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:
Justin Israel, 1984 February 2, 1984 February 2
Laura Pomerantz interview, circa 1980s, circa 1980s
Lawrence Phillips interview, 1984 March 12, 1984 March 12
Lawrence Ward interview, 1983 December 7 & 14. 1984 January 5, 1983 December 7 & 14. 1984 January 5
Lilian Sloan interview, 1982 September 1, 1982 September 1
Lillian Sloan, former shop owner who bought from Maurice Rentner for many years, reflecting on Maurice Rentner.
Liz Claiborne interview, 1990 July 10 and 17, 1990 July 10 and 17
This interview with Liz Claiborne discusses her experiences as she worked her way up as a designer. She describes her past work with designers and firms such as Ben Reig, Omar Kiam, Dave Schwartz, Juniorite, and the Rhea manufacturing company. Claiborne provides insight to the growth of her own company and all of the factors that go into the production of it.