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Liz Claiborne
(Elisabeth Claiborne Ortenberg)
fashion designer, business executive
Born:
1929
Birthplace:
Brussels, Belgium
Raised in New Orleans, she studied art in Europe rather than finish
high school. She worked as a designer in New York for 25 years before
founding her own firm in 1976. The company began designing stylish
sportswear for working women, then expanded into men's clothing and
accessories, ultimately commanding a billion dollars a year. She retired
from active management in 1989.
Died:
6/26/2007
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