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Balmain, Pierre, 1914-1982
US.20180927-005 · Personne · 1914-1982

After working for several years alongside Christian Dior as co-designers for the house of Lucien Lelong, Pierre Balmain (1914-1982) founded his eponymously named fashion house in 1945. The House of Balmain quickly became a leader in the post-war couture world, dressing royalty and actresses including Marlene Dietrich, Katharine Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, and Sophia Loren. Balmain remained at the helm of his house right up until his death at age 68 in 1982 and was subsequently succeeded by his long-time assistant designer Eric Mortensen.

Ballets russes
US.20210820.007 · Collectivité · 1909-1929

Founded in Paris in 1909 by Russian ballet impresario Sergei Diaghilev, the avant-garde dance company employed the talents of some of the great early 20th centuries creatives including choreographers Michel Fokine and George Balanchine, dancers Anna Pavlova and Vaslav Nijinsky. Musical scores for the troupe were created by Rimsky-Korsakov, Stravinsky and Erick Satie. Artists and designers who created sets and stage costumes included Léon Bakst, Picasso, Rouault, Matisse, and Derain.

The Ballets russes dissolved as a company upon the death of its founder Diaghilev in 1929.

Pomerantz, Laura H.
US.20200328.004 · Personne

Laura Pomerantz was a corporate director of the Leslie Fay Companies and married to the company's CEO John Pomerantz.

"Laura Pomerantz [is] Vice Chairman, Head of Strategic Accounts at Cushman & Wakefield. She is a principal and founding partner of Laura Pomerantz Real Estate, LLC founded in April of 2013. Formerly she was a Founding Partner and Principal of PBS Gould Venture, LLC-d/b/a PBS Real Estate, a boutique real estate firm offering commercial real estate advisory and execution services. With 20 years executive-level commercial real estate experience and a significant background in retail and manufacturing, she provides her clients with a breadth of knowledge from the corporate viewpoint in such areas as strategic and tactical planning and retail and office expansion nationally and internationally. Prior to establishing Laura Pomerantz Real Estate, LLC, and PBS Gould Ventures d/b/a PBS Real Estate, LLC, Ms. Pomerantz served as a Senior Managing Director at Newmark & Company Real Estate, with senior level responsibility for major tenant representation assignments. She was the Executive Vice President of The Leslie Fay Companies for 18 years."

Balenciaga (Firm)
US.20180927-008 · Collectivité · 1919 (date of establishment)

The house of Balenciaga was founded in 1937 by the Basque-born Spanish couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga, who fled his country amid the tensions of the Spanish Civil War. The house quickly rose to prominence as a leading French couture house, known for its sculptural creations and innovative silhouettes. Balenciaga sat at the helm of the house until his retirement in 1968. The house of Balenciaga was revived in 1986 under the creative direction of Michel Goma, followed by Josephus Thimister and notably Nicolas Ghesquière in 1997. In 2012, Alexander Wang replaced Ghesquière until 2015 when Demna Gvasalia was tapped as the house's new creative director.

Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
US.20180927-004 · Personne · 1895-1972

Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895-1972) was a Basque-born Spanish fashion designer. Established in 1917, he was a leading couturier in Spain where he designed under his label Eisa. After moving to Paris in 1937 amid the Spanish Civil War, Balenciaga founded his eponymously named couture house which was known for its "pureness of lines, the reinterpretation of Spanish tradition and the development of innovative volumes." Fellow couturier Christian Dior called Balenciaga "the master of us all," and the designer's work was held in reverence until his retirement 1968. The house of Balenciaga remained closed until its revival in 1986 under the creative direction of Michel Goma.

Balaban, Howard
US.20220318.084 · Personne

Howard Balaban was a model with Ford Models during the 1980s.

Bakst, Léon, 1866-1924
US.20210820.006 · Personne · 1866-1924

The Russian painter and costumer Léon Bakst is best known for his spectacular sets and costumes for the Ballets Russes, the famous Russian dance troupe that took Paris by storm in the early 20th century. Bakst's vast knowledge of history and world cultures combined with his brilliant understanding of the decorative effect of color to create delightful theatrical masterpieces that captured the era's zeitgeist.

Baldwin, Jim
US.20200404.027 · Personne · active 1970s

American fashion designer.

