In this 1989 interview Estelle Ellis interviews Paul Leblang about his time as a Senior Vice-President and Marketing Executive at Saks Fifth Avenue. They discuss the evolution of Saks' folio (or catalogue) business; the creation and implementation of the Fifth Avenue Club; the need for Saks to expand beyond the purview of evening wear; and how a store must expand while still maintaining consistent quality control. They touch upon the changing roles of women in society and how stores must adapt to this generational shift and how the oversaturation of retail stores in American society led to the closure of many of the retail greats, including Bonwit Teller.
Sans titreThis interview with Ralph Lauren explores his life growing up in the Bronx and how he started his career in the fashion industry. He provides insight to his design process and the company products, which vary from clothing to furnishings and linens.
Sans titrevideo about FIT's 50th anniversary
The records of Allan F. Hershfield include President's Reports from his administration as well as speeches and other written communications to the F.I.T. community.
Sans titreThis sub-series includes President's Reports created during Hershfield's presidency.
This sub-series includes speeches and other communications to the F.I.T. community written by Allan F. Hershfield.
This folder is comprised of student evaluation report envelopes from 1992 to 2001.
Interviews conducted by Estelle Ellis in 1993 on the occasion of the 1993 awards dinner in honor of Annette Green and the Fragrance Foundation, benefitting the educational foundation for the fashion industries. Interviews were conducted with key individuals involved in the fragrance industry including Annette Green (President, Fragrance Foundation), James Preston (Chairman, Avon Products), Lawrence Aiken (President and CEO, Sanofi Beaute), Dr. Fernando Aleu (President, Compar), Eugene Grisanti (Chairman, President and CEO, International Flavors & Fragrances), Jeanette Wagner (President, Estee Lauder), Burton Tansky, (Chairman, Bergdorf Goodman), Rosemarie Bravo (President, Saks Fifth Avenue).
This folder is comprised of miscellaneous press clippings dating from 1993 to 2007.
Interview with Eugene Grisanti, Chairman, President, and CEO of International Flavors & Fragrances, about Annette Green and the Fragrance Foundation. Discusses the history of trends in fragrance and the history of fragrance itself.
Sans titreInterview with Nena Goodman about her relationship and history with the Bergdorf Goodman store.
Sans titreInterview with Dawn Mello about her relationship and history with the Bergdorf Goodman store.
Sans titreInterview with Steven Elkin about his relationship and history with the Bergdorf Goodman store.
Sans titreThe meeting agendas outline the structure of the meetings of the Board of Trustees, and include a list of actions to be decided and reports to be given. Beginning in the 1990s, agendas from the Staff Housing Authority meetings and Student Housing Authority meetings began to be intermingled with the Board meeting agendas.
Interview with Edwin Goodman about his relationship and history with the Bergdorf Goodman store.
Sans titreThis interview discusses Annette Green's contributions to The Fragrance Foundation. It begins with a discussion on the history of the company, Green's initial introduction and eventual rehabilitation of the foundation, and it's current position in the industry. Green discusses her involvement with starting the Cosmetic and Fragrance Program at FIT.
Sans titreThis sub-series includes speeches given by Stuart Steiner.
This folder is comprised of miscellaneous press clippings dating from 1997 to 2009.
The records of Stuart Steiner include speeches from his time as president.
Sans titreThe records of Joyce F. Brown include correspondence, speeches, and written works as well as documents regarding the Diversity Council and Sustainability Council.
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