![]() Handcrafted Naga Muti-Strand Beaded Necklace w/ 1920 British India Coin ClosureĪuthentic Ethiopian Coptic Cross and Tribal Pendant Necklace w/ Trade Beadsīeautiful 10 Strand Necklace w/ Turquoise Stones from Arizona and NevadaĪwesome Ma'anshan Turquoise Necklace w/ Sterling Silver Clasp Lalique Art Deco Logo Crystal Letter Block Pendant w/ Original BoxĪwesome Slab Turquoise Necklace with Abalone Tear Drop and Sterling Accents Carnegie passed away in 1956, having been instrumental in the diffusion of Parisian fashion into American society, having nurtured the finest designing minds of the early and mid 20th century, and having designed all manner of enchanting things, including hats, handbags, gloves, jewelry, furs, lingerie, cosmetics, and even perfume.Antique Heavy Coated Gold Filled Victorian Watch Fob with Oval Bloodstone She certainly lived up to the name, having worked her way through and out of an impoverished childhood and into a glamorous life doing what she loved, while still grossing millions a year. Sometime in her early 20s, Hattie had taken the last name Carnegie after Andrew Carnegie, the industrialist, philanthropist, and richest man in the United States during her lifetime. After the war, Carnegie continued her business, the epitome of perseverance. The dress patterns were published in the magazine alongside detailed instructions it was said that although the dress could have been made for as little as $5, the original dress was valued at $175. ![]() As a part of the war effort, Carnegie designed a dress for Life Magazine. Although still glamorous, her designs became more austere when the United States joined the Allied Powers. Carnegie rose to prominence on the international stage as an authority on fashion, and her works were seen in the theatre, cinema and on magazine covers. In 1925, Carnegie bought a building off of Park Avenue to house her $3.5-million-a-year business, and stayed there producing pieces throughout the Great Depression.ĭuring World War II French haute couture came to a standstill. Carnegie also discovered and nurtured the talents of many prominent American designers, including Norman Norell, Pauline Trigère, and James Galanos. Carnegie was instrumental in bringing Paris fashion to the United States she imported Lanvin, Molyneux, Patou, Schiaparelli, Vionnet, and others, lavishing New York with gorgeous garments and groundbreaking designers that would have not crossed the pond otherwise. ![]() ![]() Carnegie began traveling to Paris to buy original dresses to both sell in her shop, and use as inspiration for her own garment and accessory designs. In 1909 Hattie branched out, launching a hat making business with dressmaker Rose Roth, but by 1919 Roth had left the business, leaving Carnegie as the owner of “Hattie Carnegie, Inc,” a company that had a working capital of $100,000. After her father’s death in 1902, Hattie took a job as a messenger at Macy’s to help support her family, and in 1904 she modeled and trimmed hats at a millinery. The family immigrated to the United States when she was still a child, and settled in Manhattan. She was the second of seven children, and lived in poverty in her youth. Hattie Carnegie was born Henrietta Kanengeiser in Vienna, Austria-Hungary. ![]() Earrings glimmer beautifully, with excellent depth and light refraction. Below the stud hangs a spherical cluster of red rhinestones, consisting of a various small rhinestones surrounding a larger red rhinestone. The earrings feature a round multifaceted rhinestone top stud with smaller complementary rhinestone. Notify me when this product is available:Ībsolutely luminous red and gold clip back earrings by Hattie Carnegie. ![]()
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