Vogue view: this old house

Article Abstract:

Profiles are presented of fashion designers Adolfo and James Galanos. Both men made an impact on the fashion industry by designing sophisticated, lady-like fashions for women. Adolfo focused on producing clothes that would last a lifetime, including tailored dresses and Chanel-inspired knit suits. James Galanos created eveningwear for elegant, wealthy women.

Influence, Personality profile, Galanos, James, Adolfo

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Vogue view: playing dress up

Article Abstract:

Fashion designer Robert Best offers an eveningwear line for women that is partly influenced by his work at toy company Mattel. Best has spent the past eight years designing clothing for Mattel's Barbie doll, and he draws on his experiences at Mattel to create fashions that enable real women to dress-up.

Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles, Game, Toy, and Children's Vehicle Manufacturing, Games, toys, and children's vehicles, Interview, Design and construction, Toy industry, Mattel Inc., MAT, Evening gowns, Best, Robert

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Lady slippers

Article Abstract:

Delmans, a shoe brand, was a hit even in the 1950's with actresses like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and many more. Herman Delman founded the Delmans Company in 1919 in New York, which is run by Flori Silverstein.

Management dynamics, Footwear, Except Rubber, Rubber and plastics footwear, Management, Footwear industry, Company business management, Delman

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