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Stanley Marcus 2002 Deaths

Stanley MarcusAge: 96 president (1950–1972) and chairman of the board (1972–1976) of the luxury retailer Neiman Marcus. Died: Dallas, Jan. 22, 2002Princess MargaretM - QNed Martin

Tommy Hilfiger

Easily recognized by their blue, white and red rectangular logo, Tommy Hilfiger's blue jeans and other products made him the king of "urban fashion" during the 1990s. Hilfiger started out in the…

Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney, the daughter of Linda McCartney and pop music icon -- and former member of The Beatles -- Paul McCartney, is famous in her own right as a high-profile fashion designer. She…

Geoffrey Beene

Geoffrey Beene was one of New York's most famous fashion designers, recognized for his artistic and technical skills and for creating simple, comfortable and dressy women's wear. A native of…

Kathy Ireland

Kathy Ireland appeared in 11 straight Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues from 1984-1994. Her green eyes, angular jaw and athletic curves made her one of magazine's most popular models of that era. (…

William Dillard 2002 Deaths

William DillardAge: 87 retailer who opened his first department store, Dillard's, at the peak of the Depression. The chain grew to become the third largest in the country. Died: Little Rock,…

Meyer Guggenheim Biography

Meyer Guggenheimindustrialist, philanthropistBorn: 2/1/1828Birthplace: Langnau, Switzerland Having emigrated to the United States in 1847, he began manufacturing stove polish, then switched…

Henry VAIL, Congress, NY (1782-1853)

VAIL Henry , a Representative from New York; born near Milbrook, Dutchess County, N.Y., in 1782; received a limited schooling; engaged in the retail mercantile business 1806-1815 and in wholesale…