The Museum at FIT records are arranged into six (6) series; they are Administrative records, Exhibition records, Promotional material, Symposia records, Correspondence, and Fashion Culture records.
The collection includes Claire McCardell's sketches and illustrations as a student, as well as sketches, newspaper and magazines clippings, correspondence, advertisements, invitations to fashion-related events and original photographs from her career as a fashion designer.
Zonder titelThis folder contains 3 copies of Designer portraits.
This folder contains black and white fashion photos of ensembles by Benhima.
This folder contains a bio of Harvey Berin and Karen Stark, press clippings, and 8x10' black and white portraits of Harvey Berin and Karen Stark.
This folder contains two 8x10 black and white photographs of fashions by Boussac with descriptions.
This folder contains two black and white 8x10 photographs of designs by Jeanne Campbell of Sportwhirl from October 1955, a biography and 2 black and white 8x10 portraits of Campbell from 1955, and one black and white 8x10 photograph of a Jeanne Campbell of Sportwhirl design from Fall 1967 with description in German.
This folder contains one 8x10 black and white photograph of a George Carmel suit design dated Jly 16, 1959.
This folder contains clippings, press releases, a History of the Firm, and a memo pertaining to Gino Charles as well as 34 black and white 8x10 fashion photographs from Gino Charles's Fall 1966, Resort 1966-67, Fall 1967, Holiday and Resort 1967-68, Spring 1968, Summer 1968, and Fall 1968 collections.
This folder contains a clipping from the May 17, 1966 Women's Wear Daily that introduces Michael Dayan as a new member of the "New York couture."
This folder contains a biography of menswear designer and tailor Pietro Dimitri, 7 copies of a black and white 8x10 portrait of him, 6 copies of the Piero Dimitri for Dimitri Couture Fall-Winter 1976 collection, as well as the press release, list of looks, and 4 black and white 8x10 photographs of menswear looks from the Spring/Summer 1979 Dimitri Fashions for Ratner collection. This folder also contains a biography of Betsey Johnson adapted from Newsweek and a photocopy of sketches from 1971.
This folder contains biographies of milliner Emme, two black and white 8x10 portraits, and a letter to Eleanor Lambert about the closure of her account.
This folder contains a black and white 8x10 photograph of debutante Cornelia Guest in a dress for her 18th birthday by designer Fabrice.
This folder contains biographies and 3 copies of a black and white 8x10 portrait of Cuban American fashion designer Pepe Fernandez.
This folder contains press releases and several black and white 8x10 photographs of coats, dresses, and suits from the Ferraras Spring/Summer 1963 and Fall/Winter 1963/1964 collections, as well as several small negatives from F/W 1964, unidentified strips of negatives, and a press release for the Spring/Summer 1964 collection.
This folder contains notes and correspondence pertaining to designer Elanora Garnett and the press release for Elanora Garnett's first New York collection, Fall and Winter 1947-48.
This folder contains 2 black and white 8x10 photographs of Sophie Gimbel.
This folder contains 6 black and white 5x7 runway photographs, a program of a charity fashion show featuring the Guilherme Guimaraes Winter collection, and correspondence pertaining to this fashion show from 1965.
This folder contains 7 copies of a press release and 8x10 black and white portrait of designer Hiroko, as well as a newspaper clipping that mentions a Hiroko jacket and skirt.
This folder contains a biography of London designer Walter Holmes, 2 copies of "Designer's Hotes on his Fall '65 Collection by Walter Holmes," and a newspaper clipping announcing the Fall 1965 collection.
This folder contains 2 copies of a press release announcing that designer Carol Horn now has her own company, Carol Horn's Habitat, and a black and white 8x10 portrait of the designer.
This folder contains 4 copies of a black and white 8x10 photograph of Chuck Howard and Peter Wrigley of the Anne Klein Studio "Mark of the Lion" menswear division, and a newspaper clipping from 1965 that discusses Chuck Howard's working relationship with Anne Klein.
This folder contains one 8x10 black and white photograph of a woman wearing a glove.
This folder contains one black and white 8x10 fashion photograph of a dress designed by Arthur Doucette for J.G. Couture from June 1970.
This folder contains 2 copies of a biography of fashion designer Bud Kilpatrick, 4 different 8x10 black and white portraits of the designer, one newspaper clipping, and one 8x10 black and white fashion photograph of a "patio pajama" from Bud Kilpatrick's Summer 1964 collection.
