Brader-Ashley, Betty, 1924-1986 (1924-1986)

Dates

• Existence: 1924-1986

Biography

Brader-Ashley was an American fashion illustrator active during the twenty years following World War II. She began her fashion career as a seamstress at Marshall Fields, and in 1943 became a fashion illustrator at the May Co. In 1946 she was offered a fashion illustration position with retailer Cyril Magnin. In 1948 she moved on to Nieman Marcus. In the 1950's she travelled to Europe, free-lanced, and became known for her signature colors: muddy browns, rich khakis, deep olive green and orange. Her work for Joseph Magnin in the 1960's is partly responsible for Women's wear daily honoring the firm with an award for longtime production of the best fashion advertising in the business.

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