Background
Benson, Dianne Schools was born on July 24, 1945 in Baltimore. Daughter of Arthur Joseph and Julia (Carozza) Stephens.
designer Clothing store executive
Benson, Dianne Schools was born on July 24, 1945 in Baltimore. Daughter of Arthur Joseph and Julia (Carozza) Stephens.
Bachelor of Arts Theatre and English Literature, Towson State University, 1967. Management trainee to buyer Hutzler"s Baltimore, 1967-1971. Buyer, merchandiser Henri Bendel, New York City, 1971-1976.
President, owner Dianne B., New York City, 1976-1989, Dianne Benson Stores Soho, Limited., doing business as Comme des Garcons, New York City, 1983-1987.
Corporation secretary, partner Davies/Benson/Stein Limited., doing business as Comme des Garcons, San Francisco, since 1984. Designer Cygne Design Incorporated, New York York City, 1979-1989, Pronto New York dba Dianne B, Broadway, since 1990.
Member Fashion Group (vice president 1969-1971), American Women"s Economic Development Council, Incorporated., Fashion Institute of Technology.
Married Randolph Schools, November, 1969 (divorced 1973).