GARESSIO (CN), 1938
A young designer at Fiat, at 21 Giugiaro becomes the head of the style office in the Bertone Body Shop, designing several classics such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia GT (1964). After a short stint in Ghia, in 1968 he cofounds Italdesign, a company which offers engineering and prototype services as well as styling. In 1981, he founds Giugiaro Design, which works with appliances, office furnishings, sports equipment, and packaging.