Frances Stein
Frances Patiky Stein (27 September 1937 – 6 June 2021) was a French-American fashion designer.
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Frances Stein
- Born
- 1937
- Died
- 2021
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- fashion designer
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Frances Patiky Stein (27 September 1937 – 6 June 2021) was a French-American fashion designer.
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Early life
Early life
Stein was born in Huntington, N.Y., on Long Island. Her mother, Frieda Krakower, was a homemaker and her father, Jacob owned a division retailer in Kings Park. Frances attended Smith College for 3 years before dropping out to work at Harper’s Bazaar.
Career
Career
Stein launched her career in the magazine world, working at Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour and Vogue. She then worked as a fashion editor and stylist for Halston, Calvin Klein and Chanel and had her own jewelry and accessory line from the late 80’s to mid 90’s.
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Death
Stein died 2021 of lung cancer at her apartment in Paris at the age of 84.
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- 1.Frances Stein obituary. The Times. 0140-0460.
- 2.Green, Penelope. Frances Stein, a Fashion Force at Chanel and Elsewhere, Dies at 83. The New York Times. 2021-06-19. 0362-4331.
- 3.Frances Stein, editor, muse and designer for several fashion giants, passes away aged 83. Firstpost. 2021-06-20.
- 4.Diderich, Rosemary Feitelberg, Joelle. Former Chanel Accessories Designer Frances Patiky Stein Dies. WWD. 2021-06-08.
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