Fabrice Simon
Fabrice Simon (January 29, 1951 - July 29, 1998)[1] was a Haitian American abstract artist and fashion designer, best known for his handmade beaded party dresses that were popular during the 1980s.
Fabrice Simon | |
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| Born | Fabrice Simon January 29, 1951 Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
| Died | July 29, 1998 (aged 47) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Fashion Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Fashion designer, artist |
Simon emigrated to America in 1964, and subsequently attended the Fashion Institute of Technology. He won a special Coty Award in 1981. His clientele included many celebrities, among them socialite Cornelia Guest and singer-actress Whitney Houston.[1]
Death
On July 29, 1998, Simon died of AIDS in New York City at the age of 47.[2]
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References
- Schiro, Anne-Marie (5 August 1998). "Fabrice Simon, 47, Designer Of Glittery Evening Clothes". The New York Times. p. 19. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
- "Famed Fashion Designer Fabrice, 47, Succumbs in New York City". Jet. Johnson Publishing Company. 94 (13): 55. August 24, 1998. ISSN 0021-5996. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
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