rumored to be moving away from leather for its iPhone 15 cases and Apple Watch bands. Hermès focuses on leather bands for Apple Watch.
Hermès still offers some woven nylon Apple Watch bands. It's possible the brand could create new non-leather bands.
Hermès also removed Apple Watch ahead of the Series 8 launch last year. It could just be preparing for new models again.
It's unclear if Apple moving away from leather means Hermès will too. The brand could continue leather bands while Apple shifts materials.

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Posted 9/11/2023, 1:23:00 AM