Baker, Josephine, 1906-1975
US.20180702.010 · Personne · 1906-1975

The dancer, actress, and activist Josephine Baker was born on June 3, 1906 in St. Louis, Missouri. At the age of 18, she left America and her turbulent childhood behind for Europe. She settled in Paris, quickly becoming the toast of the town after starring in "La Revue Nègre." After a year starring in the revue, Baker became a headline attraction at the Follies Bergère. It was at this famous club that Baker debuted her now-famous banana skirt. Thanks to her success in Paris, Baker was able to perform throughout Europe. The entertainer continued to perform in Parisian revues throughout the 1920s and 1930s. During this time, Baker began acting in movies, becoming one of the first black woman to star in a major motion picture. Her first speaking role was in 1934's Zouzou. In 1936, Baker returned to the U.S. and performed on Broadway in the "Ziegfeld Follies." After appearing on the New York stage, she traveled the U.S. in her own show. Baker returned to Paris, however, and became a French citizen in 1937. During WWII, Baker worked as an intelligence agent, ambulance driver, and entertainer for French troops in North Africa. She was awarded the French Legion of Honor for her service. In the 1950s, Baker began adopting children of different backgrounds. Her and her "rainbow tribe," as she referred to them, lived in Southwestern France. In 1958, she returned to the Parisian stage in an auto-biographical show titled "Paris Mes Amours." Josephine Baker died on April 12, 1975 at the age of 68. Her legacy lives on to this day. Many contemporary fashion designers name her as inspiration for their collections.

Bailey, Glenda
US.20220318.086 · Personne · 1958 November 16-

Glenda Bailey was born in Derby, England and after enduring childhood polio, she studied fashion design at Kingston University. In 1988, she was appointment the editor of a the newly launched UK edition of Marie Claire, where she served in this capacity until 1996 when she was appointed editor-in-chief of Marie Claire US. In 2001, Bailey left Marie Claire to become the editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar, a role she held until January of 2020.

In 2012, Bailey received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres from the French government and in 2019, was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II.

Badgley Mischka (Firm)
US.20200804.019 · Collectivité

Badgley Mischka is an American fashion house launched by Mark Badgley and James Mischka. After meeting in fashion school at Parson's School of Design, the duo cut their teeth under iconic American labels, Mark at Donna Karen and James under Willi Smith. Joining forces in 1988, James says of their vision, "Our style harks back to the glamorous Hollywood of the Forties. The Badgley Mischka signature style is simple, streamlined and thoroughly elegant.”

Formerly owned by Escada, the brand is now the property of Iconix Brand Group.

Bader, Louis
US.20211023.002 · Personne

Founder of Originala, Inc.

Bader, Irving
US.20200328.014 · Personne · 1915-1996

Irving Bader, and his brother Nat, ran Originala, a high-end Seventh Avenue suit and coat house, founded by their father Louis Bader. The company went public in 1961.

Bacall, Lauren, 1924-2014
US.20200321.008 · Personne · 1924-2014

Lauren Bacall was an acclaimed actress, working in Hollywood for over half a century. Born Betty Joan Perske in the Bronx, New York in 1924, Bacall took the Romanian form of her mother's last name when her parents divorced in 1930. Bacall attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, modeling on the side to pay for classes. In 1943, at the age of 18, Bacall found herself on the cover of Harper's Bazaar. The cover caught the attention of Slim Hawks, wife of the Hollywood producer Howard Hawks, who persuaded her husband to bring the young model to Hollywood for a screen test. During the test, Hawks instructed Bacall to speak in a lower register, which became Bacall's signature. Hawks cast Bacall in To Have and To Have Not in 1944. The film became a massive success and helped propel Bacall to stardom. On the set of that film, she met her future husband, Humphrey Bogart. The two married within a year of meeting and would remain so until Bogart's death in 1957. In addition to To Have and To Have Not, the couple starred in three other films together between 1946 and 1948. Bacall would continue her career in Hollywood throughout the 20th and early 21st century. The actress also worked on Broadway, winning a Tony Award in 1970 for her performance in Applause. Lauren Bacall passed away on August 12, 2014 at the age of 89.

Bacall was the subject of the exhibition Lauren Bacall: The Look at The Museum at FIT from March 3-April 4, 2015.

