Robert Piguet was classified as a businessman, but in fact he was destined to become one of the legendary fashion icons. Born in Switzerland. At the age of 17 he left the Swiss city of Yverden for Paris, despite the opposition of his family. There he worked with a group of fashion designers and then with Paul Pouert (founder of Rosen Perfume), Paul was Omar's friend to Robert and one of the most influential fashion designers in history.