Frances Stein Explained

Frances Patiky Stein (27 September 1937  - 6 June 2021) was a French-American fashion designer.^{[1] [2]}

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

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.^[3]

Death

Stein died 2021 of lung cancer at her apartment in Paris at the age of 84.^[4]

Notes and References

1. News: Frances Stein obituary. en. 2021-08-14. The Times. 0140-0460.
2. News: Green. Penelope. 2021-06-19. Frances Stein, a Fashion Force at Chanel and Elsewhere, Dies at 83. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-08-14. 0362-4331.
3. Web site: 2021-06-20. Frances Stein, editor, muse and designer for several fashion giants, passes away aged 83. 2021-08-14. Firstpost.
4. Web site: Diderich. Rosemary Feitelberg,Joelle. Feitelberg. Rosemary. Diderich. Joelle. 2021-06-08. Former Chanel Accessories Designer Frances Patiky Stein Dies. 2021-08-14. WWD. en-US.