Hermes International is engaged in the manufacture, sale, and distribution of luxury goods primarily in France, rest of Europe, Japan, Asia-Pacific, and Americas. Co.'s activities can be divided into two segments: the distribution via Co.'s exclusive network and the distribution via specialist outlets. The distribution via Co.'s exclusive network comprises silks and textiles, leather goods and saddlery, ready-to-wear and fashion accessories (men and women's clothing, belts, jewellery accessories, gloves, hats and shoes), and other goods (jewellery and products of the art of living department). The distribution via specialist outlets comprise perfumes, tableware and watches.

Safilo engages in the design, production, wholesale, and retail distribution of prescription eyewear, sunglasses, sports eyewear, and accessories. Co. also provides optical frames, technical sports goggles, ski goggles, and helmets. Co. provides its products under various brands such as Safilo and Smith, as well as under the licensed brands, such as Alexander McQueen and Banana Republic. Co. serves opticians, optometrists, ophthalmologists, distribution chains, department stores, specialized retailers, licensors' own stores, duty free shops, and sports shops through independent distributors and agents, as well as through its own branches in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and internationally.