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 2 Collections and/or Records:
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
January, February, March 1966, 1966
folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.1
Scope and Contents
This folder contains 38 articles written for a syndicated column in January, February and March of 1966. Articles cover following topics: Amanda Mortimer Burden, Serendipity Shopping Center, Tips on how to dress properly, Anita Loos, Shopping for each season, Mexico Social Scene, Rosalind Russell Brisson, How to properly wear a short skirt, Hats as accessories, Who is currently part of fashion, Hairdressing practices, Irene Galitzine, Italian Lingerie trends, Italian Spring Fashion update,...
Dates:
1966