Babani, Vitaldi
US.20180702.113 · Personne

Vitaldi Babani was born in the Middle East but worked primarily in France. Babani's sold and designed goods that were inspired by his Middle-Eastern heritage. When designers like Paul Poiret began appropriating the Middle East aesthetic, Babani's store had already been in business for over two decades. Babani was one of the first stores to sell Fortuny's revolutionary designs. Shortly after showing Fortuny's garments, Babani began designing their own clothes for the store. Babani perfume was sold through Elizabeth Arden in the U.S.

B. Altman & Co.
US.20200404.026 · Collectivité · 1865-1990

The B. Altman Company was founded by Benjamin Altman in 1865 at 10th St. and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan's East Village and in the early 1870s, the retail establishment relocated to Ladies' Mile. As the department store steadily grew into one of New York's leading retailers, a larger premises was planned, opening in 1877 at 301 6th Ave between 18th and 19th Streets. In 1904, the New York Evening Sun described the Altman’s Sixth Avenue establishment as “one of the greatest stores in the world … a Bon Marché of the New World.” In 1906, the store relocated once again to a larger premises on Fifth Ave and 34th St. which was dubbed the "Palace of Trade...the store was organized literally by departments: women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, lingerie, maids’ uniforms, linens, fine lace, and even art objects and rare books and manuscripts, all under one roof." Customer's flocked to the Fifth Avenue location, making B. Altman a pioneer on the development of the Fifth Avenue retail scene.

Upon the death of Benjamin Altman in 1913, the store was operated by his philanthropic organization, the Altman Foundation. However in 1986, the New York state tax code changed, making it illegal for a charitable organization to own a for-profit endeavor which funded it. Sold to other business entities, the company floundered, filing for bankruptcy in 1989 and shuttering its doors in 1990. The B. Altman Building located on Fifth Avenue was granted landmark status by New York City in 1985 and now houses the CUNY Graduate Center and for a brief period was home to NYPL's SIBL Library.

Avedon, Richard
US.20200404.024 · Personne · 1923-2004

As one of the most prolific and celebrated fashion photographers of the 20th century, Richard Avedon seemed destined for a career in the fashion industry. Born on May 15, 1923 in New York, NY, Avedon had fashion in his blood. His father was the owner of a Manhattan clothing store while his mother's family owned a dress manufacturing business. As a young boy, he pored over fashion magazines. Avedon attended Columbia University for a year before dropping out after being hired as a photographer by Merchant Marines. Avedon left Merchant Marines in 1944 and began apprenticing under Alexey Brodovitch, the art director at Harper's Bazaar, at his Design Laboratory at The New School. At the age of 22, Avedon's work began appearing in fashion magazines, first in Junior Bazaar in 1945 then in Harper's Bazaar a year later. Avedon was soon hired as a staff photographer and soon after, was sent to Paris by Brodovitch to cover the fashion shows. Avedon began experimenting with location during his time in Paris, often bringing models to Parisian Cafes or nightclubs. One of his most remembered photographs came about in 1955 when he posed models alongside circus elephants. While displaying talent for on-site photography, Avedon prefered to shoot in his studio, where he could draw out and focus on the emotive presence of his sitters. In the mid 1960s, Avedon left Harper's Bazaar for Vogue. Avedon continued a professional relationship with Vogue into the 1980s, shooting almost all of the cover images for the magazine. During this time, Avedon continued to garner acclaim from the art world for his work. MoMA exhibited his series depicting his terminally-ill father in 1973. The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosted a retrospective of Avedon's work two years later. After leaving Vogue in 1988, Avedon continued to work in photography. In 1992, The New Yorker hired Avedon as their first staff photographer. A year later, he published his autobiography. Richard Avedon passed away on October 1, 2004 while on assignment in San Antonio, TX. He was 81 years old.

Armani, Giorgio
US.20200201.013 · Personne · 1934-

Italian fashion designer. Armani was dubbed the ‘Sexy Tailor’ by the American fashion press for sartorial innovations he introduced in menswear. He brought sensual drape to traditional suit coats by eliminating rigid interlinings that had shaped and restricted men’s clothing in the 1970s. To complement his new softly-tailored coats, he created short, supple, collared shirts and textural, patterned ties. Armani’s impact on menswear went beyond unstructured sewing techniques to include a serene color palette inspired by the Italian artist Giorgio Morandi. The neutral earth tones included an inventive grey–beige (‘greige’), moss, mushroom and smoky grey–blue, tones not seen before in menswear. Armani claimed to be ‘the stylist without color’. Armani also brought a feminine touch to menswear and eventually expanded his design aesthetic to women’s clothing, bringing a powerful look to women’s fashion. His minimal modernism in cut and fit, while retaining maximum impact in silhouette and color, stimulated the fashion imagination of Hollywood, retailers, journalists and customers of both sexes.

