Bruce Bauer interview 2011 June 21, 2011 June 21

Item

Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.5.9

Scope and Contents

In this interview, Bauer discusses his career as a male model, working first in Europe and then the United States from roughly 1968 through the early 1990s. Bauer discusses his professional and personal relationships with modeling industry insiders Jerry Ford, Joey Hunter, Nina Blanchard, and actress Barbara Stanwyck.

Dates

Creation: 2011 June 21

Creator

Bauer, Bruce (1944 July 5) (Person)
Sicular, Patty (Twentieth century) (Person)

Language of Materials

From the sub-sub-sub-series:

English Latin

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

As the Co-Director for IconicFocus and IconicFocus Models, Patty Sicular “has navigated her way throughout the fashion world, working with some of the best and brightest artists in the industry. In 1980 she joined Ford Model Agency working closely with agency founders Eileen and Gerard W. “Jerry” Ford. During her nearly 30 year tenure, Sicular worked concurrently at Ford Men (1980-1983), Ford Women’s High Board (1984-1985) and Ford II, Classic, Plus, Parts, and Archives (1986-2010).”…”In 1995, Sicular was made a Vice President [of Ford Models] where she held the role for fifteen years. Her proficiency in fashion history extended far beyond the world of modeling. Sicular has been involved in numerous exhibitions honoring fashion photography and design.”