Boy Capel

Boy Capel was a British fashion retailer and a significant early supporter of the famous artist Pablo Picasso. He is best known for his romantic relationship with Picasso and for inspiring some of Picasso’s most famous works, including the painting "Dora Maar au Chat." Capel was also influential in the fashion industry as a co-founder of the accessory brand Borsalino. His relationship with Picasso spanned several years during the early 20th century, and he played a key role in shaping Picasso’s life and creativity during that period.