Norman Norell
American, 1900 - 1972
Norman Norell worked for a variety of dress manufacturers, including Brooks Costume Company, Charles Armour, and Hattie Carnegie. In 1941, Anthony Traina invited him to form Traina-Norell, with Traina as the businessman and Norell as the designer. In 1960, Norman Norell opened his own company. He was considered one of the foremost American designers, on a par with the French couturiers. He is best remembered for his sequin-covered sheath dresses. Norman Norell died in 1972.
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