Back in 1958 — long before The Bold and the Beautiful had even made its debut — Eric and Stephanie Forrester founded Forrester

Creations with a $50k loan from her father, John Douglas. “Once the company became profitable,” the newlyweds told themselves, “we’ll spring for color photos!”

In 1993, chemist Brooke Logan parlayed her patent for the wrinkle-free fabric BeLieF into ownership of 51 percent of Forrester Creations’ stock and a new position as CEO. And for her next feat? She mastered the art of properly sitting in a chair.

Pink slips flew in 2005 when The Young and the Restless’ Katherine Chancellor revealed that Stephanie’s father had created a trust that made her Forrester Creations’ sole owner. At last she could launch that line of brooches that she’d always wanted!

After Stephanie sent Jackie Payne hurtling over a balcony, her son Nick Marone blackmailed the Forresters into selling their fashion house to him. It was either that or prison stripes for Stephanie!

While Nick was backseat-driving Forrester Creations, Jackie was left to steer as president of the company with Spectra Fashions alum Clarke Garrison as head designer.

No sooner had Eric regained control of Forrester Creations in 2008 than he’d named himself both chairman of the board and CEO. Guess it really is good to be king!

In 2008, Ridge was caught kissing stepbrother Rick Forrester’s wife, Caroline Spencer. Somehow, this resulted in Rick being made CEO. As what, a consolation prize?

After Ridge left L.A. following his gazillionth split from Brooke, Thomas (then Adam Gregory) was made interim CEO and Rick, like super mad. As for legal counsel Carter Walton, he was just biding his time and looking mighty fine while he did so.

With lover Maya Avant as his top model, Rick ran roughshod over Forrester Creations until finally Ridge rallied the troops and regained control once again.

Eric did the unthinkable in 2009: He axed Stephanie! As a result, Forrester Creations’ sales, which were already slipping, slid to an all-time low.