Simpson, Adele (December 8, 1903 – 1995 August 23)

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This folder contains a bio of Adele Simpson and 8x10" black and white fashion photos of ensembles by Adele Simpson with press releases attached.

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This collection contains binders, scrapbooks, fabric swatches, sketches some with attached fabric swatches, B&W photographs some with attached fabric swatches, sketches, clippings, promotion booklets, publicity items, and papers.

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The Oral History Project of the Fashion Industries began informally in the late 1970s, and was officially funded by a grant from the Educational Foundation for the Fashion Industries beginning in 1981. The project was guided by an industry advisory committee chaired by Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, Jr., and was largely guided by then director of the Gladys Marcus Library at FIT, John Touhey.

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This collection is comprised of one folder containing scrapbook material, including publicity photos, press packet, tear sheets, and sketches with fabric swatches pertaining to Continental Airlines stewardess uniforms designed by Adele Simpson.

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This folder contains a scrapbook from 1945-1946 with newspaper clippings, swatches, photographs, and promotional materials for Everfast Fabrics' new 1946 print line, "Have Fun." There are fashions designed by Carolyn Schnurer, Adele Simpson, Emily Wilkens, and Claire McCardell. There are photographs of each of the garments on models, accompanied by reviews by Eleanor Lambert.

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This folder contains 100+ women's fashion sketches with attributions to clients, designers, and department stores; 1 children's sketch.

Scope and Contents This folder contains a scrapbook from 1946-1951 with magazine clippings for drapery fabrics and women's wear made with Everfast Fabrics. The ads feature designs by Claire McCardell, Carolyn Schnurer, Mary Stevens, Ted Shore, Ceil Chapman, Dorothy Cox, Joset Walker, Tina Leser, Adele Simpson, and Emily Wilkens. There are also ads for Haitian- and Bahamian-inspired prints associated with an American Express promotion. The scrapbook is divided with tabs by publication and there are handwritten...

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,...

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This folder contains articles written for a syndicated column in July, August and September of 1986. Included are over 30 8x10 black and white photographs including the subjects of, Ralph Lauren, Adele Simpson, Halston, Bill Blass, Fur collections, Valentino, the Haute Couture shows, Coats, Fashionable Lingerie, Loungewear, Designer Coats, and Famous Females Gardening.

Scope and Contents This folder contains typed descriptions about Vera Maxwell collections for Spring 1964 and Fall and Winter 1963-1964. The descriptions also account for the designer's thoughts and philosophy on fashion, experiences she has had in some of her trips abroad where she found inspiration for her design process, and career journey. The descriptions were written for press releases. Also, included are typed descriptions and a handout related to a fashion game called "Guess Which Year?," a descriptive...