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Albert Capraro

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Albert Capraro
Mrs. Ford meets with fashion designer Albert Capraro in the Second Floor West Sitting Hall. Seated; Capraro on left of photo, pointing at paper Mrs.Ford is holding;Betty Ford in center, looking at paper.
Born(1943-05-20)May 20, 1943
NationalityAmerican/Italian
LabelALBERT CAPRARO Ltd.- ALBERT CAPRARO COUTURE

Albert Capraro (born May 20, 1943) is an American fashion designer. He is a graduate of Parsons School of Design[1] and worked for Lilly Daché and Oscar de la Renta for 8 years crafting the boutique collection, before starting his own business in 1974.[2] His clients have included Betty Ford[3], Susan Ford, Barbara Walters, Cristina Ferrare,[4] Polly Bergen, Tawny Little[5] , Phyllis George and Anne Armstrong.[6][7]

Albert Capraro expired in October 2013, aged 70.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Vintage Fashion Guild : Label Resource : Capraro, Albert". vintagefashionguild.org. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
  2. ^ Time magazine: March 24, 1975-Albert Who?
  3. ^ "First ladies' frugal fashion". The Columbian. June 7, 2014. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
  4. ^ People Magazine, April 16, 1984 Vol. 21 No. 15
  5. ^ People Magazine August 01, 1983 Vol. 20 No. 5 Dukes' Star John Schneider and Ex-Miss America Tawny Little Hazzard a Marriage
  6. ^ Time magazine: March 22, 1976-American Chic in Fashion
  7. ^ People magazine: February 3, 1975-The New Man in Betty Ford's Life—Designer Albert Capraro
  8. ^ Cotto, William (October 8, 2013). "Designer Albert Capraro Dies at 70". WWD. Retrieved November 18, 2017.