Berin, Harvey (1898-1988)

Person

Dates

Existence: 1898-1988

Biography

Born around 1898, Harvey Berin was one of the leading New York designers who helped establish the U.S. as a competitor to the French fashion industry. Berin was 15 when he first began working in New York's garment district. He opened his business, Casino, in 1922 on Seventh Ave in New York. Berin and his designer won a Coty Award for the brand's afternoon and evening dresses. Berin passes away in 1988.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

The New York Couture Business Council photographs, 1969

Collection

Identifier: SC.485

Scope and Contents

This collection contains contact sheets and photographic negatives of designs by Jo Copeland, Larry Aldrich, Hannah Troy, Havey Berin, Mignon and J.H. Bridals.

Dates: 1969

Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive

Filtered By

Subject: New York (N.Y.) X