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He lived life hard, but at least he did it on his own terms. Today, many years after his death in 1992, the Von Dutch name is a fashion brand. And who would’ve thought it? Probably not the real Von Dutch – Kenny Howard – who was a pioneer of the 1960s custom car craze. Born in 1929, he transformed pin-striping into an art form. It all began with his father, who was a professional sign painter. Howard picked up the craft and by the age of 10 was able to paint like a pro.