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] WWD August 13, 1990, 1990
This folder contains 2 photocopies of an article from the August 13, 1990 Women's Wear Daily featuring Anne Cole swimsuits.
AC [Anne Cole] WWD December 17, 1990, 1990
This folder contains 3 photocopies of an article from the December 17, 1990 Women's Wear Daily that discusses a decrease in swimwear sales, including quotations from and a photograph of Anne Cole.
AC [Anne Cole] WWD January 2, 1985, 1985
This folder contains clippings and photocopies of an article about Anne Cole swimwear from the January 2, 1985 issue of Women's Wear Daily.
AC [Anne Cole] WWD October 3, 1990, 1990
This folder contains 3 photocopies of an article from the October 3, 1990 Women's Wear Daily featuring an Anne Cole swimsuit.
AC Misc. Anne Cole Documents [Spring 1985], 1985
This folder contains 2 copies of the press release for Anne Cole's 1985 Sportswear Collection and 3 black and white 8x10 photographs of swimwear designs attached to cardboard.
Anne Cole [Anne Cole] Correspondence 1991, 1991
This folder contains correspondence from 1991 between Eleanor Lambert representatives and others pertaining to Anne Cole.
Anne Cole [Anne Cole] Denver Post, May 20, 1999, 1999
This folder contains the Scene section from the May 20, 1999 Denver Post, featuring an Anne Cole swimsuit in the cover story.
April 1-2, 1995, 1995
This folder contains a column on swimwear and black and white photocopies of photos of swimwear by Miraclesuit, Anne Cole, Sirena, Anne Klein and Rose Marie Reid, some with press releases attached and black and white photos of Anne Cole.
January 20-21, 1990, 1990
This folder contains a column and 13 8x10 black and white photographs of Swimwear by (Anne Cole)
May 5-6, 1990, 1990
This folder contains a column and 4 8x10 black and white photographs of designs for Anne Cole Swimwear