The man’s pursuit of aesthetic perfection from his work in France’s Imperial court, informs a philosophy of joie de vivre, or excellence in the everyday that remains essential to the brand’s identity. The founder, Simon Tissot Dupont found inspiration for the company, acting as the personal photographer to Napoleon III, where he used an acute perceptiveness of form, style and beauty in imagining personalized travel luggage and trunks for high society. Long before introducing the world’s first luxury lighter in 1941, the story of S.T Dupont began in 1872. Designs that distinctly and effortlessly blend classicism with modernity. Outfitting the world’s political and cultural elite for the past 148 years, the brand allowed the products to speak for themselves by virtue of their physical longevity, and the timeless design of the pieces. S.T Dupont constructed its legendary legacy quietly. Whether they are the contemporary sleek designs of the Maxi/Mini jet, or the timeless Ligne 2, each model is distinctive of Dupont’s designs as elegantly understated as they are incredibly luxurious. The answer lies in being familiar with the impeccable craftmanship, and unique savoir-faire behind each S.T Dupont product. I wondered about the mythical object, that allowed complete strangers to approach one another, and chat as if they’ve known each other for years. I distinctly remember the excitement of clients, whenever someone would enter the store with a vintage Ligne 1 lighter. Far from just a lighter, S.T Dupont pieces have gained a strong cult following in cigar communities all over the world, representing the pinnacle of elegance and prestige. Such an “objet d’art” has become an unofficial demarcation of a true aficionado of refined taste. Going into any cigar lounge, one may find an S.T Dupont lighter adorning a table. Here is the story of the brand that all of us, either as cigar aficionados, or simply admirers of finer things, have no doubt come across. As we were digging through the old catalogs, we found that the 148-year-old French brand had a very interesting history. From their classic lighters, their iconic pens and their high-quality leather goods. , our official online retailer, is proud to have become an authorized retailer of the prestigious French brand, S.T.
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