Germany: Not just great at football...

With their dramatic victory over Brazil last night, everyone is talking all things Germany.

We thought we'd jump on the bandwagon and share five other (talented) reasons that the Germans have to celebrate.

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1. Karl Lagerfeld

Fashion phenomenon Karl Lagerfeld first made a name for himself when he moved to Paris in the 50's, impressing various fashion houses with his sketching ability. Since then, he has set up his own labels and also designed for Chloé, Fendi and most recently Chanel.

         1984                                       1987                                    1989            

           1995                                   1998                                       1999            

             2001                                   2004                                   2006             

2. Helmut Newton

Helmut Newton was one of the most controversial fashion photographers of his time. Known to some as the 'King of Kink', Newton's black and white provocative images have undoubtedly shaped the face of fashion photography. We've taken a look back at some of his highlights from our archives. 

           1965                                        1986                                    1988           

 

               1989                                   1992                                        1994              

         1998                                       2000                                    2001             

3. Adidas

If you were to ask someone to name a sports brand, you can guarantee that Adidas would be one of the first names that spring to mind. Initially registered as Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik in 1924 by brothers Adolf and Rudolf Dassler, Adidas was born after a dispute between the brothers caused them to split and set up their own companies; Adolf set up Adidas and Rudolf went on to set up rival company Puma. Today Adidas sponsor countless teams and sportsmen/women worldwide and are currently seeing their name in lights as one of the main sponsors for the FIFA World Cup.

          1988                                      1989                                         1996           

        1996                                        1997                                        1998      

       1999                                        1999                                       2000         

         2003                                       2004                                          2005             

        2005                                     2006        

4. Jil Sander

Queen of minimalism, Jil Sander is one of the most successful names in German fashion. She set up her eponymous brand back in 1968 after working as a fashion editor in German magazine Petra and has since then developed a worldwide reputation for perfectionism. Sander's simplistic designs attracted the budding businesswomen of the 80's and 90's, where her brand really started to take off. Last year it was announced that Sander was leaving the brand (for good this time) and her name will now be carried by her dedicated team.

      1983                                    1983                                        1984        

     1986                                 1988                                       1993      

1995                                        1995                                   1998

2003                                         2004                                     2005  

2006

5. Andreas Gursky

Visual artist and photographer Andreas Gursky is known for his impressive large scale photographs, often depicting various urban landscapes. Below is just a small snapshot of what our archives hold on Gursky and his fascinating career.

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