Английская Википедия:Colin Cole (fashion designer)
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use New Zealand English Шаблон:Use dmy dates Colin Desmond Cole (1 February 1931 – June 1987) was a New Zealand fashion designer, active from the 1950s to 1980s.
Cole was born in Rotorua in 1931,[1] the son of Howard and Whylma Cole; his mother was a seamstress and pattern maker.[2] He attended Dilworth School in Auckland.[3] After a short lived job in the post office in Rotorua he began his career in fashion as a pattern cutter and apprentice designer for two dress making companies in Auckland, F.M. King and Classic Manufacturing.[2][3][4] He then designed children's clothes for manufacturer Poppetware.[3][4] In 1958 he set up his own business opening a boutique in Karangahape Rd before moving to Queen St and finally Parnell where his boutique was called The Establishment.[2][3][4]
Cole designed uniforms for different organisations and groups. In 1967 he designed new uniforms in wool gaberdine for female rail staff[5] and a National Bank uniform in 1970.[6] Uniforms made of wool donated by the Wool Board were designed for the University of Auckland Festival Choir in 1972 for their overseas tour.[7]
Cole exhibited and sold garments outside New Zealand: at the Commonwealth fashion show in 1967,[8] and in Muscat, Oman in 1986.[3] His dresses were also worn by well-known women such as opera singer Kiri Te Kanawa.[2] In 1968 one of his dresses was worn by Christine Antunovic representing New Zealand at the Miss Universe contest.[9] Lady Reeves, wife of Governor General Sir Paul Reeves, wore dresses designed by Cole at her husband's investiture and diplomatic reception in 1985.[10][11]
Cole was influenced by Christian Dior to take up a career in fashion design.[4] He was known for his bespoke evening dresses, ball gowns, debutante gowns, and smart daywear.[2] He specialised in personalised service and interaction with customers.[4] "In 1983, he said his aim as a designer was to bring to New Zealand women the truth about line and designs expressed in international fashion."[3]
Personal life
Cole and his wife Mairehau had eight daughters.[3][2] One of his daughters, Melissa Cole, is also a fashion designer.[12][13]
Cole died in June 1987 in Green Lane Hospital after heart surgery.[3]
References
External links
- Iridescent pink print evening dress
- Long dress with flocked rose motifs
- Colin Cole at the New Zealand Fashion Museum
- Colin Cole at MOTAT
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