German Fashion Germany is a leading country in

German Fashion Germany is a leading country in the fashion industry, along with France, Italy, the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan. German fashion is known for its elegant lines, unconventional young designs, and manufacturers of sports and outdoor clothing. Berlin fashion week Berlin is the centre of young and creative fashion in Germany

Famous German Fashion Designers Two of the most famous German fashion designers are Karl Lagerfeld and Hugo Boss. Karl Otto Lagerfeld was a German creative director, fashion designer, artist, photographer and caricaturist. He started his career in fashion design in 1955, when he entered a coat design competition. He went on to win and became friendly with Yves Saint Laurent, who won the dress category. Soon after he was hired to work as Pierre Balmai’s assistant. In 1961, he decided to work as a freelancer, but it wasn’t long before he was designing collections for Chloe, Fendi, Valentino, Chanel and more. His career lasted 70 years and he continued to work up until his death on 19 th February 2019. He was 85 years old.

Some of Lagerfeld’s famous designs 1970 s Chic at Chloe. The ‘ lampshade’ dress. His first collection for Chanel in 1983. The multi layered pearl necklace. The Power Suit. As well as fashion, Lagerfeld also designed: The Interlocking Logo. The Dying Swan Dress for the English National Ballet in 2009. 2017 the Pink Ruffle Gown. Diet Coke Bottles. The Fendi ‘ baguette ‘.

• Hugo Ferdinand Boss was a German fashion designer, anti-semite and businessman. He was the founder of the clothing company Hugo Boss AG, which originally produced general clothing. He was an active member of the Nazi Party as early as 1931 and remained loyal to the Nazi German ideology throughout the duration of the party's existence. He even made uniforms for the Nazis. • After his death in 1948, Hugo Boss started to turn its focus from uniforms to men’s suits. • In 1988, the company introduced a fragrance line. • In 1997, men’s and women’s wear diffusion lines were introduced. • In 2000, a full women’s collection was produced. • In 2006 - 2007 children’s clothing was introduced.

Some Designs by Hugo Boss

Popular sports in Germany Manuel Neuer Bayern München 2019/2020 Team. • Some of the most popular sports in Germany are football, golf, ice hockey, basket ball, motorsport, handball, tennis, skiing, cycling and boxing. • One of the most popular football teams in Germany is Bayern München. Not only because of their popularity but because they are a very skilled football team. Bayern München are sponsored by Varta AG. • One of the most well known players at Bayern München , is Manuel Neuer. Manuel is a goalkeeper at Bayern München and is one of the best goalkeepers in the world. He is world renowned goalkeeper.

Main Sports venues in Germany • The Olympic Stadium in Berlin, which holds 74, 475 seats. • Strobelallee 50 football stadium in Dortmund, which has the largest stadium capacity of 81, 360. • Allianz Arena is a football stadium in Munich. It has a capacity of 75, 000. • Am Moto. Drom is a motor racing track in Hockenheimring. It has a capacity from 83, 000 -120, 000.

• The Veltins Ice Arena in Winterberg, holds a capacity of 61, 673. • Muhlenkopfschanze is the World’s largest ski jumping hill, situated in Willingen. It holds a capacity of 35, 000. • Mercedes Arena is a multi purpose venue in Berlin. It holds a capacity of between 14, 200 and 17, 000.

Key sponsorships company for German sports • Puma • Adidas • German Olympic Sports Federation

Famous German Sports people • Jurgen Klopp- A professional football manager and regarded by many as one of the best managers in the world. • Michael Schumacher- A former Formula One racing driver, who has won 7 World Championship titles. • Steffi Graf- A former professional tennis player. She was ranked World No. 1 and won 22 Grand Slam singles titles • Thomas Muller- A professional football player, who plays for and vice -captains Byern Munchen and has made 100 appearances for the German national team. • Boris Becker- A former professional tennis and won 6 Grand Slam singles titles. • Katarina Witt- A former figure skater. She won 2 Olympic gold medals. She is a 4 time world champion and two time world silver medallist.

