Mario Buatta interview, 1987 Spring, 1987 Spring
Scope and Contents
The Oral History Project of the Fashion Industries began informally in the late 1970s, and was officially funded by a grant from the Educational Foundation for the Fashion Industries beginning in 1981. The project was guided by an industry advisory committee chaired by Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, Jr., and was largely guided by then director of the Gladys Marcus Library at FIT, John Touhey.
Dates
- Creation: 1987 Spring
Creator
- Buatta, Mario (1935-2018) (Person)
- Green, Robert Lamont (1918-1997) (Person)
Language of Materials
English Latin
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
Known as the "Prince of Chintz," Mario Buatta was an interior decorator famed for his English country style. Buatta, born and raised on Staten Island, loved antiques since he was a young child. His love for the English Regency came from his aunt Mary Mauro. Eager to become a designer, Buatta began taking classes at Pratt and Columbia University while working at department stores. At the age of 28, Buatta opened his own design firm in 1963. Buatta's fame continued to rise during the second half of the 20th century. In addition to his work as a designer, Buatta licenced his name to interior goods, such as bedding and lighting fixtures. Mario Buatta passed away on October 15, 2018 at the age of 82.
Biographical / Historical
"Robert Lamont Green, a men's fashion editor, consultant and lecturer who was the fashion director of Playboy magazine for more than 20 years, has died at age 79. ... Mr. Green was a familiar figure in the New York fashion world of the 1960s and '70s. Called Robert L. by his friends and associates, he was widely known for his wit, his skills as a raconteur and his many parties. At Playboy, from 1958 to 1975, he strengthened the magazine's fashion coverage and increased its presence in the fashion world by organizing special events and founding the Caswell-Massey Awards, which later became Playboy's Creative Men's Wear Awards. ... He occasionally appeared on "The Merv Griffin Show," "The Mike Douglas Show," "Tonight" show and "Today" show. He also wrote a book, "Live With Style," as well as articles for Architectural Digest and other publications. In 1983, he moved to Los Angeles and became a fashion consultant to the TV and film industries. After graduating from Michigan State University, Mr. Green worked as a child psychologist until he served in the Army during World War II. Settling in Washington after his discharge, he started a public relations agency and became the host of a CBS radio program dealing with musical theater." Chicago Tribune, Obituary, 1997
Robert Green made a considerable contribution to the Oral History Program at the Fashion Institute of Technology's Gladys Marcus Library throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s."
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Physical Description
Original media: 2 audio cassettes
General
Known as the "Prince of Chintz," Mario Buatta was an interior decorator famed for his English country style. Buatta, born and raised on Staten Island, loved antiques since he was a young child. His love for the English Regency came from his aunt Mary Mauro. Eager to become a designer, Buatta began taking classes at Pratt and Columbia University while working at department stores. At the age of 28, Buatta opened his own design firm in 1963. Buatta's fame continued to rise during the second half of the 20th century. In addition to his work as a designer, Buatta licenced his name to interior goods, such as bedding and lighting fixtures. Mario Buatta passed away on October 15, 2018 at the age of 82.
General
"Robert Lamont Green, a men's fashion editor, consultant and lecturer who was the fashion director of Playboy magazine for more than 20 years, has died at age 79. ... Mr. Green was a familiar figure in the New York fashion world of the 1960s and '70s. Called Robert L. by his friends and associates, he was widely known for his wit, his skills as a raconteur and his many parties. At Playboy, from 1958 to 1975, he strengthened the magazine's fashion coverage and increased its presence in the fashion world by organizing special events and founding the Caswell-Massey Awards, which later became Playboy's Creative Men's Wear Awards. ... He occasionally appeared on "The Merv Griffin Show," "The Mike Douglas Show," "Tonight" show and "Today" show. He also wrote a book, "Live With Style," as well as articles for Architectural Digest and other publications. In 1983, he moved to Los Angeles and became a fashion consultant to the TV and film industries. After graduating from Michigan State University, Mr. Green worked as a child psychologist until he served in the Army during World War II. Settling in Washington after his discharge, he started a public relations agency and became the host of a CBS radio program dealing with musical theater." Chicago Tribune, Obituary, 1997
Robert Green made a considerable contribution to the Oral History Program at the Fashion Institute of Technology's Gladys Marcus Library throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s."
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Repository Details
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