Bill Kaiserman
Bill Kaiserman | |
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Born | William Jay Kaiserman September 8, 1942 Brooklyn, New York , U.S. |
Died | January 20, 2020 Manhattan, New York, U.S. | (aged 77)
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Fashion Designer |
Spouse(s) | Mildred Jo Lyons (divorce) Angelina Rosario Rodriguez (until his death) |
William Jay "Bill" Kaiserman (1942 – 2020)[1] was an American fashion designer, and a four-time Coty Award-winning designer (1974; 1975; 1976; 1978).[2]
Kaiserman established a design studio in the Italian design community in Milan, and developed a designer business in Europe and Asia.[3] He was awarded the Cavaliere Del Lavoro (Knight for Labour) award from the Italian government for his role in developing Italy's reputation in design, fabric and production innovation.[when?]
Early life
He was born 8 September 1942 in Brooklyn, New York.[1] He studied acting with Uta Hagen, before pursuing fashion design.[4]
Career
He was a self taught designer and founded the Rafael Company in 1970. He entered women's wear in 1976.[4] By 1979, the company had
In 1982, Bill Kaiserman moved to
In the early 1990s, Bill Kaiserman returned to the U.S. to develop a U.S. licensing business with companies like Hartz & Co.;[6] Format; Mondo, Inc, and American Fashion, Inc.[7] He has helped other labels by designing new collections, such as Avirex's AVX line.[when?]
In 1997, Bill Kaiserman created Skin Finish, a revolutionary new coating for fabrics that is patent-pending. In 1998, Bill Kaiserman launched Skins, a street-wear inspired sportswear collection for men and women. Skins being sold to American department and specialty stores. In 2000, he introduced Skins, a streetwear-inspired sportswear collection for men and women.[8]
Family
He married Mildred Jo Lyons in 1971 and that marriage ended in divorce.[4] His second marriage was to Angelina Rosario Rodriguez in 1990.
He died 20 January 2020 in Manhattan, New York, from complications from a stroke and pneumonia.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Feitelberg, Rosemary (2020-01-21). "Four-time Coty Award Winner William Kaiserman Dies at 77". WWD. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
- ^ "Kaiserman, Bill", Contemporary Fashion, 2002, Almond, Kevin; Groshong, Lisa
- ISBN 978-88-6073-608-6.
- ^ a b c Wohlfert, Lee (1979-03-05). "His Models Are 'Just Bodies,' Says Bill Kaiserman; He Only Has Designs on Actress Wife Millie". People.com. Retrieved 2010-10-18.
- ^ New York Magazine Mar 31, 1980
- ^ "Kaiserman licenses Hartz & Co. (clothing designer Bill Kaiserman) Daily News Record". Highbeam.com. 1992-05-25. Archived from the original on 2012-11-05. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
- ^ "Clothing firm in talks with Bill Kaiserman". Daily News Record | HighBeam Research. 1991-11-20. Archived from the original on 2012-11-05. Retrieved 2010-10-18.
- ^ "KAISERMAN HITS THE STREETS WITH SKINS". Highbeam.com. 2000-03-16. Archived from the original on 2012-11-05. Retrieved 2010-10-19.