Pierre Hermé – “The Haute Couture Icon of French Pastry”

Pierre Hermé

Pierre Hermé is often called the “Picasso of Pastry” for a reason. Heir to four generations of Alsatian pâtissiers and trained under Gaston Lenôtre, Hermé transformed pastry into a design-forward, haute couture discipline. His visionary flavor pairings—such as the Ispahan (rose, lychee, raspberry)—redefined the macaron and inspired a new generation of chefs. Founder of Maison Pierre Hermé Paris, he expanded globally while preserving his commitment to precision, sensuality, and surprise. Voted Best Pastry Chef in the World, Hermé continues to blend poetry, architecture, and gastronomic storytelling in every bite.