Akris (Firm)
Dates
- Existence: 1922-
Biography
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.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
April 30- May 1, 1994, 1994
This folder contains a column on Armani and soft silhouettes and black and white photocopies of ensembles by Akris and Bill Blass.
March 19-20, 1994, 1994
This folder contains a column on the Lauder and William P. Lauder.