John Moore (fashion designer)

John E. Moore (February 21, 1928 – 1996) was an American fashion designer active during the 1950s and 1960s.[1]

Early life and education

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John Moore was born in 1928 in Wilson, Oklahoma, and raised in Alice, Texas, where his parents managed a lumber yard and appliance store.[2] He studied under Norman Norell and graduated from the Parsons School of Design in New York in 1950.[2][3]

Career

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Moore worked as a designer for Elizabeth Arden, Jane Derby, and Mattie Talmack before founding his own label in 1963.[2] His clientele included Angela Lansbury, Lisa Kirk, and Marilyn Monroe.[2][3] Notably, he designed the dress Monroe wore at her wedding to Arthur Miller and another dress that malfunctioned during a public appearance.[2] He also designed Lady Bird Johnson's inaugural gown in 1965.[2]

In the late 1970s, Moore converted his store into an antiques shop, which he operated until his death.[2]

Moore received the Coty American Fashion Critics Award in 1953.[2] His designs are included in the collections of the Smithsonian Institution and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, among other museums.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "DEATHS / JOHN E. MOORE". Washington Post. 2024-01-07. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "John Moore, 68, Fashion Designer". 31 August 1996.
  3. ^ a b "JOHN MOORE DEAD AT 68". 3 September 1996.
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