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

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Betsey Johnson

Fashion Walk of Fame

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2012

1. Betsey Johnson Marker

Inscription. From the beginning of her career in the 1960s, Betsey Johnson has been known for a youthful, exuberant style – epitomized by her habit of cartwheeling down the runway at the end of her fashion shows. Her colorful, flirtatious clothes often utilize feminine lingerie details, as well as innovative stretch fabrics that move with the body. Coming from a background in dance, Johnson once said, I’m basically about a ballerina torso and a full skirt.”

Erected 2002.

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° 45.333′ N, 73° 59.235′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in the Theater District. It was at the intersection of Seventh Avenue and 42nd Street, on the right when traveling north on Seventh Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: New York NY 10036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in New York City.

It was also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within walking distance of this location: New Amsterdam Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Knickerbocker Hotel (about 300 feet away); Medal of Honor Recipients (about 500 feet away); Birthplace of Eugene O'Neill

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(about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Other markers no longer nearby. Norma Kamali (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); Marc Jacobs (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Stephen Burrows (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Geoffrey Beene (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Bill Blass (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Diane von Furstenberg (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Calvin Klein (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Fashion Walk of Fame (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Ralph Lauren (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Ralph Rucci (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Mercury Theatre (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Donald Brooks (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

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

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2012

2. Betsey Johnson Marker

Walk of Fame has been removed for redesign”.

Also see . . .
1. Betesy Johnson - Betesy Johnson Collection. New York designer Betsey Johnson has built her long-standing career in fashion by following her own set of rules. Known for her celebration of the exuberant, the embellished, and the over the top, Betsey has been rocking the fashion industry with her unique and original designs since the 1960's. (Submitted on July 8, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

2. Betsey Johnson. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 8, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Betsey Johnson image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Us Magazine, unknown

3. Betsey Johnson

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 725 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on March 21, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.