Goldworm
Goldworm was an American sportswear company that ran from 1927 to 1981. It was particularly famous for its knitwear designs.[1]
| Industry | clothing |
|---|---|
| Fate | disestablished |
| Founded | 1927 |
| Founder | Samuel Goldworm Gertrude Goldworm |
| Defunct | 1981 |
| Headquarters | |
Key people | Robert Goldworm |
| Products | sportswear |
History
The Goldworm company was founded in 1927 by Samuel Goldworm (d.1953) and his wife Gertrude (d.1983).[1] Their son, Robert Goldworm, joined the company in 1947, and succeeded his father as company president.[1] Under Robert's leadership, the company became quickly renowned for high quality knitwear, for which it won a Coty Award in 1956.[2] Robert Goldworm was an active promoter of knitwear, opening a base in Milan, Italy, where he could have top-quality Italian knits made for the New York market.[1] The first designer of American knits in Italy,[1] in 1959 he was made a Commander of the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity by the Italian government in recognition of his active promotion and support of the Italian knitwear industry.[3][4] In addition to this, Goldworm won five Woolknit Design Awards.[5]
Following Robert's retirement in 1981 (Gertrude had retired a few years earlier in 1977), the Goldworm company was disestablished.[1] Gertrude Goldworm died on 23 May 1983,[6] and Robert Goldworm died 3 December 1991 of an embolism related to pancreatic cancer.[5]
References
- Perso Heinemann, Barbara (2008). Fashioning an Artful Life: One Woman's Life History in Clothes. University of Minnesota. pp. 107–108. ISBN 9780549405054.
- Daves, Jessica (1967). Ready-made miracle: the American story of fashion for the millions. Putnam. pp. 134–135.
- Lambert, Eleanor (1976). World of fashion : people, places, resources. New York: R.R. Bowker Co. p. 224. ISBN 9780835206273.
- "Ms. Mandell, Mr. Goldworm are Married at Makonikey". Vineyard Gazette. 7 August 2008. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
His late father was a fashion designer and executive for Goldworm Knitwear based in New York and Milan, Italy. He was awarded the Star of Solidarity and the title of commander by the Italian government.
- "Robert Goldworm, 65; a Fashion Executive". The New York Times. 8 December 1991. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
- "Gertrude Goldworm, 85, Dies; Headed Sportswear Company". The New York Times. 27 May 1983. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
Further reading
- Emerson, Gloria (23 June 1958). "Mother-and-Son Designers Weaving a Success Story". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 February 2014.(subscription required)
- Koshetz, Herbert (12 March 1972). "Import Link With Italy Becomes A Success; 7th Ave". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 February 2014.(subscription required)
- Morris, Bernadine (2 January 1967). "New Knits: 'It's Like Dressing for Men Again'". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 February 2014.(subscription required)