Tragically, Harald was also sexually assaulted by a family friend during a trip when he was just six years old. Because of his unstable home life, he never spoke about it.
“It took me many years to understand that it wasn’t my fault,” he said.
Harald Glööckler young
Despite an incredibly difficult upbringing, Harald eventually managed to channel his trauma into something positive. If it hadn’t been for his father’s violence, he might never have become one of the world’s most renowned designers.
Witnessing his mother suffer at the hands of his father made him determined to stand up for women in any way he could.
“When I was six years old, I decided that I never wanted to see women cry again. I just wanted to make every woman feel beautiful.”
He started as an apprentice, then worked as a salesperson at a fashion house. Eventually, he gained enough experience and confidence to open his own store.
