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] Summer 1986 Release, 1986-1987
This folder contains a Line list of looks from Anne Cole's Summer 1986 Sportswear collection, 3 copies of a press release, 2 black and white 8x10 photographs of looks, 4 8x10 negatives, and press releases for Anne Cole's Spring and Fall 1987 Sportswear collections.
AC [Anne Cole] Sun-Sentinel May 5, 1991, 1991
This folder contains a clipping and 3 photocopies of an article from the May 5, 1991 Sun-Sentinel about swimwear trends and featuring an quote from Anne Cole.
AC [Anne Cole] Swimear Press Party 1986, 1986
This folder contains reservation confirmations for the August 1986 Anne Cole show at the St. Regis Sheraton Hotel, as well as the press release for Anne Cole's Swimwear, Cruise 1985 collection.
AC [Anne Cole] Swimwear 1985 Letter to Editor, 1985
This folder contains correspondence, press lists, and notes related to Anne Cole's Summer 1985 showings in January 1985.
AC [Anne Cole] Swimwear 1988 Clips, 1988
This folder contains newspaper clippings and photocopies of articles from 1988 featuring Anne Cole swimwear.
AC [Anne Cole] Swimwear Press Party 1984, 1984
This folder contains venu contracts, handwritten notes, schedules, model bookings list, and to-do lists and other notes pertaining to the August 1984 Anne Cole Swimwear Collection Press Show.
AC [Anne Cole] Swimwear/Cruise 1985 Press Release, 1985
This folder contains press releases, a list of looks, 5 2x2 negatives and 5 black and white 8x10 prints of swimsuits from the Swimwear, Cruise 1985 Anne Cole Collection.
AC [Anne Cole] Undated Anne Cole Clippings
This folder contains newspaper and magazine clippings and photocopies of articles featuring Anne Cole designs.
AC [Anne Cole] WWD August 1, 1990, 1990
This folder contains 3 photocopies of an article from the August 1, 1990 issue of Women's Wear Daily featuring an Anne Cole swimwear design.
AC [Anne Cole] WWD August 9 1991, 1991
This folder contains a clipping and 3 photocopies of the front-page article of the August 9, 1991 Women's Wear Daily featuring Anne Cole pinstriped swimwear.