History

THE HOUSE

150 YEARS OF EXPERTISE

Learn all about the fascinating history of our House through a few key dates!

Beginnings

The brand behind the kings, queens, and shapers of time

Photographer to Napoleon III, a pioneering spirit with a keen eye for aesthetics, Simon Tissot Dupont opened his first leather goods store in Paris in 1872, at the age of just 25.

1872

a star is born

ST DUPONT creates the world's first luxury lighter

Dupont's first luxury lighter combines timeless elegance with unparalleled craftsmanship, embodying the brand's philosophy of excellence since 1872.

1941

Audrey HEPBURN

André DUPONT creates the first Riviera handbag for women

The RIVIERA handbag is sold as a limited edition and Audrey Hepburn becomes one of the first to acquire it.

1953

PABLO PICASSO

A lighter as a canvas

Pablo Picasso used his S.T. DUPONT lighters as canvases, personalizing them with sketches in lacquer, marking the brand's very first collaboration.

1962

JACKIE KENNEDY

S.T. DUPONT creates the first luxury ballpoint pen

The first luxury ballpoint pen was created by artisans for Jackie Kennedy Onassis to match her custom lighter.

1973

royal family

S.T. DUPONT traveling trunk set

S.T. DUPONT is chosen by the French government to create a gift on behalf of France for the wedding of Prince William and Princess Kate.

2011

KARL LAGERFELD

My DUPONT

Creation of Mon Dupont by Karl Lagerfeld, a collection of pens and lighters designed by the legendary creator, inspired by his love for nail polish and makeup objects.

2012

24 Hours of Le Mans

The union of two legendary French brands

This unprecedented collaboration is resolutely forward-looking and conceived in the spirit of Le Mans' slogan: Get A Head Start On The Future.

2023

UPEND THE LEGACY

Everything changes, nothing changes

Illuminating its heritage with a new flame, S.T. Dupont addresses those who, like itself, defy established codes and forge their own path.

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2024