Fabrice Simon
Fabrice Simon (January 29, 1951 – July 29, 1998) was a Haitian-American abstract artist and fashion designer, best known for his handmade beaded party dresses that were popular during the 1980s. Simon immigrated to America in 1964, and subsequently attended the Fashion Institute of Technology. He won a special Coty Award in 1981.
Fabrice Simon
- Name
- Fabrice Simon
- Born
- 29 January 1951
- Birthplace
- Port-au-Prince, Haiti
- Died
- 29 July 1998
- Place of death
- New York City, New York, U.S.
- Education
- Fashion Institute of Technology
- Occupation
- Fashion designer, artist
- Nationality
- Haiti
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Fabrice Simon (January 29, 1951 – July 29, 1998) was a Haitian-American abstract artist and fashion designer, best known for his handmade beaded party dresses that were popular during the 1980s. Simon immigrated to America in 1964, and subsequently attended the Fashion Institute of Technology. He won a special Coty Award in 1981.
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Fabrice Simon (1951–1998) was an artist and fashion designer, a national of Haiti. The artist was born in Port-au-Prince and died in New York City. Fabrice Simon was educated at Fashion Institute of Technology.
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His clientele included many celebrities, among them socialite Cornelia Guest and singer-actress Whitney Houston.
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• Name — Fabrice Simon • Birth Name — Fabrice Simon • Born — 29 January 1951 • Birthplace — Port-au-Prince, Haiti • Died — 29 July 1998 • Place of death — New York City, New York, U.S. • Education — Fashion Institute of Technology • Occupation — Fashion designer, artist
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On July 29, 1998, Simon died of AIDS in New York City at the age of 47.
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Fabrice Simon is recorded as artist and fashion designer.
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Fabrice Simon is recorded as having studied at Fashion Institute of Technology. Born in 1951 at Port-au-Prince.
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1951
Fabrice Simon born at Port-au-Prince.
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Fabrice Simon died at New York City.
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