Background
Simpson, Adele was born on December 8, 1908 in New York City. Daughter of Jacob and Ella (Bloch) Smithline.
Simpson, Adele was born on December 8, 1908 in New York City. Daughter of Jacob and Ella (Bloch) Smithline.
Graduate, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn.
With, Ben Gershel, New York City, 1922-1923; head dress designer, Ben Gershel, New York City, 1923; chief designer, William Bass, New York City, 1927-1928; designer (own label), Mary Lee Fashions (named changed to Adele Simpson, Inc. 1949), New York City, 1928-1949, president, director, from 1949, now Chairman of the Board.
Member of New York Couture Group, Fashion Group.
Married Wesley William Simpson, October 18, 1930. Children: Jeffrey R., Joan Ellen.