owlswing Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 NEW YORK - Fashion designer Liz Claiborne, whose styles became a cornerstone of career women's wardrobes in the 1970s and 1980s, has died, the company she founded said Wednesday. She was 78. The cause of her death on Tuesday was not immediately known. Claiborne, who retired from the day-to-day operations in 1989, founded Liz Claiborne Inc. in 1976 along with second husband Art Ortenberg and Leonard Boxer. Their goal was to create a collection of fashions aimed at the growing number of women entering the work force. "In losing Liz Claiborne, we have not only lost the founder of our company, but an inspirational woman who revolutionized the fashion industry 30 years ago," said Bill McComb, CEO of Liz Claiborne, in a statement. "Her commitment to style and design is ever present in our thinking and the way we work. We will remember Liz for her vision, her entrepreneurial spirit and her enduring compassion and generosity," he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UserNoLongerAMember Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I just heard of this...so sad. I love her designs. Rest in Peace Liz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 She also had a men's line. I bought a couple of shirts at one of her stores in Boston - "Claiborne for Men" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlswing Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 I studied her in school for a marketing project. We even used some designs of her in our mock up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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