Carrie Munn
Designer
Carrie Munn was the wife of Orson D. Munn, who was the editor and publisher of Scientific American magazine until he sold his interest in 1947.
In 1942, without any formal training in fashion design, Mrs. Munn opened a dress shop, Carrie Munn, at 640 Madison Avenue. Among her most popular designs was a quilted tapestry skirt decorated with sequins. Mrs. Munn was known for her parties at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, which featured shows of her most recent designs.
Subject ID: 116593
MoreCarrie Munn was the wife of Orson D. Munn, who was the editor and publisher of Scientific American magazine until he sold his interest in 1947.
In 1942, without any formal training in fashion design, Mrs. Munn opened a dress shop, Carrie Munn, at 640 Madison Avenue. Among her most popular designs was a quilted tapestry skirt decorated with sequins. Mrs. Munn was known for her parties at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, which featured shows of her most recent designs.
Mrs. Munn was best known for her feminine designs, which featured billowing skirts and slim waists and used lace, sequins and ribbon. She also designed ready-to-wear clothes.
Subject ID: 116593
Subject ID: 116593
