Place: Göteborg
Born: 1943
Death: 2014
Biography:
Rohdi Heintz, also known as Rodhi Ragnar Richard Heintz, was a Swedish fashion designer born in Göteborg, Sweden in 1943 and died in Västra Frölunda, Sweden in 2014. He studied at the Textilinstitutet in Borås and Konstindustriskolan in Göteborg. Heintz started his career as a fashion designer in Göteborg and worked for the tekoindustrin J.A. Wettergren & Co. He became well-known for his work as the lead designer for the Björn Borg Collection, which he founded in 1984 with Björn Borg. Heintz was responsible for the brand's daring attitude and innovative designs, which led to the company's expansion into the underwear world. Heintz was also a recipient of the Guldknappen award in 1981.