"That's why it comes as some surprise that the biggest fashion success story of recent years stems from the name and work of a dishevelled racist - a car modifier who fled manslaughter charges in the 1960s...
The man is Kenneth Von Dutch, and the story of the fashion empire that now bears his name is full of the stuff Hollywood thrives on - violence, controversy, and betrayal.
Born Kenneth Howard in 1929, Von Dutch made no bones about his disdain for "Jews, Mexicans, and niggers," and erratic, antisocial behaviour dominated his encounters with others. He made a living spray painting intricate designs on custom cars. He became a legend in his field..." ~ From Sydney Morning Herald
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