Louis Arpels
Louis Arpels | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1886 Marseille, France |
| Died | 20 March 1976 (aged 89–90) Paris, France |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, jeweller |
| Known for | heir to the Van Cleef & Arpels fortune |
| Father | Leon Salomon Arpels |
| Relatives | Julien Arpels (brother) Alfred Van Cleef (brother-in-law) Claude Arpels Jr. (grandnephew) |
Louis Arpels (1886 – 20 March 1976) was a Dutch-French jeweler.
In 1906, Alfred Van Cleef (1873–1938) established Van Cleef & Arpels, a jewellery business in Paris, with his two brothers-in-law, Charles Arpels (1880–1951) and Julien Arpels (1884–1964). In 1913, Louis joined his brothers.[1]
In 1933, he married Hélène Ostrowska, who was a fashion model for the House of Worth.[2] From the late 1940s onwards, she was a shoe designer and boutique owner.
In August 1940, Louis and Hélène sailed on one of the last liners bound for the United States until the end of the war.[2] In New York City, they established the American branch of the business.[3]
Arpels died at his home near Paris on 20 March 1976, aged 89.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Van Cleef & Arpels". British Museum. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
- ^ a b "The Resurgence of the Ludo". Revival Jewels. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
- ^ "Important Jewels including the Helene Arpels Collection". Christie's. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
- ^ Taylor, Angela (26 March 1976). "Louis Arpels, Jeweler, 89, Dies; Formed Concern With Van Cleef". New York Times. Retrieved 20 June 2021.