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Tobé Coller Davis–the First Lady of Fashion Forecasting
If you read about the history of the American garment industry, it doesn’t take long to come across the name Tobé Coller Davis (1888-1962). After a varied career in clothing companies and department stores, she opened a fashion forecasting company … Continue reading
Posted in 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, General
Tagged fashion careers, New York
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