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] Plaza Contract 1990, 1990
This folder contains documents pertaining to the planning of an Anne Cole Collection showing at the Plaza Hotel in August 1990, including a floor plan, notes, correspondence, and a Plaza Hotel pamphlet.
AC [Anne Cole] Portraits 1986, 1986
This folder contains 2 black and white 8x10 portraits of Anne Cole, one 8x10 negative, and 3 proof sheets.
AC [Anne Cole] Postcards 1985, Fall, 1985
This folder contains 3 postcards for the Fall 1985 Anne Cole Collection.
AC [Anne Cole] Press List 1984, 1984
This folder contains a hand-written press list for the November 1984 in-store promotions.
AC [Anne Cole] Press List (Back-up Material), August 1990, 1990
This folder contains press lists for the showing of Anne Cole's Cruise 1991 swimwear collection in August 1990.
AC [Anne Cole] Press List for Show August 1991, 1991
This folder contains press lists from August 7, 1991.
AC [Anne Cole] Press Show 1983, 1983
This folder contains RSVP lists, model lists, and correspondence relating to the Anne Cole Press Shows in August 1983.
AC [Anne Cole] press Show 1985 [Summer 1985], 1985
This folder contains guest lists, press lists, hand-written notes, and a venue contract pertaining to the August 1985 Anne Cole fashion show, as well as a Summer '85 Ann Taylor catalog.
AC [Anne Cole] Press Showing 1985, April-May 1985, Fall 1985, 1985
This folder contains schedules with editors names and press releases pertaining to the Fall 1985 Anne Cole Sportswear collection showings in April and May 1985.
AC [Anne Cole] Preview Notes January 1991, 1991
This folder contains photocopies of hand-written notes pertaining to the Summer 1991 Preview 1992 Anne Cole collection.