Fabrice Simon (January 29, 1951 – July 29, 1998)[1] was a Haitian-American abstract artist and fashion designer, best known for his handmade beaded party dresses that were popular during the 1980s.
Fabrice Simon | |
|---|---|
| Born | Fabrice Simon January 29, 1951 |
| Died | July 29, 1998 (aged 47) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Fashion Institute of Technology |
| Occupation(s) | Fashion designer, artist |
Simon immigrated to America in 1964, and subsequently attended the Fashion Institute of Technology. He won a special Coty Award in 1981. His clientele included many celebrities, among them socialite Cornelia Guest and singer-actress Whitney Houston.[1]
Death
editOn July 29, 1998, Simon died of AIDS in New York City at the age of 47.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Schiro, Anne-Marie (5 August 1998). "Fabrice Simon, 47, Designer Of Glittery Evening Clothes". The New York Times. p. 19. Retrieved 4 September 2010.
- ^ "Famed Fashion Designer Fabrice, 47, Succumbs in New York City". Jet. 94 (13). Johnson Publishing Company: 55. August 24, 1998. ISSN 0021-5996. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
