August 11, 1939: Death of Jean Bugatti

Famed Italian-French automotive designer and test engineer, Gianoberto Maria Carlo "Jean" Bugatti (eldest son of Ettore Bugatti) crashed the Bugatti Type 57 C Tank he was test-driving. He designed the legendary Roadster Royale (two-seat chassis), pictured. He was only 30.

[So, this post isn't strictly fashion, but fashion and ― sexy, fast ― cars are inextricably linked. Par example, the Bugatti Veyron Fbg par Hermès was launched March this year, reviving a relationship initiated in the 1920's between Emile Hermès (my adopted great-grand fairy godfather, LOL) and Ettore Bugatti; also check out the Bugatti license (fashion) products.]



Treasured kisses.

P.S. I really know nothing of cars.