Hugo Boss

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For the clothing company, see Hugo Boss AG.

Hugo Ferdinand Boss (1885–1948) was the founder of clothing company Hugo Boss AG.

[edit] Famous designs

In the third quarter of 1933, Boss designed black uniforms for Heinrich Himmler's SS, to replace the SA brown shirts. He also designed the Hitler Youth uniforms.[1][2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Hugo Boss Acknowledges Link to Nazi Regime." The New York Times 15 August 1997: D15.
  2. ^ White, Constance C. R. "Patterns: Dealing with Hugo Boss's Nazi tie." The New York Times 19 August 1997: A20.

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