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Stillman, Eve (1906-2003)

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Dates

  • Existence: 1906-2003

Biography

Eve Stillman was a lingerie designer who created nightgowns, robes, and petticoats. Her clientele included Hollywood stars such as Joan Crawford and Debbie Reynolds. She got her start in the industry in 1949 when she joined her husband Harry's struggling lingerie company Gracette Lingerie. Stillman helped move the business towards high-end products, and eventually changed the company name to Eve Stillman in 1956. In 1981, she received a Femmy award from Intimate Apparel Industry, a trade group for lingerie makers. She retired in 1989.

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