Charles Jourdan Biography

Charles Jourdan was born in 1883.

He trained as a shoemaker.

In 1921, he moved into a factory on Boulevard Voltaire and employed over 30 people.

Jourdans three sons joined the firm in 1947.

In 1950, they started selling in the U.K.

In 1957, Jourdan opened a boutique in Paris.

In 1968, the name "Charles Jourdan" was franchised.

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