Vivienne Westwood was one of the most influential and provocative fashion designers in the world. She was born Vivienne Isabel Swire on April 8, 1941 in Tintwistle, Cheshire, England. She studied art...
Vivienne Westwood – Icon of British fashion
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Karl Friedrich Schinkel – Architect of Prussian classicism
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Karl Friedrich Schinkel was one of the most important architects and master builders of the 19th century. He shaped the cityscape of Berlin and other Prussian cities with his classicist buildings...
Walter Gropius – Architect of modernism
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Walter Gropius was one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. He is considered the founder of the Bauhaus movement, which combined art, craft and technology and created a new...
Hildegard Knef – A style icon of the post-war period
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Hildegard Knef was one of the most famous and versatile German artists of the 20th century. She was an actress, singer, author and director who enjoyed success in various genres and countries...
René Lacoste – The man behind the crocodile
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René Lacoste was not only a successful tennis player, but also an innovative fashion designer who revolutionized the world of sportswear. His most famous legacy is the Lacoste polo shirt with the...