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

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Ralph Rucci

Fashion Walk of Fame

Photographed 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.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 40° 45.244′ N, 73° 59.299′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in the Garment District. Marker was at the intersection of Seventh Avenue and West 39th Street on Seventh Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 535 Seventh 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. The Garment District Mural (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Knickerbocker Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); New Amsterdam Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Andrada (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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Benito Juarez (approx. 0.2 miles away); Byrant Park Studios (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Empire Theater (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Bryant Park (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”.

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 . . .
1. 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 Brentwood, California.)

2. Ralph Rucci. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 16, 2012

2. Ralph Rucci Marker

Additional keywords. fashion designer

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3. Ralph Rucci

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.