Iris von Arnim
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Iris von Arnim is an internationally acclaimed German fashion designer.
Her career began in the early 1970s when she began knitting while recovering in a hospital from a car accident. In 1976 she opened a small boutique in Munich, and debuted her collection at the CPD
fashion fair in Düsseldorf. In the early 1980s, she revolutionized the German knitwear market with previously unknown intarsia and bold color combinations, and was among the first designers to introduce cashmere
in Germany, which earned her the moniker “The Cashmere-Queen.” Since 1990, her knitwear collection has been complemented by matching woven and dress collections.
Today, Iris von Arnim delivers to over 200 exclusive boutiques and department stores globally, she has her own production site in Italy and a mono store in Kampen, Sylt
. She lives in Hamburg, Germany and heads the largest European young designer competition, the Apolda European Design Award. She supports weaving mills in Cambodia
, Pakistan
and Mexico
.
In 2006, Valentin von Arnim, her son, joined the company. Since 2009 he is general manager.
In 2010 Iris von Arnim formed a joint venture with Claudia Schiffer
to develop the Claudia Schiffer Cashmere Collection. Mrs. Schiffer is creative director and von Arnim is responsible for product development, production and worldwide Sales.
In April 2011 von Arnim was awarded Thuringian Order of Merit for her role in the Apolda European Design Award and therefore for her support of the region.
Her career began in the early 1970s when she began knitting while recovering in a hospital from a car accident. In 1976 she opened a small boutique in Munich, and debuted her collection at the CPD
CPD
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fashion fair in Düsseldorf. In the early 1980s, she revolutionized the German knitwear market with previously unknown intarsia and bold color combinations, and was among the first designers to introduce cashmere
Cashmere
Cashmere may refer to:* Cashmere wool, wool from the Cashmere goatPlaces* Another term for Kashmir, a region of the Indian subcontinent* Cashmere, New Zealand, a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand* Cashmere, Queensland, a suburb of Brisbane, Australia...
in Germany, which earned her the moniker “The Cashmere-Queen.” Since 1990, her knitwear collection has been complemented by matching woven and dress collections.
Today, Iris von Arnim delivers to over 200 exclusive boutiques and department stores globally, she has her own production site in Italy and a mono store in Kampen, Sylt
Sylt
Sylt is an island in northern Germany, part of Nordfriesland district, Schleswig-Holstein, and well known for the distinctive shape of its shoreline. It belongs to the North Frisian Islands and is the largest island in North Frisia...
. She lives in Hamburg, Germany and heads the largest European young designer competition, the Apolda European Design Award. She supports weaving mills in Cambodia
Cambodia
Cambodia , officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia...
, Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
and Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
.
In 2006, Valentin von Arnim, her son, joined the company. Since 2009 he is general manager.
In 2010 Iris von Arnim formed a joint venture with Claudia Schiffer
Claudia Schiffer
Claudia Schiffer is a German model and occasional actress, who reached the peak of her popularity during the 1990s, initially due to her resemblance to Brigitte Bardot. Schiffer is one of the world's most successful models, having appeared on over 500 magazine covers...
to develop the Claudia Schiffer Cashmere Collection. Mrs. Schiffer is creative director and von Arnim is responsible for product development, production and worldwide Sales.
In April 2011 von Arnim was awarded Thuringian Order of Merit for her role in the Apolda European Design Award and therefore for her support of the region.
External links
- http://www.irisvonarnim.com
- http://www.vai-fashion.com