Fingerhakeln – Finger Pulling • Finger pulling, known in Germany as fingerhakeln, is a popular sport practiced in the country. • In finger pulling, both opponents sit at a table opposite one another and try to pull the opponent towards themselves over the table using one finger. By physical force, overcoming the pain of the finger being stretched and with appropriate technique, the opponent can be defeated. Any single finger is allowed in principle (but not the thumb), but usually the opponents hook their middle fingers in a leather strap. Sometimes, only the index fingers are hooked into each other without a strap. Behind both hookers, two Auffänger (person who catches the opponent) are sitting. Additionally, there is a referee, a chairman and two assessors.

Popular Tourist Attractions • Cologne Cathedral, built in 1248, is located on the banks of the Rhine. It is one of the largest cathedrals in Europe. • The Black Forest is situated in the south western corner of Germany, extending 160 kms from Pforzheim in the north to Waldshut on the High Rhine in the south. • Neuschwanstein Castle is situated in the quaint old town of Fussen. It is one of Europe’s most famous and picturesque royal castles. A variety of tour option are available.

Popular Tourist Attractions • Miniatur Wunderland is situated in the heart of the historic port of Hamburg. • Rothenburg ob der Tauber is situated in the old Franconian Imperial city of Rothernburg. With its walls and towers untouched since the Thirty Years War of 1618, this is a completely preserved picture perfect medieval town.

Popular Tourist Attractions in Berlin Brandenburg Gate • Brandenburg Gate is Berlin’s most famous landmark. It is a symbol of Berlin and German division during the Cold War. This iconic landmark is 229 years old and was built in 1791. • About one million visit the Brandenburg gate every year and about 13. 5 million people visit Berlin every year. • There is no entry fee.

The Berlin Wall is located between the districts of Wedding Mitte on Bernauer Strabe, consisting of the memorial to the victims of the wall, a Documentation centre and the Chapel of Reconciliation. 3 million tourist visit the Wall every year. Entry is free. Museum Island is a unique ensemble of 5 museums with over a million visitors a year. Visitors to Berlin who want to visit several institutions on the Museum Island in one day would be well advised to purchase a Museum Island pass for 18 euros.

Natural Tourist Attractions Konigssee (Kings Lake) • Also known as the Kings Lake, this area near Salzburg is a hiking and biking paradise, with its vast network of trails. Sanssouci Park and Palace • This spectacular park, situated in Potsdam, reflects the personal influence of Frederick the Great. There is a baroque flower garden, more than 3000 fruit trees and numerous greenhouses. Zugspitze Mountain • At 2962 m above sea level the Zugspitze, is situated south of the town Garmisch-Partenkirchen, is the highest mountain in the country and home to 3 glaciers and Germany’s highest ski resort.

Tourism Germany is the eighth most visited country in the world. Millions of tourists visit the country each year, with Berlin attracting 13. 5 million visitors to its hotels and guesthouses. Holidaying in Germany For a family of four to holiday in Germany for 2 weeks mid summer, the total cost person would be £ 1184 for flights and hotel. This does not include spending money.

2 Week Holiday Itinerary – Week 1 Day 1 Munich Join one of the many free tours of the Munich Altstadt. Day 2 Munich Visit a few of Munich’s very fine museums. Day 5 Berlin Take 90 min train ride and take a Trabant Tour with a personal guide. In the evening a kayak tour. Day 6 Berlin Visit the museum Insel. In the evening go to a concert. Day 3 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Take 2 hr 30 min train ride from Munich to this Bavarian medieval town. Day 7 Berlin Spend the day at the Tropical Island Indoor Beach Resort. Day 4 Leipzig Explore the town’s street art, before heading over to its world famous zoo.

2 Week Holiday Itinerary – Week 2 Day 8 Quedlinburg Take 3 hour train ride from Berlin to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ride a steam train up the mountain. Day 12 Burg Eltz Take the train and walk through the forest to get to the medieval castle. Day 9 Essen Take the 5 hour train ride to the largest industrial museum/arts complex. In the evening watch a concert. Day 13 Heidelberg Walk around the town and learn about the 900 years of history. Day 10 Cologne Take the train from Essen and join the guided tour of the Kolner Dom. Day 11 Cologne Take a walk along the Rhine. Visit the Chocolate Museum and Mustard Museum. Day 14 Stuttgart Visit the Mercedes Museum.