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:
Ira Rentner interview, 1982 August 31, 1982 August 31
Ira Rentner reflecting on his brother, Maurice Rentner.
Irving Rubinstein and Edward Rubinstein interviews, 1982 April 23 and May 5, 1982 April 23 and May 5
Israel Myers interview, 1983 March 02, 1983 March 02
Jack Cassidy interview, 1983 May 12, 1983 May 12
Jack I. Straus interview, 1982 November 1 & 26, 1982 November 1 & 26
Janet Sloane interview, 1982 December 19, 1982 December 19
Jay Rossbach interview, 1990 February 20, 1990 February 20
Estelle Ellis interviews Saks Fifth Avenue's former Senior Vice President Jay H. Rossbach, Jr. about his time at Saks Fifth Avenue, including the goals of Adam Long Gimbel for the department store as well as the names of those who worked for Saks at the time.