Love of stage and cinema inspired Armani throughout his career, proving to be the catalyst to his future international recognition. After studying medicine, he completed his military service in the Army infirmary but sought civilian work more compatible with his temperament. In 1957 Armani went to work at La Rinascente, Milan, Italy’s most important fashion store, where his innovative visual merchandising skills earned him a promotion to their style office. Armani travelled extensively to select unique products for the store. He attracted the attention of Nino Cerutti (b 1930), an Italian textile and clothing manufacturer known for textured fabrics and sophisticated use of color. Armani was hired to design a ready-to-wear wholesale men’s line: Hitman. With a strong sense of style, color, packaging and promotion, but no formal training, Armani succeeded at Hitman for eight years.

Armani’s career shifted to entrepreneur and designer when he met Sergio Galeotti, his business and life partner, in the late 1960s. Both men launched the label Giorgio Armani, SpA on 24 July 1975. Armani was among a group of new Italian designers featured at Barney’s, New York in 1976. He also began cultivating contacts in Hollywood; his involvement in the 1980 film American Gigolo was a significant factor in launching Armani’s fame in a global fashion market. Acknowledging Milan as the chicest place for menswear, Paul Schrader, director of American Gigolo, selected Armani to outfit Richard Gere in his role as the urbane paid escort, Julian Kaye. Critics praised the exciting and original wardrobe of the star of the film, and enthusiasts could concurrently purchase the clothing they had just seen on screen in retail stores. Through this film, Armani’s popularity in the US was established, and afterwards, Saks Fifth Avenue premièred his first collection designed expressly for America. Armani was also the first designer to open an office in Los Angeles expressly to increase his celebrity clientele and his presence at the prestigious Academy Award ceremonies.

Recognizing the importance of the feminist movement, Armani drew inspiration from his mother’s simple, dignified style and his sister Rosanna’s penchant for wearing men’s jackets. Crossing gender boundaries, he used his signature minimalist tailoring techniques, softer textiles and earthy colors to create women’s ‘power suits’ that were also feminine. In 1979 Armani received the distinguished Neiman Marcus Fashion Award for interpreting his catwalk aesthetic for mass consumers worldwide. Hollywood’s most admired leading ladies also chose Armani for red carpet galas, making both his gowns and tuxedos the most sought-after (see fig.).

After the death of Sergio Galeotti in 1985, Armani assumed control of his business, expanding the Armani imprint into a comprehensive lifestyle aesthetic, from spectacles to home furnishings. As an astute and democratic businessman, Armani expanded his brand by launching diffusion lines: Emporio Armani for clothing at a level below couture and A/X for designer denim and casual T-shirts; both offered status dressing to a mass audience. In 2000, Armani’s achievement was recognized with a retrospective exhibition at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. One of the most successful global enterprises, Giorgio Armani is a privately held and owner-managed business. Armani’s goal was ‘to find a way to make and wear clothes for a time that was less formal but that still yearned for style’ (exh. cat., p. 254) and he has succeeded in artfully capturing the essence of late 20th and early 21st century clothing desires.

Kuper, Theodore Fred, 1886-1981
US.20201014.019 · Personne · 1886-1981

Theodore Fred Kuper, a first-generation immigrant from Russia, was a scholar, historian, lawyer and one of the founding voices of the Fashion Institute of Technology (New York, N.Y.). At the behest of Mortimer Ritter, he helped found the Educational Foundation for the Apparel Industry which became the Educational Foundation for the Fashion Industries. He was also instrumental in getting the Fashion Institute of Technology (New York, N.Y.) accredited as a community college.

Tobé-Coburn School for Fashion Careers
US.20201202.007 · Collectivité

The Tobé-Coburn School for Fashion Careers was established in New York City by Tobé Collier, a well known fashion authority and Julia Coburn, former fashion editor of the Ladies Home Journal and president of the Fashion Group. The founders' objective was to expand the opportunities then available to women entering the fashion field.