This folder contains drafts and several copies of a biography of designer Adrienne Landau from 1998.
This folder contains 4 invitations to the showings of Adrienne Landau's Spring 1999 collections of Fashion & Home Accessories in November 1998.
This folder contains drafts of a biography of Adrienne Landau, notes pertaining to her public appearances at Saks stores in November 1998, and a press kit that includes a folder, biography, press release, and photocopies of articles featuring Landau designs.
This folder contains correspondence and hand-written and photocopied notes from meetings pertaining to the publicity of Adrienne Landau.
This folder contains a clipping from the October 7/8, 2000 Financial Times that features an article about Adrienne Landau coats.
This folder contains a biography of Jack and Helen lazar of Kimberly Knitwear from1970.
This folder contains 2 copies of a biography of Marilyn Lewis of Cardinali, 2 black and white 8x10 portraits of her (one with 2 copies), notes, and a newspaper clipping from the April 30, 1973 Fashion Week featuring an article about Cardinali.
This folder contains a list of biographical information about designer Deanna Littell and 3 newspaper clippings with articles about her, dating from the 1966-1969.
This folder contains 15 black and white 8x10 photographs of Magli shoes from Resort 1967 and Spring 1968, as well as a press release for the Magli Fall 1967 Shoe Collection and a fact sheet about the Bruno Magli Reception.
Stan Herman discusses his career as a fashion designer starting in the mid century and continuing into the 2010s with a successful design business for QVC.
Zonder titelThis folder contains 5x7" black and white fashion photos of ensembles by Dior, Mary McFadden, and an unidentified designer.
This folder contains black and white fashion photos of ensembles by Thee Porter and Mary McFadden.
This folder contains the fashion show timeline, invitation, fashion show program, and press clippings pertaining to the 1963 American Pageant of Fashion and the Arts.
This folder contains correspondence pertaining to the 1963 American Pageant of Fashion and the Arts.
This folder contains handwritten notes on collections, 5x7" black and white fashion photographs, correspondence, 8x10" black and white fashion photos of ensembles by Fabiani, correspondence, travel itineraries, fashion show programs for Yves Saint Laurent, Nina Ricci, Castillo, Philippe Venet, Molyneux and Roger Vivier.
This folder contains black and white press photos of Ginger Rogers, fashion photos, some with press releases attached, of ensembles by Correges, Grès, Philippe Venet, Maria Carine, Bob Krieger, and photos of a fashion runway show circa 1943.
This folder contains correspondence.
This folder contains notes, black and white 8x10" fashion photographs of garments by Damon, Viola Sylbert for Highlander Sportswear, Miguel Ferreras, Samuel Robert, Esther Dorothy, and press releases, press clippings, and a black and white portrait of Inez Svensson.
This folder contains 5x7" black and white photos of ensembles by Calvin Klein, Anna Sui, Isaac Mizrahi, Michael Kors, Bill Blass, Marc Jacobs, Badgley Mishka, Donna Karan, and Carolina Herrera.
Zonder titelThis folder contains correspondence, contact sheets and 8x10" black and white fashion photos, with press releases attached, of designs by Estevez, Burton Constable, Bill Blass, Hiroko, Bill Blass, and Stavropoulos.
This folder contains 8x10" black and white press photos with press releases attached, 8x10" negatives and press clippings,
This folder contains correspondence, black and white press photos of Coco Chanel, Pierre Cardin, Emilio Pucci, Mary Quant, Alexandre, press releases and a award program for the 1963 The Sunday Times International Fashion Awards.
15 sketches of both women’s wear and men’s wear reproduced in color. The sketches are dated from Fall/Winter 1982/83 to Fall/Winter 1992/93 and represent some of Mugler’s sportswear and eveningwear lines.
Zonder titelThis collection contains fashion sketches (originals and digital facsimiles), fashion photographs, and press/promotional materials documenting the career of Stephen Burrows in the fashion industry from 1969-2012. There is a gap of press materials from 1990-2000 when he left Henri Bendel to open his own business on seventh avenue. His fragrance named, Stephen B., is briefly documented in photographs, press, and a silver wave necklace solid perfume. Ephemeral materials such as personal photographs and an E.R.A ribbon are also a part of the collection.
