8 Facts about Hermés Posted on April 8, 2017November 10, 2017 by TFE Times Prev5 of 8Next Émile-Maurice of Hermès was granted the exclusive rights to use the zipper for leather goods and clothing, becoming the first to introduce the device in France. Because of its exclusive rights arrangement, the zipper became known in France as the fermeture Hermès (Hermès fastener) Related