The ad from Pinterest photo credit unknown.Īnne formed Anne Klein and Company in 1968 with her second husband, Chip Rubenstein, the lion logo was immediately identified with the brand. This photo typical of the time, could easily be an Anne Fogarty with it’s belted waist and full skirt, I wore her garments in high school and when I started working. I loved Junior Sophisticates and wore many of the pieces. This press folder photo is in the Nena Ivon Archives at Columbia College Chicago.Īnne Klein with her first husband, Ben Klein, formed Junior Sophisticates from 1948-1960. Yes, they did separates but so much more…just as Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren did all considered Designer Sportswear designers….oh well! I was fortunate to work with three of the four, McCardell died right after I started my career at Saks Fifth Avenue. I must admit I have always found that description to be ludicrous, they were spectacular visionaries why tag them with the sportswear title. She along with Bonnie Cashin, Anne Fogarty and Claire McCardell were the creators of “American Designer Sportswear”. Anne Klein in her studio with her inspiration board, sketches and fabric swatches.
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