Bourguignon Dies At 56
June 24, 2008
KONTICH, Belgium - Aristide Bourguignon, the 56-year-old founder of Aritex in Kontich, Belgium, passed away from unspecified causes on June 4. A small, private family service was held.
Bourguignon started his business with almost nothing and in less than a decade became a major Benelux fabric wholesaler.
About 10 years ago, Aritex beame an editeur with its own collections sold worldwide, a supplier recalls. Four years ago, Aritex absorbed another small wholesaler in Belgium.
Bourguignon will be most remembered by his friends for his favorite expression ''the sky's the limit.'' He enjoyed a good game of golf as well as playing the guitar, piano and listening to jazz music.
Bourguignon's son, Gaetan, 30, and daughter Laurence, 27, will continue the business of this 30 year old editeur. Aritex is also the distributor of Warwick Fabrics in the Benelux region.
Ari was the design force behind the Aritex collection but his children expect to continue the collections going forward.
Bourguignon started his business with almost nothing and in less than a decade became a major Benelux fabric wholesaler.
About 10 years ago, Aritex beame an editeur with its own collections sold worldwide, a supplier recalls. Four years ago, Aritex absorbed another small wholesaler in Belgium.
Bourguignon will be most remembered by his friends for his favorite expression ''the sky's the limit.'' He enjoyed a good game of golf as well as playing the guitar, piano and listening to jazz music.
Bourguignon's son, Gaetan, 30, and daughter Laurence, 27, will continue the business of this 30 year old editeur. Aritex is also the distributor of Warwick Fabrics in the Benelux region.
Ari was the design force behind the Aritex collection but his children expect to continue the collections going forward.
