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Hermès Removes Apple Watch Leather Bands Ahead of Apple Event, Signaling Possible Shift Away from Leather

  • Hermès removed all leather Apple Watch bands from its website just before Apple's expected product launch this week.

  • Apple is rumored to be moving away from leather for environmental reasons. This could impact its partnership with Hermès.

  • It's unclear if Hermès removing the bands signals an end to the partnership or just a product lineup change.

  • Apple's event on Tuesday may have announcements about reduced use of leather.

  • Apple's website still shows some leather Hermès bands, so the partnership may continue with non-leather or non-animal products.

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