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Anne Klein

Who

Anne Klein · Arts & Literature

What

Fashion designer (born Hannah Golofski), founder of Anne Klein & Co., pioneer of American sportswear

When

1923, Brooklyn, New York City, USA — 1974, New York City, USA

Where

United States

Biography

Anne Klein is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Fashion designer (born Hannah Golofski), founder of Anne Klein & Co., pioneer of American sportswear

How & why

Anne Klein, born Hannah Golofski, was an American fashion designer who pioneered modern sportswear for women, replacing formal 'junior' styling with practical, mix-and-match separates that redefined the working woman's wardrobe. She founded Anne Klein & Co. in 1968, and her label launched designers such as Donna Karan. She was born in Brooklyn to a Jewish family and was Jewish.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Klein

Contributions & Sources

Fashion designer (born Hannah Golofski), founder of Anne Klein & Co., pioneer of American sportswear

1968

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Klein