THE MAISON
150 YEARS OF KNOW-HOW
Learn all about our Maison's fascinating history in a few key dates!
the beginnings
The brand behind kings, queens, and shapers of time
As Napoleon III’s photographer and a pioneering spirit with a keen eye for aesthetics, in 1872, aged just 25, Simon Tissot Dupont opened his first leatherwork shop in Paris.
1872
a star is born
S.T. DUPONT creates the world’s first luxury lighter
S.T. Dupont's first luxury lighter melds timeless elegance with unparalleled craftsmanship, embodying the brand's ethos of excellence since 1872.
1941
Audrey HEPBURN
Andre DUPONT creates the first ladies Riviera handbag
The RIVIERA handbag is sold as limited edition and Audrey Hepburn becomes one of the first to purchase it.
1953
PABLO PICASSO
A lighter as a canvas
Pablo Picasso uses his S.T. DUPONT lighters as canvases, personalising them with sketches in the lacquer, marking the brand’s first ever collaboration.
1962
JACKIE KENNEDY
ST DUPONT creates the first luxury ballpoint
The first luxury ball point pen is created by artisans for Jackie Kennedy Onassis to match with her personalised lighter
1973
royal familly
ST DUPONT Travel Trunk Set
ST DUPONT is chosen by the French government to produce a gift on behalf of France for Prince William and Princess Kate’s wedding
2011
KARL LAGERFELD
Mon DUPONT
Creation of Mon Dupont by Karl Lagerfeld, a collection of pen and lighters designed by the legendary creator, inspired by his love of nail polish and make-up objects.
2012
24H le mans
The union of two legendaryFrench brands
This unprecedented collaboration is sharply focused on the future and designed in the spirit of le Mans' slogan: “Get A Head Start On The Future”.
2023
