Philipp Plein

Philipp Plein, a German fashion designer, is slender and strong, with stiffly gelled hair, a stubble jawline, and tattoos on his arms. Plein has become an effective marketer of overtly expensive items since starting his namesake clothing business in the late 1990s, admired by customers with a penchant for the lavish if often scorned by the fashion elite. Plein is his company's best living advertisement. He typically dresses himself, wearing narrow leather leggings with a plethora of zippers, skull-emblazoned sweaters, clunky sneakers with a huge Philipp Plein double-"P" logo, slim-cut jackets in exotic-animal pelts, and oversized crystal-studded watches.

Philipp Plein began his work as a designer as a law student in the late 1990s. He now owns multiple fashion brands worth millions of dollars. Plein, known for his spectacular and futuristic creations, was also responsible for making the skull socially acceptable in high fashion. In addition to fashion, he designs furniture, which he has been doing for over 20 years.

True designer clothing, shoes, and accessories in the "Glamorous Gothic" style, with rivets, spikes, and skull motifs that have become his brand's characteristics. Philipp Plein incorporates this motif into his boutique decor by designing the inside walls, which are also lined with Swarovski crystals. Leather jackets, high-heeled shoes, micro-shorts, and crystal-embroidered purses have all contributed considerably to the brand's popularity.

Born: 1978
Nationality: German
Brand: Philipp Plein, Plein Sport & Billionaire Couture