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Like the Italian jeweler, Bulgari (also spelled Bvlgari) and the British clothier, Burberry, Cartier is a company whose important, formative years were managed by fathers and sons. |
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| Cartier Empire Begins! |
Louis-Francois Cartier takes over a jewelry making business in Paris in 1847. He is the Cartier of Cartier, it was his sons and his grandsons who built this international empire.
In 1850, Cartier opens his shop at 9 Boulevard des Italiens; later Alfred Cartier, Louis' son, moves the headquarters building to 13 rue de la Paix. It is this building, No. 13, the Cartiers call, "La Maison Cartier". |
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Son of the founder, Alfred Cartier, follows his own father's lead and trusts the management of the business to three of his own sons: Louis, Pierre and Jacques (how French is that!). Oui! Trés!
It is the grandson of the founder and his namesake, Louis, who emerged the design innovator. He designed extensively with platinum, weaving it in innovative ways to create new styles.
The Cartiers caught the attention of the British monarchy (a good get) and in 1902, Pierre spent much time in London in preparation for the coronation of Edward VII. Now there's a haughty sounding sentence. |
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