US.20200522.005 · [non-DACS actor]

The Packaging Designer's Book of Patterns is one of the most comprehensive book of packaging and patterns available. The book enables graphic designers and students to achieve project-specific design objectives with confidence and accuracy. Co-authored by Lazlo Roth and George Wybenga, former professor of packaging design at FIT.

Stein and Blaine
US.20181006-001 · Collectivité

Stein and Blaine was a New York store that was the first to feature designs with credit given to their in-house designer. All the clothes sold in the store were custom-made. In the 1940s and 1950s the in-house designer was Muriel King.

Sex and the city (Television program)
US.20200516.010 · [non-DACS actor] · 1998-2004

Sex and the City is a romantic comedy-drama television series created by Darren Star and well-known for the contemporary fashions incorporated by costume designer Pat Field.

Rabin, Ethel
US.20180711.065 · Personne

Ethel Rabin was an American artist specializing in painting and sculpture.

US.20200522.005 · Collectivité

According to FIT's website, "The Packaging and Advertising Design department at FIT masters the link between marketing strategy and design. Packaging design makes brands tangible to consumers through color, form, graphics, and typography."

Office of Information Technology
US.20180726.025 · Collectivité

According to FIT's website, "The Office of Information Technology provides technology based services to meet the academic and administrative needs of the school."

Office of General Counsel
US.20180726.024 · Collectivité

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal counsel, representation and oversight to the College and its affiliated entities. The office's goal is to represent the College's interests in business transactions or dispute resolution.

Office of Advancement
US.20180726.033 · Collectivité

The Office of Advancement provides information about giving alumni opportunities to help advance the mission of the university. The Office of Advancement supports the College's educational mission, vision, needs and strategic plan.

No Mend Hosiery, Inc.
US.20180726.036 · Collectivité

No Mend Hosiery Inc. was an American hosiery manufacturer which produced seamless hosiery on a circular type knitting machine.

US.20200509.027 · Collectivité · 1965-

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts houses one of the world's most extensive combinations of circulating, reference, and rare archival collections in its field. It is located at the Lincoln Center of the Performing Arts.

National Endowment for the Arts
US.20200502.019 · Collectivité · 1965-

The National Endowment for the Arts is an independent federal agency that funds, promotes, and strengthens the creative capacity by providing all Americans with diverse opportunities for arts participation.

Givenchy, Hubert de, 1927-2018
US.20180927-014 · Personne · 1927-2018

Hubert de Givenchy, (born February 20, 1927, Beauvais, France—died March 10, 2018), French fashion designer noted for his couture and ready-to-wear designs, especially those he created for the actress Audrey Hepburn.

Givenchy studied art at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and later studied law. At 17 he was apprenticed to the Parisian designer Jacques Fath, but he did not remain with Fath for long; during the next eight years he designed for the major Parisian fashion houses of Robert Piguet, Lucien Lelong, and Elsa Schiaparelli, in turn. In 1952 he opened his own house and maintained very low overhead costs in order to lower the prices of his designs. Givenchy’s first collection, featuring flawlessly detailed separates, high-style coats, and elegant ball gowns, gained immediate international recognition. His designs used imaginative accessories, silk prints, and embroidered fabrics. His “Bettina blouse,” named for a popular model, reintroduced tailored shirting into high fashion.

In 1957 he, along with the famed Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, introduced the “sack silhouette.” Most famously, Givenchy designed the emblematic black dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in the film, "Breakfast at Tiffany's." Givenchy’s designs for the film brought into vogue the high-bosomed princess dress without sleeves or a belt. After Givenchy retired in the 1990s, the English designer John Galliano was hired as lead designer for the couture house; when Galliano moved to the House of Dior, he was replaced by Alexander McQueen, another English designer. Italian designer Riccardo Tisci took the reigns in 2005.

Estée Lauder, Inc.
US.20190520.007 · Collectivité · 1946-

Estée Lauder, Inc. is a skincare and fragrance company founded in 1946 by Estée Lauder (born Josephine Esther Mentzer) and her husband Joseph Lauder. Saks Fifth Ave. was their first major client, ordering $800 worth of products from the fledgling company in 1947. Part of the success of Estée Lauder, Inc. was the "gift with purchase" promo that the company introduced and that has since become standard in the industry. The promo was created to introduce clients to new products without having to convince them to purchase anything new. In 1953, the company introduced its first fragrance/bath oil, "Youth Dew." The Clinique allergy-tested cosmetics were first developed in 1968. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, the company purchased smaller cosmetic firms including Aveda, Bobbi Brown Essentials,Darphin, Makeup Art Cosmetics (M∙A∙C), Ojon, and Stila. Estée Lauder retired from the company in 1995.

