Cole, Anne (1927-2017)
Dates
- Existence: 1927-2017
Biography
Anne Cole is an American swimwear designer.
Anne first entered the world of fashion in the 1950s at her father’s swimwear company, Cole of California. As she worked her way through the ranks, her unique perspective on sales and marketing shaped Cole of California into an icon. From there, she launched her eponymous collection, creating styles for women of every age that flatter with effortless ease. Perhaps most famously, Anne created the original Tankini, blending the modesty of a one-piece swimsuit with the flexibility of a two-piece.
Today the Anne Cole brand offers a full collection of high-quality fashion swimwear in women’s and plus sizes.
Found in 91 Collections and/or Records:
AC [Anne Cole] Biography 1986, 1986
This folder contains 4 copies of a biography of Anne Cole and Cole of California.
AC [Anne Cole] Clippings 1987, 1987
This folder contains newspaper clippings and photocopies of articles from 1987 featuring Anne Cole designs, as well as the January 1987 issue of Ultra magazine.
AC [Anne Cole] Clippings from 1984, 1984
This folder contains newspaper clippings and photocopies of articles pertaining to Anne Cole's 1984 Resort collection.
AC [Anne Cole] Clippings from 1985, 1985
This folder contains several newspaper clippings and photocopies of articles featuring Anne Cole designs from 1985.
AC [Anne Cole] Clippings from 1986, 1986
This folder contains newspaper and magazine clippings from 1986 featuring Anne Cole designs, as well as the January 1986 issue of Ultra magazine.
AC [Anne Cole] Clippings from 1988, 1988
This folder contains newspaper clippings from 1988 featuring Anne Cole designs, as well as the August 1988 issue of New York Apparel News, Holiday/Cruise edition.
AC [Anne Cole] Collection Press Show 1983, 1983
This folder contains venu confirmation, menu, guest list, and to-do list pertaining to the Anne Cole Collection Press Show in August 1983, as well as two photocopies of models (possible in Anne Cole designs).
AC [Anne Cole] Collection Release August 1990, 1990
This folder contains several drafts with edits of the press release for Anne Cole's Cruise 1991 Swimwear collection, shown in August 1990. The exhibition "Splash!" at the Fashion Institute of Technology is mentioned in the press release.
AC [Anne Cole] Correspondence 1985-1988 [1984-1988], 1984-1988
This folder contains correspondence between Cole of California staff, Eleanor Lambert staff, and others, pertaining to both business and personal matters, as well as Anne Cole fashion show invitations from1987 and 1988.
AC [Anne Cole] Correspondence 1990, 1990
This folder contains correspondence from 1990 between Eleanor Lambert representatives and other pertaining to Anne Cole.