Garment District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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Anne Klein

Fashion Walk of Fame

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2012

1. Anne Klein Marker

Inscription. The work of Anne Klein epitomized the ease and comfort associated with Post War American sportswear. She was instrumental in the development and popularization of coordinated separates for both day and evening. These separates, such as body suits and zippered skirts, have become classic staples of the modern wardrobe. Klein’s company was also the training ground for others who would become leading designers.

Erected 2001 by Fashion Center Business Improvement District.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Women.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 40° 45.14′ N, 73° 59.375′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in the Garment District. Marker was at the intersection of 7th Avenue and 36th Street on 7th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 485 7th Avenue, New York NY 10018, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Here the Motion Picture Began (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Koster & Bial’s (about 700 feet away); Broadway at 35th Street (about 700 feet away); R.H. Macy & Company

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Macy’s (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Macy’s (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Gordon Bennett Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); The New York Herald (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

More about this marker. This marker, and all other markers in the series, are currently (July 2020) missing. A 2019 posting on the Garment District Alliance website says “The Walk of Fame has been removed for redesign”.

Also see . . . Anne Klein. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on April 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2012

2. Anne Klein Marker

Photographed By Unknown, unknown

3. Anne Klein

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 587 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on April 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.