Dillard's Department Stores
US.20220408.009 · Collectivité · 1938-

Dillard's department store was founded in 1938 by William Dillard. The first store opened in Nashville, Arkansas and slowly expanded through acquisitions. By 1968, there were Dillard's in three states: Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Dillard remained the head of the company until his death in 2002. As of 2021 they have 269 stores in 29 states and is still run by the Dillard family.

Council of Fashion Designers of America
US.20200201.004 · Collectivité · 1962-

The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) is a not-for-profit trade association, founded in 1962, whose membership consists of nearly 500 of America’s foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry and accessory designers.

The CFDA Foundation, Inc. is a separate not-for-profit organization, which was created to raise funds for charity and industry activities.

In addition to hosting the annual CFDA Fashion Awards, the trade organization owns the Fashion Calendar and produces New York Fashion Week: Men’s.

Bouché, René 1905-1963
US.20200715.018 · Personne · 1905-1963

René Bouché was born in Prague September 20, 1905. While in school, Bouché began drawing fashion illustrations for French Vogue, and would continue to do so for most of his life. Bouché is best known for his portraits. Truman Capote, Jean Cocteau, Mrs. William Paley, Lady Astor, and the Duchess of Windsor all sat for him. In addition to painting, Bouché designed stage sets. Bouché passed away in 1963 at the age of 57.

Barbizon Hotel (Barbizon 63)
US.20220318.097 · Collectivité · 1927-

The Barbizon (known since 2005 as Barbizon 63), is a building located at 140 East 63rd Street on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. It was for many decades a female-only residential hotel for young women who came to New York City for professional opportunities.

Vollbracht, Michael, 1947-2018
US.20180702.063 · Personne · 1947-2018

Michaele Vollbracht was an American fashion designer who has worked both under his own name, and also as head designer for Bill Blass Limited. He was also well known as an illustrator.

Reis, Janet
US.20220910.012 · Personne · 1919-2012

Janet Reis started her career at the store in 1947, working as a model at the Salon Moderne, run by Sophie Gimbel. She subsequently became a buyer for dresses and eveningwear, and held a position as a buyer in the latter for 10 years until her retirement from Saks in 1991. At that time she started Janet Reis Inc. opening a showroom at 530 Seventh Avenue, which specialized in special-occasion dresses from the U.S., Britain and Canada. Among those she represented were the British firms Bellville Sassoon, Carole Lee and Eavis & Brown, Canadian designer Ann Ciona, and Californian Ricco Antonio.

Arden, Elizabeth, 1878-1966
US.20200321.022 · Personne · 1878-1966

Florence Nightingale Graham, who went by the business name Elizabeth Arden, was a Canadian American businesswoman who founded what is now Elizabeth Arden, Inc., and built a cosmetics empire in the United States.

Anthony, Mary
US.20200714.001 · Personne · 1916-2014

Mary Anthony was the founder and director of the Mary Anthony Dance Theater in New York City. Born in Newport, Kentucky on November 11, 1916, Anthony moved to New York City in the early 1940s to pursue a career in dance. In the late 1940s, Anthony studied at the Martha Graham School. In 1954, Anthony opened her own studio, the Mary Anthony Dance Studio. She founded her dance theater two years later. Mary Anthony continued to teach dance until her death at the age of 97 in 2014.

Anthony, John
US.20200404.023 · Personne · 1942-

John Anthony was born in 1942 in Queens, NY. In 1959, he graduated from FIT and started his own firm on Seventh Avenue in New York City in 1971. John Anthony won a COTY award in 1972 for womenswear design and his clients included Lena Horne, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Betty Ford and Julie Andrews.