Zonder titelThis folder contains materials in regards to the Cincinnati show "The Art of American Fashion." Three show programs are included as well as correspondence in regards to the show and the University of Cincinnati. Also included is the minutes for the meeting at the Norman Norell showroom on August 25,1969.
This folder contains members lists, invoices, correspondence, and American designer showing schedules.
This folder contains correspondence, a press clipping, and fashion show presentation layouts.
This series contains records, correspondance, photos, color slides and press materials pertaining to the American Designer Showings.
Zonder titelThis folder contains correspondance, press clippings, schedule of showings, and lists of attendees. Designers participating in the showings include Sarmi, Scaasi, Lilly Daché, Christian Dior-New York, Oleg Cassini, Mam'selle, Leslie Fay, Ben Zuckerman, Mollie Parnis, Adele Simpson, Jean Louis, Welre, Bud Kilpatrick, Rudi Gernreich, Ceil Chapman, Martier-Raymond, Pepe Fernandez, Jane Derby, and Luis Estevez.
This folder contains the Spring 1964 forecast, correspondance, list of attendees and correspondance with Delmonico's regarding catering, all pertaining to the American Designers Series showings held in January 1964.
This folder contains the schedule and correspondance pertaining to the Spring 1967 American Designer Series showings. Designers participating in this showing include: John Weitz, Adele Simpson, Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner, Mollie Parnis, Geoffrey Beene, Kimberly, Stavropoulos, B.H. Wragge, Chester Weinberg, Frechtel, Anne Fogarty, Victor Joris for Cuddlecoat, Christian Dior-New York, Kasper for Joan Leslie, Mister Pants, Lynn Stuart, Pantsville, Pat Sandler for Highlight, Tiffeau & Busch, Samuel Winston, Kenneth Lane,Shannon Rogers for Jerry Silverman, Donald Brooks, Modelia, Anne Klein for Mallory, Ship 'N Shore, Warner Slimwear, Morton Myles for Jeunesse, Andrew Woods, Ben Zuckerman, Herbert and Beth Levine, Oleg Cassini, Trigere, Olga, Oscar de la Renta Boutique, Oscar de la Renta for Jane Derby, Malcom Starr, Rudi Gernreich, and Norman Norell.
This folder contains 8x10" black and white press photos, most with text press releases attached for : Sarmi, Warner Slimwear, Geroge Hadley, Gerald Pierce for Boul'Mich, Frechtel for Renbook, Olga, Christian Dior-New York, Kasper for Joan Leslie, Geoffrey Beene, Bill Blass, Donald Brooks, Tiffeau & Busch, Adele Simpson, Chester Weinberg, Kasper for Joan Leslie, Rudi Gernreich, Oscar de la Renta, Victor Joris for Cuddlecoat, Pauline Trigere, and Kenneth Jay Lane.
This folder contains meeting minutes and correspondance pertaining to the Fall 1969 American Designer Series showings.
This folder contains correspondance and press releases for specific designers' Fall 1971 collections, including: Anne Fogarty, John Anthony, Bill Blass, Donald Brooks, Calvin Klein, Oscar de la Renta, Christan Dior-New York, Victor Joris for Cuddlecoat, Kasper for Joan Leslie, Kimberly, Kenneth Jay Lane, Herbert and Beth Levine, Maximilian, Giorgia di Sant'Angelo, Sarmi, Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman, Adele Simpson, Diane von Furstenberg, and Jacques Tiffeau.
This folder contains showing schedules for the Fall 1971 American Designer Series showings. Designers participating in this showing include: Anne Klein and Co., John Weitz, Kasper for Joan Leslie, Malcolm Starr, Gino Charles, Malcolm Charles, Hubert Latimer for Christian Dior-New York,Victor Costa for Suzy Perette, Neo Narducci, Oscar de la Renta, Adele Simpson, Papillon, Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman, Herbert and Beth Levine, Kimberly, Trigere, Ship 'N Shore, Calvin Klein, Alan Phillips for Jeremy, Pat Sandler, Bill Blass, Stan Herman for Mr. Mort, Halston International, Maximilian Furs, John Anthony, Anne Fogarty, Claudia for Feorge Halley, Cadoro, Donald Brooks, Ritter Furs, Polo by Ralph Lauren, Olga, Muriel Reade for Joseph Stein, Victor Joris for Cuddlecoat, Diane von Furstenberg, Sarmi, Adri, and Giorgio di Sant'Angelo.