David Meister
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Meister graduated from La Salle High School (Cincinnati, Ohio) in 1980. He then earned a degree in fashion design from The University of Cincinnati College of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning in 1985. After graduation, he moved to New York City and secured a position at Danskin.
David Meister
- Born
- 23 February 1962
- Birthplace
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Occupation
- Fashion designer
- Education
- University of Cincinnati
- Nationality
- United States
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Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Meister graduated from La Salle High School (Cincinnati, Ohio) in 1980. He then earned a degree in fashion design from The University of Cincinnati College of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning in 1985. After graduation, he moved to New York City and secured a position at Danskin.
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In November 1998, Meister joined forces with a Californian division of Kellwood Company, to create a signature evening collection. Five months later, he premiered his first fall line, a compilation of modern and elegant eveningwear. In August 2009, Meister launched his Signature collection exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman. He launched his exclusive Bridal Collection with Designer Bride in 2010 consisting of twelve styles available at bridal boutiques nationwide. His dresses, evening wear and couture red carpet designs have been worn by socialites and celebrities. Diane Lane chose Meister for the 2009 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. Meister is a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. His label can be found at venues such as Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's and Saks Fifth Avenue.
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• Born — 23 February 1962 • Birthplace — Cincinnati, Ohio • Occupation — Fashion designer • Education — University of Cincinnati
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- 1.fashionencyclopedia.com. fashionencyclopedia.
- 2.designerbrideinc.com. designerbrideinc.
- 3.daap.uc.edu. DAAP.
- 4.DavidMeister.com Dead link. About David Meister. September 2025.
- 5.wwd.com. Signature. 14 August 2009.
- 6.Bridal Fashion: David Meister says I Do to Bridal design
- 7.Women's Wear Daily. New Bridal Lines Debut. 2010-06-24.
- 8.style.com. 2009 SAG Awards.
- 9.cfda.com. CFDA.
- 10.neimanmarcus.com Dead link. David Meister at Neiman Marcus. September 2025.
- 11.saksfifthavenue.com. David Meister at Saks Fifth Avenue.
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