15 Facts About Wolfgang Joop

Wolfgang Joop was born on 18 November 1944 and is a German fashion designer.

Wolfgang Joop grew up on his grandparents' farm in Bornstedt until 1954, when his family moved to Braunschweig, where his father had been hired as chief-editor of cultural magazine Westermanns Monatshefte.

Wolfgang Joop achieved international success in 1978 with his first fur collection.

In early 1982, Wolfgang Joop presented his first ready-to-wear women's collection, followed by his first men's collection in 1985.

In October 2010, Wolfgang Joop became a creative consultant for Galeria Kaufhof.

In September 2011, the collection "GALERIA 1879 by Wolfgang Joop", named after the founding year of the chain, was made available for sale in all Kaufhof stores.

Wolfgang Joop has diverse interests and is involved in many activities beyond fashion and design, including illustration.

Wolfgang Joop creates sculptures, one of which can be found in the cemetery of Bornstedt.

Wolfgang Joop collects art, particularly contemporary paintings and sculptures, as well as furniture.

Wolfgang Joop authored numerous articles for publications such as Der Spiegel, Stern, and Welt am Sonntag.

Wolfgang Joop had a main role in Oskar Roehler's satirical film Suck My Dick.

Wolfgang Joop had roles in various other films such as Tears in Florence, The Summer of the Samurai, and Beloved Sister.

Wolfgang Joop reappeared on the show as a guest judge in 2017 and 2018.

In 1970, Wolfgang Joop married Karin Benatzky, then an art student.

Wolfgang Joop came out as bisexual in a January 1996 interview with Der Spiegel.