Hi,
As there is a lot of discussion about the orange band/color, I wasn't sure if everyone knew the history of how it became Hermes signature color - basically it was the only paper that Hermes could get during WWII and supplanted the branded paper they used before the war.
I found this out in Deluxe: How Luxury Lost It's Luster by Dana Thomas (which I recommend for anyone interested in fashion or the evolution of luxury brands)
Here is an online reference:
Hermès orange is instantly recognized as a symbol of ultra-luxury worldwide. Read on as we delve into the history of this iconic Hermès color.
madisonavenuecouture.com
Great trivia to discuss if anyone comments about the orange band.