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Untitled (Sketches of runway models in couture designs: A: Ferre, B: Ferre, C: Lagerfeld, D: Lagerfeld), circa 1980s, 2002, circa 1980s

 Item
Identifier: SC.187.1.232A-D

Scope and Contents

Composite matting of sketches of runway models in couture designs. A: Ferre, 1988, 7 1/4 x 5", Signed upper left; B: Ferre, 1988, 7 1/4 x 5", Signed upper right; C: Lagerfeld, undated, 8 x 11 1/4", Signed lower right; D: Lagerfeld, undated; Signed lower right

Dates

  • Creation: 2002
  • Creation: circa 1980s

Creator

Language of Materials

English Latin

Conditions Governing Access

Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Biographical / Historical

Fashion illustrator.



Joe Eula was born on Jan. 16, 1925 in Norwalk, Connecticut. After being discharged from the army in 1945, he attended the Arts Student League, and before long, his sketches appeared in Town and Country. Around this time, Eula also began designing for Saks Fifth Ave. In 1970, he became a creative director at Halston. When Halston and four other American designers left to show their collections in Paris (The Battle of Versaille), Eula joined along, creating the backdrops for the American set. In addition to fashion, Eula lent his talent to the other arts, designing album covers, posters, clothes, and even directing a T.V. special for Lauren Bacall. Joe Eula died in New York City in 2004 at the age of 79.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 152 linear feet Fashion illustrations, watercolors

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Eula, Joe, 2002

Physical Description

A: 7 1/4 x 5 inches, B: 7 1/4 x 5 inches, C: 8 x 11 1/4 inches.

General

Fashion illustrator.



Joe Eula was born on Jan. 16, 1925 in Norwalk, Connecticut. After being discharged from the army in 1945, he attended the Arts Student League, and before long, his sketches appeared in Town and Country. Around this time, Eula also began designing for Saks Fifth Ave. In 1970, he became a creative director at Halston. When Halston and four other American designers left to show their collections in Paris (The Battle of Versaille), Eula joined along, creating the backdrops for the American set. In addition to fashion, Eula lent his talent to the other arts, designing album covers, posters, clothes, and even directing a T.V. special for Lauren Bacall. Joe Eula died in New York City in 2004 at the age of 79.

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Published

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Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository

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