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:
Herbert Levine interview, 1982 November 23, 1982 November 23
Herman Komar interview, 1983 February 08, 1983 February 08
Interview of Rosalind Snyder, 1984 November 1, 1984 November 1
Interview with Alan Levinson reflecting on Norman Norell, 1982 November 9, 1982 November 9
Interview with Ann Keagy reflecting on Norman Norell, 1982 September 15, 1982 September 15
Interview with Denise Linden reflecting on Norman Norell, 1982 September 16, 1982 September 16
Interview with Dr. Kevin Cahill reflecting on Norman Norell, 1989 September 29, 1989 September 29
Interview with Edna Sullivan reflecting on Norman Norell, 1982 October 4, 1982 October 4
Interview with Eleanor Lambert reflecting on Norman Norell, 1982 September 2, 1982 September 2
American fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert is interviewed by Mildred Finger, where they discuss fashion designer Normal Norell and his contributions to American fashion. Miss Lambert personally knew Norell for a number of years and provides insight into his personality, presence, fashion preferences and designs.