Hermès Box Authentication Guide (Comparison: Others vs Thierry Studio)

Hermès Orange Box: The Story Behind the Iconic Color

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The signature orange color we associate

with Hermès today wasn't always the brand's choice.

In the 1920s, Hermès originally used

cream-colored boxes with gold borders.

In the 1930s, the boxes were changed to yellow.

It wasn't until the 1940s that Hermès began using orange.

By the 1960s, the orange box we now recognize

as an iconic Hermès symbol was fully established.

​The Unexpected Origin of the Orange Box

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After World War II, material shortages made it

impossible to source the luxurious cream and

yellow boxes Hermès had previously used.

With no other options available, Hermès had to settle for orange,

 a color that had little demand at the time.

Although it wasn't their first choice, Hermès embraced the change.

Over time, the orange box became an iconic symbol of luxury.

​Rolls-Royce

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Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons

Today, "Hermès Orange" is so famous that it has even

been used in the interiors of high-end luxury cars like

Rolls-Royce and Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons.

A Hidden Feature Inside the Hermès Box

There's another interesting fact about Hermès boxes.

Under UV light,

authentic Hermès boxes reveal a hidden logo.

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However, some counterfeit boxes now also feature a similar UV logo,

making it harder to distinguish real from fake.

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Comparing Different Orange Boxes​

At first glance, the biggest difference

among the boxes is the shade of orange.

Although the colors may look similar in photos

due to automatic color correction, 

the actual shades are quite different in person.

A Product: Too bright, almost red

B Product: Too pale

C Product: Deep orange but not quite right

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If a box's color is significantly different from the

authentic shade, you can often spot a fake without even using UV light.

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UV Light Test: How Well Is the Logo Replicated?

Let’s see how each box performs under UV light.

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[A]

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[B]

These boxes do not reveal any logo under UV light.

Despite their high price points (around $1,500 and $1,800 for a Birkin 25),

they fail this basic authenticity check.

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[Thierry Studio]

​The logo appears clearly and crisply,

just like an authentic Hermès box.

[C]

C Product (Sold for $2,400+)

The logo does appear, but the quality is poor.

​The edges are blurry, and the details are not sharp.

Now, let’s compare Thierry Studio vs. C Product side by side.

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[Left - Thierry / Right - C]

When placed next to Thierry Studio, the details of

C Product look somewhat rough and imprecise.

Let's take a closer look for a detailed comparison.​

[C]

C Product: The logo appears faint and lacks detail.

The camera focus is not the issue here.

​It may look blurry, but that’s actually how the logo appears.

While the UV light reveals the logo,

the details are completely lacking.

If you’re paying over 2000 USD for a product

and receive a box like this...

Wouldn't it be the same as receiving a box with no logo at all?

The difference would be obvious right away.

[Thierry Studio]

On the other hand, Thierry Studio’s logo is

precisely detailed, capturing the horse and

carriage with exceptional clarity.

When exposed to UV light, this level of refinement is

necessary to ensure an authentic look.

Of course, not everyone will check their box under a UV light,

But if you’re going to receive one, 

wouldn’t you prefer a perfectly crafted version?

Now, let’s take one last side-by-side comparison of

Thierry Studio and Product C.

At Thierry Studio, we are committed to perfection, 

not just in our products, but down to the packaging itself.

We appreciate your trust and attention to every detail! :)