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
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.
Herman Komar interview, 1983 February 08, 1983 February 08
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.
Interview of Rosalind Snyder, 1984 November 1, 1984 November 1
Interview with Alan Levinson reflecting on Norman Norell, 1982 November 9, 1982 November 9
Oral history interviews conducted by Mildred Finger mostly in 1982 about the late American fashion designer, Norman Norell.
Interview with Ann Keagy reflecting on Norman Norell, 1982 September 15, 1982 September 15
Oral history interviews conducted by Mildred Finger mostly in 1982 about the late American fashion designer, Norman Norell.
Interview with Denise Linden reflecting on Norman Norell, 1982 September 16, 1982 September 16
Oral history interviews conducted by Mildred Finger mostly in 1982 about the late American fashion designer, Norman Norell.
Interview with Dr. Kevin Cahill reflecting on Norman Norell, 1989 September 29, 1989 September 29
Oral history interviews conducted by Mildred Finger mostly in 1982 about the late American fashion designer, Norman Norell.
Interview with Edna Sullivan reflecting on Norman Norell, 1982 October 4, 1982 October 4
Oral history interviews conducted by Mildred Finger mostly in 1982 about the late American fashion designer, Norman Norell.
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.
Interview with Louis Clausen reflecting on Norman Norell, 1982 October 15, 1982 October 15
Oral history interviews conducted by Mildred Finger mostly in 1982 about the late American fashion designer, Norman Norell.