Chopard

Chopard fragrances and colognes all began in 1860 in the small village of Sonnevilliers, Switzerland. It was here that Louis-Ulysse Chopard, a talented young craftsman, established his own workshop, renowned for its precision and reliability. His watches quickly gained a solid reputation among enthusiasts and attracted numerous buyers, particularly in distant regions such as Eastern Europe, Russia, and Scandinavia. In 1921, the founder's son, Paul Louis Chopard, opened a branch in La Chaux-de-Fonds and subsequently moved the company's headquarters there. Then, in 1937, he relocated the company to Geneva, the capital of luxury watches, thus establishing its global reach. In 1943, Paul-André Chopard, Louis-Ulysse's grandson, assumed the presidency of the company after none of his sons had taken over. In 1963, he sought to revitalize and perpetuate the brand's legacy. This was when Karl Schweifel, descended from a royal watchmaking and jewelry dynasty from Pforzheim, Germany, met Chopard. After a brief meeting, he decided to buy the company. Under the family's influence, Chopard experienced remarkable growth. Renowned for its innovation, technological prowess, and the exceptional craftsmanship of its artisans, it became one of the leading names in fine watchmaking and jewelry. Completely independent, Chopard strives to uphold the family's rich heritage. For over 40 years, Karl Schweifel and his wife, Karin, have managed the company's international expansion. Their two children are the current heads of the company: Karin is responsible for the ladies' and fine jewelry collections, while her brother, Karl Friedrich Schweifel, manages the men's collection and oversees Chopard's production.