Finger, Mildred (1924-1995)
Dates
- Existence: 1924-1995
Biography
"Mildred Finger Haines ... helped shape fashion tastes for four decades as a top buyer for department stores and a consultant to clothes makers and retailers.... From the late 1940's through the late 1960's, Mrs. Haines, known throughout her career as Mildred Finger, was a buyer of ready-to-wear at Macy's, Ohrbach's and Bergdorf Goodman, and was one of New York City's most often cited taste makers. At Bergdorf's, in particular, she was noted for bringing European styles to American consumers. She later became Vice President of Charles of the Ritz, headed fashion merchandising for Yves St. Laurent and became an independent consultant, with clients like the Limited and Arthur D. Little. Suffering from multiple sclerosis, she retired in 1986. In succeeding years, she frequently contributed her knowledge of the fashion industry to the oral history projects of the American Jewish Committee and the Fashion Institute of Technology...." New York Times Obituary, 1995
Found in 113 Collections and/or Records:
Abe Cohen interview, 1983 February 14, 1983 February 14
Abe Schrader interview, 1982 August 30 & September 29, 1982 August 30 & September 29
Alfred Slaner interview, 1984 February 1, 1984 February 01
Alfred Solomon interview, 1983 September 29, 1983 September 29
Alice Kreisel interview, 1982 February 02, 1982 February 02
Anna Potok interview, 1981 November 1 & 8, 1981 November 1 & 8
Anthony Ritter interview, 1983 April 12, 1983 April 12
Arnold Scaasi interview, 1989 May 3, 1989 May 03
Arthur Jablow interview, 1982 May 14, 1982 May 14
Arthur Jablow interview, 1982 May 14, 1982 May 14
Arthur Jablow reflecting on his father-in-law, Maurice Rentner. There is a most interesting section in the Oral Memoirs of Maurice Rentner, (his father-in-law) which provides considerable insight into other facets of the ready-to-wear business.