Norman Norell (born Norman David Levinson April 20, 1900 in Noblesville, Indiana - died in New York, October 25, 1972) was an American fashion designer, known for his elegant suits and tailored silhouettes. The son of a haberdasher, from early childhood Norell had an ambition to become an artist. After spending a short period at military school during World War I, he studied fashion design at the Pratt Institute. Wikipedia
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Norman Norell was born as Norman David Levinson in Noblesville, Indiana, USA in 1900. His father had a haberdashery. From early boyhood, he had an ambition to be an artist. He spent a brief period at military school during World War I. In 1918, he atte www.historyofashion.com/historyofashion/norell.html
In 1960 he formed his own company, Norman Norell . Norell used a basic repertoire of shapes, yet achieved a great deal of variety. He was known for the waistless chemise dress, his "mermaid" sequin sheaths, the pussycat bow, and for making day sportswea www.vintagefashionguild.org/content/view/383/121/