Ben King (designer) explained

Ben King was an American fashion designer active from the 1940s to the 1970s. In 1944, he was awarded a Neiman Marcus Fashion Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Fashion.[1] Although he produced some clothing, including a vibrant India-print pajamas ensemble in 1954,[2] King was known particularly for accessories, being listed as a leading designer of belts in 1953.[3] Ben King handbags were still available from stores such as Bonwit Teller in the mid-1970s, being featured in Vogue and Harper's Bazaar.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Staff writer. The Neiman's Seal of Approval.. 25 October 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402092533/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-93918462.html. dead. 2 April 2015. 2 March 2015. Women's Wear Daily . Highbeam.
  2. Staff writer. The exotic colors of the courtyard of Beretta Center in downtown Charlotte Amalie are matched by Ben King's colorful India-print pajamas with tied midrifl' blouse. Town & Country. 1954. 108. 4380. 30.
  3. Leypoldt . F. . Unknown title . The Publishers Weekly . 1953 . 164 . 750.
  4. Harper's Bazaar . 1974 . 107 . Hearst Corporation. Google Books.
    - Fashion and Accessory Details . Vogue . 1975 . 9–11 . Google Books.

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