Hugo Boss
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There is a common misconception that Hugo Boss designed the SS uniforms. In reality, the uniforms were designed by artist and senior SS officer Karl Diebitsch in collaboration with graphic designer Walter Heck. Their designs were largely based on earlier military styles, with only minor modifications. However, it was Hugo Boss who received the lucrative
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In 1923, Hugo Boss founded his own clothing company in Metzingen, a small town south of Stuttgart, where it is still based. In 1924 he started a factory along with two partners. The company produced shirts, jackets, work clothing, sportswear and raincoats. Due to the economic climate of Germany at the time, Boss was
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