Cavallo, Adolph S.
US.20200418.002 · Personne · 1926-

Adolph (or Adolfo) Salvatore Cavallo was elected at the first Chairman of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in 1970. Previous to his election, Cavallo had worked as Curator of Textiles in the collection of textiles and costumes at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

Rouff, Maggy
US.20221010.01 · Personne · 1896-1971

Maggy Rouff was the professional name of Marguerite Besancon de Wagner. Rouff established her own couture house sometime around 1928 after getting her start in fashion working for her parents who were the directors of Angès-Drécoll. Rouff was known for a feminine feel for her fashions which often incorporated ruffles and lace and chic sportswear. She also worked as a Hollywood costume designer creating looks for the likes of Greta Garbo, Theda Bara and Pola Negri.

Bryan, Robert
US.20221103.001 · Personne

Bryan was born in Orlando, Florida in the late 1940s and soon after his family moved to Virginia. His passion for fashion began during his adolescence when he discovered the 1930s through Hollywood movies. He studied Art History at the University of Virginia and went to law school at the George Washington University before settling to New York in 1968. He worked at the Abraham and Strauss Department store in Brooklyn until 1973 when he started his career with Fairchild Publications. He was the fashion editor of Men's Wear Magazine from 1973 to 1983 and "M" The Civilized Man from 1983 to 1993, and Men's fashion director for "W" Magazine in 1993. He then joined he New York Times in 1995 until 2006. He contributed articles to the CFDA Third volume of American Fashion in 2008.

Allen, Sue Ellen
US.20200404.019 · Personne

Sue Ellen Allen is an American jewelry designer, writer and prison reform activist. Her jewelry designs have been worn by Barbara Bush and Margaret Thatcher. During the early 2000s, Allen was an international fugitive along with her husband, fleeing securities fraud charges. In 2002 or 2003, she was sentenced to prison and subsequently released in 2009. Since then, Allen has been an activist for prison reform and was hosted by President Obama for his State of the Union address in 2016 which addressed mass incarceration rates.

Allard, Linda (Linda Marie), 1940-
US.20200715.012 · Personne · 1940-

Born Linda Marie on May 27, 1940 in Akron, Ohio, Linda Allard is a fashion designer known for her work at Ellen Tracy. Following her graduation from Kent State University in 1962, Allard was hired as an assistant designer for the brand Ellen Tracy, which was owned by Herbert Gallen. In 1964, Allard was promoted to Head Designer, but it would be another twenty years before her name was added to the Ellen Tracy label in 1984. Allard married Herbert Gallen--Ellen Tracy's founder and chairman--in March, 2000. Allard has acted as a design critic for students at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

André Studios
US.20180702.068 · Collectivité · 1930-1941

André Studios was a sketch, or croquis, subscription service for garment industry professionals, located at 570 Seventh Avenue in New York City. The company was founded by designer Pearl Levy (Pearl Alexander Lipman) and her business partner, salesman Leonard Schwartzbach, sometime during the year 1930. André Studios was one of the many design services which relied heavily on copying and adapting existing models in order to supply a sufficient, up-to-date product to their customers.

Alexander-Lipman, Pearl
US.20180702.001 · Personne · unknown

Pearl Alexander Lipman (née Pearl Levy) was the co-owner and designer for the trend forecasting subscription services André Studios and Creator Studios. At the age of twelve, she sold her first designs to children’s wear manufacturer Joseph Love. At seventeen, she started her own business before studying fashion and design at Cooper Union and the Traphagan School. Levy was employed as a designer by coat manufacturer Rubin Endler, Inc. before striking out on her own. In 1930, Levy married Albert Louis “A. L.” Alexander, a police reporter-turned-radio announcer. After her marriage, Levy became known, both personally and professionally, as Pearl Levy Alexander, Pearl L. Alexander and Pearl Alexander. She eventually married a second time, and by the early 1960s was going by Mrs. Pearl Lipman.

Aleu, Fernando
US.20181207-011 · Personne

Dr. Fernando Aleu was born in Spain in 1929. He moved from Spain to the University of Iowa for a residency as a neurologist. While working at NYU in the neurology department, he and his business partner started a fragrance company called Compar. His business was created in November, 1969 as a way to distribute the scents of his friend, the designer Paco Rabanne. Since then, the company has worked with many other brands including Carolina Herrera, Prada and Nina Ricci. In 1970, a fragrance his company produced, Calantra, was a nominated for an award by the Fragrance Foundation, and in 1976 Aleu was offered as position as president of the Fragrance Foundation. He served as president for a total of fourteen years, and also held the position of President of the Fragrance Foundation Research Fund.

