Simpson, Adele (December 8, 1903 – 1995 August 23)
Person
Dates
- Existence: December 8, 1903 – 1995 August 23
Biography
Adele Simpson began her career working for several 7th Ave ready-to-wear fashion houses in New York. In 1942, she went to work for Mary Lee and worked for Lee under her own name by 1944. She received the Neiman Marcus Award in 1946 and the Coty Award in 1947. In 1949, she bought the Lee's company and renamed it Adele Simpson, Inc. She was known throughout the 1970s and 1980s for her wearable chemise dresses and shirtwaists. Simpson dressed many First Ladies throughout her career.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Fashion sketches and illustrations, 1940-1959, 1940-1959
folder
Identifier: SC.111.2.2
Scope and Contents
This folder contains 100+ women's fashion sketches with attributions to clients, designers, and department stores; 1 children's sketch.
Dates:
1940-1959