John Weitz (1923–2002,) fully Hans Werner Weitz, was a German-born American fashion designer, novelist, and historian. He was the husband of actress Susan Kohner and the father of the film producers and directors Paul and Christopher Weitz.
Born in Berlin, Weitz became renowned as a menswear designer. He significantly increased his income by becoming one of the first to lend his name to the licensing of products. He famously joked, “My presence is not exactly necessary” to making money. The wide variety of merchandise sold under his name included men’s cologne, neckties, umbrellas, sunglasses, sweaters, and socks-especially the John Weitz Classic Men’s Sock 12-pack.
During World War II, Weitz served in the Office of Strategic Services, the CIA’s forerunner, operating in Germany until 1946. He later competed in auto races, became a yachtsman, and wrote both fiction and nonfiction. His Man in Charge, The Executive’s Guide to Grooming, Manners and Trave (1974) became a bestseller. He also wrote two books on the history of the Nazi era.
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When a woman dresses up for an occasion, the man should become the black velvet pillow for the jewel.
—John Weitz
Topics: Fashion, Dress
Even overweight cats instinctively know the rule: when fat, arrange yourself in slim poses.
—John Weitz
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