Daniel Hechter (born 30 July 1938) is a French-Belgian fashion designer who is sometimes referred to as the inventor of ready-to-wear (prêt-à-porter).
[1] Daniel Hechter was born in Paris, France, in a family who owned a ready-to-wear company.
[3] His stated goal was to offer wearable yet high-quality, creative fashion for a wide range of consumer groups.
Brigitte Bardot helped bring his designs to a wider audience when she wore one of his outfits in La Parisienne.
In 1997, he retired to Geneva, Switzerland, and he was elected vice president of the Etoile-Carouge soccer club.