Aldrich, Larry
US.20200404.017 · Personne · 1906-2001

Larry Aldrich was born in 1906 to Russian immigrant parents in New York. In 1924, he attended Columbia college to earn a law degree but decided to pursue fashion after a summer job in the garment district. Aldrich opened his first fashion firm in 1927, but his name did not appear on the clothing label until the 1940s. The firm continued its operations until 1966 when it was sold. After retiring, he focused solely on collecting art, a hobby of his since 1937. Aldrich founded the Aldrich Museum for Contemporary Art in Ridgefield, Connecticut in 1967. Aldrich died in 2001 at the age of 95. During his career in fashion, Aldrich acted as president of the New York Couture Group.

Alberto & Roy (Firm)
US.20181006-016 · Collectivité · 1951 or 1955 (depending on source)

Founded in either 1951 or 1955, Alberto & Roy is an Italian trend-forecasting company which specializes in textiles. The company is known for its "sensory books, which are extremely rich in materials and ideas: hundreds of real fabric samples, real yarns, real colours."

Akris (Firm)
US.20200314.019 · Collectivité · 1922-

Akris is a Swiss fashion house founded in 1922 as an apron atelier by Alice Kriemler-Schoch. Located in the textile epicenter of St. Gallen, Switzerland, Kriemler-Schoch used local textiles often incorporated the fine machine embroidery for which the town is renowned. In 1944, Alice's son, Max, joined the business and relaunched it as Akris (a riff on his mother's initials), a full-fledged ready-to-wear brand. During the 1970s, the company engaged in partnerships with Givenchy and Ted Lapidus. Upon his father's death, Albert Kriemler took over as creative director furthering Akris' status as a luxury brand. Signatures of the house include the use of double-faced fabrics, horsehair textiles and the signature embroideries of St. Gallen.

Agnès-Drécoll
US.20210820.003 · Collectivité

Agnès-Drécoll was a French fashion house formed by the 1931 merger of Maison Agnès, an undergarment and cloak specialist and the dressmaking firm Drécoll, which was first established in Vienna and, later, Paris, under the direction of Mme. and M. Besançon de Wagner. The Besançon de Wagners' daughter, Marguerite, got her start in fashion working for them and later established her own couture house, Maggy Rouff.

Aghayan, Ray
US.20200404.039 · Personne · 1928-2011

Gorgen 'Ray' Aghayan was born in Tehran, Iran in 1928 and his interest in fashion perked at an early age as his mother was a couturier to the royal court of Iran. His love of Hollywood movies led him to California where he studied and later became a costume designer for the movie industry, garnering three Academy Award nominations for Costume Design and winning an Emmy in 1967 for his costuming work on 'Alice Through the Looking Glass,' an honor he shared with his life partner, Bob Mackie. Stars Aghayan costumed included Diana Ross, Judy Garland, Barbara Streisand and Julie Andrews. In 1984, Aghayan designed the ensembles worn by the US Olympic team for the opening and closing ceremonies at the games held in Los Angeles.

Adolfo, 1933-
US.20200201.018 · Personne · 1933-

Cuban-born Adolfo Sardiña, best known as Adolfo, began his successful fashion career in Paris as an apprentice to Balenciaga. American buyers admired his work and encouraged him to come to New York. In 1953, he became a designer for the milliner Emme. Adolfo hats earned him his first COTY Award in 1955.

In 1962, Adolfo started his own business. A few years later, on the theory that if he could design a hat he could design anything, Adolfo started making Chanel-inspired suits and unusual evening gowns. In 1969, he was presented with a special COTY Award for his contribution to design from head-to-toe. Adolfo carried this practice further in 1976, designing head-to-toe menswear looks for Leon of Paris.

“A person can look put together without appearing too rigid or too extravagant, “says Adolfo. “If people are astute enough to combine different clothes with flair and style, they can create their own fashion. We all must maintain the freedom to show off individuality. Fashion should be revolutionary, but always in the direction of good taste.” Adolfo clients include First Lady Nancy Reagan, Babe Paley, Gloria Vanderbilt and C.Z. Guest.

Adams, Maud
US.20220318.94 · Personne · 1945 February 12-

Maud Adams is a Swedish actress and model best known for her roles as a Bond Girl in the James Bond films 'The Man With the Golden Gun' and 'Octopussy.' Adams also made a third appearance in a Bond film, 'A View To a Kill,' as an extra.