John Derro color dress sketches, 1950 - 1959
Scope and Contents
This folder contains 25 original ink and watercolor sketches of women's dresses. Nine are matted.
Dates
- Creation: 1950 - 1959
Creator
- Derro, John (Person)
Language of Materials
English Latin
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
During the late 1940s, John Derro was working as a costume designer on Broadway before transitioning into women's ready-to wear in the early 1950s. For the manufacturer Mainstreet he designed high-end women's rain gear before the company placed him at the helm of their Young Couture subsidiary line. In 1958, he was honored by Bloomingdale's as a top young American designer. Sometime around 1962, Derro left Mainstreet for the head design position at the 7th Avenue label David Hart. In 1963, following the retirement of Evelyn Dawson, Derro became the designer for the Suzy Perette line, which Dawson and a partner had established.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 3.42 linear feet 262 sketches, fashion illustrations
Physical Description
2 folders (25 ink and watercolor sketches, fashion illustrations)
General
During the late 1940s, John Derro was working as a costume designer on Broadway before transitioning into women's ready-to wear in the early 1950s. For the manufacturer Mainstreet he designed high-end women's rain gear before the company placed him at the helm of their Young Couture subsidiary line. In 1958, he was honored by Bloomingdale's as a top young American designer. Sometime around 1962, Derro left Mainstreet for the head design position at the 7th Avenue label David Hart. In 1963, following the retirement of Evelyn Dawson, Derro became the designer for the Suzy Perette line, which Dawson and a partner had established.
General
Published
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository