Erling Persson, the visionary founder of H&M (Hennes & Mauritz), has left an indelible mark on the global fashion industry through his innovative approach to retail and commitment to sustainability.
Founded in 1947 in Västerås, Sweden, H&M started as a women’s clothing store named Hennes, meaning “hers” in Swedish. It wasn’t until 1968, under Persson’s leadership, that the store…
