1. Hans Werner "John" Weitz was an American menswear designer who initiated licensing products and selling affordable but stylish clothing that featured his image in the advertising.
18 Facts About John Weitz
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John Weitz had a second career as a writer and historian.
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When he was 10 years old, John Weitz was sent to boarding school in England.
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John Weitz attended The Hall School from 1933 to 1936 and St Paul's School from 1936 to 1939.
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John Weitz went to Shanghai, China, in order to wait for a visa to America; while there he played on the Shanghai Rugby Football Union team for a short time.
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In 1938, John Weitz' parents left Nazi Germany to live in Paris, then London, eventually relocating to New York City.
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The John Weitz family immigrated to the United States via Yokohama, Japan, and Shanghai, China, where many refugee Jews stayed while trying to get to the United States, from their last permanent residence in London.
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In 1945, after three years in the Army, John Weitz went to work for his father at The John Weitz Corporation.
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In 1964, John Weitz shifted from womenswear to menswear, where he focused on classic styles and the practical use and durability of clothing.
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John Weitz's company was called John Weitz Designs, Inc He carried a wide, diverse line of goods and was often featured in advertising that portrayed a glamorous lifestyle.
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John Fairchild, editor of Women's Wear Daily, said that Weitz became a household name by successfully licensing and advertising his name on products,.
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From 1970 to the 1990s, John Weitz wrote both fiction and historical non-fiction, much centered on Nazi-era Germany.
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John Weitz wrote frequent magazine articles on a variety of subjects, including his hobby as a race car driver.
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John Weitz raced at Sebring International Raceway from 1955 to 1957, as well as the Bahamas Grand Prix Circuit.
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John Weitz had married Blauner when he was 20 years old.
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John Weitz had a daughter and son with Gould, Karen Weitz Curtis and Robert Weitz.
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In 1964, John Weitz separated from his second wife, Eve Orton, who was a fashion editor.
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In 1964, John Weitz met actress Susan Kohner in Palm Beach, Florida.