The Harel Company was created by a shoemaker master in 1917 and run from father to son until 1992. It was specialized in shoes, slippers, boots, soles, even in the ironsmith production. This firm produced shoe models for several brands, such as Roger Vivier and Philippe Venet, before launching its own brand in 1969. In 1956, the Harel factory produced "Les Chaussures Emeraude" with the slogan "la Belle Chaussure de France, articles de luxe". The company was settled in Fougeres, 5 boulevard Saint Germain (France).