Today we discuss with Daniel Krauss, co-founder and CEO of Giorgio Capone Collection GmbH based in Düsseldorf, Germany. An open-minded company bearing a special responsibility for the planet and for manufacturing its products in an environmentally friendly way.
How is a day in your life?
I am grateful starting my day healthy and motivated. I experience every day as an opportunity to reach my personal goals. Business and family make my day.
Any hobbies?
Yes of course I have hobbies.
Next to my business “Giorgio Capone” and the world of fashion, I love being a pilot, flying small planes with family and friends.
Sports with family and friends are always fun.
What makes you smile?
Good jokes and funny situations
What is your secret talent?
It`s a secret, as you mentioned (laughs)
What are you never without?
Positive thinking
Which historical figure do you most admire?
In general, all inventors and heroes who set the world on fire in a positive way
What scares you?
Politics and wars
What would you like your final meal to be?
Perfectly cut and roasted Steak and a glass of delicious red wine
What is your greatest achievement?
The best decision in my life was to be self-employed and always run my own businesses.
What’s your favorite vacation spot?
In wintertime I love skiing with my family in Zermatt (Switzerland)
Mallorca (Spain) is a beautiful island to have good time in summer.
What are three life memories you recall most frequently and why?
The birthdays of my three daughters
The best memory ever is to experience the birth of your child.
First Solo flight in a plane. Crazy Situation, there was no time to be scared. The instructor got out of the plane and left me alone on the runway before takeoff.
What tips can you recommend that you’d only share with friends?
It is not always easy to meet the right recommendation in your friend’s individual life situations. But in general it is important to remain true to yourself and to be authentic what ever you do.
Tell us about your business. How would you describe it?
As one of the founders of Giorgio Capone, I have experienced inspiring locations and international lifestyle trends during my travels around Europe and America. As frequent traveller I would have liked to have a shirt that is just right for all locations and occasions. A shirt that appeals to fashion-conscious men with international standards: high-quality, modern, individual, versatile and ethically sourced.
An idea was born. International designers with many years of experience are now working to make the cosmopolitan lifestyle a reality for our customers.
The collection includes various product lines and stands out because of its versatility: from casual to elegant, from business to trendy, from plain to colourful – the choice of designs is vast.
Who is your business targeting?
The fashion-conscious man who would like to wear shirts which are just right for all locations and occasions. And of course all women who would like to have their men looking extraordinarily well dressed (smiles)
What sets you apart from your competition?
Flexibility & agility
Courage to start new projects with unique products and unconventional strategies
How do you find inspiration?
Communication with friends and business partners
Satisfaction and life balance are fundamental
What are your most immediate projects?
Lead Giorgio Capone to become a successful international Fashion Label
Giorgio Capone always guarantees high-quality raw materials and an innovative manufacturing process, which also meets the highest moral and ethical standards. All models are available in standard sizes and as a perfectly cut tailor-made shirt. We wish Daniel all the best in his future endeavors.
