Traphagen School of Fashion
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1923-1991
Biography
Established by Ethel Traphagen in 1923 in New York City, the Traphagen School of Fashion played a key role in the development of American fashion. More than 28,000 students passed through its doors included lauded designers Anne Klein, Geoffrey Beene and James Galanos. The school espoused a 'design by adaptation' philosophy which encouraged design students to look to art and historic objects for inspiration.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
The Traphagen School of Fashion collection
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: SC.363
Scope and Contents
This collection contains promotional materials, a course catalog, photographs, stationary and a program for the Traphagen School Pan-American Fashion Show.
Dates:
1933 - 1941
Found in:
Special Collections and FIT Archive