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Laura Ashley

fashion designer
Born: 1925
Birthplace: Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, United Kingdom

With her husband, Bernard Ashley, she manufactured home decorating materials and wallpaper based on 19th century designs. When she had children, she augmented her line with clothing and opened an international chain of boutique stores specializing in wallpapers, furnishing fabrics, and romantic clothing made from natural fabrics.

Died: 1985

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LAURA ASHLEY'S REIGN AT HOME; THE WORLD-FAMOUS BRAND MAINTAINS ITS REGAL PRESENCE THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM IN THE HOUSE. (HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network)

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ASHLEY TO CUT STAKE IN JAPAN VENTURE.(Laura Ashley Holdings PLC; Laura Ashley Japan)(Brief Article) (WWD)

Laura Ashley's bigger home; getting a wider role in new store plans. (larger stores replacing smaller ones) (HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network)

Laura Ashley dies of injuries. (obituary) (WWD)

MALAYSIA GROUP TO BUY 40% OF LAURA ASHLEY.(MUI Group of Malaysia) (WWD)

No more frills: Laura Ashley stores dwindle in the United States while licensing booms. (Home Channel News)

May she stay forever young.(Laura Ashley) (HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network)

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