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] Cruise 1986, 1986
This folder contains 5 8x10 negatives of swimwear looks and 5 color slides of swimwear looks that are dated August 1985.
AC [Anne Cole] Cruise 1988, 1988
This folder contains 5 black and white 8x10 photographs of swimwear designs from Anne Cole's Resort 1988 collection.
AC [Anne Cole] Cruise 1991 Show August 1990, 1990
This folder contains photocopies of the look list with small sketches, material details, and prices of swimwear designs from Anne Cole's cruise 1991 collection, shown in August 1990.
AC [Anne Cole] Daily News August 16, 1990, 1990
This folder contains a clipping and 3 photocopies of an article from the August 16, 1990 Daily News featuring an Anne Cole swimsuit.
AC [Anne Cole] Daily News September 6, 1990, 1990
This folder contains a clipping and 2 photocopies of an article from the September 6, 1990 Daily News featuring an Anne Cole swimsuit.
AC [Anne Cole] Denver post May 23, 1991, 1991
This folder contains the Fashion section of the May 23, 1991 Denver Post. The cover article is about swimwear and features Anne Cole designs.
AC [Anne Cole] Events - Loose Items, August 8 1990, 1990
This folder contains 2 invitations for the Anne Cole Collection Cruise Swimwear 1991 presentation on August 8th, 1990 at the Plaza, as well as several envelopes.
AC [Anne Cole] Fall 92 Show Press List Fall 1992 [August 1991], 1991
This folder contains press lists for the August 7, 1991 showing of Anne Cole's Fall 1992 collection, with hand-written notes.
AC [Anne Cole] Fall Sportswear 1988, 1988
This folder contains 3 copies of the press release for Anne Cole's Spring/Summer 1988 Sportswear collection, press lists, and 3 black and white 8x10 photographs of sportswear designs.
AC [Anne Cole] In Store Promotions 1984, 1984
This folder contains correspondence from October and November 1984 pertaining to in-store promotions of Anne Cole Sportswear and Swimwear.