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Hugo Boss

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Hugo Boss

1885–1948

German businessman (1885–1948)

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Biography

Hugo Ferdinand Boss was a German businessman who founded the fashion house Hugo Boss. He was an active member of the Nazi Party from 1931, and remained so until Nazi Germany's capitulation. His clothing company also utilized forced labour drawn from German-occupied territories and prisoner-of-war camps to manufacture military uniforms for the Schutzstaffel and Wehrmacht.

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Timeline

The story of Hugo Boss, told in moments.

1931 Event

Joined the Nazi Party. His factory began producing uniforms for the SA and SS. The brown shirts, the black uniforms. Business boomed. He employed forced laborers from concentration camps.

1945 Event

The factory was requisitioned by the French occupation forces after the war. Boss was classified as an "activist" and "supporter and beneficiary" of National Socialism. He was fined and stripped of voting rights.

Artifacts (10)

Portrait of Abraham Bosse

Anton Graff

n.d. · Engraving on ivory laid paper
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Galaxy Notebook: Lined Journal and Diary | Stars and Galaxy Notebook | Soft and Planet Journal

the cute cats notebook with white striped papers is it a perfect gift for cat lovers and students and can be used in school as a meal book... Size: 8.5"×11" inch 120 pages glossy cover Notebook

2021

Sketchbook: Sketching and Drawing, Sketchbook for Kids, Sketchbook for Adults Boys and Girls Sketchbook Wolf Design

This is amazing wings of fire Sketchbook has an amazing Unique interior, and with 120 pages it's perfect for your on-the-go lifestyle. Features: . Beautiful Artwork and Designs . High-Resolution...

2021

Gratitude Journal for Men: A 52 Week Guide to Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude

The Gratitude Journal For Men is a 52 week guide to cultivate an attitude of gratitude! It is a self exploration journal designed to focus on being thankful for what we have, the big things in life,...

2021

never told me to become a lawyer, but he turned me into one ... He taught me how...

hobbies, and Thurgood oftentimes went to court with him to observe the proceedings. Marshall later said that his father "never told me to become a lawyer, but he turned me into one ... He taught me...

Works Talk

Collection Fall/winter

1994

Hugo Boss, Guggenheim Museum: Arts Sponsorship

1996

Baldessarini Hugo Boss: Fall-Winter 2003

2003

The Boss

Designer File: Hugo Boss

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