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Archival description
US NNFIT SC.166 · collection · 1920-1972 (bulk 1970-1972)

This collection holds documents and photographic materials including correspondence between Robert Riley, Janet Gaynor, and others concerning research for the FIT exhibition, Adrian Retrospective, 1971.

Riley, Robert
US NNFIT SC.382.16 · folder · 1940s
Part of Sally Victor collection, 1930s-1960s

This folder contains black and white photographs depicting clothed women and mannequin heads wearing Victor hats from the 1940s. Most photographs include typed descriptions attached and some have handwritten notes on the reverse side.

US NNFIT SC.382.7 · folder · 1942
Part of Sally Victor collection, 1930s-1960s

This folder contains black and white photographs depicting clothed women wearing Victor hats from 1942. Most photographs include typed descriptions attached and some have handwritten notes on the reverse side. Also, included are promotional materials.

US NNFIT SC.473 · collection · 1973

This collection contains a 187 page transcript of an oral history with Andrew Goodman.

The American Jewish Committee
Video collection
US NNFIT SC.491.1 · series · 1978-2006
Part of Zandra Rhodes collection, 1978-2006

Videos about Zandra Rhodes and her fashion designs including television appearances, fashion shows, museum visits, and interviews. Some were choreographed or directed by Derek Jarman and Ron Link. Some interviews are with Joan Agajanian Quinn.

US NNFIT SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.1.11 · item · 1986 May
Part of Academic Affairs records

In this interview Liz Claiborne sat down with Estelle Ellis to discuss all aspects of Liz Claiborne Inc. Aware that her label represents a promise between her brand and the customer, Claiborne insists on being a part of every aspect of the design process for each label, from the initial color choices (which Claiborne stresses as being of paramount importance) to the final sample edits. Claiborne reveals the difficulties she faces when working with the menswear and childrenswear departments. In explaining why the Liz Claiborne company hires so many interns, Claiborne makes a point to explain the importance of learning on the job.

Claiborne, Liz, 1929-2007
US NNFIT SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.1.12 · item · 1990 July 10 and 17
Part of Academic Affairs records

This interview with Liz Claiborne discusses her experiences as she worked her way up as a designer. She describes her past work with designers and firms such as Ben Reig, Omar Kiam, Dave Schwartz, Juniorite, and the Rhea manufacturing company. Claiborne provides insight to the growth of her own company and all of the factors that go into the production of it.

Claiborne, Liz, 1929-2007
US NNFIT SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.1.132 · item · 1979 December 12
Part of Academic Affairs records

In this interview, Robert L. Green interviews award-winning costume designer Patricia Zipprodt in her studio. They discusses the process of designing costumes for the theater and her use of apprentices to help with costume research.

Zipprodt, Patricia, 1925-1999