Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
2020
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M.A.
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
2020
Costumer and fashion designer Gilbert Adrian (1903-1959) may be best known for his distinctive suits and dramatic costumes, but a key element of his success was in his masterful construction techniques and appreciation of textiles. Adrian's innovative designs only show the final product, and the story of these integral textile designers and artists is often untold and largely unaccredited. This paper expands upon the subject and seeks to address one such designer, Thomas Dorsey (1920-1993).