Spadea Syndicate, Inc.
Dates
- Existence: Unknown
Biography
Spadea Syndicate Inc. produces over 100 original couture patterns per year with an average annual sales of about 500,000 patterns. According to The NY Times, "Ranging from petite size three through mature half sizes up to 25, Spadea patterns are purchased at $1.50 to $3 each by women who make their own clothes but want couture styling at moderate or low cost. The company also furnishes fabrics from its choice of 585 exclusive Italian imports stocked in the railroad station, which also houses the company's offices and mailing facilities. The elegant fabrics sell for $3 to $100 a yard, with most between $10 and $30 a yard."
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Jacques Fath collection
This collection contains original and photocopied content from scrapbooks (including print ads, press, editorial copy, and biographical sketches), photographs of collection, photographic portraits and other documents related to the collaboration between Joseph Halpert and Jacques Fath. There is also material related to Halpert's pattern designs for Spadea Syndicates Inc.
Spadea Syndicate Inc. materials, 1953-1958
This folder contains material related to Halpert's designs and his American Designer Pattern #1183 created for Spadea: items include a contract, press releases, newsprint clippings, and large folded tissue paper pattern pieces for #1183 with a dressmaking guide.