Ralph Rucci Marker

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Ralph Rucci
Fashion Walk of Fame

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By Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2012

1. Ralph Rucci Marker

Inscription. Born in 1957 in Philadelphia, Ralph Rucci showed his first collection in New York in 1981. His work contained both spiritual and intellectual elements which, combined with an obsessive dedication to cut and luxury, created a sensual appeal. Considered to be the first American couturier since Mainbocher, he is also the only American ever to be invited to show at the Paris Haute Couture collections under his own name.

Erected 2011.

Location. 40° 45.244′ N, 73° 59.299′ W. Marker is in New York, New York, in New York County. Marker is at the intersection of Seventh Avenue and West 39th Street on Seventh Avenue. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 535 Seventh Avenue, New York NY 10018, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Donald Brooks (a few steps from this marker); Rudi Gernreich (within shouting distance of this marker); Ralph Lauren (within shouting distance of this marker); Fashion Walk of Fame (within shouting distance of this marker); Halston (within shouting distance of this marker); Calvin Klein (within shouting distance of this marker); Claire McCardell (within shouting distance of this marker); Diane von Furstenberg (within shouting distance of this marker). Click for a list of all markers in New York.

By Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2012

2. Ralph Rucci Marker

Regarding Ralph Rucci. This marker is located in the sidewalk on east side of Seventh Avenue between West 38th Street and West 39th Street.

Also see . . . Chado Ralph Rucci - FMD. In 2001 he was invited to join the Haute Couture collections in Paris, being the first American to have this honour since Mainbocher more than 50 years ago. Some Americans who work for other houses do show couture collections, but not in their own name. (Submitted on August 11, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California.)

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Credits. This page originally submitted on August 11, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.