Hugo Boss

Hugo Boss started out as a little workshop in Metzingen, Germany. Founded in 1923, and named after it is founder, it claimed a arguable spot in history; having devised the Nazi SS uniforms and utilizing forced labor from France and Poland in World War II, when uniforms were in outstanding demand.

The company started out with industrial worker suits, uniforms and raincoats. Boss passed away in 1948 and grandsons Uwe and Jochen Holy took over and geared it towards the more promising path of menswear. The company freed it is very original suit design for men in 1953.

Competition was stiff in the German market in the 1960s so the brothers decisive to create men’s suits in colorful hues made from durable, quality fabrics by Gaenslen & Voelter. Over the decade, Hugo Boss bested other companies by introducing trendier suits made of light Italian fabric, in contrast to the traditionalisti German suits that were made of rigid and heavy ones.

The company initiated product export for the duration of the 70s, conquering Western Europe first, then the Atlantic and finally, the United Sates in 1976. The high-priced line instantaneously gained acceptance in America, as extrapolated by famous figures such as Sylvester Stallone, Bjorn Borg and the Miami vice cops. By the 80′s, the company had already passed the DM 100 million sales mark.

The company made another noteworthy turn in 1984 when it launched it is primary fragrance along with lowcost casual wear like sweaters and sports jackets. A year later, the company went public and renamed itself Hugo Boss AG (Aktiengesellschaft, which is German for a corporation that is owned by shareholders). By 1987, the company was grossing $500 million per annum.

A big percentage of the company was sold to the Japanese Leyton Group in 1989, altho the Holy brothers remained active in the management process. Three years later, they resigned whilst holding back architect stores in Munich and Stuttgart beneath the Hugo Boss Company. Marzotto became a major stock holder in 1991 and hired Peter Littmann as the new CEO. In response to the economic recession, two more labels were added namely Hugo – for the young and hip professional, and Baldessarini – for the classy top executive. Within a year, profits increased up to 74% and the company further expanded to the Southeast Asian region. In 1997, the company promised to reimburse to slave laborers post World War I.

Littmann was succeeded by chief architect and marketing manager Werner Baldessarini in 1998. This was also the time that the company started to design and launch life style accessaries and it is very introductory collection of women’s wear. Over the years, the company introduced more labels, including the more casual Boss Golf and Boss Sport lines

At present Hugo Boss remains a subsidiary of Marzotto S.p.A., underneath the Valentino Fashion Group, which owns a 50% part in the firm. It remains to be one of the world’s top fashion lines, with Germany being it is leading buyer and the United States as the second. It holds more than 350 franchise shops in over 90 countries around the world.

Hugo Boss

Introduced in 1995. Fragrance notes: woods, fresh citrus and spicy leaves. Recommended use: daytime.

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24 of 25 persons found the following review helpful.
5If you only buy ONE cologne…
By Robert J. Rudock
My latest obsession is with colognes and I purchased all 10 of the ones cited in “So you want to begin wearing cologne” guide on amazon.com, plus a few others. They haven’t all arrived yet, but I have to say that this cologne is awesome. It’s a more glorious and more cheery scent (if there is such a thing) than Cool Water which is likewise gorgeous dern good, and less citrusy than Tommy. The price is pretty mid-range for the architect colognes and both my wife and I love it. It is not pretentious, more fun-loving and great for all occasion wear and lasts a long time. The high notes last perchance 2-3 hours but the lingering scent is fine all on it is own. I am going through this much quicker than the others with Candies being a close second. If you’re more than willing to spend the cash get this one, if you’d like to spend ten or fifteen bucks less for another great one get CANDIES which is more spicy but still amazing as well. I liked this one so much that I have HUGO DARK BLUE on it is way and look forward to reviewing it for you. Hope this helps!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
5Go Easy!
By Donna
Hugo Boss is unquestionably an interesting and yummy cologne for men. I purchased Gio Armani for husband in the past. However, the price for a little bottle turned us away from it. The size of the bottle and the price makes this a great value.

One word of caution is to go easy with the amount that you spray on. It is potent. My husband normally squirts 3 sprays onto his neck. He started out with one spray and it is strong. The aroma lasts all day. It is sweet and spicey which makes it unique.

While I was nervous to buy a cologne without testing it first, it was a no-brainer after reading reviews on other websites. You will not regret purchasing this cologne!

4 of 4 persons found the following review helpful.
5Great for each and everyday use!
By A. Shultz
Hugo by Hugo Boss is distinguishable sufficient to warrant compliments whenever you put it on, but still light sufficient for each and everyday use. A little bit goes a long way and the scent will stay with you all day. My last bottle went closely a full year before going empty, and that was with neverending use. My favored cologne!!

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