Background
Shaftan, Bernice was born in New York City. Daughter of Samuel David and Hannah Shirley (Averick) Shaftan.
fashion design studio executive
Shaftan, Bernice was born in New York City. Daughter of Samuel David and Hannah Shirley (Averick) Shaftan.
Student, Art Students League, 1948—1950.
Designer Carlisle Shoe Company, New York City, 1950—1952. Director design, fashion director Hamilton Shoe Company, St. Louis, New York City, 1952—1957. President Bernice Shaftan Designs Ltd., New York City, since 1957.
Consultant marketing director Carr Leather Company, Lynn, Massachusetts, since 1978. Consultant, interior design Hotel Montalembert, Paris, 1976. Consultant design director ITI, Bologna, Italy, The Portuguese Trade Company, New York City, Portugal.
Member county committee onservative Party, New York, 1982—1984. Director Graercy Neighborhood Associate, Inc., since 1991. Member of Brookdale Hospital Junior League, Gramercy Park Association, National Arts Club, Footwear and Accessories Council (president 1980-1982, chairman board director 1982-1984, board director), Shoe Women Executives, Inc.
(president 1969-1970, chairman board director 1970-1971), Fashion Group, Inc., International Platform Association, Color Association.
Married Gerald Wittes Shaftan, May 28, 1956. Children: Richard Keith, Susan Debra.