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

S.T. 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

S.T. DUPONT Travel Trunk Set

S.T. 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