Hermès is having a big moment in Shanghai . One week after opening the Hermès in the Making exhibition at the Shanghai Exhibition Center , the house teamed up again with Twenty Knots to stage the launch of its new complexion hero, Hermès Plein Air Luminous Matte Skincare Foundation .
This event reinforces the growing importance of the Hermès Plein Air line, as the brand introduces its first ever foundation in 2026. Hermès in the Making arrives in Shanghai The Hermès in the Making exhibition runs
from May 17–24, 2026 on the North Square of the Shanghai Exhibition Center in the Jing’an district. Conceived as an immersive look into the house’s craftsmanship, it brings together artisans from around 10 métiers to present live demonstrations, workshops, films and talks around objects designed to last and be repaired.
Within this dense cultural program, Hermès adds the Hermès Plein Air foundation launch in Shanghai , strengthening its local presence at the crossroads of exhibition, storytelling and high end beauty.
Hermès Plein Air: the house’s first foundation Launched globally in January 2026 , Hermès Plein Air Luminous Matte Skincare Foundation is described as the house’s first foundation , expanding a complexion collection that Hermès began building in 2022 .
According to brand materials, the formula contains 82% skincare ingredients and 71% ingredients of natural origin , offering a light cream texture, buildable medium coverage and a “luminous matte” finish with up to 16 hours of wear…
