Tonny Sørensen

Tonny Sorensen, born (1964-03-09) March 9, 1964 (age 60), is a Danish entrepreneur and creative director best known for his commercialization of the California clothing brand Von Dutch Originals.

Sorensen's Venice mechanic introduced him to the art and design of Kenny "Von Dutch" Howard, a father of the Kustom Kulture movement that heavily influenced the fashion and style of hot rodding, surf culture, skateboarding and rock 'n' roll.

Sorensen expanded Von Dutch from a niche T-shirt and hat line to a full-scale fashion collection adding hoodies, jeans and accessories.

[13] Sorensen grew the business, opening stores in Las Vegas, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Chicago and Miami, with wholesale distribution to Japan, Canada and Europe.

[13] In the height of the brand's popularity, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Ashton Kutcher were photographed wearing the Von Dutch trucker hat.

[36][37][38] Sorensen has also engaged Planet illogica and his Tonny Sorensen Foundation to support other social ventures, including Manifest Equality, an art and music event used as vehicle to raise awareness of LGBT civil rights,[39] the Starts With U Global Sustainability Symposium’s work regarding social inclusion of minority groups,[40] Climate Refugees, a documentary about climate change,[41] and the Save Our Oceans Tour, which is a series of music, film and art installations,[42] Sorensen's auto collection features the most valuable motorcycle in the world, Steve McQueen's Von Dutch 1929 Scott 596cc Super Squirrel,[43] a rare Ray Allen world champion 1970 Chevelle,[44] and a 1969 Mercury Cyclone Boss 429 NASCAR (winner of the 1969 NASCAR circuit).

[45] His art collection includes works from lowbrow and pop-surrealism artists Basquiat, Ron English, Shepard Fairey, Kenny "Von Dutch" Howard and Ed "Big Daddy" Roth.