Louis Arpels

Louis Arpels (1886-1976) was a Dutch/French jeweler.

Louis Arpels
Born1886
Marseille, France
Died20 March 1976
Paris, France
Occupation(s)Businessman, jeweller
Known forheir to the Van Cleef & Arpels fortune
Parent
  • Leon Salomon Arpels (father)
RelativesJulien Arpels (brother)
Alfred Van Cleef (brother-in-law)
Claude Arpels Jr. (grandnephew)

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

  1. "Van Cleef & Arpels". British Museum. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  2. "The Resurgence of the Ludo". Revival Jewels. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  3. "Important Jewels including the Helene Arpels Collection". Christie's. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
  4. Taylor, Angela (26 March 1976). "Louis Arpels, Jeweler, 89, Dies; Formed Concern With Van Cleef". New York Times. Retrieved 20 June 2021.
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